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Andrew Aubrey Kenneth Goliath
Customs Manager / Port Coordinator: Specialist
Ficksburg
Summary
Meticulous Customs Compliance Manager with valuable experience checking cargo characteristics for conformity and value. Knowledgeable of restrictions, insurance and taxes governed by national and international regulations and confirming data by providing solutions to complex issues. Professional Customs Manager with 13 years of first-hand experience managing import and export cargo. Strong grasp of laws governing global trade, restrictions, and tariffs. Team-minded, dependable and tech-savvy. Competent in providing clients expert advice on freight options and recommending optimal solutions. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Collaboration of role-players in the border environment. Sound leadership attributes with business acumen.
Overview
24
24
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Port Coordinator Specialist
South African Revenue Services
01.2008 - 09.2018
- BCOCC), Caledonspoort and Ficksburg Bridge, Free State
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving 7 living and office accommodation issues at various ports of entry
- Identified 66 issues relating to stakeholder relations and analyzed information and provided solutions to 80%of problems average per year
- Managed on-site 24 evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys in order to compile accurate reports for high-level decision making
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule with 3 Training sessions on human rights completed
- Participated in at least 7 conferences and meetings relating to BMA discussions.
Provincial Control Immigration Officer
Department of Home Affairs
05.2001 - 12.2007
- Upington and Kimberly, Northern Cape
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results by participating in 3 major projects and completed related to change management
- Managed team of 41 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees at ports of entry
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement with 4 operational plans submitted per year for 7 years
- Improved administration and reporting regime of 10 offices in the province and liaised with both Namibian and Botswana border authorities.
Customs Manager
South African Revenue Services
01.2018 - 1 1
- (Sars), Caledonspoort, Free State
- Lawfully cleared 3 000 per annum merchandise through customs per client and government requirements
- Provided 10 colleagues and direct reports with 8 per quarterly management and performance reviews for 3 years
- Tracked and monitored 5 incoming transportation weight and volume forecast data for accuracy per day on a continuous basis
- Lead facilitator for approximately 10 customer issue resolution related to service performance and cargo issues per month
- Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing 15 tariff schedules per month outlined by national and international government officials
- Participated in 3 operational projects to improve on mandate delivery
- Liaise with counterparts to ensure excellent rapport between cross-border authorities in L
- Represented cluster on strategic for at least 4 occasions with success.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Business Management (PGDBM) - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys
Johannesburg, South Africa 03.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) - Public Administration And Business Management
University of South Africa (Unisa)
Pretoria, South Africa 03.2006 - 05.2016
International Migration Policy And Management - Commerce, Law And Management
University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2006 - 12.2006
Emerging Management Development Programme - Economic And Management Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2005
Professional Development Public Relations Writing - Public Relations Writing
PROVOX
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2012 - 11.2023
Junior Managers - Management
Training Institute
Pretoria, South Africa 05.1992 - 06.1992
Skills
Customer supportundefined
Additional Information
- Accomplishments , Achieved Awards through effectively helping with Service Excellence and Productivity and Optimization. (2017) Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. (2008 - 2018
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 23 staff members - 2001 to 2018
- Productivity and Efficiency Optimization Award - 2014 by CBM
- Service Excellence (External) Award - 2014 by CBM
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Software
Risk Management
Project Management
First Aid
Occupational Health and Safety
Sign Language
Transport Management
Customer Service
Instructors
Diversity Management
Labour Law and Disciplinary Procedure
Microsoft: PowerPoint
Researh
Certification
Crisis Communications, Stakeholder Management and media Training
Interests
Gardening and chicken rearing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma Business Management (PGDBM) - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys
03.2022 - 12.2022
Customs Manager
South African Revenue Services
01.2018 - 1 1
Professional Development Public Relations Writing - Public Relations Writing
PROVOX
05.2012 - 11.2023
Port Coordinator Specialist
South African Revenue Services
01.2008 - 09.2018
International Migration Policy And Management - Commerce, Law And Management
University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)
04.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) - Public Administration And Business Management
University of South Africa (Unisa)
03.2006 - 05.2016
Emerging Management Development Programme - Economic And Management Sciences
University of Pretoria
01.2005 - 12.2005
Provincial Control Immigration Officer
Department of Home Affairs
05.2001 - 12.2007
Junior Managers - Management
Training Institute
05.1992 - 06.1992
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