Import & Export Documentation
Course Overview
This two-day beginner-friendly programme provides a thorough grounding in all documentation required for importing and exporting goods through South African and African border posts. Accurate documentation is the foundation of successful international trade, and errors or omissions can lead to costly delays, penalties, and cargo seizures.
Participants will learn about each document in the import and export documentation suite, who is responsible for preparing it, when it is required, and how to complete it correctly. The programme covers commercial documents, transport documents, customs declarations, certificates of origin, and the specific documentation requirements of key African markets.
Designed for individuals new to international trade, import/export coordinators, and anyone who needs to understand trade documentation as part of their role in an importing or exporting organisation.
Who Should Attend
- Individuals new to import and export operations
- Import/export coordinators managing daily trade documentation
- Customs brokerage assistants learning documentation requirements
- Small business owners starting to import or export goods
- Administrative staff supporting trade operations in their organisations
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and understand all documents required for import and export transactions
- Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin correctly
- Process customs declarations and understand SARS import/export procedures
- Manage transport documents including bills of lading and air waybills
- Avoid common documentation errors that cause delays and penalties at African borders
Course Modules
Commercial Documentation
Commercial invoices, pro-forma invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, and their role in international trade transactions and customs clearance.
Transport Documents
Bills of lading, air waybills, road consignment notes, multimodal transport documents, and their completion requirements.
Customs & Regulatory Documents
Customs declarations, DA forms, import and export permits, certificates of origin, and other regulatory documents for African trade.
Practical Documentation Workshop
Hands-on workshop completing trade documentation for simulated import and export transactions using real SARS forms and templates.
Course Details
Upcoming Intakes
Prices are displayed for convenience. Final billing may be processed in South African Rand unless otherwise agreed.
