FAQ: Can the same employee write more than one client type test?
Yes, if different bookings were made for multiple client types. An employee cannot, however, write different tests for different client types in one session.
FAQ: How many employees can write a CSK test for each client type?
SARS has limited the number to two in the initial registration/licensing phase as is required under the new Customs Control Act as it has insufficient capacity to accommodate ALL traders’ employees for certification. Once a number of clients have had an opportunity to write and therefore register/ licence, then traders can send as many employees […]
FAQ: How do we get more information about these client types, including ones which never existed before under the current Act?
Chapter 28 of the Customs Control Act governs the registration of the different client types. A comprehensive list is found in in the Rules (Rule 28.2 to Rule 28.7) Licence types are found in Rule 29.2 to Rule 29.8.). We will also have more information on our dedicated NCAP website.
FAQ: Who decides who writes the test?
The employer will nominate a maximum of two employees (at the initial stages after “go live”) to write the test per client type. Once the employer has nominated the employees, the employees can then make their booking(s).They will book online and will receive an automated emailed confirming the booking.
FAQ: Should we use our customs code when booking?
The employer will need their customs code to register on the CSK system, but the employee will only require their ID/Passport number to do a booking.
FAQ: How do we book a CSK test?
An employee needs to be nominated by his/ her Employer and registered on the CSK web application before he/ she can do a booking. Steps: The Employee must accept the nomination of the client type before a booking can be made. The slots will be closed 4 days in advance of the test date. By […]
FAQ: Where can we write the CSK test?
It will be an online test written at SARS controlled premises around the country. There are currently centres in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The venues will be on the booking site on eFiling.
FAQ: Will it be mandatory for these RCG clients to write the test at this stage?
If a client wishes to register for any of the client types requiring CSK credentials under the Customs Control Act/Duty Act, it is a prerequisite that applications for registration for such client types can only be submitted if the applicant has already attained the CSK status. However, for this release it is not mandatory to […]
FAQ: When can we start booking for and writing the CSK test?
The system is currently being developed and it is anticipated that by May 2018, applicable clients will be allowed to start to make bookings and writing the test. However, a specific date will be communicated closer to the release of the system.
FAQ: What is the purpose of the CSK test?
The purpose of the Sufficient Knowledge Test is to establish whether a person involved in certain activities or operating certain premises regulated by the CCA has sufficient knowledge of customs laws, guides, interpretive notes, operational manuals and practices to enable that person to comply with all legislative requirements applicable to that activity or premises. Breaches […]
