We take complexity out of customs
About Us
A world of experience, a wealth of knowledge
Since 2007, Vin-Online Global Trade Advisory and Associates has been providing expert import and export advice to many clients in South Africa and around the world. Our combined team of skilled Customs experts, accountants, lawyers, tax practitioners, and other professionals possess more than 100 years of experience. Together, we've helped thousands of clients save millions in duties, guiding them through the complex and ever-changing arena of international regulations as effortlessly as possible.
From customs compliance programs to international trade data management, Vin-Online Global Trade Advisory and Associates bring a fresh vision that leverages both local expertise and global understanding. We work with customers to find pragmatic and meaningful solutions to the complex problems facing global traders. Our unique approach results in creative and innovative solutions that translate to your bottom line. We focus and deliver the right people, processes, and technology to ensure the success of every endeavor.
A truly talented team of Customs Experts
Our staff of talented professionals is made up of licensed South African International Customs experts, lawyers, accountants, tax practitioners, and industry leaders. In short, we are an expert's import/export team. As such, we work with you to assess complicated situations, maneuver through complex regulatory hurdles, and implement solutions that are both creative and effective. All to help you to meet the letter of the law and the spirit of our business.
Our Motto
We take Complexity out of Customs, Excise and Global Trade
Executive Management Team
Meet our Director: Global Trade and Customs Services (SA) and Chief Executive Officer, who is hands on and is personally responsible on running the day to day affairs of the business to ensure the highest standard of service to our chosen markets.
The founder of Vin-Online Group, Mr. Vincent Zikhali has worked for a number of companies both in the public and private sector, he has worked for companies such as The South African Foreign Trade Organization (SAFTO), McDonald South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Spoornet/ Transnet, South African Revenue Services Department of Customs & Excise DHL Global Forwarding S.A (Pty) Ltd, African Project Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Vincent has over 27 years of experience in International Trade and Customs, he has worked for the South African Revenue Services: Customs & Excise for many years.
He has held several positions in his career as a Trainee in Export, Customs Officer, Audit & Investigation Officer: Rules of Origin (ROO), Customs Post Clearance Auditor, Team Leader Import & Export, Customs Cargo Manager and Customs Modernisation Specialist. He also worked for DHL Global Forwarding S.A (Pty) Ltd, a world number one logistics company as a National Customs Specialist, National Customs Operations Manager and as a Country Head of Customs responsible for both Customs Brokerage, Customs Consulting and Customs Compliance, at Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd he held a position as a Senior Manager: Customs and Value Added Services and at African Project Logistics he was a Chairperson of the Board and a Strategic Customs and Global Trade Advisor to the Director/CEO. Currently he is serving as an Executive Committee Member of the Clearing and Forwarding Chamber at TETA.
Vincent Zikhali is a Graduate with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), an IEX Diploma in Export Management, a Certificate in Supply Chain Management, a Certificate in Paralegal/Law, a Certificate in Tax Law and holds several industry Certificates in International Trade & Customs. He is currently studying a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
