Documentation and Port Clerk: job vacancy

Q-Sourcing Limited

Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, provides manpower management solutions across East Africa, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Job Title Documentation and Port Clerk
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Education Certification in Customs Administration, Freight Forwarding, Business Management, or Clearing & Forwarding
Experience Minimum 2 years in clearing and forwarding
Working Hours Full-time

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with customs and local authorities for import/export shipments.
  • Verify that all shipment documents meet regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor the processing of customs entries until release.
  • Handle and account for all import and export documents accurately.
  • Generate necessary clearance documents for customs.
  • Collaborate with the team to implement standard operating procedures for exports/imports.
  • Maintain records for exports/imports and manage allocated documents according to approved SOPs.
  • Collect documents from handling sheds at ports (JKIA and ICD).
  • Input IDFs and customs entries into the customs system.
  • Follow up on customs approvals and releases for entries.
  • Manage parcels and documents according to delivery instructions, ensuring proper signatures are obtained.
  • Dispatch all documentation for imports and exports within set timelines.
  • Engage with inspection authorities to facilitate timely inspections.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities at ports to expedite shipment clearance.
  • Communicate with Imperial regarding shipment collection upon customs release.
  • Participate in departmental and site EMS objectives implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Certification in Customs Administration, Freight Forwarding, Business Management, or Clearing & Forwarding.
  • East Africa Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC) is advantageous.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in clearing and forwarding.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems creatively.
  • Capacity to work effectively in a team and independently with minimal supervision.

How to Apply and Deadline:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer. Any solicitation will lead to disqualification.

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