Clerk Job in Kenya - Port

Our Client, an International Logistics Company is looking for the right candidate to be stationed at their Mombasa office;

Job Vacancy: Port Clerk

Location: Mombasa

Job Purpose: To ensure all import Documents under Local and Transit Haulage contracts are processed through Customs, KPA and other regulatory bodies without delays and within the agreed time frame.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensuring timely submission and delivery of all required documents for shipment processing at the port.
  • Verify all planned shipments with customs and other regulatory bodies.
  • Lodging of all files at customs and respective Container Freight Stations.
  • Collection and effecting payments from and to the Banks.
  • Payment of duty cheques at KRA appointed Banks as assigned.
  • Following up on Individual Customs verification officers to carry out and finalize verifications and obtain release on the same day.
  • Moving of all respective documents (Release orders and Import Entries) to the relevant sections to effect loading and issuing of the gate passes.
  • Timely forwarding of the requisite entries after cargo is exported to the LSC to facilitate cancellation of the bonds.
  • Guarding against pilferage of any opened containers during 100% verification by resealing and locking prior to exit from Port and CFS.

Qualifications


  • Diploma in Clearing and forwarding
  • At least 3 years relevant work experience.
  • Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft word and excel
  • Must be conversant with the KRA clearance procedures
  • Knowledge of documentation requirements
  • Must have the ability to able to clear along borders.
  • An overall professional and positive attitude
  • Good interpersonal relations, communication skills and possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
  • Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports & Transit as well as knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya as well as the East African Community.
  • Excellent command of English language;
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent coordinated skills

Salary: Kshs. 34,164.11

How to Apply

Send your updated CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com on or before 7th June 2023.

Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line: PORT CLERK - MOMBASA

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)