JOB TITLE:
PORT CLERK

About This
Job:

Q-Sourcing
Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm
operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya,
Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of
our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Port Clerk to work in Kenya.

Job Purpose

To effectively
and efficiently coordinate all Import and Export shipment customs clearance and
handling at various ports, ICDs (Inland Container Depots), or airports. To
professionally support logistics functions in compliance with client, customer,
and all regulatory authority requirements, and ensure compliance with local
legislation.

Key
Responsibilities

1. Regulatory
Compliance

·         Ensure compliance with customs and local authority requirements
for imports/exports (Air & Ocean), including document submission, verification
services, customs inspections, permit submissions, and collection of cargo from
airport or port.

·         Ensure 100% compliance of shipment documents as per regulatory
requirements and local legislation.

·         Assist with framing draft Customs Entries for quality check by
the customs Entry Clerk prior to submission.

2. Operational
Functions

·         Collect documents from all handling sheds at the ports and/or
airports.

·         Capture IDFs, Imports, and Exports draft entries in the customs
system for approval prior to submission.

·         Follow up on customs approval and releases of Import and Export
entries.

·         Manage parcels, documents, and letters as per delivery
instructions, ensuring signatures are obtained.

·         Dispatch all internal and external import and export
documentation within scheduled timelines.

·         Engage with inspection authorities to ensure timely inspection.

·         Liaise with all regulatory authorities at the ports, ICDs, or
airports to ensure expedited shipment clearance and release.

·         Proactively communicate with the operations team regarding
shipment progress, status, delays, inspections, collections, and deliveries.

·         Conduct regular follow-ups with Port Authorities, Airport
Authorities, Handling Agents, and ICDs up to final release.

3. Quality
Assurance

·         Ensure proper handling and accountability of all import and
export documents.

·         Ensure full alignment and compliance with import/export SOPs.

·         Maintain allocated import/export records and documents as per
approved SOPs.

4. Other
Duties

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

·         Certificate in Customs Administration.

·         Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate.

Experience

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Clearing and
Forwarding.

Requirements

·         Valid Driving License or Motorcycle License.

Core
Competencies

·         Strong analytical skills.

·         High attention to detail.

·         Ability to work in a team environment.

·         Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

·         Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

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

Note: Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING
SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO
DISQUALIFICATION.