Friday, June 13, 2014

CLEARING AND FORWARDING OFFICER



CLEARING AND FORWARDING OFFICER
From the Guardian of 12th June
MOFED Tanzania Limited is a Freight and Forwarding service provider wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under the Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications in Lusaka, Zambia. It is based in the Kurasini Area next to the Dock Yard at the port of Dar es Salaam.

MOFED Tanzania Limited is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified people to fill the following vacancy

Clearing and Forwarding Officer
Reporting to the Director of Operations

Job Summary
Ensure that all consignments are cleared through Tanzania Revenue Authority system and the same are properly recorded for future reference.
Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods. Ensure that all shipping documents related to arrival of materials are made available at the time required.
Ensure that cargo is cleared in a speedy and timely manner to meet the clients' expectations and company's standards. Ensure that Company's interest in financial, materials and equipment are safeguarded during transit thereof.
Ensure that the introduction of new liners and carriers is considered based on the cheapest and most reliable rates offered to our clientele.
Ensure that all orders raised are correctly recorded in the customs and company's systems.
Actively involved in marketing of customs clearance and forwarding of cargo services.
Forster good working relationship with customs authorities and other clearing and forwarding agents in the industry. Managing customs documentation, trucking of advance , license availability, as well as managing data and clearance documentation.
Handle the total logistics chain of export and import activities for the company's clientele.
Provide regular and accurate reports to the Director of Operations on all cleared cargo and status of outstanding customs bonds and the same is reconciled 100% to customs system.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations.

SKILLS SPECIFICATION TO THE POST
Must have high technical skills in customs related matters and logistics
Good analytical, communication and people skills are essential for this position
Must be team player
High ethical standards and diplomacy Good customer service skills
• Ability to work in multi disciplinary and multi cultural environment is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum of an Advanced Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding from a recognized training institution.
In good standing with customs authority.
Must be computer literate.
Good knowledge of Government rules, procedures and customs procedures is a MUST
Must be conversant with Clearing and Forwarding matters Complete knowledge of import and export formalities.
Work experience of at least four (4) years in a reputable' medium sized Company
Must be a self starter and does not need close supervision


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The Administrative Officer,
MOFED Tanzania Limited,
P.O. Box 10563,
Dar es Salaam.

The applications will be deemed to have been delivered if sent by email, by post or by hand.
Closing date for receiving application letters is 27th June 2014 at 17:00 hrs.


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