2. Qualifications:
- Diploma/ Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or any related.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Clearing & Forwarding for Local Imports, border clearing, and transit goods.
- Comprehensive HS code knowledge and a high degree of accuracy in identifying and using the correct ones.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders in the field.
- Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
- Must have knowledge of government procedures & customs laws relating to imports, exports, and transit goods for air, sea, and road freight cargo.
- Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
- Fluent English and Kiswahili
3. Overall Purpose
To work as part of a team in the clearing & forwarding department and function as a Declaration Officer.
4. Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas
- Tracking shipments, updating our database on arrival information, and ensuring correct shipping documentation is in place in advance.
- Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
- Application of IDFs (Import Declaration Form)
- Advice the management on the correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations
- Bonds management and cancellation procedures
- Follow up correspondence between various statutory bodies and other parties
- Obtain customs release for exports and truck border consignment
- Ensure correct use of Tanzania Revenue Authority Tariffs
- Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with the customs office
- Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
