Background

Zampost Freight and Forwarding, a subsidiary of Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST), a State-Owned Enterprise mandated to provide postal, courier, and financial services across the country, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Clearing and Forwarding Officer.

Position Details

Job Title: Clearing and Forwarding Officer

Grade: ZPSC14

Department: Zampost Freight and Forwarding

Reporting Line: General Manager – Freight and Forwarding

Station: Chirundu Post Office

Town: Chirundu

Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Purpose of the Role

The Clearing Officer will work as part of a team in the clearing and forwarding company and function as a Customs Clearing Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade 12 Certificate

Diploma or Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or a related field

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding (local imports, border clearing, and transit goods)

Comprehensive knowledge of HS Codes and accuracy in classification

Knowledge of government procedures and customs laws relating to imports, exports, and transit goods (air, sea, and road freight)

Must be a resident of Chirundu District or willing to relocate

Candidates aged 21–35 are encouraged to apply

Fluent in English

Personal Attributes / Skills

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Flexible and able to work extended hours when required

• Track shipments, update the database on arrival information, and ensure correct shipping documentation is in place in advance.
• Undertake all declaration and customs clearing procedures for imports and exports.
• Apply for IDFs (Import Declaration Forms).
• Advise management on the most appropriate course of action to resolve technical challenges in declaration and clearing operations.
• Manage bonds and handle cancellation procedures.
• Follow up correspondence between statutory bodies and other stakeholders.
• Obtain customs release for imports/exports and truck border consignments.
• Ensure the correct use of tariffs.
• Ensure accurate values are used during declaration to avoid penalties or losses.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the customs office.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and able to work extended hours when required

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding (local imports, border clearing, and transit goods)
• Comprehensive knowledge of HS Codes and accuracy in classification
• Knowledge of government procedures and customs laws relating to imports, exports, and transit goods (air, sea, and road freight)
• Must be a resident of Chirundu District or willing to relocate
• Candidates aged 21–35 are encouraged to apply
• Fluent in English