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.

Responsibilities or duties

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

• 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or a related field.
• 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.

Experience needed

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

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.
• 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)
• Fluent in English.

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or a related field.