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Customs Clearing and Forwarding Officer
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull timePosted2026-08-27Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceJobWeb Uganda
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AI summary
Lafab Solutions is hiring a Customs Clearing and Forwarding Officer to lead its customs department in Uganda. The role involves overseeing end-to-end cargo clearance through URA systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing customs bonds and disputes, and supervising departmental staff. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressive customs experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
- Lead customs clearing and forwarding operations end-to-end
- Minimum 5 years experience with 2 years in supervisory role
- Bachelor's degree in customs, logistics, supply chain or related field
- URA customs systems and EACCMA compliance experience required
- Apply by submitting CV to email
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Customs officer, Forwarding officerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Customs Clearing and Forwarding Officer evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Lafab Solutions and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, Customs officer, Forwarding officer, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Uganda; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Customs Clearing and Forwarding Officer role in internship, Customs officer?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Lafab Solutions before the interview.
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Original source description
- To provide leadership and operational oversight of the Customs Clearing and Forwarding function, ensuring efficient and timely cargo clearance, regulatory compliance, effective customs risk management, client satisfaction, departmental performance and revenue growth.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Customs & Clearing Department and develop operational plans, KPIs and performance targets.
- Oversee end-to-end clearance of import, export, transit, bonded, warehousing and duty-exempt cargo through URA customs systems.
- Review and approve customs declarations and ensure compliance with URA requirements, EACCMA, customs procedures and applicable laws.
- Manage and resolve URA/customs matters, including queries, rejected or blocked entries, tax assessments, audits, disputes and compliance issues.
- Manage customs bonds, transit guarantees, accountabilities and related documentation.
- Maintain effective relationships with URA and other regulatory authorities, clients and key stakeholders.
- Allocate departmental work, monitor productivity, conduct performance appraisals and identify staff training and development needs.
- Ensure accurate and proper records of declarations, taxes, customs correspondence, approvals and other regulatory documentation.
- Provide timely client communication on cargo status, customs
Requirements
- and clearance progress.
- Qualifications &
Experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Customs Administration, Logistics & Transport, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification and professional customs certification (URA Customs, EACFFPC or equivalent) are an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive
- in customs clearing and forwarding, including at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.
- Preferably experienced in reputable and professionally managed logistics, clearing & forwarding, transport or freight companies.
- Proven
- handling URA-related matters, including customs queries, declaration rejections, blocked entries, tax assessments, audits, disputes and compliance issues.
- Sound knowledge of EACCMA, customs valuation, tariff classification, tax computation, transit procedures, customs bonds and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to resolve complex customs, operational and regulatory challenges promptly and effectively.
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- Method of Application
- Submit your CV to
- [email protected]
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