Border/Customs Runner

Background

Huachen International Supply Chain (Zongheng Logistics) Limited seeks to employ a Border/Custom Runner to be based at Nakonde Border in the Clearance Department to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with Customs officers on approval letters and other documents.
• Examine and verify customs documents and make the relevant entry registrations.
• Follow up with Customs officers on RO issuance and T1 registration.
• Coordinate documents with fleet drivers and other runners.
• Prepare and submit all relevant truck import and export documents to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border authorities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or related field.
• Must reside near the border in Nakonde.
• Minimum of 2 years’ extensive experience as a Border/Customs Runner.
• Must have established relationships with Customs officials.
• Works diligently, provides timely feedback, and remains reachable by phone unless network coverage is genuinely unavailable.
• Experience handling RIB bonded warehouse customs clearance running

Other Requirements

• Proactive and hardworking attitude.
• Must reside near the border area.
• Willing to work overtime at night, as documents may need to be handed over to the fleet during evening hours.
• Experience with ASYCUDA system operations is an advantage.

Additional Notes

Interviews will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with Customs officers on approval letters and other documents.
• Examine and verify customs documents and make the relevant entry registrations.
• Follow up with Customs officers on RO issuance and T1 registration.
• Coordinate documents with fleet drivers and other runners.
• Prepare and submit all relevant truck import and export documents to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border authorities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

• Established relationships with Customs officials
• Diligence and timely feedback
• Reachable by phone
• Experience handling RIB bonded warehouse customs clearance running
• Proactive and hardworking attitude
• Willingness to work overtime
• ASYCUDA system operations (advantage)

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or related field.
• Must reside near the border in Nakonde.
• Minimum of 2 years’ extensive experience as a Border/Customs Runner.
• Must have established relationships with Customs officials.
• Works diligently, provides timely feedback, and remains reachable by phone unless network coverage is genuinely unavailable.
• Experience handling RIB bonded warehouse customs clearance running

How to Apply

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