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Category

Clearing and Forwarding

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/15/2026
13 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Q-Sourcing is recruiting an Assistant Import Manager for Azimuth Transporters Ltd to run inbound freight on the Kampala to DRC routes and the Mombasa to Kampala corridor, tracking trucks and containers, managing border crossings and keeping import documentation complete.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Track every truck from Kampala to final delivery in Kisangani and Beni, and containers from Mombasa through Malaba or Busia to Kampala.
  • Monitor the live position of company-owned and subcontracted trucks on the GPS platform and flag stops and deviations.
  • Maintain the daily fleet and shipment position report covering truck, container, location, status and ETA.
  • Keep clients and internal teams updated on status and ETA changes.
  • Follow every truck through Uganda to DRC border points such as Mpondwe, Kasindi, Goli and Mahagi.
  • Liaise with drivers, clearing agents and border staff to speed up crossings.
  • Escalate queues, holds or missing documents to the Import Manager early with a proposed fix.
  • Prepare, check and file import and transit documents for each shipment, including bills of lading, invoices, packing lists and customs documents.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma or degree in logistics, clearing and forwarding, supply chain or business.
  • Experience in freight forwarding, transit or cross-border transport operations.
  • Knowledge of East African customs and transit documentation.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Shipment tracking and fleet monitoring.
  • Border and clearing agent liaison.
  • Document checking and record keeping.
  • Clear communication and early escalation.
  • Strong organisation under tight transit timelines.

How to Apply

About Q-Sourcing Uganda
Q-Sourcing is a leading HR and business process outsourcing firm that provides comprehensive staffing solutions, workforce management, and consultancy services. They cater to diverse industries including energy, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, and agriculture. Renowned for their tailored approach, Q-Sourcing focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through innovative human resource practices and cutting-edge technology. With a strong commitment to excellence, they support businesses in achieving their goals by offering expert recruitment, training, payroll management, and compliance services.

Mission

To deliver seamless, responsive and high-quality human capital, recruitment and business solutions that help organisations transform performance and unlock people’s potential.

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