Vacancy title:
Clearing Manager – Entebbe International Airport

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Fracht Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 10 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Entebbe | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview
Fracht Uganda is a Swiss International Freight Forwarder that has been in existence since 1955; with its headquarters located in Basel, Switzerland. As a reputable Freight Forwarder, FRACHT has a worldwide network that stretches across all continents. We are in 115 countries worldwide; of which 16 of these are in Africa.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and certified Clearing Manager to lead and oversee customs clearance operations at Entebbe International Airport. The ideal candidate will possess a valid IATA certification, extensive experience in the clearing and forwarding industry, and a strong understanding of airport cargo logistics. This role demands strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and operational efficiency to ensure seamless cargo movement and compliance with customs protocols.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and manage all customs clearance activities for air cargo shipments
• Lead a team of clearing agents, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Ensure full compliance with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) regulations and international customs laws
• Liaise with customs officials, airport authorities, freight forwarders, and clients to resolve clearance issues
• Oversee documentation processes including import/export declarations, permits, and tax assessments
• Monitor cargo movement and ensure timely clearance and delivery
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports on clearance activities and performance metrics
• Stay informed on changes in customs regulations, IATA standards, and airport security protocols
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce clearance delays
• Provide expert guidance on complex shipments and regulatory challenges

Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the clearing and forwarding industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Valid IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of airport operations and customs procedures
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in customs clearance systems (e.g., ASYCUDA, URA portal) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
• Familiarity with East African trade regulations and airport security protocols

Preferred Attributes
• Certification in customs brokerage or freight forwarding
• Experience working with aviation logistics or airport cargo handling
• Multilingual skills are an advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV’S and copies of academic documents merged in one PDF document to recruitment@ug.fracht.com
Applications will be received on a rolling basis

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