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Port Clerk
2026-09-09T10:10:05+00:00
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Admin & Office, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-09-17T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd was founded and incorporated in 2010, to lead in provision of outsourcing and logistics services. We run a subsidiary company Chania Cleaners offering cleaning , Sanitation, pest control, waste management and landscaping services. Our Mission To strive to provide quality services consistently to be the company o...

JOB PURPOSE

To provide administrative and operational support for port activities, ensuring the timely processing of cargo documentation, coordination of port-related activities, and accurate recording and tracking of cargo movements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and follow up on port cargo clearance and movement activities.
  • Prepare, verify, and maintain cargo documentation, delivery orders, gate passes, manifests, and related records.
  • Liaise with shipping lines, clearing agents, transporters, port authorities, clients, and internal teams.
  • Monitor cargo status and provide timely updates on arrivals, releases, loading, discharge, and delivery.
  • Ensure all required documentation is available and properly filed before cargo movement.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordination of trucks, drivers, and cargo collection/delivery.
  • Capture and maintain accurate operational data in relevant systems and registers.
  • Follow up on delays, discrepancies, missing documents, and other issues affecting cargo movement.
  • Verify cargo details against documentation to minimize errors and discrepancies.
  • Prepare daily operational reports and escalate any issues requiring management attention.
  • Maintain proper records of port transactions and ensure documents are easily retrievable.
  • Support reconciliation of cargo movements, truck movements, and related operational records.
  • Ensure compliance with port procedures, company policies, security requirements, and applicable regulations.

Experience And Qualification

  • Diploma or Certificate in Clearing & Forwarding.
  • At least 1–2 years' experience in port operations, clearing and forwarding, logistics, or a related environment.
  • Experience working with port documentation and cargo movement processes is an added advantage.
  • Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Familiarity with logistics, port, or cargo management systems is an advantage.
  • Good understanding of C&F documentation and record-keeping procedures.

Personal Attributes

  • Attention to detail.
  • Technical competence.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Physical stamina.
  • Coordinate and follow up on port cargo clearance and movement activities.
  • Prepare, verify, and maintain cargo documentation, delivery orders, gate passes, manifests, and related records.
  • Liaise with shipping lines, clearing agents, transporters, port authorities, clients, and internal teams.
  • Monitor cargo status and provide timely updates on arrivals, releases, loading, discharge, and delivery.
  • Ensure all required documentation is available and properly filed before cargo movement.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordination of trucks, drivers, and cargo collection/delivery.
  • Capture and maintain accurate operational data in relevant systems and registers.
  • Follow up on delays, discrepancies, missing documents, and other issues affecting cargo movement.
  • Verify cargo details against documentation to minimize errors and discrepancies.
  • Prepare daily operational reports and escalate any issues requiring management attention.
  • Maintain proper records of port transactions and ensure documents are easily retrievable.
  • Support reconciliation of cargo movements, truck movements, and related operational records.
  • Ensure compliance with port procedures, company policies, security requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Familiarity with logistics, port, or cargo management systems is an advantage.
  • Good understanding of C&F documentation and record-keeping procedures.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Technical competence.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Physical stamina.
  • Diploma or Certificate in Clearing & Forwarding.
  • At least 1–2 years' experience in port operations, clearing and forwarding, logistics, or a related environment.
  • Experience working with port documentation and cargo movement processes is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Port Clerk

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd was founded and incorporated in 2010, to lead in provision of outsourcing and logistics services. We run a subsidiary company Chania Cleaners offering cleaning , Sanitation, pest control, waste management and landscaping services. Our Mission To strive to provide quality services consistently to be the company o...

JOB PURPOSE

To provide administrative and operational support for port activities, ensuring the timely processing of cargo documentation, coordination of port-related activities, and accurate recording and tracking of cargo movements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and follow up on port cargo clearance and movement activities.
  • Prepare, verify, and maintain cargo documentation, delivery orders, gate passes, manifests, and related records.
  • Liaise with shipping lines, clearing agents, transporters, port authorities, clients, and internal teams.
  • Monitor cargo status and provide timely updates on arrivals, releases, loading, discharge, and delivery.
  • Ensure all required documentation is available and properly filed before cargo movement.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordination of trucks, drivers, and cargo collection/delivery.
  • Capture and maintain accurate operational data in relevant systems and registers.
  • Follow up on delays, discrepancies, missing documents, and other issues affecting cargo movement.
  • Verify cargo details against documentation to minimize errors and discrepancies.
  • Prepare daily operational reports and escalate any issues requiring management attention.
  • Maintain proper records of port transactions and ensure documents are easily retrievable.
  • Support reconciliation of cargo movements, truck movements, and related operational records.
  • Ensure compliance with port procedures, company policies, security requirements, and applicable regulations.

Experience And Qualification

  • Diploma or Certificate in Clearing & Forwarding.
  • At least 1–2 years' experience in port operations, clearing and forwarding, logistics, or a related environment.
  • Experience working with port documentation and cargo movement processes is an added advantage.
  • Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Familiarity with logistics, port, or cargo management systems is an advantage.
  • Good understanding of C&F documentation and record-keeping procedures.

Personal Attributes

  • Attention to detail.
  • Technical competence.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Physical stamina.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

End Date 15th September 2026

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, September 17 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 09-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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