Location: Mombasa
Our client is a leading logistics company with a presence across the Eastern Africa region. They specialise in cross-border logistics, cross-border cargo, sea & air freight services, and warehousing. They have retained our services to support the hiring process for the EQC and Operations Executive to be based in Mombasa.
Job Purpose/Your Role
Reporting to the shipping Manager, you will have direct control over equipment, vessel operations, and general port operations, including end-to-end documentation, logistics, and liaison with various players at the port.
Vessel Operations
- Receive vessel/voyage details from principals.
- Prepare and submit pre-arrival notifications to KPA.
- Arrange berthing prospects with the port and secure Immigration and Port Health Clearance.
- Coordinate pilotage, tug services, and berth allocation.
- Ensure all documentation, like the crew list and cargo manifest, is submitted to customs authorities.
- Coordination of Vessel Operation.
- Principal Reporting.
Equipment Control
- Planning for an evacuation on the Principal's request
- Preparing pre-advice and follow-up of payment for KPA
- Arrange for a joint survey of damaged empty containers delivered at our empty nominated depots and report to Principals.
- Preparing repair and demurrage charges to the responsible parties.
- Arranging for physical check of our containers in all areas port/cfs and depots.
- Following up on long-stay containers with the consignee
- Sending of long-stay containers report to the principal, indicating the reason for not being returned to stock.
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field. Those who have relevant experience totalling 5+ years will also be considered
- Proven experience in port/vessel operations, equipment control, and a strong understanding of port shipping procedures
- Strong understanding of shipping operations, freight forwarding, and supply chain management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet sales targets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
If your profile, qualifications, and experience fit the description above, and you are keen to accelerate your career in a highly professional environment, kindly but urgently email your CV in PDF to consultant@outresources-hr.com. Indicate Equipment Control Executive as the subject. This is an urgent hire role, and applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews may be held before the closing date.
Closing: 30th April 2026
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