COLLINS KADEWA
Chirundu,Southern Province
Summary
To seek and maintain full time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem solving. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Orgarnised and dependable candidate successful at managing priorities with positive attitude.
Dependable and responsible. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in the team environment. Critical and analytical thinking. Attention to details. Microsoft word, excel and power point proficiency. Excellent in writing communication skills. High level of personal motivational and commitment. Self motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation
J&J Africa Transport
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Pushing for customs queries.
- Track and monitor shipments in customs to ensure timely clearance.
- To make payments for customs taxes.
- Helping clients with customs regulations and processes.
- Ensured punctuality with strict adherence to deadlines, contributing to overall team success.
- Tracking the trucks in the Magic Eye Systems for monitoring purpose.
- Submitting of pre-alerts on time once received from the loading point or direct from the driver's or clients.
- Monitor border situations and report to Management for anomalies.
- Dispatching trucks on time to avoid trucks overstay on the border and helping driver's to buy tolls, council payments, carbon tax and other border requirements.
- Real time accurate magic eye update systematically with accurate real time clearance and status.
- Following up with agents.
- Experienced in export, import and transit documentation.
- Reporting breakdowns to the supervisor.
- Coordinate communications, track and follow up on requests, and identify those of importance which require immediate attention.
- Assist in processing RTSA trucks documentation.
Assistant Clearing and Forwarding Officer
Kazi Global Resources
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Pushed for customs queries and released documents.
- Ensured all shipments meet regulatory requirements for both import and export processes, including tariffs, taxes, and customs duties.
- Stayed updated on international trade regulations, changes in customs laws, and border policies.
- Coordinated with customs authorities to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to shipment.
- Worked with customs officers or government agencies to address any compliance violations or irregularities.
- Helped clients with customs processes and give ideas on the consignments client is importing or exporting according to the procedures of the Zambia Revenue Authority.
- Did physical inspections when requested by Zambia Revenue Authority officers.
- Ensured that all document is accurate, complete, and other regulatory bodies in a timely manner.
- Made payments for customs taxes.
- Registration of the documents using Asycuda World System.
- Experienced in exports, imports, RIBs and transit documentation.
Office Assistant Officer
Kazi Global Resources
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted to pay for Customs taxes through Banks and Zambia Revenue Authority heard office.
- Assisted senior officers with paperwork.
- Assisted with data entry and bookkeeping.
- Assisted with photocopying, scanning and printing documents.
- Followed office procedures and rules.
Assistant Secretary Officer
Kawambwa School for Continuing Education
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed filling system, centered data and completed other clerical task.
- Kept reception area clean and net to give visitors positive first impression.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain documents compliance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greated incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Prepared professional meeting agendas and minutes to maintain clear communication and recordkeeping.
- Streamlined communication channels by creating an organized filling system for emails, memos, reports and other documentation.
- Managed sensitive information with discreting, ensuring the confidentiality of institution documents and communication.
- Managed paper and electronic filing system by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mails.
- Responsible for handling and processing all necessary documentation for the shipments crossing international borders. This role ensures compliance with customs regulations, processes import and export documentation, coordinates with customs officers, and provides support for the logistics team to ensure seamless border crossings for goods.
Education
Grade 7 Certificate - undefined
Grade 9 Certificate - undefined
Grade 12 Certificate - undefined
Certificate in Secretarial and Office Management - undefined
Advanced Certificate - Transport and Logistics
Advanced Certificate - Purchasing and Supply Management
Bachelor degree - Purchasing and Supply Management
GPA: Merit
Advanced Certificate - Business Administration
GPA: Merit
Certificate - Transport and Logistics
GPA: Merit
Certificate - Clearing and Forwarding
GPA: Merit
Skills
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Skilled at working independently
- Collaborative in team environment
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to details
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
- Excellent writing communication skills
- High level of personal motivation
- Commitment
- Self-motivated
- Strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly
- Adaptability
- Team support
- Guidance
- Licensed motor bike rider
Languages
Bemba
Nyanja
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/05/1997
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Driving License: Motorbike License
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Hobbies and Interests
- Farming
- Riding bicycle
- Praying
- Reading books
- Football
- Swimming
Timeline
Operation - J&J Africa Transport
01.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Clearing and Forwarding Officer - Kazi Global Resources
11.2019 - 12.2020
Office Assistant Officer - Kazi Global Resources
03.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Secretary Officer - Kawambwa School for Continuing Education
01.2014 - 12.2016
Chimpempe Mission Basic School - Grade 7 Certificate,
Chimpempe Mission Secondary School - Grade 9 Certificate,
Kawambwa School for Continuing Education - Grade 12 Certificate,
Kawambwa School for Continuing Education - Certificate in Secretarial and Office Management,
Nchelenge Hills College - Advanced Certificate, Transport and Logistics
Nchelenge Hills College - Advanced Certificate, Purchasing and Supply Management
Supershine University - Bachelor degree, Purchasing and Supply Management
In-Service Training and Education Centre - Advanced Certificate, Business Administration
Green Living Innovation Institute- CILT CPD - Certificate, Transport and Logistics
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences and Technology - Certificate, Clearing and Forwarding