Vacancy 37 of 2026 – Logistics Assistant GWE – Lautoka
Salary Band C: ($7.50 - $9.32) hourlyPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 6 days
About the company
The Ministry of Finance is a Fiji Government ministry responsible for public financial management and related operational support across its departments. It oversees units such as the Logistic Unit, which handles customs clearance and freight matters for the Ministry.
About the role
This Logistics Assistant position sits within the Logistic Unit at the Lautoka Office and reports to the Senior Logistics Officer. The role supports Customs clearance of airfreight and sea freight, along with clerical duties and general upkeep of the logistics office and premises. It involves liaising with Ministry staff, stakeholders, other ministries, departments, and agencies, with no subordinates attached to the position. Performance is measured on completing activities outlined in the work schedule, processing authorized payments within financial instructions and agreed time frames, and providing timely, accurate advice to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Checking manifests from all shipping agents for sea freight cargoes and documentation for airfreight cargos for import and export.
- Clearance of consignments arriving from various points of entry through air, sea and post, and their delivery to respective agencies.
- Despatch of payment of cheques to various shipping agents.
- Updating of various logbooks kept by the Logistic Unit and data entry for shipping clearance.
- Assisting in processing customs clearance for hand-carried goods and equipment at the customs baggage hall, and compiling customs clearance documents required for payment of local charges, storage fees, and demurrage fees.
- Assisting in the examination and verification of repair and return goods sent back after calibration.
- Assisting with data entry updates on the designated upload drive.
- Assisting with the Board of Survey and public auctions for the write-off of vehicles, plants, and machinery, and general upkeep of the office and premises, plus any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
About the successful candidate
- Practical, working knowledge of human resource management and functions.
- Ability to achieve results personally and through effective team leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, plan and organize activities and projects, and work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Sound communication, interpersonal and representational skills.
- Ability to follow guidelines and appropriately apply processes.
- Capacity to utilise computer programs to support daily operations.
- Service-oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the organisation.
- Must be of good character, a Fijian Citizen preferably under 60, in sound health, with a clear police record, and able to provide a medical certificate and police clearance prior to taking up duty.