CUSTOMS MANAGER, REGION (x2 positions) – Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 7 OF 2021

REF: BURS/HRD/ROD 39 III

 

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is a semi-autonomous organization of Government, responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border administration. BURS invites dynamic, self- motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to apply for the following posts:

1. CUSTOMS MANAGER. REGION X 2 (MAUN & KASANE)

Main Purpose of the Job

To plan, organise, supervise and control the delivery of Customs & Excise Services within a region and the management of entry points to promote voluntary compliance with the Customs and Excise Duty Act and other relevant legislation as well as the delivery of a customer-focused service.

Key Performance Areas

1. Adherence to customs and excise rules and regulations
2. Facilitation of trade through efficient delivery of customer services
3. Implementation of risk profile models to target searches
4. Effective utilisation of enforcement tools
5. Reduction in customer complaints and objections
6. Prevention of prohibited goods entering Botswana
7. Provision of third party services (Agency work)

Position Requirements

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s      Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Law, Customs, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics or related area. A post-graduate degree or full membership of an internationally recognized institute of professional accountants such as ACCA, CIMA, CA will be an added advantage.

Experience:  At least six (6) years relevant post-qualification experience in customs administration, two (2) of which should have been at professional or supervisory level or equivalent, preferably in charge of a major entry point.

Competencies:

Team Leadership, Planning & Organising Critical Thinking Creativity & Innovation Management of Resources Consultations & Interpersonal Relations Judgement & Decision Making Development and Empowerment of Others

Salary: BURS 04 (P419, 844 – P509, 808 per annum)