CUSTOMS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION XI (GABORONE) – Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2022

REF: BURS/HRD/ROD 8 III TEMP

DATE: 28™ MARCH, 2022

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 post:

 

1. CUSTOMS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION XI (GABORONE)

Main Purpose of the Job

To plan, coordinate and manage the operations of the customs management system to ensure the accuracy of data input and processing, the accuracy of tariff and classification of information and the management of users to ensure that the system is optimised and facilitates the management of flow of goods.

Key Performance Areas

1. Availability of customs management system for on-line transactions.
2. Security of database and information.
3. Up-dating of tariffs and accuracy of processing.
4. Control over access.
5. Training of staff and other users.
6. Availability and accuracy of trade data

Position Requirements

Qualifications:      Bachelors    Degree in Accounting, IT, Taxation, Law, Customs,

Economics, Commerce, Statistics or related. 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 the

management of large commercial databases in Customs administration with hands on specialised knowledge in Customs Management System as well as an understanding of trade statistics, two (2) of which should have been at professional or supervisory level or equivalent.

Competencies:     Technical   Expertise

Critical and analytical thinking Team Leadership Business and Results Focus External Environment awareness Communication, influence and impact Planning and Resource Management

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