CUSTOMS MANAGER, TRADE FACILITATION x 1 wanted at Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS)

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 3 OF 2019

Botswana Unified Revenue Services (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
visit the BURS website and apply for the following posts:

CUSTOMS MANAGER, TRADE FACILITATION x 1

Main Purpose of the Job
To develop, plan and manage policies, processes and procedures to enable implementation
of a continuously modern and reformed Customs administration/service, in line with
emerging customs and trade trends, revised provisions of legislation and international
conventions, thereby contributing to the achievement of BURS’ objectives and strategies.

Key Performance Areas
1. Delivery of cost effective and efficient services
2. Developed implementation strategies to international customs and excise standards and
conventions
3. Consistency in the application of standardized processes and procedures.
4. Effective Management of staff
5. Introduced Customs modernization initiatives

Position Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Law, Customs,
Economics, Commerce, Statistics or equivalent. 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 in Customs administration.

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 (P388, 164 – P471 336 per annum)

Benefits:
BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as, Medical Aid, Contributory Pension
Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24-hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing
Subsidy and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and
Vehicle loans etc.).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned positions should apply and
attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang
and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one
(1) reference should be current. Applications that do not meet the required provisions will
not be considered and BURS will only enter into correspondence with the short listed
candidates.