BOTSWANA UNIFIED REVENUE VACANCIES – CUSTOMS MANAGER, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE REVENUE x 1 (GABORONE)

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 1 OF 2018

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:

1. CUSTOMS MANAGER, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE REVENUE x 1 (GABORONE)

Main Purpose of the Job

To develop, plan and manage policies, processes and procedures to facilitate implementation of Excise, licensing management and agency work 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. Effective policies, processes and procedures in line with international customs and
excise standards and conventions.
2. Improved partnerships through MOUs and SLAs.
3. Improved revenue and security strategies through agency work.
4. Efficient license management system and practices in place.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Law, Customs, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics.

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 (P369,456 – P448,620 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.

All applications should be addressed to;
Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Block B, 4th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone

Note: Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should
apply and attach the necessary supporting documents. BURS will only enter into
correspondence with shortlisted candidates.

For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources office
at these telephone numbers: 3638906 (L. Tubego) or 3638936 (K. Makgale).
Closing date: 12th March 2018 at 1630 hours