SARS Vacancies 2021 | Sen. Manager: Customs Portfolio jobs in Pretoria

Sen. Manager: Customs Portfolio

• @@Candidates should Bachelor’s Degree , Diploma

WANTED :

SARS is looking for dynamic individuals, with a high level of integrity, trust and discretion to work in a hihly dynamic environment in which s/he will lead and implement inititiatives with a multitude of Customs Stakeholders across various disciplines to ensure effective biorder operations.

Job Purpose

To formulate the Customs & Excise Portfolio strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation by providing assistance with prioritisation, planning, management and reporting of a programme of projects and related activities to achieve Customs & Excise Portfolio objectives. [Customs stakeholder  External – relations CER]

Education and Experience

Relevant Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) AND 10-12 years’ Customs  experience in a similar environment, of which 3-4 years ideally at management level

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma  (NQF 7) AND 12 – 15 years related Customs experience

Job Objectives

Output

• To plan, implement and manage stakeholder matters on behalf of the SARS: Customs.
• Develop and maintain networks and relationships to ensure effective communication with peers, obtaining mutual cooperation.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
• Drive complex projects/programs/engagements from design and development to production in line with project deliverables, goals and milestones.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.

People

• Plan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised areas.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
• Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Client

• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance Competency

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

Behavioural competencies

• Honesty and Integrity
•  People Management and Empowerment
• Stakeholder Engagment and Management
• Integration
• Trust
• Respect
• People Skilss
• Developing Others
• Fairness and Transparency
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability
• Championing the mandate
• Influencing Others

Technical competencies

• Managerial Budgeting
• Tax Knowledge
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Knowledge
• Strategic Planning
• Relationship Building
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Decisiveness
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Business Acumen

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s)  and security clearance where applicable.