Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo provide guidance through interpretation of legislation for resolution of complex tariff, valuation and rules of Origin matters to ensure uniformity in terms of legislative interpretation across all areas of the business.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
\tPostgraduate qualification – Taxation, Law, Economics, or International Trade. (NQF 8) and 10 \u2013 12 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years at middle management level<\/p>\n
OR\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s Degree (NQF 7) qualification in Taxation, Law, Economics or International Trade and 13 -15 years\u2019 experience in a similar environment, of which 3 \u2013 4 years at middle management.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tThe candidate is expected to oversee the functions of Tariff, Valuations and Rules of Origin and performing research in order to provide high level guidance to senior management and departments, facilitating legislative and operational alignment across functions and influencing legislative strategy and implementation across the organisation and generating solutions where required
\n\tStrong background on legislative interpretation and trade policy.<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tIdentify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, driving best practice solutions.
\n\tDevelop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
\n\tDirect, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
\n\tIdentify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional, and organisational changes.
\n\tPlan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, driving best practice solutions.
\n\tProvide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation. (I)
\n\tTimeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders. (I)
\n\tUse the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately. (I)
\n\tMonitor legislative and regulatory changes and drive the alignment of corporate governance, policies and risk strategies.
\n\tImplement government decisions in relation to Border Control and Security in area of accountability.
\n\tProvision of high-level support and guidance to all SARS officials attending or participating in foreign and international Customs or tax meetings.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tCreate a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
\n\tDevelop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
\n\tPlan and develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
\n\tTranslate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tDraw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
\n\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tBuild strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tDevelop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
\n\tManage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect\u00a0
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tAbility to translate strategy into execution
\n\tConcern for impact of own behaviour on other
\n\tDevelops teams and nurtures independency
\n\tInspires others to Positive Action
\n\tNurtures Futures Talent
\n\tStewardship and Service Orientation
\n\tStrong Results Orientation
\n\tValue and Managers Diversity<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tBusiness Acumen
\n\tChange Management
\n\tDecisiveness
\n\tDispute Resolution
\n\tEffective Business Communication
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tLegal Advisory and Interpretation
\n\tLegal Compliance
\n\tLegal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
\n\tManagerial Budgeting
\n\tPlanning and Organising
\n\tPlanning Management and Measurement
\n\tProblem Analysis and Judgement
\n\tStrategic Planning<\/p>\n
Deadline:29th April,2026<\/p>\n
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