Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions

that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal

opportunity employer.

COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS & EXCISE – LEVEL 2 (1 POST)

Key Responsibilities

 Provides strategic leadership to the division, with particular attention to strategies

for taxation of e-commerce and formulating risk management strategies.

 Develops and implements divisional strategic and operational plans, dashboard

and WCO strategic plans and initiatives.

 Develops strategies that eradicate corruption and reduce revenue leakages.

 Collaborates with ICT division on new IT-based systems that will result in

automation of Customs processes, deterring tax evasion and smuggling and

broadening the revenue base.

 Deals with Customs & Excise Legislation and Procedures with emphasis on

bilateral, multilateral and international transit protocols and conventions.

 Ensures customisation and accurate application of international conventions and

instruments to fit and enhance the Authority strategies and initiatives.

 Builds and motivates high-performance teams to fulfil the mandate of the division

and the Authority.

 Develops and implements stakeholder engagement programs for effective

compliance management partnerships.

 Establishes, develops and maintains strategic relationships, knowledge sharing,

partnerships and collaboration between ZIMRA and multi-lateral organizations

such as AfDB, ATAF, IMF, WCO, World Bank and WTO, and with regional

organizations such as SADC, COMESA, ESAMI and bi-lateral relations with major

trading partners.

 Promotes a good industrial climate through the timeous conclusion of disciplinary

cases.

 Provides the Authority with effective leadership anchored on high ethical

standards.

 Provides policy analysis and advice in revenue collection and trade facilitation.

 Integrates policies and procedures to enable corporate level integration of

operations.

 Transform the business to enable continuous operations in the Covid-19 impacted

environment.

Job Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of Customs & Excise legislation and procedures with emphasis on

bilateral, multilateral and international transit protocols and conventions.

 Ability to identify and drive solution processes.

 Good organizational, people and time management skills.

 Excellent leadership, decision making, stakeholder engagement and critical

thinking skills.

 Proven blemish-free integrity record.

Qualifications and Experience

 A degree in Accounting/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Studies/ Fiscal Studies/

Business Management/ Social Studies or equivalent.

 A Masters’ degree or equivalent postgraduate commercial qualification.

 At least 7 years’ experience in a Customs & Excise and or Domestic Taxes

environment in a senior managerial grade.

 Experience in organizational management or other aspects of public administration

would be an added advantage.

 Expert knowledge of ASYCUDA World and or SAP is a pre-requisite.