Ops Manager: Customs

Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business Management, International trade or related field (NQF 7) and 5-7 years' experience in the Customs environment of which 1 year at a supervisory level, with experience in Ports of Entry operations as an added advantage. #ALTERNATIVE Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years’ experience in the Customs & Excise environment, of which 1 year at a supervisory level, with experience in Ports of Entry operations as an added advantage. Accountability Adaptability Analytical Thinking Fairness and Transparency Honesty and Integrity Problem Solving and Analysis Respect Trust Ability to translate strategy into execution (Proficiency level 2) Operational Co-ordination/Optimisation Concern for impact of own behaviour on others Develops teams and nurtures interdependency Inspires others to Positive Action Nurtures Future Talent Stewardship and Service Orientation Strong Results Orientation Values and Manages Diversity Border Control and Management Business Acumen Compliance Inspection Customs Knowledge Decisiveness Effective Business Communication Functional Policies and Procedures Legislative and regulatory compliance Planning and Organising Problem Analysis and Judgement SARS Systems Products Requirements Risk Management Managerial Budgeting Change Management

Process Develop and align the functional operating model and value chain in relation to the organisational mandate, in partnership with stakeholders Consult with clients or stakeholders on complex issues and give technical advice to ensure the correct application of relevant legislation. Provide input into and implement the functional strategy for the business unit, in line with best practice and SARS strategic objectives. Manage & sustain corporate governance activities, including AG, Internal Audit, QMS, Office Assurance & Management Control Programmes within the team. Frequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts. Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities. Apply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions. Deploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines & standards. Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with. Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement. Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs. Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards. Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals. Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy. Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability. Implement change & provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself & new requirements as a result of the change. Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas. Governance Implement and use governance & compliance procedures & processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities. Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability. Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities. People Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas. Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals. Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to own team and expressing positive expectations. Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards. Finance Ensure team's adherence to specified policies, standards & procedures to prevent & reduce wastage on financial resources & escalate associated risk. Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances. Implement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls. Client Implement continuous improvements and shorter turnaround times in line with Service Level Agreements with stakeholders. Provide technical support to staff in the execution of their tasks. Develop and implement processes which builds client service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional service.

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