COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS & EXCISE - LEVEL 2(1 POST)
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Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position that hag arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) - an equal opportunity employer.
COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS & EXCISE - LEVEL 2(1 POST)
REPORTING TO: COMMISSIONER GENERAL
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership to the Customs & Excise Division, driving revenue growth, trade facilitation, compliance, and modernisation through risk-based and technology-enabled approaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the division, with particular attention to strategies for taxation of e-commerce and formulating risk management strategies.
• Develop and implement divisional strategic and operational plans, dashboard and WCO strategic plans and initiatives.
Develop strategies that eradicate corruption and reduce revenue leakages.
Collaborate 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.
• Deal with Customs & Excise Legislation and Procedures with emphasis on bilateral, multilateral and international transit protocols and conventions.
Ensure customisation and accurate application of international conventions and instruments to fit and enhance the Authority strategies and initiatives.
Build and motivate high-performance teams to fulfil the mandate of the division and the Authority.
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement programs for effective compliance management partnerships.
• Establish, develop and maintain 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 Promote a good industrial climate through the timeous conclusion of disciplinary rases.
Provide the Authority with effective leadership anchored on high ethical stand us.
Provide policy analysis and advice in revenue collection and trade facilitation.
• Integrate policies and procedures to enable corporate level integration of operations.
Qualifications and Experience
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 First degree in Accounting/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Studies/ Fiscal Studies/ Business Management/ Social Studies or a recognised professional qualification (CIS, CIMA, ACCA).
• AMasters' 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.
Digital Customs capability and systems transformation leadership including but not limited to in ASYCUDA and TaRMS is a pre-requisite.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 02 May 2026. All applications should be emailed to ExecRecruitment@zimra.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference and addressed to:
The Director Human Capital Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor, ZB Centre
Corner First Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note female candidates are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.
