• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Senior Manager: Customs Legislative Policy

Organization Overview

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax administration authority responsible for:

  • Collecting national taxes, duties, and levies
  • Administering customs & excise regulations
  • Facilitating legitimate trade across borders
  • Implementing trade policy decisions
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Position Summary

Lead the Customs Legislative Policy division overseeing:

  • Tariff system management
  • Customs/excise policy development
  • Legislative alignment across government
  • International trade agreement implementation

Key Requirements

  • Education:
    Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7/8) in Law, Economics, Public Policy or related field

    Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience:
    10+ years in legislative/policy development

    3-4 years senior management experience
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop customs policy implementation strategies
  • Align operational activities with national objectives
  • Manage budget and resource allocation

Legal & Policy Management

  • Interpret complex legislation for operational implementation
  • Advise executives on tariff policy matters
  • Coordinate international customs agreements

Organizational Development

  • Lead multi-disciplinary policy teams
  • Implement governance and compliance frameworks
  • Drive continuous process improvements

Key Competencies

Essential Skills

  • Advanced legislative interpretation
  • Strategic planning & execution
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership & development

Behavioral Attributes

  • Ethical leadership
  • Critical analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Service-oriented mindset

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 11 July 2025

Submit applications through the SARS Career Portal

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