To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

REF: BURS/HRD/ROD 09 II

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 05 OF 2024

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is a semi-autonomous organization of
Government, responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border
administration. BURS invites dynamic, self- motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to
apply for the following positions:

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1 Applicants are advised to send their application documents in PDF format, and
as one document.
2 Applicants should ensure that only the position applied for is stated in the
subject matter of their application email.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR X 1 (GABORONE)

Main Purpose of the Job
To provide expert support, coaching and mentoring to project managers responsible for the
design, planning and execution of projects following the BURS project management
standard to ensure seamless strategic coherence, quality and timely delivery within budget,
according to project specification of all projects.

Key Performance Areas

1. Project delivery according to time, specifications, budget and project specifications
2. Compliance to project and risk management, monitoring reporting and evaluation
   standards
3. Effective collaboration with project team leaders
4. Achievement of world class project execution ratings within BURS
5. Effective management of resources
6. Seamless strategic coherence, quality and timely delivery within budget, according to
   project specification of all projects.

Position Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration,
Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related area.
Certification in Project Management with an internationally recognized
institute/body (PMBOK – Project Management Professional or Prince 2
Practitioner level ) is required

Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in project
management environment, two (2) of which should have been at
Senior Officer level or equivalent responsible for project management
support.

Competencies: Technical Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising

Salary: BURS 05 (P352, 404– P469, 608 per annum)

BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as Medical Aid, Contributory Pension
Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24 hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing
Subsidy and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and
Vehicle loans etc).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply and
attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang
and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one
(1) reference should be current. Applications which do not meet the required provisions will
not be considered.

All applications should be addressed to;
Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Tower Block, 5th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone

All applications should be sent via email to recruitment@burs.org.bw

▪ Applicants should ensure that the position applied for is stated in the subject matter
of their application email.
▪ Applicants applying for more than one post should ensure that they send each
application separately for ease of processing.

Note: Applicants are informed that those that have been shortlisted will be invited for
interviews through email or personal calls.

For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources
Division at these extensions: Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638924, Ms. M. Ramosese @ 3638905,
Ms. M. Bothata @ 3638472 and Ms. T. Toko @3638939.

Closing date: 14th August, 2024 at 1630 hours.

Mandate

The mandate of the BURS is to perform tax assessment and collection functions on behalf of the Government and to take appropriate measures to counteract tax evasion on the one hand, and to improve taxpayer service to a much higher level on the other. In fulfilment of its mandate the BURS Act has empowered the BURS to:

• Administer and enforce the revenue laws;
• Promote compliance with the revenue laws;
• Take such measures as may be required to improve service given to taxpayers with view to improving efficiency and maximizing revenue collection;
• Take such measures such as may be required to counteract tax fraud and other forms of tax evasion;
• Advise the Minister on matters relating to the administration and collection of tax;
• and Perform such other functions in relation to tax as the Minister may direct.

Organisational Values

Botho:We subscribe to the national aspirations of Botho, embracing trust and respect for one another.

Integrity:We uphold strong moral principles in all our dealings

Accountability:We take responsibility for all our actions.

Innovation:We strive to improve our work – always seeking to introduce new ideas, methods and ways to improving our levels of service to our customers.

 TeamWork:Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

BURS Vision and Mission Statements

 Our Vision:

“Centre of Excellence in Revenue Mobilisation and Border Management”

Our Mission:

“To enable the fair payment of taxes, facilitate trade and manage borders for the transformation of Botswana”

BURS Organisational Structure

BURS is made up of Seven Divisions: Customs & Excise Division (CED), Finance & Administration Division (FAD), Human Resources Division (HRD), Information Technology Division (ITD), Internal Audit Division (IAD), Internal Revenue Division (IRD) Legal Services Division (LSD) and the Office of the Commissioner General (OCG).

For more information, view the Organisational Chart 

BURS Organisational Chart

Office of the Commissioner General

The Office of the Commissioner General (OCG) provides strategic and operational leadership needed to ensure that the organization meets its revenue targets, as well as enhance the ability of Government to broaden the tax base and thereby increase revenues from domestic tax sources.  The OCG oversees corporate planning, research and communications and also manages the transformation process and coordinates development projects and the process of change management.

Customs & Excise

The customs and excise division has multiple roles that includes: collection of government revenue (customs and excise duties, import value added tax and other levies), facilitation of legitimate imports and exports, protection of Botswana society against cross-border crime and combating unfair and harmful trade practices. These are achieved through effective and efficient implementation of the customs and excise duty act and other pieces of legislation relating to control of imports and exports as well as implementing world customs organisation conventions and other international trade instruments and standards applicable in the field of customs and trade aimed at simplifying and harmonising customs practices, combating fraud and corruption and, providing enhanced facilitation for operators that meet high standards of compliance.

Domestic Taxes

The Domestic Taxes Division is amongst the nine functions responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the BURS.

The primary role of the Division is to provide a Head Office function that, in its ideal form, facilitates the Commissioner General’s strategic, legislative and policy direction on domestic tax mobilisation. The Division also serves to facilitate any advice the Commissioner General (CG) may proffer to the Honourable Minister of Finance. Internally, the Division also serves to provide technical guidance and support to the Operations Division on domestic tax matters, namely income tax, value added tax, capital transfer tax and transfer duty.

The Division is headed by a Commissioner, assisted by two Directors, i.e. Directors Technical Services and Policy & Legislation. The Director, Technical Services, oversees four Units, namely Tax Treaties & Agreements, Rulings & Directives , Objections & Appeals and External Relations, each headed by a Manager. The Director, Policy & Legislation oversees two Units namely Design & Monitoring, and Legislative Review. Currently there are two Unit Managers under the Policy & Legislation Section who report structurally to the Commissioner but functionally to the Director, Technical Services.

Our Strategic Intent

Vision

‘Centre of excellence in domestic tax law application, strategy, policy, and legislation’

Mission

‘Facilitate trade and the fair payment of taxes, and to safeguard Botswana’s interests in the international landscape’

Values

Botho – We subscribe to the national aspirations of Botho embracing trust and respect for one another.

Accountability – we take responsibility for all our actions.

Innovation – We strive to improve our work – always seeking to introduce new ideas, methods and ways to improving our levels of service to our customers.

Agility – We embrace change, are resilient, responsive, adaptive, and create opportunities under Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) circumstances.

Teamwork – We work as a team breaking silos and collaborating to improve our efficiencies and effectiveness.

Integrity – We uphold strong moral principles in all our dealings

Internal Audit and Ethics

The Internal Audit and Ethics  Division is an independent appraisal activity established to examine, check, review, appraise and monitor the activities of BURS to ensure effectiveness and compliance with internal control systems and procedures. This is done in order to enhance efficiency, reduce potential risk, protect, and ensure optimal utilisation of assets.

Legal Services

The Legal Services Division (LSD) plays a dual role in the administration of the BURS Act and the Revenue Laws. The Secretary to the Board is responsible under the BURS Act for the legal affairs of the Revenue Service and accordingly heads the LSD. The LSD is responsible for advising and assisting the Commissioner General on legal matters which arise under the BURS Act, the Revenue Laws and other legislation impacting on BURS`s activities. LSD represents the Commissioner General in litigation matters, particularly revenue court appeals.

Finance & Administration

The Finance and Administration Division (FAD) is responsible for accounting for the revenue collected by BURS according to the various revenue and non-tax statutes and accounting for subventions received from the Government and related expenditure transactions.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Division (HRD) is responsible for the management of BURS human resources through applying strategic approaches to recruiting, developing, managing, motivating and gaining the commitment of BURS employees.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Division (IT Division) is charged with the responsibility of providing information technology (IT) to BURS. This role encompasses technology planning, establishment of standards and procedures, technology acquisition and overseeing all IT initiatives.