Assistant Customs Officer Job at Zambia Revenue Authority

In Line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring maximization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result oriented and well-qualified and experienced professional to fill the following vacancies under Customs Services Division.

Assistant Customs Officer – Grade ZRA08 (5)
Reporting directly to the Customs Officer, you will be responsible for collecting and receipting revenue, manning the front desk, conducting inspections (scanning and/or physical), conducting patrols and other enforcement activities, and disseminating information to the general public and other duties as may be directed by the supervisor or station manager.

Main Duties/Accountability
– Undertake inspections and report on outcomes
– Ensure that the border is adequately patrolled
– Update superiors on smuggling activities and investigations
– Collect and account for all revenue
– Maintain records of enforcement activities
– Maintain all necessary registers
– Complete periodical returns
– Conduct physical inspections as directed by superiors
– Ensure control of imports and exports of prohibited and restricted goods in accordance with the provisions of the law
Requirements
– Grade 12 School certificate with five credits including Maths and English
– Diploma in any field from a recognized college/university
– Should not be more than 30 years old by 31st December 2015
Other Skills and Attributes
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– High level of integrity
– Technical application
– Personal organisation
– Problem Solving
– Computer skills
– Team worker

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CVs(including three referees with their emails postal addresses,photocopies of their acandemic/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone and/or mobile numbers should be clearly stated.

 How to Apply
Please,note that only the candidate that will be shortlisted will be contacted.
Director – Human Resources
Zambia Revenue Authority
PO Box 35710
Lusaka
Zambia