Job Description

Executive Manager Zone Development and Operations - PTA Warehousing and Transportation ~ Aviation
Pretoria - GautengExecutive Manager Zone Development and OperationsPRETORIAR1 800 000pa(5 Year Fixed term Contract)Purpose:Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Manager for Zone Development and Operations will be responsible for Managing the application of liberal laws for the organisation to design and apply tools aimed at promoting rapid economic growth by attracting investment and technology using fiscal and business incentives. Additionally, these would include tax incentives, customs duty, capital freedoms, subsidies, streamlined licensing and operation procedures that are more favourable, by pulling inn of downstream suppliers and ancillary businesses.Key performance areas:People Management:

• Providing input into workforce planning and implement approved labour plans to ensure team is suitably staffed to meet sub-functional objectives
• Planning, organising, leading, and controlling subordinates activities to ensure sub functional objectives are met or exceeded
• Ensuring effective communication within department
• Managing the performance of staff by embracing the values of organisation to ensure effective and productive performance of staff
• Guiding, coaching, and developing staff and adhering to relevant policies and procedures to manage staff performance
• Ensuring effective communication with the department

Ensure effective compliance to the SEZ act:

• Oversee and implement the strategic plan for the SEZ within the framework of the Special Economic Zones strategy
• Oversee and make improvements to the organisation and its facilities according to the written agreement contemplated in section 34 (1)
• Oversee or facilitate the provision of infrastructure and other services required for the Organization to achieve its strategic and operational goals
• Oversee and implement adequate demarcation of the Business from any applicable customs territory for the protection of revenue together with suitable provision for the movement of conveyances and goods entering or leaving that organisation
• Oversee and provide adequate security for all facilities in the organisation
• Oversee, develop, and adopt rules and regulations for businesses in order to promote their safe and efficient operation
• Maintain adequate and proper accounts and other records in relation to Operations and report in the manner prescribed or required on the activities, performance and development
• Facilitate a single point of contact or one stop shop that delivers the required government services to businesses operating in the SEZ in order to provide simplified procedures for the development and operation and for setting up and conducting business
• Undertake any other activity to promote the effective functioning
• Leveraging on Tax and Duty concessions, Provision of Simplified Clearance Procedures, Streamlined Port and Customs operations
• Provide ease of Declarations and processing times and related services for current and potential investors

Effective Stakeholder Engagements:

• Liaising with Municipalities and relevant authorities to ensure compliance to relevant legislation
• Participating in stakeholder forums and sharing plans with appropriate relevant stakeholders (City of Tshwane, Eskom, Department of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs)

Ensure Effective Planning of Infrastructure:

• Overseeing the selection of services providers to plan & design utilities services/infrastructure in compliance with relevant legislation and quality system requirements
• Liaising with all relevant authorities on legislative requirements
• Ensuring investor requirements are determined and met adequately to ensure continuity of supply
• Ensuring compliance to relevant legislation

Ensure Effective Establishment and Maintenance of Infrastructure:

• Overseeing the procurement process of service providers for the installation of utilities services/infrastructure in compliance with relevant legislation and quality system requirements
• Participating in stakeholder forums and building partnerships (City of Tshwane, Eskom, Department of Agriculture Environmental Affairs)
• Ensuring that investors are provided with required infrastructure and technical support
• Developing and implementing a maintenance strategy and plan
• Ensuring resources (people, equipment, and budget) are provided to maintain infrastructure
• Overseeing the implementation of maintenance plans for all TASEZ Infrastructure

Financial and Risk Control:

• Developing and implementing an annual procurement plan and budget, including monitoring and reviewing expenditure
• Identifying, mitigating, and monitoring potential business risks in relevant business unit
• Developing policies and procedures in relevant Business Unit which ensures alignment and compliance with relevant legislation
• Supporting SHE policies & procedures and ensuring compliance thereof

Security Strategy, Policy and Procedures:

• Developing and implementing an integrated and comprehensive security strategy, policies, and procedures for TASEZ
• Liaise with external stakeholders i.e., Police, Local Municipality, protection Services etc
• Ensuring compliance to CCA rules and regulations

Customs Control Area (CCA) Compliance and Operations:

• Developing and implementing an effective and compliant CCA strategy, policy and standard operating procedures
• Liaising with external stakeholders (SARS, National Treasury and SAPS-related to CCA legislation and procedures)
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are aligned to legislative changes

Attributes, Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:Knowledge of SEZ / SARS / WCO relevant legislationKnowledge of establishment of all aspects of Authorized Economic Operator / Bonded Warehouse / Transhipment /Dry / Wet Port Model Property, infrastructure development and General EngineeringKnowledge of Special Economic Zone Operations ManagementAsset creation and project management (full project life cycle)Planning, analytical and reporting skillsConstruction management skillsFinancial Management skillsDecision-making and business acumenRelationship building at all levelsAbility to work in a team set upHonesty and flexibilityStrong work ethicDeterminationAbility to work under pressureAbility to develop a new organisationWillingness to work extended hoursEducational and Experience Obtained Minimum Requirements:Degree or Equivalent in Engineering / Commerce / Customs / Logistics / Shipping / International Law / Operations ManagementPost Graduate Studies in any of the above qualifications or equivalentA Masters Degree in Managementor any of the above will be advantageousMinimum of 7-10 years senior management level experience in:

• Operational experience in a Special Economic Zones / Customs Zone Development,

or Automotive Infrastructure / Dry Ports Development

• Facilities Management, Operations Management, Zone Engineering Development / Transshipment Hubs
• Sector Development Zone focused on the development of a specific sector industry through the facilitation of general or specific industrial infrastructure, incentives, technical and business services primarily for the export / import market
• Automotive / Transport Sector Logistics including road / rail / maritime / aviation

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2024Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Apply for this Job

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