Executive Manager: Zone Development and Operations at TASEZ (Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
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 TASEZ 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 TASEZ Special Economic Zone within the framework of the Special Economic Zones strategy 
• Oversee and make improvements to the TASEZ Special Economic Zone 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 TASEZ 
• Special Economic Zone to achieve its strategic and operational goals 
• Oversee and implement adequate demarcation of the TASEZ Special Economic Zone from any applicable customs territory for the protection of revenue together with suitable provision for the movement of conveyances and goods entering or leaving TASEZ Special Economic Zone 
• Oversee and provide adequate security for all facilities in the TASEZ Special Economic Zone 
• Oversee, develop, and adopt rules and regulations for businesses within the TASEZ 
• Special Economic Zone 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 of the TASEZ Special Economic Zone 
• Facilitate a single point of contact or one stop shop that delivers the required government services to businesses operating in the TASEZ Special Economic Zone in order to provide simplified procedures for the development and operation of the TASEZ Special Economic Zone and for setting up and conducting business in the Special Economic Zone 
• Undertake any other activity to promote the effective functioning of the TASEZ Special Economic Zone 
• 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 TASEZ investors  

EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENTS WITH TASEZ STAKEHOLDERS 

• 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. 

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 
• Ensuring compliance to CCA rules and regulations. 
• Oversee and manage SHEQ strategy and systems 
• Ensure compliance with relevant SHEQ legislation and regulations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post graduate degree in Engineering/Commerce/ Operations Management / Custom & Excise 
• A master’s degree in management or any of the above. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 
Minimum of 10 years’ senior management 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/Transhipment 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 
• Planned maintenance (Facility / Building Infrastructure Management) 
• Automotive/Transport Sector Logistics including road/rail/maritime (advantageous)