President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (Sars) for a period of five years with effect from May 1.
Ramaphosa made the appointment after a unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by finance minister Enoch Godongwana.
Makhubu, who has held the position of deputy commissioner: taxpayer engagement and operations since 2023, succeeds Edward Kieswetter, whose two-year contract ends on April 30.
“The incoming commissioner is a seasoned public and private sector executive with more than 17 years of senior leadership experience spanning tax administration, commercial, finance and operations management,” the Presidency said on Thursday.
It said Makhubu had worked in complex, regulated and large-scale organisations across manyindustries including fast-moving consumer goods, mining, power generation and public revenue services.
Makhubu has worked on the formulation of the Sars strategic direction since 2020 and has actively worked to implement the Vision 2024 strategy together with Kieswetter.
“President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Makhubu on his appointment to lead the revenue service as the institution that provides the financial resources necessary for the government to function, fund infrastructure and pay for social services.”
Ramaphosa also expressed his appreciation and high regard for Kieswetter’s incisive and innovative leadership that has positioned Sars as a critical enabler of fiscal stability, social delivery, trade facilitation and the enablement of domestic and foreign investment.
“President Ramaphosa says the change in the leadership of Sars shows how sound succession planning contributes to the capability of the state.”
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