The South African Revenue Service (SARS) can announce that Mr. Barry Hore has been appointed as General Manager responsible for Strategy, Modernisation and Technology with effect from 1 July 2006.
Mr. Hore joins SARS from Nedbank.
Mr. Hore's responsibilities will include finding innovative ways to position SARS as a modern revenue and customs administration that can respond positively to changing economic conditions and is able to meet the requirements of Government?s developmental agenda. His brief will include oversight and management of new business modernisation initiatives that will enhance SARS' systems and operations.
In the meantime Mr. Hore has been seconded by Nedbank to work at SARS. Nedbank views this undertaking as part of its broader commitment to contribute to the development of the country.
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