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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
AUDITOR I X3
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Bloemfontein X1, Welkom X1, Kroonstad X1
Advert Closing Date: 20 July 2026
About the Position
We are on an exciting journey to build “a smart modern SARS with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all”. Our mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with Tax and Customs legislation. We do this through fostering a culture of Voluntary Compliance and by making it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their legal obligations. Our Higher Purpose, the reason that SARS exists, is to provide resources that help to build a capable state, that nurtures sustainable economic growth, social development and that serves the well-being of all South Africans. We are Nation Builders.
In an era characterised by rapidly evolving technological innovation, SARS is preparing for a world where increasingly our work is informed by data driven insights, machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices.
This dynamic world of work calls for pioneers imbued by a sense of serving the SARS Higher Purpose and service to our people. The successful Nation Builders will work with the entire team in support of our Strategic Intent and the nine Strategic Objectives, namely:
- Provide Clarity & Certainty of tax obligations.
- Make it Easy for Taxpayers and Traders to Comply & fulfil their obligations.
- Detect Taxpayers and Traders who do not comply and make noncompliance hard and costly.
- Develop a high performing, diverse, agile and engaged workforce towards higher value knowledge and service work.
- Expand and increase the use of data to improve integrity, derive insights & improve outcomes.
- Modernise our systems to provide digital & streamlined services.
- Drive greater resources stewardship to ensure the efficient use of resources and deliver quality outcomes & performance excellence.
- Work with and through Stakeholders to improve the tax system.
- Build public trust and confidence in the tax administration system.
SARS is looking for dynamic, highly skilled and experienced individuals, with a high level of enthusiasm and accountability in a fast-paced environment, analytical skills, attention to detail and integrity and confidentiality. We need persons who are passionate about service delivery to contribute to effectiveness and efficiency in the operations of Tax Verifications.
The Auditors will report directly to the Ops Manager: Audit and will be based in either Bloemfontein, Welkom or Kroonstad. He/she will be required to deal with Taxpayers’ and their accounts in a professional manner upholding the SARS Values.
Do you have a great personality, with a strong accountability, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and conceptual ability? Are you able to work with clients? Having a solid background to the SARS business areas in the region and their functions will be a significant advantage. If you have these skills, we encourage you to apply and join the exciting Taxpayer Engagement & Operations: Standard Operations, Free State & Northern Cape Team.
Job Purpose
To conduct tax audits across tax types with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in with relevant legislations.
Education and Experience
National Diploma (NQF 6)/Advanced Diploma in Taxation / Audit / Accountancy and 3 years’ experience in Tax audit environment.
Or
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years experience in a Tax Audit environment.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Taxation, Audit, Accountancy and 3 years’ experience in a tax audit environment.
Or
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years Tax Auditing experience.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- Analyse data/evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks which may relate to the entity being audited, across tax types, across related entities etc.
- Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with Acts/Regulations/ Policies/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- Engagement during and after the audit with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Provide support by conducting a financial analysis to support the recommendations which may be used to determine the optimal collection of liabilities and/or to support the view at various committees e.g. Debt Committee. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt at the finalisation stage of the audit.
- Engagement with Litigation and Dispute management during and post the audit process to address issues relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation e.g. tax, legislation relating to companies, etc. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies and procedures. Auditors are also requested to provide inputs to draft policies and procedures to the product areas, e.g. different Tax Types product areas, Process Design and Engineering, etc.
- Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations, which will include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
- Identify information required to mitigate audit risks identified and engage taxpayers/tax practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification.
- Identify new and additional risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating to other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions.
- Manager the efficient progress of the audit utilising approved systems. Prepare systems notes of progress and outcomes as required and maintain during the audit process, e.g. Service Manager, Teammate.
- Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation.
- Prepare and issue relevant communication/ reports as required to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant committee, i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Raise accurate assessments on SARS system in relation to relevant legislation.
- Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests and engage Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
- Where large data files are required to be downloaded, engage Electronic Forensic Services (EFS) to assist. Detail the data required and the risks, to contribute to the identification of required data files and/or additional data.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation.
People
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Finance
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
Client
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Drive for results
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and integrity
- Organisational awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Audit methodology
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Execute, Implement and Follow Through
- Financial Acumen
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Operational Audit
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Quality orientation
- Reporting
- Tax Knowledge
- Tax Law
Compliance Competency
- GOC: Confidential
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
BUS AREA LEAD: LBI SECTOR (FINANCIAL SERVICES)
Position Reports to: Business Area Head: Operations
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations: LBI
Location: Woodmead North Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 24 July 2026
About the Position
In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
To formulate a LBI Sector for Financial services tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas by ensuring the effective and efficient yield of revenue and compliance to close the tax gap in the sector and maintain the level of compliance, to ensure practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of enforcement objectives.
Tactical business strategy and business experience in the financial services sector and industry in either Banking, Insurance, Investment & Asset Management, Capital Markets & Securities, Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services, FinTech (Financial Technology)
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
B. Comm (Hons): Taxation, Commerce or Law and 10-12 years' experience in a managing and leading multi disciplined teams, servicing and engaging corporate and multinational tax entities in the financial services sector, managing operations and managing top line growth, of which 3-4 years at management level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Provide direction for the preparation of risk assessments and audits.
- Analyse and unpack the revenue strategy to enable the LBI to match environmental revenue potential with internal deployment of resources, in order to ensure that business revenue objectives and plans are maximised.
- Develop detailed revenue plans for the sector to identify what and when revenue can be anticipated.
- Build a high-performance sector that delivers a professional, one stop service in terms of customer satisfaction and revenue collection.
- Lead the team to make a meaningful contribution to increase the level of compliance.
- Manage LBI Sector to ensure maximum results.
- Manage interface with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide direction, guidance, technical support, mentoring and training to subordinates.
- Ensure alignment to the new mode of operations within the Sector and LBI.
- Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
- Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
- Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
- Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives and use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
Governance
- Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
- Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
People
- Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
- Plan and develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
- Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
- Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
Client
- Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
- Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Service Delivery Innovation
- Accountability
- Ability to translate Strategy into Execution
- Stewardship & Service Orientation
- Concern for Impact of own behavior on others
- Nurtures Future Talent
- Strong Results Orientation
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Values and Manages
- Diversity
- Inspires others to Positive Action
- Develops Teams & Nurtures Interdependency (breaks down silo tendencies)
- Respect
- Trust
- Analytical Thinking
Technical competencies
- Business Acumen
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Effective Business Communication
- Financial Accounting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Industry Sector Expertise
- Managerial Budgeting
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Risk and Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Tax Knowledge
- Tax Compliance Auditing
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
