SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

GENASSISTANT: CLEANING & FOOD AID SERV

 Position Reports to:    Ops Manager: Taxpayer Services

Division: Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: Soweto x1 and Roodepoort x1

Advert Closing Date:   31 August 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 and protects 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 maintain Regional Corporate Real Estate (CRE) buildings/infrastructure by ensuring that all operational maintenance and facilities objectives are achieved.

Education and Experience

Basic Literacy

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Assist with arrangements and serve tea/coffee for official meetings and be responsible for clean water, glasses, and bottles in conference rooms.
• Assist with completion of the order/ stock requisition in respect of short kitchen stock and unpack stock when it arrives.
• Perform cleaning duties according to agreed quality standards and time parameters.
• Prepare all serving utensils, food, and beverages prior to the commencement of meetings and clean up after an event (clearing and washing up).
• Prepare tea and other refreshments for meetings and functions when required.
• Serve tea and coffee on time and control kitchen stock [coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cleaning materials, etc] and update responsible person when stock levels are low.
• Wash dishcloths and wash kitchen cupboards, fridge, microwave oven when necessary.
• Adhere to and apply changes to own work processes as instructed.
• Communication of progress on requests.
• Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and improve quality and service.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Report on daily task activities to provide timely information for decision making.
• Resolve problems and report issues.

Governance

• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.

People

• Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
• Ask for support or training to improve the quality and standard of own work.

Finance

• Perform own work well to reduce costs and save money.

Client

• Understand job service requirements in order to meet client expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies used in cleaning processes
• Inventory Control
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Ability to follow schedules and instructions
• Physical stamina to perform tasks
• Teamwork
• Punctuality and Reliability

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.

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CONSULTANT CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES

Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Corporate Legal Services     

Division: Corporate and Enterprise Services

Location: Head Office - Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 31 August 2026

About the Position

 An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled, results-driven and self-directed Legal Consultant/Advisor to join SARS Corporate Legal Services division. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal support and advisory services to business, with a strong focus on legal drafting, contract drafting and negotiation, public procurement, IT law, litigation and dispute resolution. The role requires high ethical standards, good communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork, sound judgement, professionalism, the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Job Purpose

To provide legal advisory and specialist drafting services, on non-tax related matters, to various business units within SARS.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law or related field AND  5 - 7 years’ experience in a Legal environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.   

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of public sector governance, including an understanding of the roles and responsibilities assigned to government departments and agencies.
• Thorough grasp of applicable legal frameworks, such as legislation, regulations, and directives that impact IT operations and public procurement.
• Proficiency in organisational policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards.
• Capability to interpret and advise on administrative law, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity laws relevant to the public sector.
• Strong communication skills for effective and productive engagement with stakeholders, including a range of service providers, IT professionals, management, and external legal advisers.
• Analytical ability to evaluate legal risks and propose mitigation or practical solutions within the scope of IT projects and initiatives.
• Provision of reliable guidance to Bid Specifications; Bid Evaluation as well as Bid Adjudication Committees.
• Competence in drafting legal opinions.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating IT-related contracts, including service level agreements and procurement documents.
• Experience in litigation and dispute resolution support. 

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Coordinate, administer and manage all SARS freedom of information requests.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draft contracts (SLAs / leases / memo of understanding).
• Draft, vet, update and develop enterprise governance instruments for legal compliance with legislation SARS is required to comply with.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Drive processes that ensures that disputes i.e. objections and appeals (including high court litigations) are handled timeously and fairly, in line with organisational targets.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Participate in all key tenders and makes recommendations in conjunction with other role-players in order to facilitate decision making.
• Participate in tender and related processes, draft and vet contracts.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Provide advise and support in the drafting or vetting of contracts and identify legal risks.
• Provide and oversee legal support for non-tax related legal issues related to the organisation.
• Provide direction and legal advice on draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide direction by establishing a function with legal expertise to advise management on all non-tax legal matters, internal policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support to the organisation on a broad spectrum of corporate commercial matters affecting the business of SARS both internally and externally.
• Provide legal advice relating to Human Resources, Finance and Procurement legal risk assessment, policy consideration and legal compliance so as to ensure sound corporate governance practices.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Support the implementation of protection of personal information and advice on compliance.
• Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and / or recommendations for business issues.
• Provide input into the strategic direction, management and performance of the legal research and development division.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve
• predefined objectives. (I)
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. (I)

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant key stakeholders in terms of the memorandums of understanding (MOU).
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)

Behavioural competencies

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Honesty and Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Expertise in Context

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Corporate Legal Services Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge & Knowledge of Ethics
• Legal Writing Skills
• Reporting
• Research
• Service Delivery
• Vendor Evaluation and Management

Compliance Competency

• The ability to assess compliance to best practice

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.

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CONSULTANT: HR BUSINESS PARTNERING 

Position Reports to:Manager: HR Business Partnering     

Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations

Location: Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 28 August 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking a Consultant: Human Resources Business Partnering to provide professional HR advice and support to line management in the implementation of people strategies, HR programmes and service delivery initiatives. The role will support employee engagement, performance management, workplace relations, talent planning, change initiatives and HR reporting to enable effective people management and continuous improvement within the business unit.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by implementing and coordinating the execution of the Human Resources tactical plan within the business unit, to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Degree in HR or related field: HR Management / BCom HR Management or BCom Industrial Psychology / Advanced Diploma in Project Management (NQF 7) AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level

ALTERNATIVE # 

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Degree in HR or related field: HR Management / BCom HR Management or BCom Industrial Psychology
• 2-5 years HR experience in a Generalist capacity

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Analyse Employee Engagement results, monitors the effect of business decisions on people and advise management on the addressing of employee concerns.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions) provoking positive changes in the management of people and performance improvement.
• Participate and support effective programme and project management of HR integrated projects or interventions to ensure successful execution and delivery of divisional objectives.
• Provide high quality workplace relations advice and services to Line and interpret HR policies and employment legislation.
• Analyse trends and provide inputs in partnership with the HR team to provide inputs to developing solutions, programs and policies.
• Consider the interdependencies in design and implementation of policy, practice, process and delivery systems in relation to business unit goals.
• Customise and apply change management methodology and organisational development strategies, influence and assist change initiatives in support of overall business strategy.
• Drive people processes (performance, development and career) to ensure that employee's level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards and business needs.
• Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
• Ensure that HR services are provided as appropriate to client needs, identify new opportunities where HR can add value and maintain leading edge knowledge of HR issues.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers based on the broader People Strategy and the implementation thereof.
• Support line management in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements in line with business strategy and workforce plans.
• Provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Provide project team support and coordinate, monitor and report on project activities according to project management principles and standards.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Integrate customised solutions for customer base using a variety of HR products, policies and procedures.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and judgement to arrive at decisions that will improve operational efficiencies.
• Provide business-focused and operational HR advice and services for delivery on the SARS Human Capital Development Strategy.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)

People 

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, team members and key stakeholders to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Build a strong understanding of existing and potential customer needs and requirements.
• Monitor service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders that meet or exceed client expectations and recommend adjustments.
• Provide professional advice and consulting services to clients.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Initiative
• Leading Change
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Relationship Management and Networking
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and analysis
• Efficiency Improvement
• Employee Relations
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Governance, Ethics and Values
• Human Resource Consulting
• Integrated Talent Management
• Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures
• Reporting

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential - (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE