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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
SENIOR DEVELOPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Position Reports to: Senior Specialist: Application Development and Maintenance
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 30 June 2026
About the Position
SARS is seeking a skilled, experienced, and results-oriented Software Developer specializing in web development, with a strong focus on front-end technologies, to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to translate conceptual ideas into intuitive, user-friendly digital solutions.
The role requires experience in designing and implementing responsive web applications, both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new applications, as well as maintaining and enhancing existing systems.
Significant hands-on experience in modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3), along with an understanding of UI/UX design principles and integration with back-end services, is essential
Job Purpose
To ensure that software development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation are performed to achieve business objectives. To assist with detecting application issues, analyse software, and implement software solutions within standards.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 3 - 4 years’ experience in Software Developer, specializing in web development with a strong focus on front-end technologies, of which 1 - 2 years is at a knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ related experience in a software development environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level
Minimum Functional Requirements
Front-end & UX skills:
- JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Responsive design and UI/UX principles
- Tools like Figma
- Component-based UI development
- Accessibility and usability best practices
Technical environment:
- MVC frameworks
- REST APIs
- Agile/Scrum workflows
- Git/source control
- Collaboration with back-end developers using Java or .NET as core stack
Industry Related Qualifications and Experience
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Developer (any version); or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate / .NET Developer (MCSD); or Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate; or Google UX Design Professional Certificate; or Adobe Certified Professional; or equivalent industry-recognized certification in Java, .NET, UI/UX, or front-end development.
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services an advantage.
- Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
- Experience with containerisation and micro services technologies and architectures.
- Extensive experience with cross platform and multidata base technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
- Experience with NoSQL technology databases.
Additional Technical Competencies
- Application Implementation (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations. Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
- Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
- Focus is on broad issues.
- Capable of coaching others.
- Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency.
- Has consistently provided ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements.
- Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
- Application Systems (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory).
- Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations.
- Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
- Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding their skill
- 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
Job Outputs:
Process
- Design system changes and enhancements that address business requirements.
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
- Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
- Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. (I)
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
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 own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical Competencies
- Application Development and Maintenance
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Applications
- IT Development
- IT Knowledge
- IT Systems
- Reporting
- System Thinking
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.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Position Reports to: Deputy Head: Criminal Investigations
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: National (Based on Criminal Investigations footprint)
Advert Closing Date: 29 June 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.
SARS is looking for an individual experienced in criminal investigations, data collection/analysis and the collection and preservation of evidence. If you are able to determine trends from raw data and make sense of these data in order to aid in decision-making processes, then we need you.
The successful candidate must be able to interview witnesses and suspects, obtain relevant information, and convert it into evidence for use in formal and criminal proceedings. They must also be able to prepare accurate forensic and/or investigative reports. When executed effectively, this role enables SARS to conduct complex criminal investigations into tax and customs offences. The role includes using hard enforcement investigation tools, including search and seizure applications and preservation orders, as well as conducting research and interpreting court or case findings to support improved business outcomes.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Investigator will be to independently conduct criminal investigations into highly complex, specialised and sophisticated, syndicated tax and customs offence cases, using hard enforcement criminal investigations tools like search and seizure applications and applying for preservation orders. Investigations relate to more than one tax type (primary tax product - VAT, PAYE, PIT, Customs& Excise, CIT) and covers more than one year and relates to investigations of the organised criminal enterprise. The Investigator must also conduct research and be able to interpret court/case findings for overall business outcome improvements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Accounting / Taxation/ Law AND 10 - 12 years' experience in a similar environment (Investigations/Auditing/ Forensic Investigation), of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
None
Job Outputs:
Process
- Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices. (I)
- Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans. (I)
- Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation. (I)
- Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices. (I)
- Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes. (I)
- Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain. (I)
- Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence. (I)
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions. (I)
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation. (I)
- Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders. (I)
- Independently manage the end-to-end process by conducting criminal investigations into highly complex, specialised and sophisticated, syndicated tax and customs offence cases, using hard enforcement criminal investigations tools like search and seizure applications and applying for preservation orders.
- Perform research on a particular issue in order to provide advice and support other investigators.
- Coaching and mentoring internally and externally. Provide guidance, on an integrated field of expertise, across the board and identify gaps and recommend appropriate actions.
- Provide knowledge and support during the Prosecutor Involved Investigation. (PII still to be signed off between NPA and SARS).
- Identify improvement opportunities to address any gaps in people, processes, systems, policy and/or legislation to enhance the overall efficacy of the system.
- Facilitate presentations / chairing meetings with internal (e.g. Audit) and external (e.g. NPA) stakeholders. Post meeting feedback.
- Independently draft a holding statement to inform/be used in media coverage of taxpayers convicted in Court.
- Compliance with sentence proceedings and types of sentences (105A Plea Agreements).
- Ensuring that all NPA queries are addressed, assisting the prosecutor to clarify any issues and assist with further request.
- Ensuring that the investigation is registered with SAPS and engage with SAPS at regular intervals regarding the progress/movement on the case.
- On completion of the investigation, the investigator is required to provide a report stipulating findings, financial prejudice, and identify transgressions according to the relevant legislation.
- Ensuring that at all-times the constitutional rights of the suspect/ taxpayer should be recognized.
- Manage the investigation phase by updating all relevant systems and filing correspondence/evidence in line with the docket system. All Correspondence/ evidence collected should be filed in the docket under section A and B, and corresponding entries should be made in the C clip.
Governance
- Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. (I)
People
- Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)
- Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise. (I)
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. (I)
Client
- Develop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service. (I)
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management. (I)
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency (V)
- Honesty and Integrity (V)
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Resilience
- Respect (V)
- Teamwork
- Trust (V)
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency Improvement
- Execute, Implement and Follow Through
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Investigative Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Reporting
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
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.
LEARNING DELIVERY PRACTITIONER
Position Reports to: Manager: Learning & Development
Division: Enterprise Services & Support
Location: SARS: Alberton Campus
Advert Closing Date: 30 June 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, 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 the country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
To facilitate and deliver payroll auditing learning interventions that build technical capability, enable the transfer of learning into the workplace, and support SARS business objectives by strengthening service delivery and compliance outcomes.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
A Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Accounting or Auditing with 5–7 years’ experience in payroll tax auditing or payroll tax training and facilitation, of which 2–3 years must be at a functional specialist level.
Alternatively,
Matric (NQF 4) and a Skills Programme in Facilitation qualification with 10 years’ experience in payroll tax auditing or payroll tax training and facilitation, of which 2–3 years must be at a functional specialist level.
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)
- Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify solutions.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
- Execute and evaluate training to address identified needs.
- 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)
Governance
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)
- Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements, and report deviations and discrepancies.
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.
Client
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)
Compliance Competency
- Security Clearance: 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.