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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
CONSULTANT: SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Position Reports to: Manager: IT Service Assets
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: SARS Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 31 July 2026
About the Position
SARS is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join the SAM team as a Consultant: Software Asset Management. The role involves managing software assets across the organisation, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and regulatory requirements, while also overseeing cloud-based software usage on platforms such as Azure. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software licensing models, software governance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to support strategic IT initiatives. Executed effectively, this role will make sure SARS maximize the value of their software investments while maintaining control over their environment.
Job Purpose
To manage and optimize resources, services, and infrastructure in a hybrid- cloud computing environment in accordance with SARS policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in IT/ Finance AND 5-7 years' software asset management experience, of which 2-3 years is at a functional specialist level
Azure Fundamentals, CSAM, LISA and/ ITIL qualifications will be an added advantage
ALTERNATIVE
Senior Certificate (NQF 4), ITIL certification AND 10 years Software Asset Management experience, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Software Licensing Knowledge- Understanding of various licensing models (e.g., per-user, per-device, subscription-based).
- End User License Agreement: Ability to interpret licensing terms and agreements from major software vendors such as Microsoft.
- Cloud Resource Management-practical applications of cloud licensing including Cloud activity management such as Microsoft Azure Monitor, Billing and Cost Management.
- Asset Tracking and Management- Proficiency in using SAM tools and software for tracking and managing software inventory.
- Reconciliation of IT Asset Register to the Finance Asset Register.
- Audits: Ability to perform software audits and maintain accurate records of software usage.
- Compliance Management: Practical knowledge of software compliance requirements and regulations and ability to ensure adherence to software licensing agreements and avoid legal issues.
- Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, including operating systems, network configurations, and software deployment processes.
- Data Analysis and Reporting- Skills in analysing software usage data to identify trends, optimize licenses, and reduce costs and the ability to create reports and dashboards to communicate software asset status and compliance.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Conduct end to end Software Asset Management activities, including procurement of software, deployment, utilisation and decommissioning.
- Basic knowledge of cloud architecture and resource management
- Manage software asset management portals and tools to support compliance.
- Responsible for optimizing and controlling Cost Management within an organization's Cloud environment including development and management of budgets for Cloud resources and services.
- Continuously monitoring the performance of on-premises and cloud assets to ensure they meet required service levels
- Respond to all Software audit queries
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Governance
- Ensuring that cloud assets and software assets adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
People
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with SARS role players, third party suppliers to maximise benefit in software licensing, maintenance and service offerings.
- Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience in cloud asset management, particularly within Azure.
- Ability to analyse large datasets to optimize IT costs, usage and performance
Client
- 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
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Ability
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- Reporting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Financial Administration
- Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Systems
- Asset Management
- Query Resolution
- Financial Controls
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.
AUDITOR COMPLIANCE AUDIT 2X
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement - Eastern Cape
Location: Gqeberha X1, East London x 1
Advert Closing Date: 14 September 2026
About the Position
SARS is seeking an energetic, results-oriented, and self-motivated individuals to enhance its operations by applying a systematic and disciplined approach within the Compliance Audit division. The successful candidates will be responsible for planning and managing their workload, executing tasks within the Compliance Audit space, and achieving set targets and objectives across various tax types.
Job Purpose
To conduct verifications with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation and 2-3 years' experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 6 years’ experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulation, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within are of work.
- Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
- Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards, and client service targets.
- 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 applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs 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.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions/conclusions.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
People
- Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.
- 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.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual ability
- Organisational awareness
- Trust
- Respect
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Building Sustainability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork
Technical competencies
- Reporting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Financial Accounting
- Operational Audit
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency improvement
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 appointments are also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
SEN. SPECIALIST: SAP BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BPC)
Position Reports to: Manager: SAP Business Intelligence
Division: Technology Modernisation and Development
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Wanted
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Specialist: SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BW/4HANA) with SAP BPC capability. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, strong technical competence, and proven business acumen, and will contribute to SARS’ higher purpose and service delivery mandate. The incumbent will be required to apply deep technical expertise across current and emerging technologies, with a strong future orientation. Key responsibilities include eliciting and translating business requirements; designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BPC solutions in accordance with approved specifications and business requirements; and contributing to the future roadmap, including potential enablement of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning. The incumbent is expected to add value through proactive, effective day-to-day operational support and continuous improvement. The role further requires a broad understanding of Information Technology, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), an understanding of SAP systems as source systems, and in-depth knowledge of database principles, data modelling, and data architecture.
Job Purpose
To support clients with expert requirement analysis, development and configuration, implementation, and support of SAP BW4HANA with BPC (planning) solutions for various business scenarios. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively integrate SAP technology into the client’s business environment in order to achieve client expected business results. Proven SAP BPC implementation, development and support is a critical requirement for this role.
Technical Requirements
BW4HANA
- Solid SAP BW4HANA experience (Implementation and Support).
- At least 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BW (7.4, BW on HANA) or BW4HANA systems.
- Design and implement L1–L3 data models in BW/4HANA (Advanced DSOs, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, Open Hubs). Build ETL processes using transformations (ABAP), DTPs, and process chains. SAP and Non-SAP Sources and Targets.
- Must be Proficient in report development SAP Business Objects A4O -Analysis for Office (SAP SAC Experience Advantageous).
- Integrate SAP BW/4HANA and/or SAP Datasphere with SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics and CDS Views.
- Analyse and model data across key business domains including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, and HR / FI Planning.
BPC
- Solid SAP BPC experience (Implementation, configuration and Support).
- At least 2 to 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BPC systems.
- Design and develop BPC applications (Standard and/or Embedded model).
- Configure: Dimensions (Account, Entity, Time, Category).
- Business Rules (HR Planning & Allocations, Account/Cost centre calculations, Validation)
- Develop logic scripts and BAdIs for custom calculations and business rules.
- EPM - Manage data manager packages and data loading processes.
- Support end to end planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business processes.
- Integrate BPC with BW4HANA InfoProviders and external data read write sources.
- SAP SAC Planning knowledge and implementation is an advantage.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND a minimum 8 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP Basis. Fields of study: Information Tech, Computer Science, B‐Com, Finance, Management and Engineering.
OR
Diploma NQF 6 AND at least 10 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC
#Alternative
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 plus years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC
Job Outputs:
Process
Perform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance, and support of SAP BW4HANA with SAP BPC to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Close communication with business units/functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs and outputs.
- Perform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the business then recommend or configure solutions to meet requirements.
- Provide expert knowledge of SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- Act as the technical expert, ensuring quick turnaround in identifying application issues and providing timely solutions in dealing with complex Software (ABAP/Script logic) interfaces, programming, development and debugging solutions.
- To Implement / manage / execute production release deployment in SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC solutions – including SP and DB upgrades across the SAP Landscape.
- Provide efficient and effective end user support to SAP BW4HANA, BO, BPC, PAPM business users as well as system upkeep, reviewing SAP Early Watch reports and maintenance including after-hours system support and standby.
- Ensure proper testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer for all delivered solutions to avoid any single point of failures.
- Mentor and guide Junior Staff (graduates) with knowledge transfer and in-depth hands-on training.
- Exposure to new emergent SAP technologies – SAC / ML / AI / Joule/ Datasphere.
Governance
- Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.
- People
- Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
- Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.
People
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
- Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.
Client
- Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build professional relationships with clients, management, and team members to ensure delivery of proposed solutions, support for development of business possibilities and for personal development.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Computer Literacy
- IT Systems Knowledge
- Customer Relationship Management
- System Thinking
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Verbal Communication
- Business Knowledge
- Written Communication
- Technical Analysis
- Problem Management
- HANA Studio (Modelling with Eclipse).
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.