SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

CUSTOMS & EXCISE CADET LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME (X80) 12 MONTHS CONTRACT

Position Reports to:  Operations Manager /Customs Manager     

Division:  Customs Border Ports of Entry

Location: Johannesburg - Alberton X1, OR Tambo International Airport X14, Lanseria International Airport X3, Doringkloof Hub X2, Port Elizabeth X1, Durban Harbour X10, Durban Hub X4, Richards Bay Hub X3, King Shaka International Airport X1, Groblersbridge Border Post X1, Beitbridge Border Post X1, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport X1, Oshoek Border Post X1, Lebombo Border Post X16, Kopfontein Border Post X3, Cape Town Harbour X8, Cape Town International Airport X10

Advert Closing Date:  30 September 2026

Job Purpose

Embark on a 12-month learning journey designed to build practical experience and develop relevant skills in line with the Customs & Excise Operations Cadet Programme.

To successfully complete the SARS Customs Cadet Learnership Programme in order to gain exposure, develop skills and knowledge, and contribute to the effective delivery of Customs & Excise operations.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and or Accounting
• 1 years' experience in an administration/ logistics/ customer service environment
• South African Citizen.
• Valid driver's licence (Code B/EB).
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime where operational requirements demand.
• Willingness to be deployed nationally to Customs operational environments, including land border posts in remote areas, airports, seaports and inland operational offices.
• Willingness to undergo security screening, criminal record checks, qualification verification and integrity assessments.
• Physically fit and able to work in an operational environment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Age criteria: 18 - 35 years to specifically attract the youth

Minimum Functional Requirements

Must have a basic overview of some Customs & Excise environment.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures accurate processing of information that contributes to efficient and effective completion of tasks.
• Assist with administrative tasks within the relevant division.
• Attend to information requests received and send to the relevant department to source information.
• Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work. 
• Deliver on contracted performance objectives according to set procedures and agreed service level agreements.
• Embrace change initiatives and positively contribute to the success thereof within area of accountability.
• Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality and standards.
• Ensure that all basic queries are resolved timeously, in line with provided procedures and guidelines and escalate unresolved issues.
• Follow and adhere to individual learner activity manual for the division or business unit.
• Identify and analyse type of information requested.
• Identify problems, apply known solutions in line with procedures or guidelines and escalate unresolved problems.
• Keep up to date records of completed work.
• Plan and organise own work in an effective and efficient manner to reach agreed performance objectives.
• Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.

Client

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

Finance

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

Governance

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

People

• Ask for support or training to improve the quality and standard of own work.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
• Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
• Interact positively with groups or teams as required

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Administrative Support
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficient Improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Records and Achieve Management
• Reporting
• Service Delivery
• Standard operating procedure compliance
• Customs Systems Products

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.

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CONSULTANT: VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE  

Position Reports to: Bus Area Lead

Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations

Location: Land Bank Building, Brooklyn, Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  02 October 2026

About the Position

The Voluntary Disclosure unit situated in Brooklyn, Pretoria has an opportunity for skilled individuals driven by the SARS Strategic Intent and Vision 2030. Our mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with tax 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.

Candidates should possess excellent knowledge and interpretation of tax legislation. You should also have a sound knowledge and understanding of the various taxes administered by SARS and the ability to mentor and coach others on technical matters with the purpose of ensuring that SARS is interpreting and applying the legislative framework effectively and accurately. Successful candidates should have an excellent ability to demonstrate concern for customer expectations and needs. Further, successful candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills to facilitate various Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) proceedings and conclude legal agreements.

Job Purpose

To speedily and efficiently grant relief of voluntary disclosures by way of an agreement.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law, Accounting or Taxation AND 5 years’ experience in a skilled technical & academically qualified junior operational management / operational specialists’ environment

Alternate

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in a skilled technical & academically qualified junior operational management / operational specialists’ environment

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Compile statistical reports applicable to the area of specialisation.
• Conduct research to investigate the facts and legal implications of cases in order to make recommendations.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• 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.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Facilitate various VDP proceedings convened in terms of legislation and rules promulgated under the applicable Acts with applicants and their representatives in order to reach an agreement effectively, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• To research both facts and Law pertaining to a VDP application including liaising with the relevant business areas with a view to seeking understanding and insights.
• To provide recommendations to the relevant Debt committee to determine collectability of taxes due.
• To assist in raising the necessary assessments to give effect to the VDP agreements.
• To draft VDP agreements, have these agreements signed and to assist with ensuring that agreements reached during VDP proceedings are given effect to.
• To ensure that the decisions of governance structures (e.g., collections Committee) are fully carried out.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

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.

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.
• 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
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Query Resolution
• Reporting
• Service Delivery
• Tax Knowledge
• Research

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.

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ANALYST: ELECTRONIC FORENSIC SERVICE X1  

Position Reports to: Manager: Electronic Forensic Service              

Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations- Specialised Audit

Location:  Pretoria (Head Office)

Advert Closing Date: 02 October 2026

About the Position

We require a professional with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation. A person who is interested in working with large data and more specifically accounting data, from extracting to analysing and conversion of data into meaningful information. An individual that aspires to join an organisation where the higher purpose is upheld. Exposure to SAS, ACL, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS)) would be considered favourably.

Job Purpose

To analyse computerised accounting systems for the purpose of obtaining relevant electronic accounting data from a specific source relating to audit.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)  AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in Electronic Forensic Service, in a Computer Assisted Audit Techniques/Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or a similar environment of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

OR

Alternative Minimum Experience:

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years experience in Electronic Forensic Service, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques /Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Convert imported data into a suitable format for use with CAAT.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, Integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

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.

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.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies 

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

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Compliance Inspection
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Information management
• Governance, Ethics and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Reporting

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.

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SENIOR SPECIALIST: DATA ANALYTICS X3

Position Reports to:   Business Area Head: NOC

Division:  National Operations Command

Location: Hilton, Brookly Bridge Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  01 October 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 be responsible for importing, cleansing, transforming, validating, aggregating and analysing data from various sources with the purpose of making conclusions about industry trends and best practices. To develop implementation plans and give strategic advice on data analytics strategies to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Analytics / Information Systems / Computer Science with 10 – 12 years' experience in Data / Computer Science / Financial of which  3 - 4 years  at a specialist level.

Alternative #

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with 12 - 15 years’ of experience in Data / Computer Science / Financial of which  3 - 4 years  at a specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science. Expert (recognized authority) technical expertise regarding data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing.
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (SQL or equivalent, etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (SQL, R, Python, etc.), Expert (recognized authority) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.), Expert (recognized authority) Data warehouse knowledge. 
• Be an expert in the application of: Basic Data Migration,  Basic Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Methodologies, Database Knowledge.  Expert (recognized authority) Programming Skills.

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
• Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
• Review the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
• Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
• Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, developing best practice solutions.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
• Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
• Builds and manage/maintain database to house data collected from various
• Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.
• Gathers data from multiple sources and assimilates into meaningful inputs for databases.
• Manages market research projects from start to finish. Meet all timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Conducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
• Utilise basic complex / advance visualisation techniques to communicate the outcome of analysis and findings to both internal and external customers.
• Assist in the filtering and cleaning of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
• Research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations.
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex / advance data sets, based on data findings.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
• Design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• Perform complex / advance business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
• Research best practices; develops implementation plan of operational and cost improvement strategies; assists in seeking, evaluating and implementing new technology.
• Works with research analysts to plan, create and distribute surveys.

Governance 

• Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People 

• Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and leadership in area of expertise.
• 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.

Finance 

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.

Client

• Develop and ensure implementation of own practices to build delivery excellence, encouraging 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.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to details
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual ability
• Diversity awareness
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty & Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical Competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Data Design and Management
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies & Procedures
• Information Management
• Policy development
• Reporting
• Data visualisation
• Data Analytics and Computational Modelling
• Data Analytics through the use of statistical and computational techniques and tools.

Compliance Competency

• GOC Secret

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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LEAD: ENABLING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Position Reports to:   Deputy Head: Criminal Investigations            

Division:  Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: National (Based on candidate location & Criminal Investigations footprint)

Advert Closing Date: 07 October 2026

About the Position

The Lead: Enabling Operational Excellence is a tactical leadership role responsible for aligning operational delivery with organisational strategy and strengthening efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability across the Criminal Investigations environment. The incumbent will drive integrated business planning, performance analysis and reporting, continuous improvement, inventory and workload management, quality management, risk and governance oversight, and Auditor General and Internal Audit processes. The role requires a decisive, data-driven and service-oriented leader who can translate strategy into execution, optimise resources, strengthen controls, improve processes, and enable sustainable operational excellence through collaboration, innovation and sound governance.

Required Skills

• Strategic planning, execution and performance measurement
• Operational excellence, continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Governance, risk, compliance and internal control management
• Quality management, audit coordination and corrective action tracking
• Data analysis, business reporting and insight-led decision-making
• Budget, resource and productivity management
• Stakeholder engagement, service delivery excellence and relationship management
• Change leadership, communication, influencing and team enablement

Job Purpose

To align organisational strategic approach, monitor operational efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability, which involves integrated business planning, business and revenue performance analysis and monitoring, reporting, continuous operational improvement and inventory management. Furthermore, manage day to day regional operational schedules, quality management, risk and governance management, Auditor General and Internal Audit processes.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Business Management, Public Administration, Operations Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Governance, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field AND 10 – 12 years’ experience in an operational excellence, business planning, performance reporting, governance, quality management, risk management, audit, process improvement or similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years must be at middle management level.

Alternative

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business Management, Public Administration, Operations Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Governance, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field AND 12 – 15 years’ related experience in an operational excellence, business planning, performance reporting, governance, quality management, risk management, audit, process improvement or similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years must be at middle management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

None

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership. (I)
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements. (I)
• Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks. (I)
• Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional, and organisational changes. (I)
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence. (I)
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions. (I)
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately. (I)
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation. (I)
• Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders. 
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately. (I)
• Oversee initiatives introducing innovative solutions and technologies and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyse data, narration and trends to identify opportunities for growth and produce comprehensive performance reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate on the development and alignment of functional policies and procedures in support of integration requirements in area of accountability and the organisation and ensure consistent application.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of operational guidelines to reflect changes in regulations.
• Develop a risk-based quality approach into SARS operations, conduct quality inspections, identify risks in processes and value chains, and support operations in the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with governance policies and procedures.
• Enhance data analytics capabilities to identify patterns of non-compliance and use data analytics to derive insights and inform decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement and achieve high compliance rates in internal and external quality audits.
• Operate within the Auditor General and Internal Audit Frameworks and ensure implementation of corrective actions on findings and root cause reporting.
• Oversee risk register, risk assessment, analysis, risk prioritisation and business continuity.
• Review and analyse governance documents and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Streamline operational processes to reduce complexity and improve user experience.
• Implement self-service options for taxpayers and traders to access information and services
• Strengthen internal controls to proactively detect and prevent issues. Collaborate with compliance teams to develop targeted interventions for high-risk areas.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability. (I)
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area. (I)

People

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. (I)
• Develop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas. (I)
• Plan and develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources. (I)
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives. (I)

Finance 

• Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency. (I)
• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability. 

Client 

• Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders. (I)
• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service. (I)
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)

Behavioural competencies 

• Accountability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Trust

Leadership competencies

• Ability to translate strategy into execution
• Concern for impact of own behaviour on others
• Develops teams and nurtures interdependency
• Inspires others to positive action
• Nurtures future talent
• Stewardship and service orientation
• Strong results orientation
• Values and manages diversity

Technical competencies

• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Data Analysis
• Decisiveness
• Effective Business Communication
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Planning and Organising
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Quality Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting

Compliance Competency 

• GOC Top Secret

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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INTERNAL INVESTIGATOR III

Position Reports to:   Manager: Internal Investigations

Division: Chief of Staff & OOC

Location: SARS Head Office (Pretoria)

Advert Closing Date: 02 October 2026

About the Position

SARS is looking for a dynamic individual, with a high level of integrity, trust, and discretion to execute high level investigation projects and provide support to the division to achieve organisational goals and objectives.  An understanding of the Criminal Procedure, Income Tax, VAT and Customs & Excise Acts and will be an added advantage. S/he should have an investigative experience and learning attitude, and a burning desire to drive quality reports in the Integrity promotion and assurance unit / Taxpayer Engagement environment through providing great insights on team performance linked to the achievement of SARS targets.

Job Purpose

To conduct and/or lead complex investigations into all allegations of serious misconduct, theft, fraud and corruption involving SARS with the purpose of pursuing disciplinary and criminal action, recovery of stolen monies, referring matters to SAPS for criminal prosecution.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required  

BCom degree /National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 7) in Policing, Forensic investigations, Law AND 5-7 years, experience in an investigative or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years is at a technically skilled level

Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in years, experience in an investigative or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years is at a technically skilled level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Sound knowledge and experience in the area of governance, anti-corruption and anti-fraud in government, private, civil society sector, a multi-lateral development financial institution or relevant development organisation.
• Certified Fraud Examination Certificate.

Job Outputs:

Process 

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. 
• Appears as a specialist witness in internal disciplinary proceedings and attend to court proceedings as and when required.
• 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.
• Determine offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence.
• Hand over a completed case docket with evidence to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of the case.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Liaise with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information/evidence.
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc. to investigators.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations) - Must be able to interview witnesses and suspects, obtain relevant information from them converting that information into evidence that can be used in formal- and criminal proceedings.
• Investigative reporting - Must be able to write effective and accurate forensic and/or investigative reports

Governance

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

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.

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.
• Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with tax evasion.
• 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
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Fraud Investigation
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Internal Investigation
• Investigative Skills
• Reporting
• Search and Seizure

Compliance Competency

• GOC Top Secret - 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.

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SENIOR AUDITOR: COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL AND RETAIL X4

Position Reports to: Manager: Audit          

Division: Taxpayer Engagement-KZN/Gauteng North

Location: Woodmead North Office Park GP and 201 Dr Pixley Ka Seme street Durban KZN

Advert Closing Date:  02 October 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 conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7 or higher) AND 6 years' experience in a Corporate Tax environment including 4 years of audit experience in the primary tax types (with strong focus on CIT).

Minimum Functional Requirements

Applicable professional registration at either of the following professional bodies:

• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Legal Practice Council (LPC)

Job Outputs:

Process

•  Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
•  Analyse complex 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 transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
•  Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be involved in research to identify complex tax risks that may not have been addressed effectively through audit or other interventions. These risks will be referred to Case Selection which may lead to the identification of new audit focus areas e.g. industry, tax specific risks etc.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Conduct advanced audits of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
• Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• 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. This engagement will take cognizance of the outcomes of similar matters, tax court cases and civil court outcomes. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court on matters of a complex nature.
• Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. 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. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
• Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
• Identify new and additional complex 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.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
• Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Prepare and issue detailed and relevant communication / reports as required to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that communication is coordinated and aligned between related audits be it tax types or at an entity level.
• Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant Committee. Highlight treatment of audits of similar nature to the relevant Committee to ensure consistent treatment. i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
• Provide inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
• Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
• Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
• Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
• Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
• 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

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization

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.

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.
• 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
• Conceptual Ability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Audit Methodology
• Risk Identification

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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DATA ANALYST II (DATA ANALYTICS)

Position Reports to: Specialist: Data Analytics       

Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations: Data Analytics and Insights

Location: Head Office: Brooklyn Bridge: Steven House

Advert Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About the Position

Join our dynamic forward-thinking team as a Data Analyst II, where you'll transform data into actionable insights that drive business strategies. In this role, you'll analyze complex datasets, develop dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives. We're looking for someone with strong experience in data analytics, proficiency in SQL, STATA, SAS, Python, or R, and excellent problem-solving skills. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow professionally in a forward-thinking organization, apply today! Enjoy a collaborative environment, opportunities for development, a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Purpose

To plan and execute the development of data driven solutions through understanding of business requirements and be responsible for data extraction, analysis and reporting within the organisation, including fulfilling the functions of advanced analytics.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Statistics /Mathematical Sciences, Computer Sciences/ Information Technology / Data Science/Economics AND 5-7 years' experience in Data Analytics / Data science / Mathematical Sciences / Research / Economics environment, of which 2-3 years at technical skilled level. 

Alternative #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in Data Analytics / Data Science / Mathematical Sciences/ Research / Economics environment, of which 2-3 years at technical skilled level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence /Data Science.
• Intermediate (practical application) technical expertise regarding data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing.
• Knowledge of tax products will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (SQL or equivalent, etc), databases (SQL etc.), programming (SQL, R, Python, etc.).
• Intermediate (practical application) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.).
• Intermediate (practical application) Data warehouse knowledge.
• Be proficient in the application of: Basic Data Migration, Basic Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Methodologies, Database Knowledge.
• Intermediate (practical application) Programming Skills i.e. SQL, and/or Python, R, etc., Microsoft skills (Proficient in) i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision-making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements because of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• To acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
• To perform “intermediate” business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
• To design, develop and test medium to complex data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• To identify, analyses and interpret trends and patterns in medium to complex data sets, based on data findings.
• Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using medium to complex data visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
• To ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
• To research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations
• To assist in the filtering and “cleaning” of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

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.

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.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders

Behavioural Competencies

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

Technical Competencies

• Statistics mathematical analysis
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency Improvement
• Functional Policies & Procedures
• Data Management
• Data Collection and analysis
• Reporting
• Technical Expertise

Compliance Competency

• Grade of Clearance: a) sensitive info (b) commercial info, 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 supplies. 

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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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR

Position Reports to:  Ops Manager: Investigations 

Division: Audit & Investigations

Location: Bloemfontein, Gauteng South, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Durban

Advert Closing Date:    02 October 2026

Attraction statement:

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of compliance and criminal investigation excellence? We are seeking a dynamic leader for a Senior position who will drive high-impact strategies, foster collaborative relationships across key stakeholders, and deliver expert guidance throughout complex legal proceedings. Join us to champion a culture of service excellence, where your expertise will directly influence policy improvement, system integrity, and successful prosecutions, while advancing your professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment.

About the Position

As a Senior Investigator, you will independently manage the end-to-end process of complex criminal investigations involving multiple tax types and serious offences such as fraud, corruption, and organised crime. Your responsibilities include gathering and analysing information, applying advanced investigative methods, and ensuring all evidence is collected and managed in line with legal and procedural requirements. You will provide detailed reports, register cases with SAPS, and maintain regular engagement on case progress. The role also involves addressing NPA queries, supporting prosecutors, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and drafting holding statements for media coverage. Throughout the investigation, you will identify opportunities for process improvement, ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, and uphold constitutional rights, with the goal of achieving successful prosecutions and strengthening system integrity. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Investigator will be to independently conduct criminal investigations into complex tax and customs offence cases utilizing advanced investigative tools to source the evidence. Investigations relate to more than one tax type (primary tax product – VAT, PAYE, PIT, Customs & Excise, CIT) and covers more than one year and will involve, for example, fraud, corruption, money laundering, racketeering, organised crime, etc. This relates to investigations of the organised crime network.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelors’ Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law/ Audit/ Criminal Justice/ Criminology/ Investigations/ Forensic Science and 7 - 9 years' experience in an Investigation environment, of which 5 – 6 years’ at technically skilled level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Advance/ Specialised Knowledge of the following legislation: Criminal Justice System. Criminal Procedures Act. Law of Evidence Act. Tax Administration Act. Customs and Excise Act. IT Act. VAT Act. The Principles of Criminal Law. Specific Crimes.

Advance Knowledge of the following: Perform complex calculations of primary tax products and Customs and Excise duties, independently, to determine prejudice. Draft affidavits in a clear understandable format (e.g. auditors’ affidavits, suppliers affidavits and Investigating Officer affidavit), addressing the relevant evidentiary issues and facts, independently. Illicit Money Flow and Money Laundering. SARS’ reporting obligations in relation to the FATF 40 Recommendations (IO.6.7 & 8). Court processes and giving oral evidence in court. Differentiate between witness and suspect at any stage (flexibility) during the investigation. Tax avoidance schemes.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidance and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Ensuring that during the process of evidence gathering all prescribed legislation should be followed.
• Ensuring that at all-times the constitutional rights of the suspect/ taxpayer should be recognized.
• 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 the investigation is registered with SAPS and engage with SAPS at regular intervals regarding the progress/ movement on the case.
• Ensuring that all NPA queries are addressed, assisting the prosecutor to clarify any issues and assist with further request.
• Ensuring that the incumbent is a credible witness and knowledgeable of the investigation during the trial phase when testifying on the matter.
• Compliance with sentence proceedings and types of sentences (105A Plea Agreements).
• Consult and draft a holding statement to inform/ be used in media coverage of taxpayers convicted in Court.
• Facilitate presentations/ chairing meetings with internal (e.g. Audit) and external (e.g. NPA) stakeholders. Post meeting feedback.
• Identify improvement opportunities to address any gaps in people, processes, systems, policies and/ or legislation to enhance the overall efficacy of the system.
• Provide knowledge and support during the Prosecutor involved Investigation. (PII still to be signed off between NPA and SARS).
• 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.
• Manage end to end process in a criminal investigation process with an end goal of successful prosecution. [refers to process from case allocation to finalising the matter in court or otherwise].

Governance

• Implement and provide input in the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

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.

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.
• 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
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Resilience
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Decisiveness
• 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.

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SENIOR AUDITOR (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Position Reports to: Ops Manager Audit    

Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations – Compliance Revenue Programme

Location:  Pretoria – The Bridge (Stevens House) / Randburg SARS office

Advert Closing Date: 

Please note. This is a fixed term contract position (Contract ending 31 March 2028)

About the position

The Revenue Augmentation unit, falling within the Compliance Revenue Programme in SARS, is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results-driven, and self-directed individual to join our team. In a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to support our strategic goal of achieving voluntary compliance. You are invited to be part of a specialised team that contributes to revenue collection and the protection of South Africa’s economy and its people.

Your ability to identify transaction segments or categories that contribute to the tax gap will be of significant value to the unit. The incumbent should have comprehensive knowledge and practical experience across multiple tax types, enabling effective support for compliance initiatives and strategic interventions.

 Job Purpose

To independently identify compliance and revenue enhancement / protection opportunities with the aim of piloting identified cases to evaluate whether regional implementation may be recommended.  To plan and conduct verifications, as well as limited scope audits, across multiple tax types within multiple periods and multiple risks while understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Tax and/ or Audit and 5-7 years' Tax Audit   experience, of which 2-3 years at functional  Audit level.

 ALTERNATE:

 Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in Tax Audit, of which 2-3 years at functional Audit specialist level.

Job Outputs:

 Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and
• Escalate any shortfalls.
• Plan and conduct multiple tax audits/verifications on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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

 Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization

 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

Finance

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

Client

• Identify, plan and conduct and verifications and limited scope audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
• 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

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Drive for Results
• Persuasion Ability
• Trust
• Respect
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability

 Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Knowledge
• Audit Methodology
• Quality Orientation
• Customer Liaison
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organising
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification

 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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OPS MANAGER: AUDIT (FTC)

Position Reports to:   Manager: Audit          

Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations - Compliance Revenue Programme

Location:  Pretoria – The Bridge (Stevens House) / Randburg SARS office

Advert Closing Date: 

Please note. This is a fixed term contract position (Contract ending 31 March 2028)

About the Position

The Revenue Augmentation unit, falling within the Compliance Revenue Programme in SARS, is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results-driven, and self-directed individual to join our team. In a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to support our strategic goal of achieving voluntary compliance. You are invited to be part of a specialised team that contributes to revenue collection and the protection of South Africa’s economy and its people.

Your ability to identify transaction segments or categories that contribute to the tax gap will be of significant value to the unit. The incumbent should have comprehensive knowledge and practical experience across multiple tax types, enabling effective support for compliance initiatives and strategic interventions.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage an audit team to ensure effectiveness of audit operations across multi tax types.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Auditing, Accounting, Taxation or equivalent and 5 to 7 years’ Tax Audit experience of which 1 year at supervisory level.

ALTERNATE: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years’ Tax Audit experience of which 1 year at supervisory level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Knowledge and experience across all Tax types. 
• Applicable to a specific Audit environment e.g. Taxpayer Verification., Customs or Excise business environments. 

Job Outputs:

Process:

• Ensure compliance to applicable legislation and all standard operating procedures and policies applicable to business unit.
• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence.
• Guide and manage to resolve complex cases and make recommendations for further actions, when required.
• Frequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.
• Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
• Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.
• Implement change and provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself and new requirements as a result of the change.
• Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
• Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
• Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.
• Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
• Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.
• Apply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
• Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.

Governance

• Implement and use governance and compliance procedures and processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.
• Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
• Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability

People

• Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to others and expressing positive expectations.
• Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
• Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
• Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.
• Communicate strategic context that guides best practice, fosters an environment of continuous learning and leads to improved employee engagement levels.
• Drive own performance and provide specialist support and advise to specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.

 Finance

• Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances.
• Ensure teams adherence to specified policies, standards and procedures to prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources and escalate associated risk.
• Ensure the recording and safe keeping of all functional assets in accordance with set policy and process.
• Implement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.

Client

• Develop and implement processes which builds client service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional service.
• Implement continuous improvements and shorter turnaround times in line with Service Level Agreements with stakeholders.
• Manage interdependencies to ensure input and output flow between all teams and divisions and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to staff in the execution of their tasks.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability - Adapts tactics
• Attention to Detail - Maintains checklists
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Displays commitment to organisational values and personal trust
• Ability to translate strategy into execution
• Concern for impact of own behaviour on others  
• Develops teams and nurtures interdependency  
• Inspires others to Positive Action  
• Nurtures Future Talent  
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Strong Results Orientation 
• Values and Manages Diversity 

Technical competencies

• Business Acumen
• Decisiveness
• Business Communication
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Operational Audit
• Planning and organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Reporting
• SARS Systems Products
• Tax Compliance Auditing
• Tax Knowledge

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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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Position Reports to:  Financial Accountant  

Division: Corporate Enterprise Services

Location: Head Office, La Hae, Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About the Position

SARS is looking for a self-motivated, passionate person who can work independently with multiple cross-functional teams, various internal stakeholders and systems/tools. This person will join a highly motivated and capable team and take responsibility for implementing sound practices within well-governed processes.

He/she must be a team player and have the ability to perform efficiently and effectively without constant supervision and guidance.

The candidate we are looking for must be a Fleet Specialist with a strong finance background and experience in these two (2) aforementioned areas of expertise.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate must have excellent organizational and communications skills and must have the ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.  He/she will have to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience in fleet management, accounting activities, general ledger- and vendor account reconciliations. He/she should be familiar with audits and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and is required to have strong fleet management and financial accounting knowledge and experience.

Knowledge of Fleet Management i.e. Traffic Fines Management, fleet billing, service level agreement, Vehicle Registration, Licensing and roadworthy certificates, Toll Fees Management, management of vehicle bookings, driver Identification Management, Fleet Disposals Management, Fleet Insurance, Accident Management and Repairs

Our ideal candidate will join a highly motivated and capable team where he/she will apply concepts of knowledge/skills and take responsibility for  specific Fleet Management, Finance related transactions / tasks. He/she will also be responsible for the day-to-day fleet management function and related financial transactions and procedures for all SARS fleet cars / automobiles, in line with the approved policies and procedures.

This role is located within the CFO – Finance – Own Accounts Unit within the organisation. 

Job Purpose

To align and give advice on finance business plans in order to achieve divisional objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant B-Comm Degree in Accounting / Advanced Diploma in Accounting (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in a Finance or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.

#Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a Finance or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.

Note: The alternative qualifications and experience refer to the internal minimum requirements (internal staff of SARS).

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Undertake information gathering and analysis of data within set guidelines to report related information to business.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Execute specialist input through investigation & 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.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Provide general support to service providers, business, and other stake holders
• Participate and engage the SARS external auditors in their annual regularity audit in the Own Accounting domain and also participate/interact in the Head Office Audit Liaison domain in facilitating the annual audit engagement.

Governance

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

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.

Finance

• Identify areas of financial risk and escalate.
• 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.
• 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
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (FS)
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Administration
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Financial Control
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Standard operating procedure compliance

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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LEARNING DELIVERY PRACTITIONER -CORPORATE INCOME TAX (CIT) FACILITATOR

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 organization.

Job Purpose

To facilitate and deliver Corporate Income Tax (CIT) 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 relevant bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting or Auditing with 5–7 years’ experience in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) auditing, with current practical exposure to CIT audit casework.

A relevant qualification in Taxation may be considered where the candidate also demonstrates strong Accounting or Auditing exposure and current practical CIT auditing experience.

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.

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