SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

 


 

ADMINISTRATOR: LEGAL SUPPORT – LEGAL COSTS RECOVERY (X3)

Position Reports to: Manager: Legal (Legal Costs Recovery)

Division: Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: Land Bank Building

Advert Closing Date: 09 June 2026

 

About the Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Litigation Unit of the South African Revenue Service for a Legal Support Administrators who will provide critical administrative and operational support across the full legal cost management and recovery lifecycle. This role is not court‑specific but supports litigation matters across the unit.

  • The Legal Administrator will be primarily responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of bills of costs and cost recovery processes, ensuring that all cost orders granted in favour of SARS are properly recorded, actively progressed and collected. This includes supporting the end‑to‑end process from receipt of a cost order through to taxation and final recovery of monies due to SARS.
  • A key function of the role is the preparation, drafting and administration of bills of costs. The incumbent will assist with compiling draft bills of costs, coordinating supporting documentation, liaising with internal case owners, attorneys, cost consultants and the State Attorney where applicable, and tracking the progress of taxation.
  • The Legal Administrator will also monitor timelines, follow up on outstanding steps, record outcomes of taxation, and ensure that all recoverable amounts are accurately captured and updated on the relevant registers and systems.
  • The role further includes performing all administrative tasks necessary to secure payment on cost orders, including opening and maintaining recovery files, recording cost orders on registers, issuing follow‑ups to opposing parties or their legal representatives, tracking payments received, escalating non‑payment, and maintaining evidence of recovery for audit purposes.
  • In addition, the Legal Administrator will support the management and recording of legal cost applications, including capturing applications, amendments and top‑ups on internal systems, maintaining accurate registers, tracking approval status, and ensuring alignment between approved costs, invoices and recoveries.
  • In relation to invoicing and payments, the Legal Administrator will receive, log and track legal invoices, check completeness of documentation, follow up on outstanding approvals, assist with resolving payment queries, and support monitoring of invoices from receipt through to payment in accordance with PFMA requirements and internal controls.
  • The position further includes administrative responsibility for State Attorney claims, including the recording, tracking and reconciliation of such claims, and supporting the processing of reimbursements due to SARS.
  • The Legal Administrator will be responsible for accurate data capturing, record‑keeping, filing and system maintenance, ensuring that all legal cost, invoice, recovery and taxation information is current, complete and audit‑ready. The role includes assisting with the compilation of management and audit reports, extracting data from registers and systems, and supporting responses to internal and Auditor‑General audits relating to legal costs and recoveries.
  • The successful candidate must be highly organised, detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and comfortable working in a regulated environment requiring strict adherence to governance and financial controls. Through effective administration of bills of costs and cost recovery processes, the Legal Administrator will play a direct role in safeguarding SARS’ financial interests and supporting the overall litigation function.

 

Job Purpose 

To provide administrative support within the legal function and provide supportive information in order to enable execution of core legal processes.

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

  • Higher Certificate in Office Administration / Business Management (NQF-5) AND 2 years' experience in a Legal / Tax environment.

 

Alternative Minimum Experience:

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 3 years’ experience in a Legal / Tax environment.

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Apply procedures in order to deliver set objectives to the best advantage of the functional work area.
  • Assist with functional and administrative tasks and procedures relating to the functional area.
  • Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of area specific standards, procedures and processes to ensure continued quality and service improvement.
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support in area of work.
  • Deliver on contracted performance objectives and escalate unresolved delivery and quality issues to management and process owners.
  • Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.
  • Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of work.
  • Follow up on outstanding documents or payments.
  • Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
  • Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.

 

Governance

  • Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

 

People

  • Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
  • Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times.
  • Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

 

Finance

  • Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations.

 

Client

  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by delivering excellent service that is consistent and in line with SARS service delivery standards.
  • Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Legal Administration
  • Legal Knowledge and Knowledge of Ethics
  • Legal Records and related Systems
  • Quality Orientation
  • Reporting
  • Service Delivery
  • Standard Operating Procedure and 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.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER (ISIZULU)

Position Reports to:  Senior Manager: Communication    

Division: Corporate and Enterprise Services: Communication

Location: SARS Head Office – LeHae La SARS

Advert Closing Date: 08 June 2026

 

About the Position

SARS is looking for an experienced isiZulu Language Practitioner, who is a self-motivated, passionate person who can work with multiple cross functional teams, various stakeholders and systems.

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

The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and communications skills and can handle time-sensitive tasks. 

Our ideal candidate will join a highly motivated and capable team where he/she will apply concepts of the relevant knowledge/skills and ability to take responsibility which are key requirements for this role. 

 

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advise and support to develop operational implementation plans and/or associated service delivery processes by translating and aligning technical and language editions strategies in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree in Language Practice with applicable majors at NQF 7/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience as a Language Practitioner, editing & proof-reading services or similar environment of which 2-3 years is at a technically skilled level.

ALTERNATIVE

A Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience as a Language Practitioner, editing & proof-reading services or similar environment, of which 2 -3 years at a technically skilled level.

 

Minimum Functional Requirements

  • Functional experience in Translation and Editing services

 

Job Outputs:

Process

  • Conduct accurate translation of official documents from English into IsiZulu and vice-versa.
  • Develop new terminology of various taxation principles and ensure that the correct legislative and governance processes are adhered to for the formalisation and nationalisation thereto.
  • Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
  • Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
  • Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
  • Monitor and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards regarding communication organisational corporate identity.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
  • Implement the SARS Language Policy.

 

Governance

  • Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & 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

  • Honesty and Integrity (V) - Independently applies basic concepts and methods and requires coaching.
  • Trust (V)- Displays commitment to organisational values and personal trust
  • Respect (V) - Treat peoples with dignity and respect
  • Problem Solving and Analysis - Analysis and interpretation
  • Fairness and Transparency (V) - Analysis and alignment
  • Analytical Thinking - Sees basic relationships
  • Accountability (V) - Hold self and others accountable for appointed responsibilities
  • Conceptual Ability - Sees patterns based on life experiences
  • Creativity - Uses common sense to look at data and solve problems
  • Adaptability - Applies rules flexibly
  • Communicating with Impact - Readily maintains open and consistent communication with other
  • Initiative -Acts up to 1 month ahead
  • Attention to detail -Maintains checklists
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning - Keeps current in own field of expertise
  • Organisational Awareness - Utilises organisational structures, processes, procedures and practices
  • Building Sustainability - Reconfigures

 

Technical competencies

  • Functional Policies and Procedures - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision
  • Efficiency improvement - Participate in and contribute to improving the operational efficiencies within the team
  • Reporting - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision
  • Business Knowledge - Familiar with the details of at least one business area
  • Risk Management - Basic knowledge and application of risk management principles
  • Research -Analyses and interprets research data in the financial environment
  • Quality Orientation -Meets customer needs and delivers quality
  • Written Communication -Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision
  • Corporate Communications Strategy - The ability to implement a corporate communications plan
  • Business Writing Skills -Understands and applies advanced forms of business 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.  

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:  9 June 2026

 

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.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

AUDITOR III (SYNDICATED TAX AND CUSTOMS CRIME) 

Position Reports to: Manager: Audit          

Division: Taxpayer Engagement-WC

Location: Cape Town

Advert Closing Date:15 June 2026

 

About the Position

SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a skilled, experienced and results driven auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor will independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

 

Job Purpose 

To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.


 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Audit /Forensic Financial Investigations and AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in a Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

 Or

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist Audit level

 

Minimum Functional Requirements

Applicable to a specific Audit environment e.g. Tax, Customs or Excise business environments. 

 

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.
  • Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
  • Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
  • 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 Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
  • Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
  • Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
  • Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.

 

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 costs.

 

Client

  • Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity or 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
  • 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 

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

OPS SPECIALIST: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Position Reports to: Senior Specialist: Social Scientist      

Division: Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: Lehae La SARS-Brooklyn 

Advert Closing Date: 09 June 2026

 

About the Position

In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country.  Integrity is key to the organisation. This position emphasizes collaboration, customer-centric solutions, and service excellence, ensuring a smooth experience across various touchpoints.

 

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by coordinating, preparing, collecting, reviewing and compiling information required to facilitate business activities, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Behavioral & Social Sciences or Quantitative & Analytical Fields: (Economics, Statistics, and Data Science.

with 5 - 7 years' experience in market research / academia / research consulting / financial / tax or public sector, of which 2- 3 years at a junior specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years related experience in market research / academia / research consulting / financial / tax or public sector, of which 2- 3 years at a junior specialist level. 

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Require

Focus: Data analysis, statistical modelling, economic trends; rigorous quantitative analysis skills to interpret taxpayer data and patterns)

Experience with quantitative (i.e. SPSS / R / SAS) and/or qualitative (i.e. ATLAS.ti) analytical software and Qualtrics will add as an advantage. 

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
  • Coordinate and undertake international and regional customs and tax administration research as required.
  • Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
  • 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.

 

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
  • 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 & Analysis
  • Economic Research
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Risk and 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.  

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEN. SPECIALIST: SAP BUSINESS INTELLIGE

Position Reports to: Manager: SAP Business Intelligence 

Division: Technology Modernisation and Development

Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 

 

Wanted

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Specialist: SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BW/4HANA) with SAP BPC capability. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, strong technical competence, and proven business acumen, and will contribute to SARS’ higher purpose and service delivery mandate. The incumbent will be required to apply deep technical expertise across current and emerging technologies, with a strong future orientation. Key responsibilities include eliciting and translating business requirements; designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BPC solutions in accordance with approved specifications and business requirements; and contributing to the future roadmap, including potential enablement of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning. The incumbent is expected to add value through proactive, effective day-to-day operational support and continuous improvement. The role further requires a broad understanding of Information Technology, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), an understanding of SAP systems as source systems, and in-depth knowledge of database principles, data modelling, and data architecture.

 

Job Purpose

To support clients with expert requirement analysis, development and configuration, implementation, and support of SAP BW4HANA with BPC (planning) solutions for various business scenarios. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively integrate SAP technology into the client’s business environment in order to achieve client expected business results. Proven SAP BPC implementation, development and support is a critical requirement for this role.

 

Technical Requirements

            BW4HANA

  • Solid SAP BW4HANA experience (Implementation and Support).
  • At least 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BW (7.4, BW on HANA) or BW4HANA systems.
  • Design and implement L1–L3 data models in BW/4HANA (Advanced DSOs, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, Open Hubs). Build ETL processes using transformations (ABAP), DTPs, and process chains. SAP and Non-SAP Sources and Targets.  
  • Must be Proficient in report development SAP Business Objects A4O -Analysis for Office (SAP SAC Experience Advantageous).
  • Integrate SAP BW/4HANA and/or SAP Datasphere with SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics and CDS Views.
  • Analyse and model data across key business domains including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, and HR / FI Planning.

 

BPC

  • Solid SAP BPC experience (Implementation, configuration and Support).
  • At least 2 to 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BPC systems.
  • Design and develop BPC applications (Standard and/or Embedded model).
  • Configure: Dimensions (Account, Entity, Time, Category).
  • Business Rules (HR Planning & Allocations, Account/Cost centre calculations, Validation)
  • Develop logic scripts and BAdIs for custom calculations and business rules.
  • EPM - Manage data manager packages and data loading processes.
  • Support end to end planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business processes.
  • Integrate BPC with BW4HANA InfoProviders and external data read write sources.
  • SAP SAC Planning knowledge and implementation is an advantage.

 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND a minimum 8 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP Basis. Fields of study: Information Tech, Computer Science, B‐Com, Finance, Management and Engineering.

OR

Diploma NQF 6 AND at least 10 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC

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Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 plus years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC


Job Outputs:

Process

Perform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance, and support of SAP BW4HANA with SAP BPC to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.

  • Close communication with business units/functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs and outputs.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the business then recommend or configure solutions to meet requirements.
  • Provide expert knowledge of SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
  • Act as the technical expert, ensuring quick turnaround in identifying application issues and providing timely solutions in dealing with complex Software (ABAP/Script logic) interfaces, programming, development and debugging solutions.
  • To Implement / manage / execute production release deployment in SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC solutions – including SP and DB upgrades across the SAP Landscape.
  • Provide efficient and effective end user support to SAP BW4HANA, BO, BPC, PAPM business users as well as system upkeep, reviewing SAP Early Watch reports and maintenance including after-hours system support and standby.
  • Ensure proper testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer for all delivered solutions to avoid any single point of failures.
  • Mentor and guide Junior Staff (graduates) with knowledge transfer and in-depth hands-on training.
  • Exposure to new emergent SAP technologies – SAC / ML / AI / Joule/ Datasphere.

 

Governance

  • Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.
  • People
  • Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
  • Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

People

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

 

Finance

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

 

Client

  • Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
  • Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
  • Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build professional relationships with clients, management, and team members to ensure delivery of proposed solutions, support for development of business possibilities and for personal development.

 

Behavioural competencies

  • Accountability
  • Analytical Thinking  
  • Attention to Detail 
  • Adaptability 
  • Building Sustainability 
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning 
  • Conceptual Ability 
  • Customer Service
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Respect
  • Trust

 

Technical competencies

  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Computer Literacy 
  • IT Systems Knowledge
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • System Thinking
  • Problem Analysis and Judgement
  • Verbal Communication
  • Business Knowledge  
  • Written Communication
  • Technical Analysis
  • Problem Management
  • HANA Studio (Modelling with Eclipse).

 

Compliance Competency

  • GOC Confidential 

 

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

 

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TEAM MEMBER: DEBT COLLECTIONS

Position Reports to: Operations Manager: Debt Management     

Division: Taxpayer Engagement-KZN

Location: Durban, KZN

Advert Closing Date:  05 June 2026

 

About the Position

SARS is looking for dynamic, energetic results oriented, self-directed person, to join the collection of outstanding debt & returns and management of the debt book allocated to them to protect the economy of South Africa. The candidates must have knowledge of the SARS systems, good communication skills, both verbal and written, goal and target driven. Integrity is key to the organisation.

 

Job Purpose

To effectively apply basic knowledge of understanding of debt collection processes on outstanding debt and returns for the CIT, PIT, PAYE, and VAT tax types, through face-to-face, virtual, and digital platforms, in line with the relevant South African Tax Laws and SARS policies and procedures within specific turnaround times to deliver on the SARS strategic objectives, thereby ensuring enhanced service delivery and compliance, with full guidance.

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Higher Certificate (NQF 5) AND 2 years' experience in a Debt collection, Finance or Law environment 

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of area specific standards, procedures and processes to ensure continued quality and service improvement.
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support in area of work.
  • Deliver on contracted performance objectives and escalate unresolved delivery and quality issues to management and process owners.
  • Develop productive relationships with team members and stakeholders to drive collective performance.
  • Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.
  • Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of work.
  • Explain the reason for debt to taxpayers including the possible actions SARS may institute if debt remains unpaid.
  • Identify cases that require the attention for Account Maintenance.
  • Issue Automated TPA if taxpayer remains non-complaint (no manual TPAs).
  • Issue Final Demand if the taxpayer remains non-compliant including manual Final Demand when applicable.
  • Navigate SARS systems to extract relevant information and execute work on Service Manager in line with allocated work.
  • Prepare and complete Payment Arrangements for requests for Simplified Deferment request (Up to R5M and less than 6 months) within the specified turnaround times.
  • Profile a taxpayer, interpret statement of account, and engage taxpayers with outstanding debt and outstanding returns.
  • Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.

 

Governance

  • Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks.

 

People

  • Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
  • Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

 

Finance

  • Adhere to specified policies, standards, and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations.

 

Client

  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by engaging and delivering a service that is consistent, seamless, quick and error free.

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Business Knowledge
  • Customer Liaison
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Debt Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Quality Orientation
  • Reporting
  • Tax Knowledge
  • Verbal 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.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE