SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

 

 

 

LEAD SPECIALIST: BENEFIT REALIZATION (PROJECTS) FTC 

Position Reports to: Head: Capital Investments    

Division: Corporate and Enterprise Services

Location: SARS Head Office, Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 30 May 2026

Contract Ending: 31 March 2028.

 

Wanted

Our reimagined future is informed by our vision to build a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity, leveraging on technology, digitalisation, and automation to make it easier for Taxpayers and Traders to comply with their Tax obligations to the benefit of all South Africans. We are building a culture that is rooted in SARS’ higher purpose, service, transparency, and fairness.

SARS is a dynamic and innovative organization committed to driving positive change in the finance industry. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and excellence thrive. As a Lead Specialist in our Benefit Realisation team, you’ll play a pivotal role in maximizing the value of our initiatives.

 

Job Purpose

As a Lead Benefit Realisation Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing internal investment opportunities within the organization. You will work closely with various departments to develop and implement strategies that optimize our internal capital investments and drive business growth.

You will be required to provide expertise and advice, facilitate the formulation, review, and monitoring of the Enterprise Resource Plan. Disburse funds by managing the Benefit Realisation Management Framework. Monitor and review projects and assess whether the organisation has met its capital investment goals.

 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Financial Management or similar AND minimum 10-12 years' experience in Benefit realization, Project management and Finance with 3-4 years at a specialist level.

#Alternative

Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Financial Management or similar AND minimum 12 - 15 years’ experience in Benefit realization, Project management and Finance, with 3-4 years at a specialist level

 

Minimum Functional Requirements 

  • Experience in a few project roles with significant experience of benefits management in project, programme, or portfolios.
  • Strong Finance, Business and Projects Background
  • Experience of benefits planning and prioritisation in complex environments.
  • Experience in Financial modelling (NPV)
  • Recent experience of benefits management and mapping across complex environments.
  • Expertise in portfolio reporting tools and techniques.
  • Good analytical and presentation skills.
  • Independent thinker who is solution driven.
  • Confidence to work with multiple stakeholders at all levels of SARS.
  • Understanding and knowledge of the software lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills to provide clear messages to internal teams and external stakeholders.

 

Job Outputs:

Process

  • Lead the provision of a benefits management, tracking and realisation service to enable the delivery of programs and projects.
  • Assess benefits management across Enterprise Portfolio Management Office delivery portfolio of programs and projects to identify current gaps, overlaps and conflicts.
  • Work with programmes and projects and provide pragmatic best practice advice on the effectiveness of their benefits management and realisation practices, particularly to identify additional opportunities for benefits management.
  • Review investment proposal submissions and the development of business cases during options analysis, investment appraisal and portfolio delivery prioritisation in terms of return on investment.
  • Track and report benefits realisation progress for Enterprise Portfolio Management Office dashboard reporting.
  • Regularly review and improve the effectiveness of benefits and value management arrangements and escalate any portfolio-level delivery risks with benefits realisation as appropriate.
  • Establish the mechanisms for, and monitor, post project closure to compare benefits realised with benefits forecast to capture lessons in relation to benefits management for wider dissemination.

 

Governance

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

 

People

  • Provide specialist support, advice and resources to projects and initiatives and where appropriate representation on national committees.
  • Provide specialist know-how, support, advice, and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

 

Finance

  • Implement financial models and monitor the value of projects.

 

Client

  • Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
  • Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of own practices to build delivery excellence, encouraging others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Business Knowledge
  • Efficiency improvement 
  • Workforce Planning
  • Change Management
  • Planning, Management and Measurement
  • Programme and Project Management

 

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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AUDITOR: COMPLIANCE AUDIT

Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Audit   

Division: Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: Bloemfontein 

Advert Closing Date:  21 May 2026

 

About the Position

We are on an exciting journey to build “a smart modern SARS with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all”. Our mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with Tax and Customs 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. Our Higher Purpose, the reason that SARS exists, is to provide resources that help to build a capable state, that nurtures sustainable economic growth, social development and that serves the well-being of all South Africans. We are Nation Builders.

In an era characterised by rapidly evolving technological innovation, SARS is preparing for a world where increasingly our work is informed by data driven insights, machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices.

This dynamic world of work calls for pioneers imbued by a sense of serving the SARS Higher Purpose and service to our people. The successful Nation Builders will work with the entire team in support of our Strategic Intent and the nine Strategic Objectives, namely:

1. Provide Clarity & Certainty of tax obligations.

2. Make it Easy for Taxpayers and TRaders to Comply & fulfil their obligations.

3. Detect Taxpayers and Traders who do not comply and make non-compliance hard and costly.

4. Develop a High performing, diverse, agile and engaged workforce towards higher value knowledge and service work.

5. Expand and increase the use of data to improve integrity, derive insights & improve outcomes.

6. Modernise our systems to provide digital & streamlined services.

7. Drive greater resources stewardship to ensure the efficient use of resources and deliver quality outcomes & performance excellence.

8. Work with and through Stakeholders to improve the tax system.

9. Build public trust and confidence in the tax administration system.

 

SARS is looking for a dynamic, highly skilled and experienced individuals, with a high level of enthusiasm and accountability in a fast-paced environment, analytical skills, attention to detail and integrity and confidentiality. We need someone who is passionate about service delivery to contribute to effectiveness and efficiency in the operations of Tax Verifications.   

The Verifications Auditors will report directly to the Ops Manager: Audit and will be based in Bloemfontein. He/she will be required to deal with Taxpayers’ and their accounts in a professional manner upholding the SARS Values.

 

Do you have a great personality, with a strong accountability, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and conceptual ability? Are you able to work with clients?  Having a solid background to the SARS business areas in the region and their functions will be a significant advantage. If you have these skills, we encourage you to apply and join the exciting Taxpayer Engagement & Operations: Standard Operations, Free State & Northern Cape Team. 

 

Job Purpose

To conduct tax audits across tax types with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in with relevant legislations.

 

Education and Experience

Relevant National Diploma (NQF 6)/Advanced Diploma and 3 years’ related experience in a similar environment.

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Taxation, Audit, Accountancy and 3 years’ experience in a tax audit environment.

 

Job Outputs:

Process 

  • Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
  • Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
  • Analyse 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 information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged.
  • 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.
  • Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with Acts/Regulations/ Policies/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems.
  • Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
  • Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
  • Engagement during and after the audit with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Provide support by conducting a financial analysis to support the recommendations which may be used to determine the optimal collection of liabilities and/or to support the view at various committees e.g. Debt Committee. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt at the finalisation stage of the audit.
  • 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. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court.
  • Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
  • Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations, which will include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
  • Identify information required to mitigate audit risks identified and engage taxpayers/tax practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification.
  • Identify new and additional 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.
  • Manager the efficient progress of the audit utilising approved systems. Prepare systems notes of progress and outcomes as required and maintain during the audit process, e.g. Service Manager, Teammate.
  • Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation.
  • Prepare and issue relevant communication/ reports as required to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant committee, i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
  • Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
  • Raise accurate assessments on SARS system in relation to relevant legislation.
  • Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests and engage Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer.
  • Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
  • 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

  • Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation.

 

People

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

 

Finance

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

 

Client

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

 

Behavioural competencies

  • Accountability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Conceptual Ability
  • Customer Service
  • Drive for results
  • Expertise in Context
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Organisational awareness
  • Respect
  • Trust

 

Technical competencies

  • Audit methodology
  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Execute, Implement and Follow Through
  • Financial Acumen
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Operational Audit
  • Planning and Organising
  • Problem Analysis and Judgement
  • Quality orientation
  • Reporting
  • Tax Knowledge
  • Tax Law

 

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 I

Position Reports to:  Senior Specialist: Compliance Risk     

Division: Taxpayer Engagement & Operations

Location:  Pretoria (Brooklyn)

Advert Closing Date:  22 May 2026

 

About the Position

We are committed to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results. If you are passionate about data, cloud technologies, and creating impactful visualizations, we want you on our team. 

You will utilize your expertise in data analytics to analyse complex datasets, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in data analytics and data engineering, strong SQL skills, proficiency in Power BI, and excellent problem-solving abilities. As a team player with strong communication skills, you will thrive in our dynamic and innovative environment.

Join us to work on exciting projects and take advantage of continuous learning and professional development opportunities. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference with your data skills, apply now.

 

Job Purpose

To execute the development of Data Analytics solutions through understanding of business requirements and to be responsible for basic data processing within the organisation, including fulfilling the functions of data cleaning and analyses, reporting and data file set up and testing.

 

Education and Experience

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics with 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Data Analysis environment, of which 1 - 2 years at knowledge worker level.

Alternative #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years related experience in a Data Analysis environment, of which 1 - 2 years at knowledge worker level.

 

Minimum Functional Requirements:

  • Basic 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.).
  • Basic Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.).
  • Basic Data warehouse knowledge, Be proficient in the application of:
  • Basic Data Migration, Basic Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Methodologies, Database Knowledge, Basic 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 and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
  • Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
  • Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
  • Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
  • Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
  • Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements because of the change.
  • Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
  • Assist in the filtering and 'cleaning' of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
  • Ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
  • Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
  • Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using basic data visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
  • Perform routine business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
  • Design, develop and test basic data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
  • Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in basic data sets, based on data findings.
  • Research best practices and support the development of the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations.

 

Governance 

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

 

People

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

 

Finance

  • Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
  • Adhere to specified polices, standards, legislation and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.

 

Client

  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
  • Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Data Design and Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Statistical and Mathematics Analysis
  • Technical Expertise

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLIANCE DEBT COLLECTOR (ESTATES) 

Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Debt Management     

Division: Taxpayer Engagement-EC

Location:  East London

Advert Closing Date:  22 May 2026

 

About the Position

The of role of Team Member: Estates Debt Management is part of SARS’s broader Debt Management function, specifically focusing on estates, liquidations, and distributions. It’s a specialised position dealing with tax liabilities that arise from deceased estates, insolvency processes, and similar matters.

SARS is looking for an energetic, results orientated, self-driven individual for the role of Team Member: Estates Debt Management with a high level of integrity, trust and discretion to follow up on and collect all revenue due within the Estate space. The successful candidate will need to take responsibility for the planning of their time and work, executing the work in the Estate Debt Management space to meet set targets and goals.

 

Job Purpose

To effectively process allocated estate debt management cases within specific turnaround time and in line with relevant policies and procedures.

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Higher Certificate (NQF 5) AND 3 years' experience in the Estates End to End environment with an understanding of the role and its impact to SARS.

 

Alternative Qualifications

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 4 years' experience in Branch Office or similar environment dealing specifically with Estate related queries with a general knowledge of the process flow

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Analyse and interpret Liquidation and Distribution accounts to assess tax liability.
  • 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.
  • Ensure accurate capturing of client’s information to reduce the estate debt book.
  • Finalise all allocated debt management cases within the turnaround times leading to the reduction of the debt book.
  • 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

  • Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
  • Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks.

 

People

  • Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
  • Drive own performance and development 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 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 a service that is consistent, seamless and error free.

 

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
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  • Trust

 

Technical competencies

  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Debt Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Standard operating procedure compliance
  • Tax Knowledge

 

Additional Technical Competencies:

Tax Product - Estates Knowledge. Knowledge of, application of, guidance of. An estate consists of all property of a deceased resident: moveable as well as immovable - including deemed property, such as life-insurance policies and payments from pension funds - whether situated in or outside RSA.

 

Compliance Competency

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

 

Employment Equity

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

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE