SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

 

 

 

SENIOR SPECIALIST: TAX AVOIDANCE AND REPORTABLE ARRANGEMENTS (TARA)

Position Reports to: Sen. Manager: Tax Avoid and Rep Arrangements     

Division: Taxpayer Engagement         

Location: Woodmead Office Park

Advert Closing Date: 10 June 2026

 

About the Position

The Senior Tax Specialist with Tax Avoidance and Reportable Arrangements is tasked with identifying complex tax avoidance schemes or legislative loopholes which erode the fiscus. 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. In this role you will additionally be responsible for Pillar II Globe tax base. The Pillar II Global tax base, based on OECD research document incorporated in the budget speech by Minister of finance.

 

Job Purpose

To examine the legislative, taxpayer base and economic environments in order to determine likely forms of future tax avoidance schemes and put in place measures to counter these avoidance schemes in corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements. Need to analyse and recommend on mergers and acquisitions approved by the competition tribunal. In this role you will additionally be responsible for Pillar II Globe tax base. The Pillar II Global tax base, based on OECD research document incorporated in the budget speech by minister of finance.

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

  • Relevant Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) AND 10-12 years' experience in a Tax Audit or tax legal environment or International tax advisory capacity related to corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements in, of which 3-4 years specialist or specialist manager level

OR

  • Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 12 - 15 years Tax Audit or tax legal environment or International tax advisory capacity related to corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements in, of which 3-4 years specialist or specialist manager level

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • The specialist’s main responsibilities are to detect and identify tax avoidance schemes and/or structures and/or legislative loopholes through analysing the submitted “reportable arrangements,” scrutinising financial journals, press reports and the JSE’s SENS announcements.
  • To offer and provide support to Investigative Audit and Compliance Audit in respect of tax avoidance matters / GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Regulations) investigations
  • The responsibilities also include reviewing the reportable arrangements submitted by taxpayers in terms of the “Reportable Arrangement Regime” legislated in sections 34 – 39 of the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011.  (This is a mandatory early disclosure regime, to enable SARS to identify tax avoidance structures and mechanisms.)
  • To identify potential tax avoidance in “reported arrangements” and investigate further.
  • To notify SARS Compliance Risk and Case Selection Department in respect of reportable arrangements in instances where current legislation may be applied to combat the mischief inherent in the scheme.
  • Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimization to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
  • Detect and identify tax avoidance schemes and/or structures and/or legislative loopholes through analysing the submitted reportable arrangements.
  • Responsible for the entire value chain on OECD Pillar II, Globe Minimum Tax Rules, and implementation.
  • Liaise with National Treasury on policy formulation and updates on Globe Minimum Tax Bill.
  • Take full responsibility of reviewing the Globe Information Tax Return for possible tax revenue leakages and opportunities.
  • Act as a single point of contact on Globe Pillar II matters and act as a representative for SARS internationally.
  • Liaise with key internal stakeholders from Risk Profiling, Audit, Legal and Debt collection.
  • Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
  • Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
  • Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure onboarding of new thinking.

 

Governance

  • Manage and advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
  • Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

 

People

  • Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
  • Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

 

Finance

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

 

Client

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

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Tax Compliance Auditing
  • International Tax
  • DTAs and Treaties
  • OECD
  • Business Knowledge
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Legal Advisory and Interpretation
  • Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
  • Legal Compliance
  • Policy analysis

 

 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

 

 

 

 

 





 

VERIFICATIONS AUDITOR - (VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE UNIT) FTC

Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Audit

Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations

Location: Brooklyn; Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 01 June 2026

 

About the Position

The Voluntary Disclosure unit, situated in Brooklyn, Pretoria has a vacancy for a skilled Verifications Auditor as driven by the SARS Strategic Intent and Vision 2024. These auditors raise assessments, conduct verifications and end-to-end assessment processes on valid VDP cases impacting turnaround times and quality.

Candidates should possess excellent knowledge and interpretation of the SARS functional policies and procedures, including monitoring their consistent application within the organisation. 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 VDP proceedings.  This is a Fixed Term Contract ending in March 2028.

 

Job Purpose

To plan and conduct verifications on each tax type with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments, in line with relevant legislation.

 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

  • Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in taxation and auditing /or accounting and 2 years’ experience in a tax audit environment.

 

Minimum Functional Requirements

 

 Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Engagement with Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayers and address queries directly where applicable.
  •  Identify information required to mitigate identified risks and engage taxpayers / practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification.
  • Analyse verification data / evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks.
  • Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements.
  • Conduct verifications (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems.
  • 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.
  • Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies and procedures.
  • Manage the efficient progress of the verification and assessments utilising approved systems. Prepare system notes of progress and outcomes as required.
  • Navigate and extract verification, assessment related information from SARS systems to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation.
  • Prepare inputs and participate in relevant committees, e.g., Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee, etc.
  • Provide inputs to key stakeholders e.g. Debt Management and Account Maintenance as required.
  • Provide supporting information to dispute matters and taxpayer complaints. Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court.
  • Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation.
  • Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.
  • Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address verification risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.

  

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.

 

Finance 

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

 

 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.

 

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
  • Teamwork

 

Technical competencies

  • Audit Methodology
  • Business Knowledge
  • Business Writing Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • 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

  • 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.  

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR SPECIALIST: BUSINESS INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Position Reports to:   Manager: Information Technology Service   

Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location: Head Office

Advert Closing Date: 

 

About the Position

SARS is looking for an experienced IBM Integration Software Developer. Experience in IBM related integration software, with exposure to IBM MQ Messaging, and  REST/Web Service integration patterns  will be an added advantage.

 

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation. 

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

B. Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

OR

Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable and 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

 

Minimum Functional Requirements

IBM Integration Software Development

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area's practice.
  • Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
  • Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
  • Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
  • Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
  • Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
  • Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
  • Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
  • Translate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
  • Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
  • Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
  • Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
  • Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
  • Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
  • Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.

 

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.

 

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

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Application Development and Maintenance  
  • Business Knowledge
  • Database Design and Management    
  • Efficiency improvement  
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  •  IT Knowledge 
  • Reporting and Interpretation 
  • System Thinking 

 

Compliance Competency

 

  • GOC Confidential

 

Employment Equity

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

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEN. SPECIALIST: BUSINESS INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Position Reports to: Manager: Information Technology Service   

Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location: Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 31 March 2026

 

About the Position

To identify, develop and implement effective integration designs that address business needs, by performing technical integration analysis tasks through specialization in understanding the business usage of information technology (IT) and helping technology add value to the business whilst understanding the technical architectures and platforms, as well as the IT capabilities and which applications in an organization deliver various capabilities, in order to continuously enhance service delivery. 

 

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation. 

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

B.Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in an Integration/ Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) environment, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.


OR

Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, and 8-10 years’ experience in an Integration/ Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) environment, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years experience in an Integration/ Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) environment, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.



Minimum Functional Requirements

  1. Middleware (e.g. WebSphere Application Server) or Integration Design or Integration Development (e.g. IBM Integration Bus (IIB)) or any other technology currently supported within the Enterprise Architecture framework. 

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

  • Advice and adhere to SARS prescribed integration protocols.
  • Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area's practice.
  • Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
  • Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
  • Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
  • Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
  • Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
  • Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
  • Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
  • Translate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
  • Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
  • Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
  • Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
  • Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
  • Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
  • Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Behavioural competencies

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

 

Technical competencies

  • Application Development and Maintenance 
  • Business Knowledge 
  • Database Design and Management 
  • Efficiency improvement  
  • Functional Policies and Procedures 
  • IT Knowledge 
  • Reporting and Interpretation 
  • System Thinking 
  • Business Acumen 
  • Decisiveness
  • Effective Business Communication 
  • Managerial Budgeting 
  • Planning and Organising 
  • Problem Analysis and Judgement 
  • SARS Systems Products 

 

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