SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

SEN. SPECIALIST: BUSINESS INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: Information Technology Service
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 11 February 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

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.

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SENIOR TEST ANALYST X3 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: System Qualification and Testing
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office
Advert Closing Date: 09 March 2026

About the Position
SARS is looking for a dynamic individual who is highly skilled, suitably experienced and results-driven in the Information Technology Software Testing environment. The individual must be passionate about quality to ensure end-user satisfaction is reached to meaningfully contribute towards our higher purpose and service delivery to align with the SARS strategic objectives. The applicant will participate in the software development process and will be responsible for the test analysis. This well-seasoned, proactive and energetic applicant will be required to take the initiative to ensure that the software meets high standards of quality.

Job Purpose
The primary purpose of the Senior Test Analyst is to analyse project specification documentation and to utilize the results thereof to create a set of testing capital to be used for the testing of a software system and its related processes. In addition, project team resource management and coordination activities in delivering testing outcomes form part of this job in accordance with the SARS standards.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a Computer Science / IT / Information Systems / Engineering AND 5 years' experience in a testing environment and must have completed, certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g. ITSEB or ISTQB Fundamental).
#ALTERNATIVE
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND must have completed, certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g. ITSEB or ISTQB Fundamental) and minimum of 10 years’ experience in software testing environment.

Minimum Functional Requirements
Software testing - Have a working knowledge of the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project. Must have an in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre.

Job Outputs:
Process

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.
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.
Actively coordinate testing resources and Testing process activities and milestones across the Testing lifecycle.
Ensure Testing resources execute Test cases and manage daily priorities and workload allocation according to priorities and skills base involved with project.
Reporting – qualitative and quantitative on project progress across multiple dimensions to ensure successful delivery of project and management visibility.

Governance

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

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
To have the ability to interact effectively with members of the team involved with the project or maintenance testing effort.

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.
Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required.
Ongoing collaboration and relationship building with various stakeholders and executives from various operational domains of the organisation to enable project delivery.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Business Acumen
Business Knowledge
Computer Literacy
Effective Business Communication
Efficiency improvement
Execute, Implement & Follow Through
Functional Analysis and UAT
Functional Policies and Procedures
Plan and Conduct Meetings
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Reporting
Schedule Adherence
Standard operating procedure compliance
System Thinking
Testing Software

Compliance Competency

Quality Management (IT)
Ability to work under pressure
Business Analysis Tech (IT)
Facilitation Skills
GOC Confidential
Have a sense of urgency
Project Management Processes (IT)Aware
Resource Allocation (IT)
Software Metrics (IT)
Structured Reviews (IT)
Systems Qualification and Testing
Tact and Diplomacy

BUSINESS AREA HEAD: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT
Position Reports to: Chief Procurement Officer
Division: Corporate and Enterprise Services
Location: SARS Head Office – Le Hae La SARS
Advert Closing Date: 4 March 2026

About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled, results driven, self-directed Senior Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and or Procurement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) commodities which includes a wide range of technologies including computer hardware, software, networks and telecommunications systems (i.e. phones, internet and other related service offerings), Fixed properties, manage Lease agreements, Facilities management i.e. Maintenance, Construction, Legal services, Travel Management etc.
The candidate we are looking for must have at least 10 years senior management experience in formulating Procurement Demand Plans, Annual Performance Plans (APP) / Business Planning and managing large Procurement teams across various sourcing streams.
This role will manage all the sourcing streams within Procurement which are ICT, Professional Services, Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Procure to Pay (P2). The role is located in the Procurement Business Area within SARS. In an ever-changing environment, we have to build a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the Procurement team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.

Job Purpose
To champion policy frameworks and objectives with internal partners to ensure integration between functions in pursuit of strategic goals, develop annual and longer-term resource plan and secure capacity to achieve divisional objectives consistent with long-term strategic plan. Develop and oversee SARS procurement strategies, develop, implement and lead best practices which will ensure the effective sustainability of procurement initiatives embarked by SARS and to provide authoritative advice and guidance that supports the realisation of major organisational objectives in line with the SARS mandate.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Procurement and/ or Supply Chain Management and 10-12 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities/Professional Services, of which 3-4 years at a middle management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (NQF 7) and 12-15 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities (CRE) / Professional Services, of which 3-4 years at a middle management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) registration is an added advantage.
Procurement Process Management (PPM) - Managerial (Intermediate) . Develops, improves and fulfils organisational and functional objectives in Procurement and supply. The establishment and modification of processes, strategies and control procedures will result from review and constructive challenge at each stage of the procurement process. The procurement process should have the appropriate strategic context and key elements: Demand Management, Sourcing, Supplier Performance & Measurement, Performance Management, Knowledge Management. Ensuring the effectiveness and continuing development of the procurement process in all phases from identification of business need through to performance measurement. Everyone involved in the process can contribute to value creation.
Compliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation. Government issued the General Procurement Guidelines not only as a prescription of standards of behaviour, ethics and accountability which it requires of its public service, but also as a statement of Government's commitment to a procurement system which enables the emergence of sustainable small, medium and micro businesses which will add to the common wealth of South Africa and the achievement of enhanced economic and social well-being of all South Africans. Tenders in South Africa are measured on three principles, namely Functionality, Price and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). An Enterprise's ability to execute a contract is measured through the Functionality Principal in the Tender Environment. If an Enterprise's tender response did not pass the Functionality test it can't be measured on Price and B-BBEE. Enterprises that respond to tenders must ensure that they will pass the Functionality test in order to advance.

Job Outputs:
Process

Conduct high level and detailed cross functional research to ensure integration of acquisition management functions across all functional areas in SARS.
Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
Develop internal control standards to improve compliance and mitigate procurement irregularities.
Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
Drive the culture of innovation by managing initiatives in support of monitoring, reviewing and improving acquisition management processes.
Ensure that all stakeholders receive high level customer centric acquisition services through the application of high level of professional standards, knowledge and expertise.
Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
Evaluate operational capacity planning and risk management planning and make recommendations for changes in order to achieve strategic objectives.
Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional, and organisational changes.
Lead practices that will ensure the implementation of effective acquisition management practices in an ethical manner in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Lead the development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback and measurement.
Monitor and report on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately.
Provide strategic direction and alignment of the Acquisition Management Strategy and execution thereof in line with business objectives.
Realign the procurement function and strategy towards business and organisational strategies.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

Accountability
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Respect
Trust

Leadership Competencies

Ability to translate strategy into execution
Concern for Impact of own behaviour on others
Develops teams and nurtures interdependency
Inspires others to Positive Action
Nurtures Future Talent
Stewardship and Service Orientation
Strong Results Orientation
Values and Manages Diversity

Technical competencies

Business Acumen
Change Management
Decisiveness
Effective Business Communication
Functional Policies and Procedures
Governance, Ethics and Values
Managerial Budgeting
Negotiation Skills
Planning and Organising
Planning, Management and Measurement
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Procurement Knowledge
Supply Chain Management

Compliance Competency

GOC Secret

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TEAM MEMBER: PORTFOLIO MAINTENANCE
Position Reports to: Operations Manager
Division: Taxpayer Engagement-GN
Location Alberton
Advert Closing Date: 10 March 2026

About the Position
SARS is looking for highly skilled, service orientated, self-motivated, experienced individuals to work within the Estates business unit focusing on all deceased/liquidated taxpayers within the region. An understanding of the estate end-to-end processes will be an added bonus. She/he should have an investigative and learning attitude, and a burning desire to drive compliance in the estate environment through efficient and accurate processing of estate cases as well as creating the capability within SARS to achieve its strategic intent of Voluntary Compliance by making it easy for compliant taxpayers and traders, hard & costly for non-compliant taxpayers & traders.

Job Purpose
To maintain records of existing taxpayers, register new taxpayers, code and subsequently deregister taxpayer on SARS core system in order to enhance taxpayer services.

Education and Experience
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 2 years' experience in the Estates environment

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 2 years' experience in the Estates environment

Minimum Functional Requirements
None

Job Outputs:

Process

Provide accurate identification of potential risk and escalate issues as required.
Ensure that all basic queries are resolved timeously, in line with provided procedures and guidelines and escalate unresolved issues.
Keep up to date records of completed work.
Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures accurate processing of information that contributes to efficient and effective completion of tasks.
Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work.
Identify problems, apply known solutions in line with procedures or guidelines and escalate unresolved problems.
Plan and organise own work in an effective and efficient manner to reach agreed performance objectives.
Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.
Deliver on contracted performance objectives according to set procedures and agreed service level agreements.
Embrace change initiatives and positively contribute to the success thereof within area of accountability.
Ensure quality of work content, quick turnaround, prioritise, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality, service and standards.

Governance

Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.

People

Participate and contribute to a culture where information and ideas are freely shared between team members.
Be open and receptive to possible work changes.
Drive own performance and development in order to achieve and improve on work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.

Finance

Adhere to specified policies, standards, legislation and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Honesty & Integrity
Trust
Respect
Working with Others
Teamwork and Cooperation
Self-Development
People’s Skills
Organizational Awareness

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Tax Knowledge
Administration
Standard Operating Procedure Compliance
SARS Systems Products
Service Delivery
Administrative Support
Events, Meetings or Task Coordination
Records & Archive Management
Plan & Conduct Meetings

Compliance Competency

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