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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
 


​SENIOR LEGAL DEBT COLLECTOR (STCC: ILLICIT ECONOMIC ACTIVITY - TAX)
Position Reports to: Manager: Debt Management               
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Alberton
Advert Closing Date: 16 March 2026
 
About the Position
SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, and results-driven Senior Debt Collector with sound judgement and strong business acumen who will contribute towards fulfilling our higher purpose and living our service orientation. S/he will be responsible to   effectively apply advanced knowledge of understanding of debt enforcement collection processes on outstanding debt and returns for CIT, PIT, PAYE, VAT and Customs and Excise tax types including effective applying master knowledge in one Primary Product, either in Customs and Excise; Business Rescue; International Collections; Criminal Investigations or Voluntary Liquidations; 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. Handle unique or more complex situations in a range of actual situations and impart knowledge to beginner, intermediate and proficient roles.
 
Job Purpose
To effectively apply advanced knowledge of understanding of debt enforcement collection processes on outstanding debt and returns for CIT, PIT, PAYE, VAT and Customs and Excise tax types including effective applying master knowledge in one Primary Product, either in Customs and Excise; Business Rescue; International Collections; Criminal Investigations or Voluntary Liquidations; 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. Handle unique or more complex situations in a range of actual situations and impart knowledge to beginner, intermediate and proficient roles.
 
Education and Experience
 
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or Cost Management Accounting Debt Management (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in Accounting and Debt management environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level
OR
  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in an Debt Management Experience
 
Minimum Functional Requirements
None




​Job Outputs:
 
Process
  • Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
  • Analyse movement (tracking and tracing) of money by using third-party data i.e. SARB, Banks for debt collection purposes.
  • 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.
  • Ensure prevention, detection and investigation of Debt Management commercial crimes (such as fraud, negligence, corruption and money laundering) and provide support to law enforcement agencies in enforcing the law where applicable.
  • Facilitate completion of Withdrawal of Customs Bonds and Write off cases for complex taxpayers and presentation to relevant Committees for approval in the completion of the case on the system for Complex taxpayers.
  • Identify cases where there is risk of dissipation assets and take the necessary steps for obtaining the preservation order.
  • Identify Serious Tax/Customs and Excise Offences, complete STO/RSN. and/or hand over to relevant subject expert.                               
  • Impart knowledge, coach and mentor employees at Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient, Advance roles.
  • Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
  • Issue Final Demand, TPA, Civil Judgement, and/or Writ of Execution to taxpayers that remains non-compliant (for all debt collection processes including Personal Liability) and communicate request outcomes as required.
  • Perform comprehensive analysis of bank statements, cash flow statements, assets and liabilities statements including performing a comprehensive of interpretation of financial statements especially in matters where there are multiple and complex financial structures.
  • Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
  • Prepare and complete Payment Arrangements for requests for all Deferment requests (simplified and non-simplified) within the specified turnaround times.
  • Prepare and issue a Lien for debt related to Customs and Excise debt for Complex taxpayers.
  • Profile a taxpayer, interpret statement of account, and engage taxpayers with outstanding debt and outstanding returns.
  • Provide inputs to change Policies and Procedures and the Law to enhance Revenue collection.
  • Provide litigation support and present findings for liquidation or sequestration proceedings against continuous non-compliant taxpayers.
  • Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
  • Resolve Escalations (CMO queries, Ombudsman cases, etc.) for complex matters.
 
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 specified policies, 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.
  • 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
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Problem Solving and Analysis
  • Respect
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  • Trust
 
Technical competencies
  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Debt Management
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Legal Compliance
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Reporting
  • Tax Knowledge
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
 
Compliance Competency
  • GOC Confidential
 
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
 
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