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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
 



​RISK PRACTITIONER X2 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: Compliance Risk            
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 13 March 2026
 
About the Position
Join our tax compliance risk team as a Risk Practitioner, where you will assist the business unit in identifying new and emerging tax-related risks and optimising operations through the support of risk mitigation activities. Responsibilities include analysing financial information, identifying trends and potential risks of tax non-compliance, and contributing to informed, risk-based decision-making. This position provides the opportunity to exercise practical judgment, promote process and risk optimisation, and ensure adherence to tax legislation administered by SARS.
If you are analytical, service‑driven, and able to take accountability for quality outputs, this role provides a strong platform to contribute meaningfully to risk management and grow your career within a high‑integrity public service institution.
 
Job Purpose
To assist and coordinate risk mitigation activities in order to achieve business objectives.
 
Education and Experience
 
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
  • National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) preferably in Taxation/Accounting/Auditing/Finance/ or related qualification AND 2 - 3 years’ experience within an accounting and tax environment or tax compliance risk environment, of which 1 – 2 years is at a knowledge worker level.
Alternative #
  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ related experience within an accounting and tax or tax environment or tax compliance risk environment, of which 1 - 2 years is at a technically skilled level.
 
Minimum Functional Requirements
  • 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
  • Microsoft skills (Proficient in) i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Ability to accumulate and analyse information, identify trends and potential risks, and compile reports with clear recommendations to support decision‑making and risk‑based interventions.
 
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.
  • Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
  • 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 as a result of the change.
  • Plan and organise own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.
  • 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 
  • Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
  • Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
 
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 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
  • Trust
 
Technical competencies
  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Events, Meeting or Task Coordination
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Risk Awareness
  • Risk 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.
 
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​SENIOR SPECIALIST: SAP DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: SAP 
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office
Advert Closing Date: 13 March 2026
 
About the Position
To provide technical expertise in custom development and contribute to strategic decisions with associated development plans, by implementing continuous improvements, to support the entire software application life-cycle, providing resolutions, ensuring best practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of SAP Development objectives.
 
Job Purpose
To provide technical expertise in custom development and contribute to strategic decisions with associated development plans, by implementing continuous improvements, to support the entire software application life cycle, providing resolutions, ensuring best practice integration and operational implementation, through the achievement of SAP Development objectives
 
Education and Experience
 
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) Fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, B‐Com, Finance, Management and Engineering AND 8-10 years' experience in a SAP Development environment, of which 3-4 years is at a junior specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a SAP Development environment, of which 4-3 years is at junior specialist level.
 
 Minimum Functional Requirements
  • Experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules.
  • Relevant SAP Development or integration analysis and development experience. SAP SKILLS Strong background in SAP programming.
  • Basic understanding of overall business ERP system landscapes including data flows and internal/external integration.
  • Understanding of SAP tables and data structures desired. SAP Procurement Configuration Skills.
  • Relevant training and/or certification related to - SAP ABAP, SAP BRF; SAP PI/ PO, and SAP WF training
 
Job Outputs:
 
Process
  • Acts as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve critical SAP functional and application problems and map client business requirements, processes and objectives. Develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
  •  Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
  •  Analyse and Review requirements, perform configuration and testing in various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Revenue Management, Governance and Application, Lifecycle Management, Cloud Solutions, etc.
  • Close communication with functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs.
  • Contribute to high productivity and motivation of working team with the use of your communication skills and cooperation; reach and realize project aims and outputs.
  • 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 and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
  • Ensure proper testing has been completed and proper documentation exists to support new/modified applications in production and address any documentation gaps.
  • Incident Resolution for Severity 1 and 2 issues and assist with Business escalations for issues raised.
  • Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
  • Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
  • Perform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance and support of various SAP modules to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
  • Plan maintenance of current system solutions for various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Revenue Management, Governance and Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Solutions, etc.
  • Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
  • Provide expert knowledge of industry best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
  • Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
  • Review documentation for approval of all work tasks (definition) based on BRS and ensure adherence to SAP Support SDLC.
 
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 and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages 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
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking  
  • Attention to Detail 
  • Customer service
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning 
  • Conceptual Ability 
  • Expertise in Context
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Respect
  • Trust
 
Technical competencies
  • Business IT Systems
  • Business Knowledge
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Collection and analysis
  • Efficiency improvement
  • IT Knowledge
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Problem Analysis and Judgement
  • Reporting
  • System thinking
  • Technical 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.
 
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​AUDITOR II (STCC: ILLICIT ECONOMY UNIT-TAX)
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit    
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
Location: Alberton
Advert Closing Date:12 March 2026
 
Wanted
WANTED: SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, and results-driven Auditor/ Financial Forensic Investigative Auditor 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 for independently planning and conducting audits/forensic investigations of a complex nature, across multiple tax types, over multiple tax periods, and with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
 
Job Purpose
To conduct advanced audits with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation.
 
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 
National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit, Taxation AND 4 years’ experience in a Tax Audit/ Forensic Financial Investigative Audit environment.
 
Job Outputs:
 
Process
  • Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
  • Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged.
  •  Analyse transactions across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
  • Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
  • Be involved in research to identify tax risks that may not have been addressed effectively through audit or other interventions. These risks will be referred to Case Selection which may lead to the identification of new audit focus areas e.g. industry, tax specific risks etc.
  • Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
  • Conduct advanced audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant 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 this 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 Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer and requiring direct intervention and contact by the auditor to address the issues raised by the taxpayer. The auditor may or may not have been involved in an audit of the matter escalated but called upon to assist due to the available experience and expertise.
  • 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. This engagement will take cognizance of the outcomes of similar matters, tax court cases and civil court outcomes. 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 enhancements to management on policies and procedures. Auditors are also requested to provide inputs to draft policies and procedures to the product areas e.g. different Tax Types product areas, Process Design and Engineering, etc.
  • Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations. Escalation to 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.
  • Manage the efficient progress of the audit and related tax types and / or entities being audited utilising approved systems. Prepare system 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.
  • Ensure that communication is coordinated and aligned between related audits be it tax types or at an entity level.
  • Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant Committee. Highlight treatment of audits of similar nature to the relevant Committee to ensure consistent treatment. 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 systems in relation to relevant legislation.
  • Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
  • Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
  • Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address advanced audit risks.
  • This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
  • 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.
  • 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.
 
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.
 
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
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Accountability
  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Trust
  • Respect 
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Expertise in Context
 
Technical competencies
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statement
  • Business Knowledge
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Audit Methodology
  • Business writing skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Collection and analysis
  • Execute, Implement and Follow through
  • Operational Audit
  • Planning and Organising
  • Problem Analysis and judgement
  • 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