SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

LEGAL DEBT COLLECTOR (TAX) - FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Operations Manager: Debt Management
Division: Taxpayer Services
Location: National
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
SARS is seeking to employ highly skilled, experienced, results driven, self-motivated Legal Debt collectors with sound judgement and strong business acumen who will contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation. The successful candidates will need to have experience in planning, managing, and monitoring the implementation of debt collection activities and end-to-end processes, by managing the operational activities of the team and ensure that the team meets its target within the set quality, turnaround time and productivity norms, to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. The successful candidates will need to have experience and responsible for Final Demand procedures, Court Judgements, Warrant of Execution, and Placing of Liens, Personal liability, interpretation of interpleader notices, Business Rescue processes and the value chain of debt recovery procedures.

Job Purpose
To make non-compliance hard and costly by ensuring that there is consequence for none payment of Debt.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Credit management/Legal/Finance/ AND 2-3 years Debt Collection experience, or 2-3 experience in Commerce environment, of which at least 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level.
Articles would be advantageous.

Minimum Functional Requirements
Legal aspects of collections (Sequestrations, Liquidations, etc) and/or In-depth Analysis of Financial Statements (including ratio analysis and interpretation).

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.
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.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
Conduct pre-assessment profile of the taxpayer including related /connected parties/linked entities and determine any risks to SARS
Determine the collectability of debt, evaluate whether there is risk of dissipation of assets, determine whether taxpayer intends to dispute and recommend whether preservation order and/or caveats should be considered.
Complete a referral for suspicious activity RSN/STO and follow up with relevant stakeholders
Compile collection input report to cases to be presented to the Large Assessments Committees/National Appeals Committees
Execute all necessary legal enforcement collection actions within the framework of TAA and Companies Act for all tax types as selected
Profile, Analyse, Prepare and present a submission for Suspension of Obligation to Pay/Write-Off to relevant Debt Committee and capture the outcome.
Analyse, Negotiate, Prepare and Present the requests for a deferral of payment/compromise settlement from the taxpayer to the relevant Debt Committee and notify the taxpayer of the outcome.
Monitor payments against the deferral/ compromise agreement and secure updates to the journals and closure of case file upon payment in full.
Conduct physical verification and evaluation of moveable and immovable assets
Receive and process a motivation in favour or against the business rescue plans and present the case to the relevant committee for approval or refer for Specialisation.
Monitor legislation compliance throughout the Business Rescue processes and ensure payments received.
Collate all the necessary documentation for applications for liquidation /sequestration and upload for case coding and refer where necessary for Specialisation.
Attend all internal and external stakeholder meetings including creditors meetings, attend court proceedings, Tax enquiry etc
Reduce the debt book through adjustment and Write-Offs as approved by the relevant Committee.
Analyse liquidations plans/Sequestrations applications/Business Rescue plans/Trusts/other creditors that can be held liable for the debt and make motivation for further enforcement action
Initiate and Execute enforcement actions to secure highest return for SARS
Prepare a motivation in favour or against the enforcement actions, highlight the risks to the organisation and present the case to the relevant committees for approval.
Participate in debt collection from high-risk projects as selected by Audit and Investigations.
Identify any taxpayer assets that may be in foreign countries and refer debt collection process for International Recovery.

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

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

Technical competencies

Business Knowledge
Debt Management
Efficiency improvement
Execute, Implement and Follow-Through
Functional Policies and Procedures
Legal Compliance
Negotiating Skills
Report
Risk and Compliance
Risk Awareness
Risk Knowledge
Standard Operating Procedures Compliance
Tax Knowledge
Verbal 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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NETWORK ENGINEER (10739)
Position Reports to: Manager Network Engineer
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Landbank Office-Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date:16 January 2026

About the Position
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.

Job Purpose
To provide the technical skills to support the optimal management and operation of all Data and Voice communication related infrastructure in the production environment as well as providing infrastructure-facing support processes to facilitate delivery of ICT Services through a Service Management System for managing of tickets for IT service requests and IT service outages as recorded or logged via all service channels.

Education and Experience
National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Light Current, with 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Network Operation Centre or IT Operations environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE#
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years related experience in a Network Operation Centre or IT Operations environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

A 3-4 years practical experience in a Network Operation Centre or IT Operations environment, with 2 - 3 years in IP routing and switching experience; and CCNA certification. Proficient in the following technologies: Technical Knowledge of Routers, Wi-Fi Access Points, Switches; LAN Cabling, Voice Gateways, Protocols, Network Management Systems. ITIL Foundation Certification.

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 as a result of the change.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
To be responsible for managing the co-ordination, configuration, installation, and management of single network types (WAN, LAN, wireless, satellite, telephony, internetworking) and related client services within the network enterprise.
Makes recommendations in the areas of throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning.
Ensures that there is a stable performance environment for the network communication infrastructure.
To be involvement in incident management activities on a daily basis.
To be involvement in problem Management to identify root cause analysis.
To execute network troubleshooting to resolve technical problems.
Conduct advanced network monitoring.
Participate in change management interventions, where required.

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

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

Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency improvement
IT Knowledge
IT Systems
Reporting
Stress Management
System Thinking
SARS System Products
Telecommunications (Data and Voice) Network
Technical Expertise
Verbal Communication

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER (10742)
Position Reports to: Business Area Lead: Business Intelligence (KM)
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Lehae La SARS-Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
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.
The Operational Specialist: Knowledge Management position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining knowledge management frameworks and initiatives that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives. This role requires a proactive approach to capturing, organising, and sharing critical knowledge to enhance business intelligence and improve service delivery.

Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by designing, developing and implementing knowledge management initiatives, processes and required infrastructure in response to enterprise knowledge management business objectives, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with Information and/or Knowledge Management as core modules, and 5 - 7 years’ solid experience in an information/knowledge/records environment, of which 2 - 3 years should be at a technically skilled practitioner level.
Alternative#
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years’ experience in an information/knowledge/records environment, of which 2 - 3 years should be at a technically skilled practitioner level.

Job Outputs:
Process

Interpret and apply procedures in order to optimise delivery of set objectives to the best advantage of the functional area.
Identify appropriate information sources, collect information, process and formulate responses to meet time and quality specifications.
Conduct research to develop and implement new ideas and solutions that add value in area of specialisation.
Ensure correct interpretation of information and present in an understandable format, with appropriate commentary.
Keep up to date with own area of expertise and develop technical/professional knowledge base in order to provide effective support and advice.
Use the insights from knowledge gained through market information and enterprise reports to measure success and realign strategies and objectives.
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.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.

Governance

Implement and provide input into governance processes, systems and legislation within area of specialisation.
Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

Use learnings to enhance the knowledge base of the organisation and to strengthen internal and external capabilities.
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 organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

Develop a client service feedback process, ensure its implementation and adjust service delivery policy and processes as required.
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.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Behavioural competencies

Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Commitment to Higher Purpose
Conceptual Ability
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Information Seeking
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical competencies

Business Intelligence
Data Collection and Analysis
Data Integrity
Data Management
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Governance, Ethics and Values
Information Management
Reporting
Knowledge Management
System Thinking

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SPECIALIST DATA ANALYTICS (X2) - CONTRACT END DATE 31 MARCH 2028
Position Reports to: Senior Specialist Data Analytics
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations: Data Analytics and Insights
Location: Head Office: Landbank Building
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
SARS is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and results-driven professional with sound judgement and strong business acumen to contribute to the organisation’s higher purpose and commitment to service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a creative mindset, the ability to apply innovative strategies, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, leveraging data-driven insights to develop tailored solutions.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience working with large datasets, advanced analytics, and predictive modelling to drive strategic decision-making and enhance organisational performance. A deep passion for cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and best practices in data analytics, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is essential. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate expertise in integrating these capabilities to generate actionable business intelligence that aligns seamlessly with SARS’s mandate.

Job Purpose
You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for creating data-driven solutions by understanding business requirements. You will build in-house models by ensuring the availability of high-quality data and actively engaging with stakeholders through discussions and meetings to drive successful delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years' experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics/Mathematical Science/Economic Sciences, or Research, of which 3-4 years at a junior specialist level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years' experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics/Mathematical Science/Economic Sciences, or Research, of which 3-4 years at a junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science
Advanced (applied theory) 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.), and programming (SQL, R, Python, etc.)
Advanced (applied theory) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, etc.).
Advanced (applied theory) Data warehouse knowledge
Be advanced in the application of:
- Basic Data Migration
- Basic Data Visualization
- Business Intelligence Methodologies
- Database Knowledge
Advanced (applied theory) Programming Skills—i.e., SQL and/or Python, R, etc.

Microsoft skills (advanced in)—i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated areas' practice.
Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
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.
Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes.
Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine their impact and use them to develop the best-fit alternatives and best practice implementation solutions.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
Research and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
Review the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to your own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
Undertake information gathering and research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and/or recommendations for business issues.
Undertake information gathering, research and analysis of data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans & or recommendations for business issues.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Perform complex/advanced business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, and data mining.
Design, develop and test complex/advanced data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex/advanced data sets, based on data findings.

Governance

Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for your 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 the area of expertise.

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in the 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

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

Technical Competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Data Integrity
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Management
Data Analytics
Data Governance
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis
Business Knowledge
System Thinking
Reporting
Knowledge Management
Information Management

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, a 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: ENGINEERING - INNOVATION X4 (FIXED TERM CONTRACTS)
Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Engineering
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation - CTIO
Location: Head Office
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
The SARS Innovation Incubator (II) located within the Strategy, Enablement and Modernisation (SEM) unit is looking for highly skilled and results driven innovation and solutioning professionals with relevant academic competence, experience and a solid work ethics to join a dynamic team of seasoned innovation and solutioning professionals.
The Senior Specialist: Engineering (Innovation) job is at a senior level in the organisation and will require individuals to work on strategic enterprise solutions and modernisation initiatives. These individuals will be required to analyse complex business problems, conceptualise or design innovative ‘game changer ’solutions for these problems, develop solution or modernisation roadmaps, work with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners to prototype and conceptualise these strategic solutions.

Job Purpose
To facilitate the adoption of new leading edge ‘Game Changer’ concepts in support of the SARS enterprise strategy. This is achieved through research and benchmarking, participating in open collaboration networks, identifying and conceptualising innovation solution designs, the incubation of concepts (e.g., prototyping, piloting, etc.) and implementation of solution designs.
The outcomes are utilised to define product features, develop their implementation roadmaps in the SARS business architecture and business solutions landscape, and ensure that the designs support the achievement of sustainable business results, including the provision of design and implementation support and conducting stakeholder engagement

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Industrial Engineering; Computer Science and Min. 10-12 years' experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.
Alternative#
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science and 15 years’ experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.

Job Outputs:
Process

Innovation
Collaborate with local and international owners, partners and stakeholders
Conduct local and international research and benchmarking
Develop, socialise and publish fore-sighting reports
Draft idea elevator pitches
Understand business problem using data driven approach
Design Innovation Solutions
Draft Innovation Business Cases
Build, test and demonstrate prototypes
Manage prototype governance
Track solution benefits
Solutioning
Build relationships with Business, Product and Segment Owners
Build stakeholder and partner networks
Assess the strategic landscape
Draft or facilitate the drafting of modernisation and solution strategies (5-10-year horizon)
Socialise modernisation and solution strategies
Analyse and understand problems
Collaborate on the detailed designs
Draft Business Cases
Participate in the development and testing cycle
Track solution benefits

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

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial.

Client

Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
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

Honesty and Integrity
Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Problem Solving and Analysis
Conceptual thinking
Influencing others
Driving Excellence
Leveraging diversity
Accurate understanding
Building sustainability

Technical competencies

Strategic Planning
Tax Knowledge
Effective Business Communication
Problem analysis and judgement
Planning management and measurement
Decisiveness
Business acumen
Functional Policies and Procedures

Knowledge Compliance Competency

Knowledge of innovation, industry and technology trends
Understand a situation or problem by breaking it into smaller pieces/tracing the implications of situation in a step-by-step way
Knowledge of own organisations, policies, procedures, services, products and business operating models
The knowledge and interpretation of the functional policies and procedures, including monitoring their consistent application internally within SARS

Compliance Competency

GOC Secret

DATA ANALYST II (DATA ANALYTICS)
Position Reports to: Senior Specialist: Data Analytics
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Brooklyn Bridge-Hilton
Advert Closing Date: 06: January 2026

About the Position
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.

Job Purpose
To ensure effective management of the information life cycle or value chain that includes the identification, analysis and development of information assets and the assessment of business information needs.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or a related quantitative field) AND 5-7 years' experience in a Data Analytics or similar environment, of which 2-3 years technically skilled level
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a data science environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science
Intermediate (practical application) 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.)
Intermediate (practical application) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.)
Intermediate (practical application) Data warehouse knowledge
Be proficient in the application of:
- Basic Data Migration
- Basic Data Visualization
- Business Intelligence Methodologies
- Database Knowledge
Intermediate (practical application) Programming Skills – i.e. SQL, and/or Python, R, etc.
Microsoft skills (Proficient in)– i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using medium to complex data visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Design, develop and test medium to complex data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
Ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Assist in the filtering and cleaning of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in medium to complex data sets, based on data findings
Perform intermediate business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
Research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations.
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.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.

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.

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.

Behavioural Competencies

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

Technical Competencies

Information Management
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis
Data Management
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis
Business Knowledge
Technical Expertise
Knowledge Management
Database Design and Management
Data Collection and Analysis
Reporting

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

AUDITOR: LEVEL 1 (PIRE) (10735)
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: PIRE
Division: PIRE
Location: Cape Town
Advert Closing Date: 15 January 2026

About the Position
SARS is seeking highly skilled candidates who can apply practical knowledge and exercise sound judgement in implementing methods, systems, and procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures when conducting audits. Furthermore, they must be adept at planning and scheduling their own activities to drive continuous improvement in quality and service delivery within Excise Audit.
The PIRE Segment delivers comprehensive, end-to-end services to prominent individuals who meet the Segment criteria, along with their related entities. These individuals are influential and subject to heightened public scrutiny, necessitating greater due diligence in managing their tax affairs. A thorough understanding of their professional context, applicable legislation, compliance levels, and potential risk of non-compliance is essential to determine SARS’s approach in promoting voluntary compliance with tax obligations, in alignment with SARS’s strategic intent.

Job Purpose
To conduct tax audits across tax types 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 Auditing/Taxation and/or Accounting with 3 years' experience in a tax audit environment (Vat and PAYE) of which 1 – 2 years at debt service level collection level.

Minimum Functional Experience:
3 years’ experience in a similar environment.

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 as a result of the change. (I)
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation.
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.
Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems.
Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
Identify information required to mitigate audit identified risks and engage taxpayers / practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification.
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.
Manage the efficient progress of the audit utilising approved systems. Prepare system notes of progress and outcomes as required and maintain during the audit process, e.g. Service Manager, Teammate.
Prepare and issue relevant communication / reports as required to internal and external stakeholders.
Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation.
Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged.
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.
Identify new and additional risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions.
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 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.
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.
Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests and engage Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer.
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.

Governance

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

People

Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops Managers, and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.
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

Analysis and alignment
Analytical thinking
Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Organisational awareness
Trust
Respect
Attention to detail
Commitment to Continuous learning
Building sustainability
Honesty and integrity
Teamwork

Technical competencies

Reporting
Functional Policies and Procedures
Financial Accounting
Operational Audit
Business Knowledge
Efficiency Improvement

Compliance Competency

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CONSULTANT: TAXPAYER INTERFACE OFFICE X2 (2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Relationship Manager (Mining)
Division: Large Business and International
Location: Woodmead North Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 23 December 2025

About the Position
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.

Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice, and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by ensuring that incoming service requests from clients are effectively resolved, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 2-3 years' corporate tax experience in a similar environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

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.
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.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
Integrate and interact with other Business Units / stakeholders in the resolution of taxpayer queries.
Understand integration points and identify gaps, challenges or loopholes.
Provide inputs/recommendations to resolve identified gaps.
Capture CIT, VAT, PAYE, MPRR and Customs and Excise applications and ensure data accuracy and completeness of information.
Follow-up and engage taxpayer on incomplete information and/or outstanding documentation.
Facilitate discussions and engage with relevant business units until the case is finalised.
Ensure taxpayer compliance (manual & automated).
Drive Taxpayer education.

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.
Provide specialist support and advice where required in area of expertise.

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.
Establish and build relationship with taxpayer and understand taxpayer needs.
Continuous engagement and feedback to the taxpayer regarding the query being dealt with.
Ensure that every client, on exiting the service centre, has obtained query resolution.
Ensure customer satisfaction with quality and service timelines.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Building Customer Loyalty
Business Knowledge
Customer Relationship Management
Debt Management
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Tax Knowledge

Compliance Competency

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