SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

SPECIALIST: DATA ANALYTICS
Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Data Analytics
Division: National Operations Command
Location: Pretoria (Brooklyn)
Advert Closing Date: 30 January 2026

About the Position
We are committed to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results. If you are passionate about data, cloud technologies, and creating impactful visualizations, we want you on our team.
You will utilize your expertise in data analytics to analyse complex datasets, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in data analytics and data engineering, proficiency in Power BI, strong SQL skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities. As a team player with strong communication skills, you will thrive in our dynamic and innovative environment.
Join us to work on exciting projects, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, and take advantage of continuous learning and professional development opportunities. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference with your data skills, apply now.

Job Purpose
To analyse and provide expert advice on the revenue analysis function in order to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics with 8 - 10 years’ experience in a data analysis environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years' experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Intermediate (practical application) Data warehouse knowledge.
Intermediate (practical application) Programming Skills – i.e. SQL, and/or Python, R, etc.
Be proficient in the application of:
Basic Data Migration such as SSIS
Basic Data Visualization in Microsoft Power BI & Microsoft Fabric
Business Intelligence Methodologies
Database Knowledge
Microsoft skills (Proficient in)– i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:
Process

Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of business data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate process improvements.
Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation for resource plans.
Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure effective tactical implementation.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined risks and problems in practices.
Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to eliminate discrepancies and inconsistencies for better decision-making purposes.
Ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, data marts, info cubes etc.) by maintaining them as well as implementing optimisation strategies where shortcomings exist.
Enhance goal attainment by implementing tactical strategies and refining practices, processes, and systems throughout the internal value chain.
Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enable tactical implementation and operational excellence.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, best practice implementation solutions.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
To design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
Research and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
To perform complex / advance business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
To assist in the filtering and “cleaning” of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Conducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.

Governance

Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice areas 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

Expertise in Context
Design Thinking
Lean Thinking
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Commitment to continuous learning
Honesty and Integrity
Fairness and Transparency
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical Competencies

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

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

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

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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: 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 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

GOC Confidential

AUDITOR II (STCC: ILLICIT ECONOMY UNIT-TAX)
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
Location: Alberton
Advert Closing Date: 19 December 2025

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

AUDITOR III (STCC: ILLICIT ECONOMIC ACTIVITY-TAX)
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
Location: Alberton
Advert Closing Date:19 December 2025

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 independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Audit, Taxation (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in an Audit/ Forensic Financial Investigative Audit environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in an Audit/Tax/ Forensic Financial Investigative Audit environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
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.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
Plan and organise own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
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.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives, and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects 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.

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

Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
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

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

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statement
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Audit Methodology
Quality Orientation
Customer Orientation
Customer Liaison
Problem Solving and Judgement
Planning and Organising
Business Acumen
Risk Identification

Compliance Competency

Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

OPS MANAGER: COMPLIANCE RISK
Position Reports to: Sen. Manager: Civil Case Selection
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Durban – Trecson Building
Advert Closing Date: 19 December 2025

About the Position
SARS Taxpayer Engagement Operations is seeking an Ops Manager: Compliance Risk who is passionate about driving operational excellence and strengthening compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will excel in leading teams, managing complex processes, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving problems, implementing governance controls, and enabling collaboration to achieve compliance objectives. If you have strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to service excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the heart of compliance risk management

Job Purpose
To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of area specific activities and end-to-end processes, by managing internal operations and resources within the compliance risk business unit to ensure alignment between other Compliance Risk stakeholders enabling cross team coordination, in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Risk Management/Accounting/Auditing and, or a related qualification AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in Tax and Risk Management environment, of which 1 year at a supervisory level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in Tax and Risk Management environment, of which 1 year at a supervisory level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Ability to enable team members to perform optimally in line with audit requirements.
Strong skills in resource planning and allocation to ensure effective and efficient performance
Competence in managing team activities to achieve production targets within quality and turnaround standards
Ability to implement governance, risk management, and compliance procedures effectively
Solid tax knowledge and understanding of tax compliance principles.
Working knowledge of risk management systems and processes to identify and mitigate risks effectively.

Job Outputs:

Process

Enable team members to perform optimally in line with Audit requirements.
Interact with Business Area Manager within Compliance Risk on a regular basis to ensure optimal coordination of efforts.
Interact with Audit Ops Managers to ensure effective transfer of knowledge between teams on a case by case basis and deliver a high-quality product.
Utilise allocated resources to ensure effective and efficient performance and achievement of results.
Manage team activities to ensure achievement of production targets within the identified quality and turnaround time and standards.
Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Apply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.
Deploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines and standards.
Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.
Frequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.
Implement change and provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself and new requirements as a result of the change.
Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.
Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.

Governance

Implement and use governance and compliance procedures and processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.
Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability.

People

Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to others and expressing positive expectations.
Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.

Finance

Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances.
Ensure team's adherence to specified policies, standards and procedures to prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources and escalate associated risk.
Implement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.

Client

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions.
Develop and implement processes which build client service delivery excellence and encourage others to provide exceptional service.

Behavioural Competencies

Accountability
Adaptability
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
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
Managerial Budgeting
Planning and Organising
Planning, Management and Measurement
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Risk Awareness
Risk Knowledge
SARS Systems Products
Tax 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 OFFICER: RISK PROFILING
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Compliance Risk
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 19 December 2025

About the Position
SARS Taxpayer Engagement Operations is seeking a Senior Officer: Risk Profiling with a passion for uncovering insights that drive compliance and enforcement. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in analysing complex tax compliance behaviour, identifying trends, and profiling high-risk cases for intervention.
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving problems, applying advanced investigative techniques, and delivering strategic value through risk analysis. If you have strong analytical thinking, integrity, and a commitment to service excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Purpose
To assist and coordinate risk mitigation activities in order to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Risk Management/Accounting/Auditing and, or a related qualification AND 5 -7 years’ experience in a Tax & Risk Management environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a knowledge worker level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience within a Tax & Risk Management environment , of which 2 - 3 years at a knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Pre Lim Investigations: 2-3 years' experience in an Accounting/Auditing/Taxation/Investigation or Policing environment.
Ability to identify, analyse, and interpret non-compliance across multiple tax types.
Skilled in profiling high-complex, full-scope cases for enforcement and identifying tax evasion schemes
Diagnose symptoms, causes, and effects to resolve emerging problems
Microsoft skills (Proficient in) i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
Plan and organize own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
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.

Governance

Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
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
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical Competencies

Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Events, Meeting or Task Coordination
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Risk Identification
Risk Knowledge

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

DATA ANALYST II (DATA ANALYTICS) (STCC- TACTICAL ANALYSIS AND INVESTIGATION
Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Investigations
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Pretoria (Brooklyn)
Advert Closing Date:19 December 2025

About the Position
SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results driven, self-directed Data Analys 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.

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.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma Computer Science Statistics / Mathematics , Information Systems (NQF 7) AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience, 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.).
Experience of digital forensics investigations, including methods and techniques i.e Powe BI.
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
Fairness & Transparency
Conceptual Ability
Expertise in Context
Problem solving and Analysis
Honesty & Integrity
Attention to Detail
Trust
Respect
Building Sustainability
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Organisational Awareness

Technical Competencies

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

Compliance Competency

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RISK PRACTITIONER
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Compliance Risk
Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 19 December 2025

About the Position
SARS Taxpayer Engagement Operations is seeking a Team Member: Risk Mitigation (Risk Practitioner) with a passion for uncovering insights that drive compliance and enforcement. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in analysing complex tax compliance behaviour, identifying trends, and profiling high-risk cases for intervention.
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving problems, applying advanced investigative techniques, and delivering strategic value through risk analysis. If you have strong analytical thinking, integrity, and a commitment to service excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Purpose
To assist and coordinate risk mitigation activities in order to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma /Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Taxation, Risk Management/Accounting/Auditing and, or a related qualification AND 2 -3 years’ experience in a Tax & Risk Management environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years related experience within a Tax & Risk Management environment , of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:

Process

Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
Plan and organize own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
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.

Governance

Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
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
Problem Solving and Analysis
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

SPECIALIST: DATA ANALYTICS (DATA ENGINEER) FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Business Area Head: Advanced Analytics
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation
Location :Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 17 December 2025

About the Position
SARS Strategy Enablement & Modernisation is seeking a Specialist in Data Analytics with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in data engineering, data lineage, and advanced analytics, with hands-on experience in building data pipelines and supporting machine learning models. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving problems, driving innovation, and delivering strategic value through data.

Job Purpose
To analyse and provide expert advice with regards to data analytics in order to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related qualification AND 8 - 10 years' experience within a Data Analytics environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years related experience within a Data Analytics environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Advanced experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence
Expert technical expertise regarding the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, with the ability to create Data pipelines or Datasets as inputs to ML models.
Advanced applied knowledge of, and experience with, Data tools and platforms (SQL with SSIS and SSAS experience or equivalent, etc.)
Expert applied knowledge of Data Engineering, Data Lineage
Advanced applied knowledge and experience with Mathematics and/or Statistics

Job Outputs:

Process

Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated areas practice.
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 its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, 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 in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and / or recommendations for business issues.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining 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, data mining.
Design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex / advance data sets, based on data findings.
Ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.
Assist in the filtering and 'cleaning' of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Builds and manage/maintain database to house data collected from various sources.
Conducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using basic complex /advance visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
Gathers data from multiple sources and assimilates into meaningful inputs for databases.

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

Technical Competencies

Business Knowledge
Data Analytics
Creative and Innovative thinking
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Knowledge Management
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis
System Thinking
Policy Development
Reporting
Computer Literacy

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (X3) (DATA AND SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION) FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Sen. Manager: PMO Gen Portfolio
Division: Enterprise Design - Enterprise
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for a delivery driven, forward thinking, strategic, self-motivated and dynamic Senior Project Manager with solid experience in delivering data management and software projects, with a focus on systems integration. A key attribute sought is passion for driving the development of integrated business systems, in relation to the acquisition and quality of data that is utilised within software driven processes. The role requires the positive engagement and management of delivery integrated project work streams. The applicant will be responsible for the management of various projects within the EPMO and will need to possess strong analytical and project management skills and be able to work closely with IT and business stakeholders, in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. This well-seasoned, proactive and energetic applicant will be required to take initiative and make project delivery optimisation decisions and manage project risks and issues in order to meet project delivery and organisational objectives.

Job Purpose
To manage the inception and implementation of transformational data driven software development projects within the controlled constraints of scope, time and budget while ensuring adherence to quality, legal and governance processes.
Provide coaching, guidance and oversight support to junior project managers and fulfil a line management function when required.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirement
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Project Management AND 8-10 years' experience in a software and IT Projects environment, with a focus on the delivery of data driven software implementation projects and programmes of which 3-4 years of experience has been gained at a senior project management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a software and IT Projects environment, with a focus on the delivery of data driven software implementation projects and programmes of which 3-4 years of experience has been gained at a senior project management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements
Computer literate, conversant with the use of MS Project

Job Outputs:
Process

Oversee/manage the project prioritisation process by ensuring all aspects of approved business cases are transferred into in an integrated project delivery plan for practical implementation. This delivery approach will consist of managing integrated scope elements, finances to that comply with established policy and governance standards, as well as managing resource requirements to cater for the achievements of deliverables in a proactive agile manner within stipulated time constraints.
Review and refine scope packages of work and mitigate associated delivery risks. Develop estimate based high level plans, project charters and other initiation documents required to continue with detailed project planning.
Oversee and guide development of project plans, schedules, and other project management governance documents. Ensure the relevant resource capability and capacity is available for project delivery.
Engage stakeholders and ensure there is an appreciation of the initial baseline scope and plan and facilitate decisions amongst senior steering committee member.
Ensure the project change management approach and plan is sound and practical for execution in the operational SARS environment.
Evaluate project performance and implement corrective measures to ensure delivery remains on track. Consolidate progress from various teams.
Schedule regular meetings and adhoc workstream engagements meant to track and report on project delivery performance.
Ensure the necessary project information is made available for management tracking and status reporting. Accountable for managing and delivering project in scope, on time, within budget and as per last approved baseline.
Ensure all relevant project documents are signed-off. Manage the integrated delivery across all business/Data Environment/IT systems targeted for a project/release to ensure project delivery) remain sound and meet performance requirements.
Identify and manage project risks and issues, develop, and execute resolutions / mitigation / contingency plans. Manage the critical path and ensure issues are mitigated to avoid downstream delivery shifts and on exception escalate unresolved issues to the respective senior manager. Ensure the relevant tracking tools are updated and provide an accurate status of the project.
Ensure alignment between software development partner commitments, and delivery obligations. Capture lessons learned and ensured repeats are not experienced.
Ensure all controls relating to issues, risks and cost centres are adhered to, and closeout reports are documented appropriately and sign-off facilitated. Where required, ensure that project cost centres are appropriately closed, with the inclusion of returning unspent / non-committed funds to the central capital budget pool(s).
Possess expert levels and insights of Programme Management, Strategic Change, IT/Data Management, and Organisational Change Management knowledge. Can engage at all levels to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls.
Correctly apply policies, practices, EPMO minimum standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs with the inclusion of cost management applicable to the project environment.
Provide oversight for the procurement delivery process and for the on-boarding of suppliers. Manage project costs, commitments and payments. Engage contracted suppliers to conclude work orders and facilitate sign-off. Ensure cost commitments are aligned to project delivery.
Form and foster relationships with clients, project management team, as well as internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated project delivery. Define stakeholder roles and responsibilities and clearly communicate expectations and progress.
Through the respective line functions, manage and develop teams to operate at their full capability to deliver on project and EPMO objectives in an agile manner.
Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
Recommend changes to optimise data, processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Timeously communicate top-down policy and associated decisions and critical success factors that impact stakeholders.
Function as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress while realigning tactical plans and objectives appropriately.

Governance

Implement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice area 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

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

Finance

Contribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.
Implement and monitor financial controls, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Client

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.
Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

Interpersonal skills
Supervisory Skills
Trust
Respect
Problem Solving and Analysis Skills
Application of Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Honesty and Integrity
Conceptual Thinking
Championing the Mandate
Ability to persuade and Influencing Others
Ability to Mobilise Teams
Driving for Excellence
Leveraging Diversity
Confidence
Ability to Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Programme and Project Management
Managerial Budgeting
Effective Business Communication
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning, Management and Measurement
Decisiveness
Business Acumen
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Project Administration Skills
Project Financial Control and Reporting
Conflict Resolution
Practice and process facilitation skills

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - PLANNING (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Stream Lead: Programme Planning (EPMO)
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation - EPMO
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
An exciting 2-year contract opportunity exists for a strategic, analytically strong, forward-thinking Senior Project Manager (Planning) to join the SARS EPMO’s Programme Planning office. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of strategy, planning, and enterprise coordination, and who can work seamlessly across business, technology, data, and programme environments.
The successful applicant will support SARS’s modernisation, strategic, and business-as-usual initiatives by providing integrated planning leadership, ensuring alignment of plans across EPMO, Technology, Data Management, Modernisation, and client-facing business units. The role requires a deep understanding of project, programme, and portfolio planning principles, strong facilitation skills, political sensitivity, and an ability to synthesise complex inputs into coherent, realistic enterprise plans.
This position does not carry direct programme/project delivery accountability. Instead, it plays a pivotal integrative role in shaping SARS’ multi-year programme and project roadmap, supporting prioritisation forums, advising executives on planning implications, and improving the organisation’s ability to sequence, coordinate, and govern its major initiatives.

Job Purpose
To lead and coordinate enterprise-wide planning activities across multiple programmes and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with SARS’ strategic direction, capacity constraints, software release cycles, and cross-domain dependencies.
The role is accountable for integrating planning inputs across Modernisation, Technology, Data, and business units; facilitating planning processes and governance engagements; producing high-quality planning artefacts; and advising executives on planning risks, trade-offs, and sequencing options.
The Senior Project Manager (Planning) also plays a mentoring role, supporting Project Managers and Project Coordinators in improving planning maturity and consistency across the organisation.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business Administration / Project Management / Operational Research AND 8-10 years' experience in a software and IT environment, with a focus on the delivery of data driven software implementation projects and programmes of which 3-4 years of experience has been gained at a senior project management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a software and IT environment, with a focus on the delivery of data driven software implementation projects and programmes of which 3-4 years of experience has been gained at a senior project management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Strong proficiency in enterprise planning tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, enterprise road mapping tools, integrated planning frameworks).
Ability to interpret complex planning inputs across business, technology, data, and operational domains.
Knowledge of portfolio and programme planning, dependency management, sequencing, and capacity modelling.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder-management skills across senior business and technology stakeholders.
Ability to produce clear, integrated planning artefacts for executive and governance consumption.

Job Outputs:

Process

Oversee/manage the project prioritisation process by ensuring all aspects of approved business cases are transferred into in an integrated project delivery plan for practical implementation. This delivery approach will consist of managing integrated scope elements, finances to that comply with established policy and governance standards, as well as managing resource requirements to cater for the achievements of deliverables in a proactive agile manner within stipulated time constraints.
Review and refine scope packages of work and mitigate associated delivery risks. Develop estimate based high level plans, project charters and other initiation documents required to continue with detailed project planning.
Oversee and guide development of project plans, schedules, and other project management governance documents. Ensure the relevant resource capability and capacity is available for project delivery.
Engage stakeholders and ensure there is an appreciation of the initial baseline scope and plan and facilitate decisions amongst senior steering committee member.
Ensure the project change management approach and plan is sound and practical for execution in the operational SARS environment.
Evaluate project performance and implement corrective measures to ensure delivery remains on track. Consolidate progress from various teams.
Schedule regular meetings and adhoc workstream engagements meant to track and report on project delivery performance.
Ensure the necessary project information is made available for management tracking and status reporting. Accountable for managing and delivering project in scope, on time, within budget and as per last approved baseline.
Ensure all relevant project documents are signed-off. Manage the integrated delivery across all business/Data Environment/IT systems targeted for a project/release to ensure project delivery) remain sound and meet performance requirements.
Identify and manage project risks and issues, develop, and execute resolutions / mitigation / contingency plans. Manage the critical path and ensure issues are mitigated to avoid downstream delivery shifts and on exception escalate unresolved issues to the respective senior manager. Ensure the relevant tracking tools are updated and provide an accurate status of the project.
Ensure alignment between software development partner commitments, and delivery obligations. Capture lessons learned and ensured repeats are not experienced.
Ensure all controls relating to issues, risks and cost centres are adhered to, and closeout reports are documented appropriately and sign-off facilitated. Where required, ensure that project cost centres are appropriately closed, with the inclusion of returning unspent / non-committed funds to the central capital budget pool(s).
Possess expert levels and insights of Programme Management, Strategic Change, IT/Data Management, and Organisational Change Management knowledge. Can engage at all levels to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls.
Correctly apply policies, practices, EPMO minimum standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs with the inclusion of cost management applicable to the project environment.
Provide oversight for the procurement delivery process and for the on-boarding of suppliers. Manage project costs, commitments and payments. Engage contracted suppliers to conclude work orders and facilitate sign-off. Ensure cost commitments are aligned to project delivery.
Form and foster relationships with clients, project management team, as well as internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated project delivery. Define stakeholder roles and responsibilities and clearly communicate expectations and progress.
Through the respective line functions, manage and develop teams to operate at their full capability to deliver on project and EPMO objectives in an agile manner.
Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
Recommend changes to optimise data, processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Timeously communicate top-down policy and associated decisions and critical success factors that impact stakeholders.
Function as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress while realigning tactical plans and objectives appropriately.
Integrate planning inputs from all key units into a single enterprise Master Plan.
Align planning outputs with business priorities, capacity, and technology needs.
Set and maintain planning standards, templates, and quality checks.
Facilitate workshops and forums to agree on priorities, sequencing, and dependencies.
Identify and escalate planning risks, gaps, and conflicts; maintain auditable records and lessons learned.
Produce planning dashboards and reports, support planning maturity and clear communication across teams.

Governance

Implement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice area 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.
Ensure planning governance, risk, and compliance policies are applied and aligned with organisational structures, advising stakeholders on policy requirements within the central planning office.

People

Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience.
Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.
Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.
Mentor and support Project Managers and Coordinators in planning best practices, fostering capability development and a collaborative, transparent planning culture within the central planning office.

Finance

Contribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.
Implement and monitor financial controls, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
Support financial planning activities by aligning planning artefacts with approved business cases and funding, and provide insights into the timing, affordability, and financial implications of planning decisions.

Client

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.
Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure planning cycles reflect business readiness, operational impacts, and implementation dependencies to strengthen service quality, predictability, and strategic alignment.

Behavioural competencies

Interpersonal skills
Supervisory Skills
Trust
Respect
Problem Solving and Analysis Skills
Application of Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Honesty and Integrity
Conceptual Thinking
Championing the Mandate
Ability to persuade and Influencing Others
Ability to Mobilise Teams
Driving for Excellence
Leveraging Diversity
Confidence
Ability to Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Programme and Project Management
Managerial Budgeting
Effective Business Communication
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning, Management and Measurement
Decisiveness
Business Acumen
Written Communication
Verbal Communication

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

COORDINATOR: PROJECTS (PLANNING) X2 - FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Stream Lead: Programme Planning (EPMO)
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation: EPMO
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
An exciting 2-year contract opportunity exists for two (2x) detail-oriented Project Coordinators (Planning) to join the SARS EPMO’s Programme Planning office. These roles are essential to the accuracy, integrity, and discipline of SARS’ enterprise programme and project planning process.
The Project Coordinators support the collation, administration, documentation, and basic analysis of planning inputs from delivery stakeholders across Technology, Modernisation, Data, EPMO, and business units. They ensure planning artefacts are up to date, version-controlled, accurately captured, and prepared for governance cycles.
This role suits organised individuals who are meticulous, proactive, and able to manage multiple planning inputs simultaneously.

Job Purpose
To coordinate, and support Project Managers with the execution of tasks according to agreed project delivery plans by drafting and maintaining project documentation and administrative correspondence and executing PFMA processes associated with Project budgets and related expenditure, in order to meet customer expectations.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Management/Information Technology AND 2-3 years' experience in a project management environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years project administration/coordination in a project management environment of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Understanding of project management principles and planning fundamentals.
Strong administrative and coordination skills.
Ability to work with office automation and planning tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project preferred).

Job Outputs:
Process

Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
Monitor and report on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
Coordinate implementation of plans and initiatives in area of accountability.
Prepare records of project activities and ensure the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
Apply the PMO methodologies for projects ensuring that inputs and deliverables are timeous and up to specified standards.
Develop a short-term delivery plan, and plan unit's activities to ensure that agreed standards and objectives are met.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote integrated service delivery.
Coordinate and assist with the implementation of the project, ensuring delivery of all documentation within the scope of the project.
Assist with detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Ensure that all project information is correctly saved on the electronic project management repository according to Project Management Methodology.
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 other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
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.
Organise and coordinate planning workshops, reviews, governance meetings, and maintain the master planning calendar.
Provide comprehensive planning meeting logistics, including minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-up support.
Capture, verify, and manage planning data in templates and central tools, ensuring version control and an auditable repository of artefacts.
Prepare draft reports, timelines, summaries, and planning packs, and maintain standardised planning templates and frameworks.
Assist project teams and managers in compiling planning outputs, communicate requirements and deadlines, and serve as first-line support for planning queries.
Maintain and update planning libraries, repositories, and document stores, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of planning tools and artefacts.

Governance

Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
Ensure all planning-related documentation and updates meet governance quality standards, and support the preparation and follow-up of governance meeting materials.

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.
Support alignment between planning timelines and financial cycles by ensuring updated planning artefacts are available to Finance when required.

Client

Participate in relevant customer / stakeholder forums.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support 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.
Support business stakeholders with planning documentation, ensuring their inputs are correctly reflected in enterprise planning processes.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Programme / Project Administration Skills – with emphasis on planning, sequencing and integration
Conflict Resolution

Compliance Competency

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PROJECT MANAGER (PLANNING) - FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Stream Lead: Programme Planning (EPMO)
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
An exciting 2-year contract opportunity exists for a collaborative and analytically strong Project Manager (Planning) within the SARS EPMO’s Programme Planning office. This role focuses on coordinating planning inputs across SARS’ modernisation programmes, business-as-usual initiatives, and enterprise operational portfolios, ensuring that planning data is accurate, timely, and aligned with the multi-year programme / project delivery roadmap.
The position works closely with colleagues in EPMO, Technology, Data Management, Modernisation, and client business units to gather, validate, and integrate planning inputs into an enterprise Master Plan. The Project Manager (Planning) does not hold project delivery accountability; instead, the role ensures planning quality, cross-functional alignment, and coherent preparation for prioritisation, planning and governance forums.
This is a role suited for individuals with strong organisational discipline, facilitation skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Job Purpose
To manage, under supervision, components of projects within the specified time frame, budget, quality, innovation, legal requirements and contribute to the managing of multifunctional interfaces.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 7) in Project Management/ Operational Research AND 5-7 years' experience in planning / managing software projects, IT, security and/or software environment of which 5 years at functional specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years experience in planning / managing software projects, IT, security and/or software environment of which 5 years at functional specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Strong understanding of project and portfolio planning principles.
Ability to develop, review, and analyse project and programme plans.
Experience coordinating planning inputs across multiple stakeholder groups.
Working knowledge of planning and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel-based planning models).

Job Outputs:
Process

Apply the PMO methodologies for projects ensuring that inputs and deliverables are timeous and up to specified standards.
Work under supervision in the context of projects where work is assigned that is limited in scope (small project or contained work streams within a larger initiative)
Conduct research to investigate areas of concern to resolve problems and identify new solutions.
Plan and manage projects/work streams and initiatives in area of accountability that impact on specific business area.
Use practical and applied knowledge and judgement to arrive at decisions.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
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.
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in 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.
Develop and refine project-level plans, ensuring their integration into the enterprise Master Plan and alignment with organisational standards and release schedules.
Validate planning assumptions with key stakeholders, review submissions for feasibility and strategic alignment, and identify gaps or unrealistic elements.
Consolidate planning inputs for higher-level programme or portfolio views and facilitate workshops and coordination meetings across delivery teams.
Act as a liaison to resolve planning gaps or conflicts, provide structured communication on requirements and deadlines, and prepare artefacts for governance.
Track planning-related actions and maintain audit trails for compliance, while identifying and escalating risks or constraints that may impact sequencing or capacity.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, assist in scenario modelling, and support the completion of planning artefacts and clear communication of expectations.

Governance

Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
Ensure all planning artefacts submitted for governance meet required quality and completeness, and support compliance with internal planning frameworks, processes, and reporting standards.

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Help develop planning team capabilities and mentor Project Coordinators on planning basics, tools, and documentation standards.

Finance

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
Align planning timelines with approved business cases and confirm budget availability with Finance.

Client

Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support 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.
Ensure client-facing teams are ready and their needs are included in planning, and help business units match their plans to operational requirements.

Behavioural competencies

Interpersonal skills
Supervisory Skills
Trust
Respect
Problem Solving and Analysis Skills
Application of Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Honesty and Integrity
Conceptual Thinking
Championing the Mandate
Ability to persuade and Influencing Others
Ability to Mobilise Teams
Driving for Excellence
Leveraging Diversity
Confidence
Ability to Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Programme and Project Management – with emphasis on planning, sequencing and integration
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Planning and organising
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Programme / Project Administration Skills - with emphasis on planning, sequencing and integration
Conflict Resolution & Influence, especially in the context of facilitating cross-domain alignment

Compliance Competency

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COORDINATOR: PROJECTS X3 - (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Senior Manager: EPMO
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation: EPMO
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026

About the Position
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Enterprise Project Office of the South African Revenue Service. The team deals primarily with the management and integration of SARS business enterprise-wide projects implementation.
The applicant will be involved in the day-to-day operations of their assigned projects. Expected to be the member of the project management team who supports project managers by overseeing administrative tasks, coordination, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring resource availability for the project team.

Job Purpose
To coordinate and support Project Managers with the execution of tasks according to agreed project delivery plans by drafting and maintaining project documentation and administrative correspondence and executing PFMA processes associated with Project budgets and related expenditure, in order to meet customer expectations.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) (Management/Information Technology) AND 2-3 years' experience in a project management environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years project administration/coordination in a project management environment of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:
Process

Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
Monitor and report on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
Coordinate implementation of plans and initiatives in area of accountability.
Prepare records of project activities and ensure the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
Apply the PMO methodologies for projects ensuring that inputs and deliverables are timeous and up to specified standards.
Develop a short-term delivery plan, and plan unit's activities to ensure that agreed standards and objectives are met.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote integrated service delivery.
Coordinate and assist with the implementation of the project, ensuring delivery of all documentation within the scope of the project.
Assist with detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Ensure that all project information is correctly saved on the electronic project management repository according to Project Management Methodology.
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 other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
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.
Previous SAP experience will be an added advantage.

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

Participate in relevant customer / stakeholder forums.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support 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.

Compliance Competency

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Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Project Administration Skills
Project Financial Control and Reporting
Conflict Resolution

Compliance Competency

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SPECIALIST: AUDIT (CIT) (10520)
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit(Primary Sector)
Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter
Location: LBI: Woodmead/Durban/Cape Town
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 advice and guidance in the execution of audits and independently plan and conduct highly complex CIT audits, across multiple periods with multiple risks and understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years' Corporate CIT experience, of which 3-4 years’ at operational specialist level.
ALTERNATE:
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ Corporate CIT experience, of which 3–4 years’ at operational specialist level.

Job Outputs:
Process

Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area's practice.
Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
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.
To enable Investigative audit to achieve full scope audit case targets.
To raise impactful/credible assessments in order to collect revenue.
Detecting and deterring non-compliance and influence and enforce compliance with tax legislation by conducting effective, efficient, and quality audits identification of improvement opportunities.
Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalize) of a high standard in which policies, standards, procedures, and legislation were correctly applied.
Assist in the debt collection by providing information to ensure efficient and effective collection of all cases in which additional audit assessments were raised.
Develop productive relationships with team members and stakeholders to drive collective performance
Identify initiatives to impact on compliance levels and refer to Case selection
Provide technical guidance and training to other team members
Identify changes required to legislation to close loopholes

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.
Enable a culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.

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
Conceptual Thinking
Drive for Results
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical competencies

Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Decisiveness
Efficiency improvement
Financial Accounting
Functional Policies and Procedures
Planning and Organising
Quality Orientation
Reporting

Compliance Competency

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DATA ANALYST II (DATA ANALYTICS)
Position Reports to: Business Area Head: Third Party Data Management
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 14 December 2025

About the Position
As a Data Analyst II (Data Analytics) at SARS, you will transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python/R, while collaborating across teams to design robust data frameworks, optimize processes, and enhance compliance. If you are passionate about turning data into value and want to make a meaningful impact on South Africa’s revenue system, join us and be part of a dynamic, innovative environment where your expertise truly matters.

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.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistics or Mathematics, or a related Information Management and Reporting field AND 5-7 years' experience in a similar or related Data Analytics environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a similar or related Data Analytics 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 visualization 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 maintain 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 because 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

Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
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 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
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Conceptual Ability
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical Competencies

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

Compliance Competency

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DATA ANALYST II (DATA ANALYTICS)
Position Reports to: Specialist: Data Analytics
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation
Location: Head Office - Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 14 December 2025

About the Position
As a Data Analyst II (Data Analytics) at SARS, you will transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python/R, while collaborating across teams to design robust data frameworks, optimize processes, and enhance compliance. If you are passionate about turning data into value and want to make a meaningful impact on South Africa’s revenue system, join us and be part of a dynamic, innovative environment where your expertise truly matters.

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.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistics or Mathematics, or a related Information Management and Reporting field AND 5-7 years' experience in a similar or related Data Analytics environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a similar or related Data Analytics 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 visualization 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 maintain databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Apply data quality principles to ensure that correct decisions are made, accurate analysis is performed, and effective strategies are developed.
Assist in the filtering and cleaning of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Identify, analyze 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

Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
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 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
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Conceptual Ability
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust

Technical Competencies

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

Compliance Competency

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