SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)

SENIOR AUDITOR X16 (SPECIALISED AUDIT) (FIXED TERM CONTRACT ENDING IN MARCH 2027) (10594)
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
Location Free State - Bloemfontein
Advert Closing Date: 20 February 2026

Wanted
SARS is seeking highly qualified auditors who are dedicated to maintaining the organisation’s standards of service excellence and its core values. Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting a range of impactful audits, focusing on individuals, businesses, and related entities within the small and medium-sized sector. Possession of a BCom Honours degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation, completion of SAICA Articles, or registration as a CA(SA) will significantly enhance your application. This is a Fixed Term Contract ending in March 2027.

Job Purpose
To conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation AND 6 years' experience in a tax audit environment.

Job Outputs:

Process
•    Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
•    Analyse complex 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.
•    Analyse transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
•    Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities.
•    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 complex 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 of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
•    Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
•    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.
•    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 on matters of a complex nature.
•    Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. 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. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
•    Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
•    Identify new and additional complex 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.
•    Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
•    Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
•    Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
•    Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
•    Prepare and issue detailed, and 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 inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
•    Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
•    Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
•    Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
•    Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
•    Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
•    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.

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 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
Customer Service
Drive for results
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Respect
Trust

Technical competencies

Audit Methodology
Business Knowledge
Business Writing Skills
Computer Literacy
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency improvement
Execute, Implement and Follow Through
Financial Acumen
Functional Policies and Procedures
Operational Audit
Planning and Organising
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Quality Orientation
Reporting
Tax Knowledge
Tax Law

Compliance Competency

Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
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MANAGER: IT BUSINESS RELATIONS X2
Position Reports to: Area Head Business Relations: Tax Product and Process
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 28 February 2026

About the Position
Are you an accomplished leader with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to drive strategic change in IT and business relations? Do you excel at building collaborative partnerships, leading teams, and delivering robust solutions that align with organizational goals? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
SARS is seeking a dynamic Manager: IT Business Relations to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. We are looking for an individual with strong analytical acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a track record of successfully overseeing business analysis functions that deliver impactful results.

In this key leadership role, you will:

Formulate and execute tactical strategies for the IT Business Relations practice area, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team responsible for analyzing, documenting, and improving business processes and information flow.
Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, facilitating informed decision-making and supporting the integration of IT solutions within the broader business context.
Drive the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and agile thinking across the organization.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by enabling business success through effective IT-business alignment. If you are ready to lead, influence, and deliver transformative results, we encourage you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking team.

Job Purpose
To formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to a single practice area for Business Relations, by managing the analysis function that conducts the methodical investigation, analysis and documentation of all or part of a business area in terms of business functions and processes, and the information customers/clients use, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Business Relations objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Commerce, Business, or ICT/IT with 8–10 years’ experience in a business technology or operations environment, of which 3–4 years at junior management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with at least 15 years’ experience in Business Systems or Operational Environment of which 3 - 4 years at a junior management level

Job Outputs:

Process

Build a knowledge base of each client's business, systems and objectives and ensure alignment technology solutions with business strategies.
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions.
Co-operate with those responsible in the organisation for developing products and services that will help the customer organisation to achieve its business objectives.
Develop the means of improving service to, and relationships with, customers, and monitor the effectiveness of such measures.
Ensure definition of requirements for improving aspect of the processes and systems, and the creation of viable specifications in preparation for the construction of information systems.
Ensure that the service level management is well documented and audited for effectiveness, efficiency and compliance on a regular basis.
Facilitate customers' involvement in the continuous improvement of the products and services supplied to them.
Identify and assess options for the implementation of new or improved business processes and present them with recommendations, to decision makers at senior management level.
Identify appropriate tools to monitor, analyse and report on actual performance in comparison to SLA requirements in a manageable and meaningful format.
Maintain the level of customer satisfaction, at regular intervals or after each significant delivery of product or service.
Manage exceptions, slippage and issues of priority, and initiates extra activities wherever gaps in the programme are identified.
Manage the process of continual improvement in the provision of services, instigating remedial actions whenever necessary.
Manage the processes that drive value out of the ICT investment and ensure ROI by being a bridge between the functional business area and information systems development.
Partner with service provider and user management to undertake major reviews of SLAs, production and agreement of new SLAs and extensions to existing SLAs.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
Provide advice on the selection of appropriate application strategies, policies, standards, methods and tools for business analysis.
Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation.
Work with user management to establish the contribution that can be made to business, drawing up requirement specifications, conducting feasibility studies, producing high level and detailed models, oversee development and implementing solutions.
Act 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.
Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation 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 implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised area.
Plan and implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

Accountability
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
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
Business IT Systems
Change Management
Decisiveness
Effective Business Communication

Compliance Competency

Configuration Management Infrastructure (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory)
GOC Confidential

AUDITOR II
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
Location: Gauteng South (Alberton/Randburg)
Advert Closing Date: 20 February 2026

About the position
SARS is seeking highly qualified auditors who are dedicated to maintaining the organisation’s standards of service excellence and its core values. Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting a range of impactful audits, focusing on individuals, businesses, and related entities within the small and medium- sized sector. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation, completion of SAICA Articles, or registration as a CA(SA) will significantly enhance your application.

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 Accounting/Auditing/Taxation AND 4 years' experience in a tax audit environment.

Job Outputs:

Process
•   Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation
•   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.
•    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.

Governance
• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continously identify and escalate risks

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance
• Adhere to specified policies, standards, legislation, and procedures to prevent wastage on resource, unauthorised expenditures and wasteful expenditure and report violations.

Client

Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
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
Customer Service
Drive for results
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Respect
Trust

Technical competencies

Audit Methodology
Business Knowledge
Business Writing Skills
Computer Literacy
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency improvement
Execute, Implement and Follow Through
Functional Policies and Procedures
Operational Audit
Planning and Organising
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Reporting
Tax Knowledge
Tax Law

Compliance Competency
• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

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

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR AUDITOR - FINANCIAL SERVICES
Position Reports to: Manager: Audit Financial Services
Division: Taxpayer Engagement – Segmented Ops
Location: Woodmead North Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 23 February 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 conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 6 years' experience in tax audit.
Experience in Corporate Income Tax, specialised financial products, corporate restructurings, specifically taxation experience in long term insurance, non-life insurance and banking; and mergers & acquisitions transactions environment.

Job Outputs:

Process

Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Analyse complex 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.
Analyse transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
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 complex 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 of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
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.
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 on matters of a complex nature.
Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. 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. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
Identify new and additional complex 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.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Prepare and issue detailed and 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 inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
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.

Governance

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

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. (I)
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
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
Customer Service
Expertise in Context
Honesty & Integr

Technical competencies

Reporting
Audit Methodology
Data Collection & Analysis
Operational Audit
Tax Law

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR SPECIALIST: BUSINESS INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: Information Technology Service
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location Head Office
Advert Closing Date: 11 February 2026

About the Position
SARS is looking for an experienced IBM Integration Software Developer. Experience in IBM related integration software, with exposure to IBM MQ Messaging, and REST/Web Service integration patterns will be an added advantage.

Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
B. Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.
OR
Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable and 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements
IBM Integration Software Development

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.
Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
Translate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.

Governance

Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.

Client

Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Application Development and Maintenance
Business Knowledge
Database Design and Management
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
IT Knowledge
Reporting and Interpretation
System Thinking

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR SPECIALIST: SAP DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: SAP
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office
Advert Closing Date: February 2026

About the Position
To provide technical expertise in custom development and contribute to strategic decisions with associated development plans, by implementing continuous improvements, to support the entire software application life-cycle, providing resolutions, ensuring best practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of SAP Development objectives.

Job Purpose
To provide technical expertise in custom development and contribute to strategic decisions with associated development plans, by implementing continuous improvements, to support the entire software application life cycle, providing resolutions, ensuring best practice integration and operational implementation, through the achievement of SAP Development objectives

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) Fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, B‐Com, Finance, Management and Engineering AND 8-10 years' experience in a SAP Development environment, of which 3-4 years is at a junior specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a SAP Development environment, of which 4-3 years is at junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules.
Relevant SAP Development or integration analysis and development experience. SAP SKILLS Strong background in SAP programming.
Basic understanding of overall business ERP system landscapes including data flows and internal/external integration.
Understanding of SAP tables and data structures desired. SAP Procurement Configuration Skills.
Relevant training and/or certification related to - SAP ABAP, SAP BRF; SAP PI/ PO, and SAP WF training

Job Outputs:

Process

Acts as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve critical SAP functional and application problems and map client business requirements, processes and objectives. Develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
Analyse and Review requirements, perform configuration and testing in various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Revenue Management, Governance and Application, Lifecycle Management, Cloud Solutions, etc.
Close communication with functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs.
Contribute to high productivity and motivation of working team with the use of your communication skills and cooperation; reach and realize project aims and outputs.
Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
Ensure proper testing has been completed and proper documentation exists to support new/modified applications in production and address any documentation gaps.
Incident Resolution for Severity 1 and 2 issues and assist with Business escalations for issues raised.
Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
Perform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance and support of various SAP modules to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
Plan maintenance of current system solutions for various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Revenue Management, Governance and Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Solutions, etc.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
Provide expert knowledge of industry best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
Review documentation for approval of all work tasks (definition) based on BRS and ensure adherence to SAP Support SDLC.

Governance

Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.

Client

Develop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Business IT Systems
Business Knowledge
Computer Literacy
Data Collection and analysis
Efficiency improvement
IT Knowledge
Functional Policies and Procedures
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Reporting
System thinking
Technical analysis

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR SPECIALIST: TAX AVOIDANCE & REPORTABLE ARRANGEMENTS (TARA) X 2
Position Reports to: Business Area Lead: Tax Avoidance & Reportable Arrangements (LBI)
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Woodmead Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 06 March 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. In this role you will be solely responsible for Pillar II Globe tax base. The Pillar II Global tax base, based on OECD research document incorporated in the budget speech by Minister of finance.

Job Purpose
To examine the legislative, taxpayer base and economic environments in order to determine likely forms of future tax avoidance schemes and put in place measures to counter these avoidance schemes in corporate reorganisations outside reportable arrangements. Need to analyse and recommend on mergers and acquisitions approved by the competition tribunal. In this role you will be solely responsible for Pillar II Globe tax base. The Pillar II Global tax base, based on OECD research document incorporated in the budget speech by minister of finance.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Taxation, Accounting, Auditing or related field with 10-12 years' experience in Taxation/Accounting /Auditing/International Tax, of which 3 – 4 Years at a junior specialist level.

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Accounting, Auditing or related field with 12 – 15 Years years’ experience in Auditing/Accounting/ Taxation/ International Tax, of with 3 – Years is at a junior specialist level

Job Outputs:

Process

Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimization to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
Detect and identify tax avoidance schemes and/or structures and/or legislative loopholes through analysing the submitted reportable arrangements.
Dealing with Country-by-Country Reporting and review of Local and Master files
Responsible for the entire value chain on OECD Pillar II, Globe Minimum Tax Rules, and implementation.
Liaise with National Treasury on policy formulation and updates on Globe Minimum Tax Bill.
Take full responsibility of reviewing the Globe Information Tax Return for possible tax revenue leakages and opportunities.
Act as a single point of contact on Globe Pillar II matters and act as a representative for SARS internationally.
Liaise with key internal stakeholders from Risk Profiling, Audit, Legal and Debt collection.
Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure onboarding of new thinking.

Governance

Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies in 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 & ensure implementation of own practices to build delivery excellence, encouraging others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Behavioural competencies

Accountability
Analytic Thinking
Attention to details
Commitment to continuous learning
Honesty and integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving
Respect
Trust
Fairness and Transparency
External Awareness
Expertise in Context
Conceptual Ability

Technical competencies

Business Acumen
Business Knowledge
Creativity and Innovative Thinking
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Legal Advisory and Interpretation
Legal Compliance
Legal Knowledge and Knowledge Ethics
Policy analysis
Reporting
Tax Compliance Auditing

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (DATA MANAGEMENT AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) X3 FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Position Reports to: Sen. Manager: PMO Gen Portfolio
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation: EPMO
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 01 February 20
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 Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) BCom Informatics/Information Technology or Computer Science Degree, or a Computer Science & Information Technology 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.

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 plan and changes in plans resulting from change requests. Ensure the project planning base is sound for execution.
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.
Manage scope, cost, time, changes, suppliers and contracted delivery. Ensure alignment between contracts, commitments and delivery. Capture lessons learned and ensure repeats are not experienced.
Ensure alignment between software development partner commitments, and delivery obligations. Capture lessons learned and ensured repeats are not experienced.
Ensure all controls (ERAIDW, cost centres) 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 SPECIALIST: SAP FUNCTIONAL (FICA) X2 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Reports to: Manager: SAP Functional
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: SARS Head Office, Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 2 February 2026

About the Position
As a Senior Specialist SAP Functional (FICA), the incumbent will support clients by conducting thorough requirement analysis and providing expert guidance in the configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of SAP FICA and associated modules such as PSCD, TRM, NWBC (Netweaver Business Client), FIORI, BRF+, IDOCs, oData. The role leverages advanced consulting skills, comprehensive business understanding, and SAP solution experience to ensure the seamless integration of SAP technology within the client's business environment, thereby facilitating the achievement of desired business outcomes.
Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for executing daily tasks in strict adherence to SARS governance processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and the highest standards of operational excellence.

Job Purpose
To provide SAP technology solution expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Fields: Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, B‐Com, Finance, Management and Engineering AND at least 8 – 10 years' experience in SAP environment/module (FICA), of which a minimum of 3 - 4 years, at junior specialist level.
OR
Diploma NQF 6 AND at least 10 years' experience in SAP environment/module (FICA), of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.
#Alternative
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in SAP environment/module (FICA) , of which a minimum of 3 - 4 years, at junior specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

SAP FICA module analysis, design configuration experience
SAP FICA module functional training or relevant certification e.g. SAP Finance
SAP PSCD or TRM or BRF+ will be added advantages.
Exposure to S4/HANA implementation, Fiori Applications, NWBC and SAP integration solutions (e.g., IDOCs, oData etc) will be added advantages.

Job Outputs:

Process

Perform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance and support of various SAP modules to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Close communication with functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs
Analyse and Review requirements, perform configuration and testing in various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Contract Accounting, Revenue Management, etc.
Perform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the client then recommend or configure solutions to meet the client’s needs
Responsible for successful implementation of SAP, providing in-depth functional knowledge, and advice on SAP products to clients.
Provide expert knowledge of industry best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Acts as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve critical SAP functional and application problems and map client business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
Maintain a working knowledge of the organization and adheres to all organizational standards
Plan maintenance of current system solutions for various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Contract Accounting, Revenue Management, etc.
Contribute to high productivity and motivation of working team with the use of your communication skills and cooperation; reach and realize project aims and outputs
Review documentation for approval of all work tasks (definition) based on BRS and ensure adherence to SAP Support SDLC
Incident Resolution for Severity 1 and 2 issues and assist with Business escalations for issues raised
Plan, Design work classes and plan production release deployments
Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
Ensure maintenance of current system solutions.
Perform moderate to complex configuration activities specifically on SAP.

Governance

Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.

Client

Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Computer Literacy
Functional Policy and Procedure
IT Knowledge
Customer Relationship Management
System Thinking
Problem Solving
Verbal Communication

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

SENIOR AUDITOR: MINING
Position Reports to: Business Area Lead: LBI Sector
Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter
Location: Woodmead North Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 23 February 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 conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Auditing, Accounting and/or Taxation and 6 years' experience in a tax audit environment including 4 years of basic audit experience in VAT, Mining, and Corporate Income Tax.

Minimum Functional Requirements
Applicable professional registration at either of the following professional bodies:

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Legal Practice Council (LPC)

Job Outputs:
Process

Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Analyse complex 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.
Analyse transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
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 complex 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 of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
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.
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 on matters of a complex nature.
Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. 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. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
Identify new and additional complex 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.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Prepare and issue detailed and 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 inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
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.

Governance

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

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. (I)
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
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
Conceptual Ability
Commitment to Continuous Learning

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Audit Methodology
Risk Identification

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

COORDINATOR: DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CUSTOMS & EXCISE LITIGATION
Position Reports to: Business Area Lead Customs & Excise Litigation
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Head Office - Khanyisa Office
Advert Closing Date: 20 February 2026

About the Position
The Customs & Excise Litigation Unit has a vacancy of a Coordinator Dispute Resolution. The prospective employee will be expected to do the following but not limited to –

Managing the case management system – receive and record all pre-litigation notices and litigation
Receive updates from all relevant people and consolidate the information into a report.
Drawing and analysing reports from the system
Assist the litigation team with legal administration
Properly finalise all matters on the system

Job Purpose
To conduct reviews of standard disputed tax assessments or decisions to ensure the correct application of the relevant legislation and ultimate resolution of the tax dispute

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma /Advanced Certificate in Office Administration / Business Management (NQF-6) AND 2-3 years' experience in a Legal / Tax / Customs & Excise environment, of which 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level.
Alternative Minimum Experience:
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years’ legal administrative / business management experience in a Legal / Tax / Customs & Excise environment, of which 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Job Outputs:
Process

Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
Administer and coordinate the receipt of cases , tax compliance checks, data capturing, preparation for allocations and administrative assistance with rulings.
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.
Constantly align own work method to changes in work requirements, procedures, policies, processes, and delivery systems to meet contracted targets or set timelines.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Develop and maintain a database of documents, decisions and outcomes relevant to the business unit.
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.
Manage the performance objective tracking system to ensure compliance with prescribed statutory requirements, rules and regulations.
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.
Ensure quality of work content, quick turnaround, prioritise, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality, service and standards

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.
Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical dealings with clients at all times by constantly building customer relationships.

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 client satisfaction by delivering excellent service that is consistent and in line with SARS service delivery standards.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

Accountabilty
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Commitment to continuous learning
Conceptual Ability
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Respect
Trust

Technical competencies

Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Events, Meeting or Task Coordination
Functional Policies and Procedures
Legal Administration
Legal Knowledge and Knowledge of Ethics
Legal Records and related Systems
Legal Writing Skills
Reporting and Statistical Analysis (MS Excel & PowerPoint)

Compliance Competency

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AUDITOR LEVEL II (PRIMARY SECTOR & MANUFACTURING SECTOR) X2
Position Reports to: Manager Audit
Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter
Location: Woodmead & Durban
Advert Closing Date: 20 February 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 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 Auditing, Accounting and/or Taxation and 4 years' large corporate experience in the primary tax types with strong focus on CIT and VAT.

Job Outputs:

Process

Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
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.
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. (I)
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.

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

Honesty and Integrity
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning

Technical competencies

Reporting
Functional Policies and Procedures
Operational Audit
Risk Identification
Business Knowledge
Audit Methodology

Compliance Competency

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