SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
SPECIALIST ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS - CHANGE MANAGEMENT X2 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Position Reports to: Business Area Head: Change Management Division: National Operations Enablement – Change Management Location: Pretoria Advert Closing Date: 22 February 2026 About the Position The pursuit for a “Smart Modern SARS” brings about challenging strategic and operational vulnerabilities. As the National Operations Enablement team, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a seasoned change practitioner who can facilitate, grow and enable change leadership and change management in different business situations or multiple aspects of a business in a manner that is likely to lessen identified vulnerabilities/operational risks resulting in the achievement of the set objective and key results. The nature of the work requires a pro-active, self-directed, highly skilled, results driven specialist with sound judgement and strong business acumen who will contribute towards our higher purpose and people effectiveness. The change practitioner will lead a portfolio of changes, engage with various business stakeholders, provide expert advice, influence others, formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans. The candidate should possess the intrinsic desire to contribute towards SARS’s higher purpose of making South Africa great and should be a team player. The position of Specialist: Organisational Effectiveness reports to the Business Area Head: Change Management. Job Purpose To be accountable and responsible for the development of organisational effectiveness tools and the building capabilities of strategic partners to effectively drive the implementation of organisational effectiveness initiatives and implement complex organisational effectiveness and change initiatives and strategies that support business objectives and are aligned with organisations vision, mission, and strategic plan and cultural and values framework. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business Administration or Management/ Psychology (Industrial or Organisational)/ Human Resource AND 8-10 years' experience in a Change Management environment, of which 3-4 years must at an operational specialist level. Alternative# Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years change management experience of which 3-4 years must at an operational specialist level. Job Outputs: Process
Governance
People
Finance
Client
Behavioural competencies
Technical competencies
Compliance Competency
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 SPECIALIST: AUDIT (PAYE) Position Reports to: Manager: Audit Division: Large Business and International Location Woodmead North Office Park 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 and complex payroll taxes audits within the Large Business and International environment, ensuring accurate assessments in accordance with legislation. The role includes analysing complex remuneration structures, payroll systems, expatriate taxation, fringe benefits, ETI and employer compliance behaviours. The incumbent will provide technical guidance, identify emerging payroll taxes risks, propose legislative or process improvements, and support other auditors in resolving complex matters. Utilises advanced tax payroll taxes and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes, and suggests potential solutions to minimise tax risks. Identifies initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Minimum Functional Requirements Applicable professional registration at either of the following professional bodies:
Job Outputs: Process
Governance
People
Finance
Client
Behavioural competencies
Technical competencies
Compliance Competency
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 ASSURER: TARIFF AMENDMENTS Position Reports to: Manager: Tariff Amendments Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Advert Closing Date: 19 February 2026 About the Position SARS is looking for a highly skilled customs official with unquestionable integrity to ensure the Schedule to the Customs and Excise Act, 91 of 1964 (the Act) published on the SARS website is accurate. The ideal candidate will ensure that the tariff subheadings and descriptions used in the publication are in line with the Harmonized System Nomenclature and South African Tariff structure. They will ensure that all completed work in the division is quality assured and adhere to governance and legislative requirements. The role demands strong technical knowledge of Customs and Excise and the ability to do legal research, analyse import data and prepare reports, recommendations and presentations where required. The candidate must be able to work well within a team or individually. A strong customs and excise knowledge is crucial to interpret and analyse various trade agreements and other trade instruments as required to meet the strategic objectives of SARS. Job Purpose To quality check draft amendments for the Minister of Finance’s approval To quality assure all submissions related to amendments to the Schedules of the Customs and Excise Act by ensuring the accuracy, quality, and ongoing maintenance including historical records of data across all legacy and new tariff management systems, as well as internal and external tariff publications, in alignment with legislative, national, and international requirements. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) ) in International Trade, Economics, Commerce, Business or Law AND 2 - 3 years’ related experience, in a tariff classification or tariff management environment with a thorough knowledge of the schedules to the Customs and Excise Act, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level ALTERNATIVE# Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience, in tariff classification or tariff management environment with a thorough knowledge of the schedules to the Customs and Excise Act. A thorough understanding of the Harmonised System, the architecture of a clearing and/or publishing system and the interaction surrounding this environment would be preferred. of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level Additional Technical Experience GOC Confidential - (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information. Job Outputs
Process
Governance
People
Finance
Client
Behavioural Competencies
Technical Competencies
Compliance Competency GOC Confidential Employment Equity The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable. PLEASE APPLY HERE
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