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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
BUYER
Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Procurement
Division: Enterprise Service & Support
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Advert Closing Date: 29 October 2026
About the Position
SARS is looking for a self-motivated, passionate person who can work independently with multiple cross-functional teams, various internal stakeholders and systems/tools. This person will join a highly motivated and capable team and take responsibility for implementing sound practices within well-governed processes. She/he will contribute towards the higher purpose and service orientation by ensuring that SARS allocated funding enables the nine Strategic Objectives. The successful candidate will provide supply chain services to Free State (Bloemfontein) and Northern Cape (Kimberley).
This role is located within the Corporate Enterprise Services – Procurement
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice, and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, driving & managing the process of procuring goods and services through the 3 quote processes for the relevant business units or cost centres. (The ceiling of these items will be between R2 000 and R1000 000, using the 80/20 process of evaluation), RFQ and Governance evaluation criteria in place, to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) and or related qualifications with 3-4 years' experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.
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Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. (I)
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
- Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.(I)
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. (I)
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
- Advise and assist business users to raise requisitions for goods and services by providing input and advise on items descriptions & estimated prices.
- Execute purchasing activities including unpacking and translating of functional or technical specifications as required in the RFQ process.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value for money.
- Oversee and coordinate the entire Expediting Process, cognisant of the fact that suppliers need to be paid within 30 days.
- Request and analyse quotations in line with purchasing policies and procedures to determine favourable procurement source as determined by 80:20 RFQ processes.
- Submit compliance reports to government departments and agencies when required.
- Ensure that procurement function complies with all statutory requirements, SARS policies & procedures & complies with National Treasury requirements.
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
- Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability (V)
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency (V)
- Honesty and Integrity (V)
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect (V)
- Trust (V)
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Supply Chain Analysis
Technical competencies
- Financial Acumen
- Reporting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Efficiency improvement
- Standard operating procedure compliance
- Negotiation Skills
- Expenditure Management
- Record Maintenance
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Knowledge
- Product Knowledge
- Contract Management
Additional Technical Competencies:
Finance for Procurement Professionals - Intermediate. Understand financial statements. Perform supplier assessments - use and apply key financial ratios to understand various supply risks. Understand the application of financial info in your business., Accounting standards and their role. Proven tools to monitor; control; report and effectively budget., Budgeting and cost management in the Purchasing function - create an expenditure budget based on a previous year's figures (incremental)., Evaluate various capital purchasing methods for investment decisions., Financial tools to facilitate decision-making - assess the impact of external factors upon the investment decision-making process and how these might be factored into the modelling and business case. Managing financial risk in procurement - assess the different types of risk and their impact on suppliers; your own organisation and customers; and describe and evaluate the main options for managing financial risk associated with the supply chain.
GOC Secret - (a) sensitive information, the disclosure of which may endanger the security or national interest of the Republic or could jeopardise the international relations of the Republic;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause serious financial loss to an entity; or (c) personal information, the disclosure of which may endanger the physical security of a person. E.g. VIP/Restricted Taxpayer information.
Procurement Process Management (PPM) - Managerial (Intermediate). Develops, improves and fulfils organisational and functional objectives in Procurement and supply. The establishment and modification of processes, strategies and control procedures will result from review and constructive challenge at each stage of the procurement process. The procurement process should have the appropriate strategic context and key elements: Demand Management, Sourcing, Supplier Performance & Measurement, Performance Management, Knowledge Management. Ensuring the effectiveness and continuing development of the procurement process in all phases from identification of business need through to performance measurement. Everyone involved in the process can contribute to value creation.
Compliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation. Government issued the General Procurement Guidelines not only as a prescription of standards of behaviour, ethics and accountability which it requires of its public service, but also as a statement of Government's commitment to a procurement system which enables the emergence of sustainable small, medium and micro businesses which will add to the common wealth of South Africa and the achievement of enhanced economic and social well-being of all South Africans. Tenders in South Africa are measured on three principles, namely Functionality, Price and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). An Enterprise's ability to execute a contract is measured through the Functionality Principal in the Tender Environment. If an Enterprise's tender response did not pass the Functionality test it can't be measured on Price and B-BBEE. Enterprises that respond to tenders must ensure that they will pass the Functionality test in order to advance.
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.
Protect yourself. Never pay for a job.
Recruitment Fraud Alert: SARS never asks for payment for vacancies, interviews, or appointments. Any such request is a scam.
SARS official reporting channels: SpeakOut@sars.gov.za; Anti-Corruption@sars.gov.za;ReportingUnprofessionalConduct@sars.gov.za; SARS Hotline number (0800 00 28 70).
MANAGER: DEBT MANAGEMENT
Position Reports to: Business Area Lead: High Value Debt
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Pretoria (Kasteel Office Park)
Advert Closing Date: 29 October 2026
About the Position
SARS High Value Debt is seeking a results-driven leader to manage a critical debt management function that contributes directly to revenue collection, operational excellence, and taxpayer compliance. This role provides the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive the execution of debt management strategies, and ensure that allocated debt cases are effectively progressed and resolved. The successful candidate will play a key role in reducing outstanding debt, strengthening governance and risk management, and improving service delivery in support of SARS’s mandate.
What will make you successful in this role is the ability to translate strategy into execution, lead high-performing teams, make sound operational decisions, manage stakeholder relationships, and maintain strong governance, risk, and compliance discipline while delivering measurable results.
To lead and optimise debt management operations by driving the finalisation of allocated debt cases, improving the collection of overdue debt, and reducing the debt book through disciplined execution, sound governance, and effective team leadership.
Job Purpose
To effectively manage debt book through finalisation of the allocated debt cases to reduce the debt book.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Debt Management, Audit, Financial Management, Business Management, HR Management, Tax/Tax law or a related field, and 8 to 10 years’ experience in a debt management or audit environment, of which 3 to 4 years at junior management level.
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years of related experience in a debt management or audit environment, of which 3 to 4 years at junior management level.
Job Outputs:
Process
• Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) and quality and service standards, to be adhered to in area of accountability.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
• 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 (V)
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect (V)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Trust (V)
Leadership Competencies
• Ability to translate strategy into execution
• Concern for Impact of own behaviour on others
• Develops teams and nurtures interdependency
• Inspires others to Positive Action
• Nurtures Future Talent
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Strong Results Orientation
• Values and Manages Diversity
Technical competencies
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Debt Management
• Decisiveness
• Effective Business Communication
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Planning and Organising
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
Compliance Competency
OC 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
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.
Protect yourself. Never pay for a job.
Recruitment Fraud Alert: SARS never asks for payment for vacancies, interviews, or appointments. Any such request is a scam.
SARS official reporting channels: SpeakOut@sars.gov.za; Anti-Corruption@sars.gov.za;ReportingUnprofessionalConduct@sars.gov.za; SARS Hotline number (0800 00 28 70).
