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SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
COMPLIANCE RISK ANALYST
Position Reports to: Manager: Compliance Risk
Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter
Location: Woodmead
Advert Closing Date: 11 November 2026
About the Position
Large Business & International is looking for an experienced, results driven, self-directed professional to conduct and analyse Corporate Income Tax compliance from a risk perspective with outputs being good quality risk profile reports.
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice, and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by conducting, analysing, and recommending compliance interventions in the Corporate Income Tax product for Large Business & International to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in Corporate Income Tax risk profiling or Corporate Income Tax auditing, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.
Alternate#
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in Corporate Income Tax risk profiling or Corporate Income Tax auditing, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- Provide accurate identification of potential risk and escalate issues as required.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
Governance
- Apply risk management, loss containment and governance processes as required in area of accountability and escalate issues as required.
- Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
People
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Finance
- 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.
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
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem solving and analyses
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Problem Analysis and Judgment
- Organisational Awareness
- Expertise in Context
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Governance, Ethics and Value
- Reporting
- Risk Knowledge
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
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).
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
Position Reports to: Company Secretary
Division: SARS
Location: Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 13 November 2026
About the Position
SARS is looking for a strategic, principled and forward-thinking risk leader with the authority, insight and courage to shape enterprise-wide risk management. The successful candidate will provide independent oversight and trusted, authoritative advice to executive leadership and governance structures, enabling informed decision-making on material and emerging risks, risk appetite and organisational priorities. The role requires an accomplished executive who can anticipate and navigate an increasingly complex risk environment, constructively challenge risk assessments and business decisions and translate risk insights into clear strategic direction and practical organisational responses.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to influence across the organisation, strengthen risk governance and accountability and embed a culture in which risk ownership, constructive challenge and timely escalation form an integral part of strategic and operational decision-making.
Job Purpose
To set and direct SARS' enterprise-wide risk management strategy and risk governance framework, providing independent oversight and authoritative advice to the Commissioner, executive leadership and governance structures on material and emerging risks and risk appetite, to enable risk-informed strategic decisions, strengthen organisational resilience and support the fulfilment of SARS' statutory mandate to collect all revenue due, ensure optimal compliance with tax, customs and excise legislation, and facilitate legitimate trade while protecting the economy and society.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Governance with 12 - 15 years’ experience in , Senior-level experience in risk management or an environment directly relevant to enterprise-wide risk management, risk governance, risk oversight and strategic risk management of which 4 - 6 years at a senior management level
Alternative
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Governance with 15 - 18 years’ experience in Senior-level experience in risk management or an environment directly relevant to enterprise-wide risk management, risk governance, risk oversight and strategic risk management, of which 4 – 6 years at a senior management level
Minimum Functional Requirements
Demonstrated senior-level experience in enterprise/operational risk management and risk and compliance, including developing or directing risk frameworks, risk governance, risk appetite, assessment of material and emerging risks, and providing strategic risk advice to executive leadership or governance structures.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Develop and direct an integrated risk strategy that translates organisational priorities into risk management direction, strategic interventions and measurable outcomes.
- Establish a coherent enterprise-wide framework of risk policies, methodologies, decision rights and escalation mechanisms that defines clear risk ownership and accountability.
- Recommend risk appetite for approval by the appropriate governance structures, translate approved appetite into actionable tolerance limits and provide independent monitoring and escalation of breaches.
- Consolidate forward-looking assessments of material and emerging risks, interdependencies and aggregate exposure to inform organisational priorities and risk responses.
- Provide independent risk opinions and authoritative advice that enable executive leadership and governance structures to assess strategic choices, major investments and organisational change against risk appetite and long-term objectives.
- Independently challenge risk assessments, mitigation plans and control effectiveness, and escalate material weaknesses and overdue corrective actions to accountable executives and governance structures.
- Provide reliable, decision-useful risk indicators, analysis and reporting that enable timely visibility of changing exposures, risk appetite breaches and mitigation effectiveness.
- Assess enterprise-wide preparedness for severe disruptions through scenario analysis and stress testing, and bring resilience gaps and corrective priorities to executive attention.
- Align risk-based assurance with management and assurance providers to identify coverage gaps, limit duplication and preserve the independence of assurance functions.
- Embed a culture of risk ownership, constructive challenge and timely escalation through risk management standards, guidance and capability development across the organisation.
- Direct a strategically aligned risk function with appropriate capability, resources, systems and quality standards to deliver credible, independent and effective enterprise-wide risk oversight.
- Be responsive to change in order to influence and effectively manage associated functional acceptance
- Champion policy frameworks and objectives with internal partners to ensure integration between functions in pursuit of strategic goals.
- Contribute to the development of the functional operating model and alignment of the value chain to org. objectives in partnership with stakeholders.
- Create the context to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
- Determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, interpret changing social and org. environments and identify new initiatives and or systems.
- Direct, control, coordinate and optimise resources to meet established objectives and deliver agreed results across functional areas.
- Influence and communicate across all levels of the business to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking in own area.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, develop and model alternative solutions as well as contingency plans to resolve value chain conflicts.
- Provide authoritative advice and guidance that supports the realisation of major divisional objectives in line with the SARS mandate.
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately.
- Scan external environment, identify benchmarks and influence alternative operating plans or model to deliver on the SARS objectives and mandate.
- Set priorities to shape and structure the function by providing a framework for the achievement of longer-term objectives.
- Translate and communicate a meaningful strategic context that articulates functional purpose in relation to the organisational vision, purpose and philosophy.
- Use insights and knowledge gained from high level reports to conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis to define functional strategy.
Governance
- Ensure the consolidation of the risk profile for the area of accountability, manage critical risks and ensure feedback integration.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and drive the alignment of corporate governance, policies and risk strategies.
People
- Communicate strategic context that guide best practice, foster an environment of continuous learning and improved employee engagement levels.
- Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
- Develop clear human capability and accountability frameworks within own area in support of people management strategies.
- Provide leadership and direction by translating, articulating and reinforcing the vision or direction for the function.
Finance
- Ensure that the own area's strategy is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a requisite budget.
- Implement effective financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
Client
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure integrated approaches in pursuit of collective goals.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
- Ability to translate strategy into execution
- Concern for Impact of own behaviour on others
- Develops teams and nurtures interdependency
- Inspires others to Positive Action
- Nurtures Future Talent
- Stewardship and Service Orientation
- Strong Results Orientation
- Values and Manages Diversity
Technical competencies
- Business Acumen
- Change Management
- Decisiveness
- Effective Business Communication
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Managerial Budgeting
- Operations Risk Management
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Risk and Compliance
- Risk Knowledge
- Strategic Planning
Compliance Competency
- GOC Secret
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).
