Analyst: Electronic Forensic Service X2 at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To analyse computerised accounting systems for the purpose of obtaining relevant electronic accounting data from a specific source relating to audit.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Relevant Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5–7 years’ experience in:

• Extracting and analysing electronic accounting data from ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, Oracle, Syspro, or similar.
• Using data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, SAS, Python, JAVA) to prepare datasets for audit testing.
• Supporting forensic audits, compliance audits, or electronic financial investigations.
• Of which 2–3 years must be at a technically skilled level.

Alternative Minimum Experience:

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years’ experience in:

• Extracting and analysing electronic accounting data from ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, Oracle, Syspro, or similar.
• Using data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, SAS, Python, JAVA) to prepare datasets for audit testing.
• Supporting forensic audits, compliance audits, or electronic financial investigations, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level:

Job Outputs:

Process

• Extract, convert, and validate electronic accounting data for audit use.
• Use CAATs to perform data analytics supporting risk identification.
• Identify anomalies, trends, and potential irregularities within accounting datasets.
• Provide specialist input to audits by interpreting accounting structures, ledgers, and data flows.
• Apply relevant policies, procedures, standards, legislation, and governance principles.
• Diagnose data-related discrepancies and recommend corrective measures.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement.
•  Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• 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. (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
•  Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
•  Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, I     Integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)

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
• Commitment to Higher Purpose
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Persuasion Ability
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Compliance Inspection
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Information management
• Governance, Ethics and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Reporting

Deadline:11th February,2026