Service Consultant (Beginner) (10321) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To handle inbound and outbound scripted and partially scripted service requests across tax products from 1 - 2 interaction channels in compliance with SARS policies and procedures by consulting with clients, facilitate query resolution, maintaining taxpayer and trader profiles, registering and de-registering taxpayers, taxpayer education, debt collection up to a civil judgements and outstanding returns, thereby ensuring enhanced service delivery and compliance.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• NQF Level 6 and above (Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate) in Taxation, Accounting or Finance. The qualification type was made specific to attract candidates with finance/tax/accounting.
• At least 2 years Customer Service experience.
• Age criteria – 18-35 years to specifically attract the youth

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Must have a basic overview of all taxes (incl. C&E) plus proficiency in PIT with basic knowledge of non-core taxes associated with PIT only (Prov. Tax, CGT, Dividends, Donations, fund Benefits, Estate Duty, Transfer Duty, Withholding Tax on Interest & Royalties)

Job Outputs:

Process

• Handle inbound and outbound (scripted service interactions) through 1-2 channels interactions for all tax products, in compliance with SARS policies and procedures. (E-mail, Face to Face, Digital Channels, Virtual, Education and Promotion).
• Maintain the profile of existing taxpayers, register new taxpayers, code and subsequently deregister taxpayer on SARS core system in order to enhance taxpayer services.
• Follow-up on non-compliance at an entry level to enhance taxpayer service and improve taxpayer compliance.
• Receive, sort, register, process, and distribute all documentation to relevant business units, to enhance taxpayer services.