Career Opportunities at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• Ensure adherence to policies by maintaining and monitoring organisational assets in accordance with SARS policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Sciences or a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with third year Accounting as a module (NQF 7) and 5-7 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level in a similar financial environment.

OR

• An Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences or Advanced diploma in Finance with third year Accounting (NQF 7) as a module and 5-7 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level in a similar financial environment.

ALTERNATIVE  

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a similar financial environment.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Conduct verification processes to ensure that SARS fixed asset register is complete and updated.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• 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 specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
   

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere 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.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
   

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

• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Trust (V)
• Respect
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability (V)
• Conceptual Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Financial Administration
• Analysis Interpretation of Financial statements (FS)
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Asset Management
• Query Resolution
• Financial Control

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Job Purpose

• To ensure effective management of the information life cycle or value chain that includes the identification, analysis and development of information assets and the assessment of business information needs.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma: Information System/ Statistics (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience  in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science , of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.

 OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years in experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science
• Intermediate (practical application) technical expertise regarding data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing
• Knowledge of and experience with building and maintaining data analysis services report models.
• Knowledge and experience of creating data analysis expression queries.
• Intermediate (practical application) knowledge of developing dashboards Power BI, visual reports and KPI scorecards and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets.
• Intermediate (practical application) Data warehouse knowledge
• Be proficient in the application of:
• Basic Data Migration
• Basic Data Visualization
• Business Intelligence Methodologies
• Database Knowledge
• Intermediate (practical application) Programming Skills i.e., SQL, Front-end Web development etc.
• Microsoft skills (Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Microsoft Power BI experience
• Data & Business Analyst experience
   

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.
• 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.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements because of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• To acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
• To design, develop and test medium to complex data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• To identify, analyses and interpret trends and patterns in medium to complex data sets, based on data findings.
• Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using medium to complex data visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
• To ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
• To research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations.
• To assist in the filtering and ¡§cleaning¡¨ of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
   

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

People

• 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.
   

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.
• Building Sustainability 
• Commitment to Continuous Learning 
• Conceptual Ability 
• Fairness and Transparency
• Problem Solving and Analysis 
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Information management
• Computer Literacy 
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Statistical and Mathematical Analysis Proficiency
• Business knowledge
• Technical Expertise
• Database Design and Management
• Data Management
• Data Collection and Analysis  
• Reporting

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential 

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Job Purpose

• The main purpose of this role is to conduct complex investigations to identify and prevent illicit financial activities to neutralize tax and customs-related offences. The aim of this role is to detect and neutralize activities by taxpayers and traders who choose to be non-compliant or behave criminally towards SARS in respect of all tax types, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Forensic Investigations, Policing, Fraud Investigations, Taxation, Auditing, or related formal studies is an added advantage AND 5-7 years’ relevant experience in Forensic Investigation of Criminal and Illicit Trade , of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.

       ALTERNATIVELY

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in an Investigator Role

Job Outputs:

Process

• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc. to investigators.
• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence.
• Liaise with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information/evidence.
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision.
• Work independently on all cases and supervise others.
• Hand over a completed case docket with evidence to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of the case.
• Appears as a specialist witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required.
• Determine offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• 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.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
   

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
• 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.
   

People

• 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
   

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with tax evasion.
• 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

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability
   

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Criminal Investigation
• Search and Seizure
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Investigative Skills
   

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential
• ADJECTIVE LAW 4
• SUBSTANTIVE LAW 1
• Collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody (Investigations)
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
• Testify in formal and criminal proceedings
• Investigative reporting

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Job Purpose

• To formulate an Investigative Audit tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas by conducting investigative audits in specialised financing products and reorganisation transactions by individuals and businesses that were flagged during case selection, including desk and field audits based on taxpayer compliance levels and risk priority, in order to ensure practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of enforcement objectives.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years' experience in an Audit & Financial Services, of which 3-4 years ideally at junior management level

ALTERNATIVE 

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years Audit & Financial Services experience
• The alternative qualifications and experience refer to internal minimum requirements

Job Objectives

Process

• Enforce compliance management through adherence to technical standards and all relevant legal and SARS requirements
• Manage significant cases, minimise the risks identified and assist in the development of tax and customs legislation where required
• Own end-to-end audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals.
• Accompany auditors in interaction and engagement with the taxpayer, where required
• Timeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately
• Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• 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
   

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

• Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
• Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience
• Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area
• Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.

Finance

• Manage effective cost control of the core processes in line with targeted savings.
• Contribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.
• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
   

Client

• Drive service delivery goals and standards in support of business unit objectives.
• Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Honesty and Integrity 
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Developing Others
• Conceptual Thinking
• Championing the Mandate
• Influencing Others
• Mobilising Teams
• Driving for Excellence
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accurate Understanding
• Building Sustainability

Technical Competencies

• IT Strategy and Planning
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Tax Knowledge
• Business Knowledge
• Operational Audit
• Tax Compliance Auditing
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Decisiveness
• Business Acumen

Compliance Competencies

• GOC -  Confidential

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Job Purpose

• To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by providing a full suite of services of the unit, prepare solutions to new precedents for consideration, and contribute to the resolution of complex issues facing the unit, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• LLB or BProc Degree (NQF 7) with Articles and Admitted Attorney AND 5-7 years’ experience in a Legal and Tax environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level. 

Job Outputs:

Process

• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and multiple process, product and risk optimisation.
• Finalise legal matters by identifying facts, accessing relevant sources, analysis, application, advice and implementation of the course of action.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objective.
• Support and advise different business areas within SARS regarding litigation issues and procedure in the High Court, Magistrates Court, Tax board and ADR;
• Liaising and consulting with state attorney, counsel and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate legal proceedings
• Attend corporate governance committees.
• Act as a facilitator as well as the employer's representative in the ADR process and Tax Board.
• Providing training to other departments
   

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies
   

People

• 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.
   

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
• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Technical competencies

• Legal Compliance
• Dispute Resolution
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Tax Knowledge

Compliance Competency

• GOC: Confidential