Current Jobs at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To assist in formulating the official SARS policy and practice with regard to the interpretation and application of the revenue legislation administered by SARS and the drafting of policy documents, such as rulings, opinions and publications, in this regard.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

• Bachelor's Degree Commercial, Tax or Legal / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Commercial, Tax or Legal AND 5-7 years' experience in VAT Consulting, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist / Consultant level

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in VAT Consultation. 

Job Outputs:

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. 
• Administer and interpret legislation and provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders within specified timelines.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Attend to tasks given by management that relates to the research and/or interpretation of legislation.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Contribute to the continuous review of legislation by providing input into changes in law or application thereof that require consideration.
• 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.
• Ensure that all written communication material meet high quality content and accuracy standards.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Identify deficiencies, loopholes, etc. in the legislation and propose the way forward to effectively deal with them.
• 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.
• Provide specialist support and advice to achieve specified objectives against deadlines and quality standards.

Governance

• 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. 
• Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
• 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. 
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering excellent service that is consistent and in line with SARS service delivery standards.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Effective Business Communication
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Legal Writing Skills
• Policy Analysis
• Policy Development
• Reporting
• Tax Knowledge

Deadline:28th August,2026

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Job Purpose

• To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by implementing and coordinating the execution of the Human Resources tactical plan within the business unit, to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Degree in HR or related field: HR Management / BCom HR Management or BCom Industrial Psychology / Advanced Diploma in Project Management (NQF 7) AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level

ALTERNATIVE #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Degree in HR or related field: HR Management / BCom HR Management or BCom Industrial Psychology
• 2-5 years HR experience in a Generalist capacity

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse Employee Engagement results, monitors the effect of business decisions on people and advise management on the addressing of employee concerns.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions) provoking positive changes in the management of people and performance improvement.
• Participate and support effective programme and project management of HR integrated projects or interventions to ensure successful execution and delivery of divisional objectives.
• Provide high quality workplace relations advice and services to Line and interpret HR policies and employment legislation.
• Analyse trends and provide inputs in partnership with the HR team to provide inputs to developing solutions, programs and policies.
• Consider the interdependencies in design and implementation of policy, practice, process and delivery systems in relation to business unit goals.
• Customise and apply change management methodology and organisational development strategies, influence and assist change initiatives in support of overall business strategy.
• Drive people processes (performance, development and career) to ensure that employee's level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards and business needs.
• Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
• Ensure that HR services are provided as appropriate to client needs, identify new opportunities where HR can add value and maintain leading edge knowledge of HR issues.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers based on the broader People Strategy and the implementation thereof.
• Support line management in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements in line with business strategy and workforce plans.
• Provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Provide project team support and coordinate, monitor and report on project activities according to project management principles and standards.
• 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)
• Integrate customised solutions for customer base using a variety of HR products, policies and procedures.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and judgement to arrive at decisions that will improve operational efficiencies.
• Provide business-focused and operational HR advice and services for delivery on the SARS Human Capital Development Strategy.

Governance

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

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, team members and key stakeholders to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

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

Client

• Build a strong understanding of existing and potential customer needs and requirements.
• Monitor service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders that meet or exceed client expectations and recommend adjustments.
• Provide professional advice and consulting services to clients.
• 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
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Initiative
• Leading Change
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Relationship Management and Networking
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and analysis
• Efficiency Improvement
• Employee Relations
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Governance, Ethics and Values
• Human Resource Consulting
• Integrated Talent Management
• Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures
• Reporting

Deadline:28th August,2026

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Job Purpose

• To provide legal advisory and specialist drafting services, on non-tax related matters, to various business units within SARS.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law or related field AND  5 - 7 years’ experience in a Legal environment, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level.

ALTERNATIVE #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.   

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of public sector governance, including an understanding of the roles and responsibilities assigned to government departments and agencies.
• Thorough grasp of applicable legal frameworks, such as legislation, regulations, and directives that impact IT operations and public procurement.
• Proficiency in organisational policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards.
• Capability to interpret and advise on administrative law, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity laws relevant to the public sector.
• Strong communication skills for effective and productive engagement with stakeholders, including a range of service providers, IT professionals, management, and external legal advisers.
• Analytical ability to evaluate legal risks and propose mitigation or practical solutions within the scope of IT projects and initiatives.
• Provision of reliable guidance to Bid Specifications; Bid Evaluation as well as Bid Adjudication Committees.
• Competence in drafting legal opinions.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating IT-related contracts, including service level agreements and procurement documents.
• Experience in litigation and dispute resolution support. 

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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)
• Coordinate, administer and manage all SARS freedom of information requests.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draft contracts (SLAs / leases / memo of understanding).
• Draft, vet, update and develop enterprise governance instruments for legal compliance with legislation SARS is required to comply with.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Drive processes that ensures that disputes i.e. objections and appeals (including high court litigations) are handled timeously and fairly, in line with organisational targets.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and 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. (I)
• Participate in all key tenders and makes recommendations in conjunction with other role-players in order to facilitate decision making.
• Participate in tender and related processes, draft and vet contracts.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Provide advise and support in the drafting or vetting of contracts and identify legal risks.
• Provide and oversee legal support for non-tax related legal issues related to the organisation.
• Provide direction and legal advice on draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Provide direction by establishing a function with legal expertise to advise management on all non-tax legal matters, internal policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support to the organisation on a broad spectrum of corporate commercial matters affecting the business of SARS both internally and externally.
• Provide legal advice relating to Human Resources, Finance and Procurement legal risk assessment, policy consideration and legal compliance so as to ensure sound corporate governance practices.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Support the implementation of protection of personal information and advice on compliance.
• Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and / or recommendations for business issues.
• Provide input into the strategic direction, management and performance of the legal research and development division.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, 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. (I)

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant key stakeholders in terms of the memorandums of understanding (MOU).
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Corporate Legal Services Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge & Knowledge of Ethics
• Legal Writing Skills
• Reporting
• Research
• Service Delivery
• Vendor Evaluation and Management

Deadline:31st August,2026

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Job Purpose

• To maintain Regional Corporate Real Estate (CRE) buildings/infrastructure by ensuring that all operational maintenance and facilities objectives are achieved.

Education and Experience

• Basic Literacy

Job Outputs:

Process

• Assist with arrangements and serve tea/coffee for official meetings and be responsible for clean water, glasses, and bottles in conference rooms.
• Assist with completion of the order/ stock requisition in respect of short kitchen stock and unpack stock when it arrives.
• Perform cleaning duties according to agreed quality standards and time parameters.
• Prepare all serving utensils, food, and beverages prior to the commencement of meetings and clean up after an event (clearing and washing up).
• Prepare tea and other refreshments for meetings and functions when required.
• Serve tea and coffee on time and control kitchen stock [coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cleaning materials, etc] and update responsible person when stock levels are low.
• Wash dishcloths and wash kitchen cupboards, fridge, microwave oven when necessary.
• Adhere to and apply changes to own work processes as instructed.
• Communication of progress on requests.
• Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and improve quality and service.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Report on daily task activities to provide timely information for decision making.
• Resolve problems and report issues.

Governance

• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.

People

• Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
• Ask for support or training to improve the quality and standard of own work.

Finance

• Perform own work well to reduce costs and save money.

Client

• Understand job service requirements in order to meet client expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies used in cleaning processes
• Inventory Control
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Ability to follow schedules and instructions
• Physical stamina to perform tasks
• Teamwork
• Punctuality and Reliability

Deadline:31st August,2026

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Job Purpose

• To ensure completeness of the C&E Operations related documents, information, financial and other transactions, systematically control and coordinate the distribution thereof, resolve and facilitate resolution of all related queries, in order to ensure a professional customer service and integrity with regards to Customs Operations processes in accordance with all legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in Finance, Accounting and Data Management AND 2 years' experience in reporting, business writing and administration.  

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 3 years’ experience in reporting, business writing and administration.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements. 
• Contribute to the development and improvement of area specific standards, procedures and processes to ensure continued quality and service improvement. 
• Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support in area of work. 
• Deliver on contracted performance objectives and escalate unresolved delivery and quality issues to management and process owners. 
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality. 
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of work. 
• Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making. 
• Accurately and effectively validate information, financial proof and related documentation for completeness according to prescribed set of standards, in order to acknowledge receipt.
• Timeously transfer and record information, financial transaction and documentation into the appropriate systems, formats and methodology in line with prescribed requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships, communicate, follow up and distribute different messages and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders according to different agreements, requirements and legislation.
• Accurate and comprehensive examination of required information and documentation to enable effective resolution.
• Receive and interpret clients queries, resolve, follow up or refer queries to relevant parties.
• Receive and interpret clients' queries, resolve, follow up or refer queries to relevant parties.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks. 

People

• Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards. 
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. 

 Finance

• Adhere to specified polices, standards, legislation and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.
• Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations. 

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. 
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free. 

Behavioural competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Expertise in Context
• People Skills
• Trust 

Technical competencies

• Administration
• Border Control Management
• Business Knowledge
• Customs Knowledge
• Debt Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency Improvement  
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Query Resolution
• Reporting
• Standard operating procedure compliance

Deadline:2nd September,2026

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Job Purpose

• To conduct advanced audits with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation AND 4 years' experience in a tax audit environment.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Analyse data / evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks which may relate to the entity being audited, across tax types, across related entities etc.
• Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged.
• Analyse transactions across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be involved in research to identify tax risks that may not have been addressed effectively through audit or other interventions. These risks will be referred to Case Selection which may lead to the identification of new audit focus areas e.g. industry, tax specific risks etc.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Conduct advanced audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Engagement during and after the audit with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Provide support by conducting a financial analysis to support the recommendations which may be used to determine the optimal collection of liabilities and / or to support this view at various committees e.g. Debt Committee. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt at the finalisation stage of the audit.
• Engagement with Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer and requiring direct intervention and contact by the auditor to address the issues raised by the taxpayer. The auditor may or may not have been involved in an audit of the matter escalated but called upon to assist due to the available experience and expertise.
• Engagement with Litigation and Dispute management during and post the audit process to address issues relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation e.g. tax, legislation relating to companies etc. This engagement will take cognizance of the outcomes of similar matters, tax court cases and civil court outcomes. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies and procedures. Auditors are also requested to provide inputs to draft policies and procedures to the product areas e.g. different Tax Types product areas, Process Design and Engineering, etc.
• Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations. Escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
• Identify information required to mitigate audit risks identified and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification.
• Identify new and additional risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating to other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions.
• Manage the efficient progress of the audit and related tax types and / or entities being audited utilising approved systems. Prepare system notes of progress and outcomes as required and maintain during the audit process, e.g. Service Manager, Teammate.
• Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation.
• Prepare and issue relevant communication / reports as required to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that communication is coordinated and aligned between related audits be it tax types or at an entity level.
• Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant Committee. Highlight treatment of audits of similar nature to the relevant Committee to ensure consistent treatment. i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation.
• Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
• Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
• Where large data files are required to be downloaded, engage Electronic Forensic Services (EFS) to assist. Detail the data required and the risks, to contribute to the identification of required data files and/or additional data.

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 specified policies, standards, legislation, and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Drive for results
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Audit Methodology
• Business Knowledge
• Business Writing Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Execute, Implement and Follow Through
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Operational Audit
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Reporting
• Tax Knowledge
• Tax Law

Deadline:2nd September,2026