The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nations tax collecting authority. Established in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the South African tax system and customs service. Its main functions are to: collect and administer all national taxes, duties and levies; c...
Job Purpose
- To facilitate and deliver Corporate Income Tax (CIT) auditing learning interventions that build technical capability, enable the transfer of learning into the workplace, and support SARS business objectives by strengthening service delivery and compliance outcomes.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting or Auditing with 5–7 years’ experience in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) auditing, with current practical exposure to CIT audit casework.
- A relevant qualification in Taxation may be considered where the candidate also demonstrates strong Accounting or Auditing exposure and current practical CIT auditing experience.
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)
- Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify solutions.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
- Execute and evaluate training to address identified needs.
- 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)
Governance
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)
- Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements, and report deviations and discrepancies.
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. (I)
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)
Compliance Competency
- Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
Deadline:4th October,2026
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Job Purpose
- To align and give advice on finance business plans in order to achieve divisional objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant B-Comm Degree in Accounting / Advanced Diploma in Accounting (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in a Finance or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.
#Alternative
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a Finance or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level.
- Note: The alternative qualifications and experience refer to the internal minimum requirements (internal staff of SARS).
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- 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.
- Undertake information gathering and analysis of data within set guidelines to report related information to business.
- 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.
- Provide general support to service providers, business, and other stake holders
- Participate and engage the SARS external auditors in their annual regularity audit in the Own Accounting domain and also participate/interact in the Head Office Audit Liaison domain in facilitating the annual audit engagement.
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.
- Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
- Identify areas of financial risk and escalate.
- 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
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (FS)
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Administration
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Financial Control
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Standard operating procedure compliance
Deadline:30th September,2026
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Job Purpose
- Embark on a 12-month learning journey designed to build practical experience and develop relevant skills in line with the Customs & Excise Operations Cadet Programme.
- To successfully complete the SARS Customs Cadet Learnership Programme in order to gain exposure, develop skills and knowledge, and contribute to the effective delivery of Customs & Excise operations.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and or Accounting
- 1 years' experience in an administration/ logistics/ customer service environment
- South African Citizen.
- Valid driver's licence (Code B/EB).
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime where operational requirements demand.
- Willingness to be deployed nationally to Customs operational environments, including land border posts in remote areas, airports, seaports and inland operational offices.
- Willingness to undergo security screening, criminal record checks, qualification verification and integrity assessments.
- Physically fit and able to work in an operational environment.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Age criteria: 18 - 35 years to specifically attract the youth
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Must have a basic overview of some Customs & Excise environment.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures accurate processing of information that contributes to efficient and effective completion of tasks.
- Assist with administrative tasks within the relevant division.
- Attend to information requests received and send to the relevant department to source information.
- Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work.
- Deliver on contracted performance objectives according to set procedures and agreed service level agreements.
- Embrace change initiatives and positively contribute to the success thereof within area of accountability.
- Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality and standards.
- Ensure that all basic queries are resolved timeously, in line with provided procedures and guidelines and escalate unresolved issues.
- Follow and adhere to individual learner activity manual for the division or business unit.
- Identify and analyse type of information requested.
- Identify problems, apply known solutions in line with procedures or guidelines and escalate unresolved problems.
- Keep up to date records of completed work.
- Plan and organise own work in an effective and efficient manner to reach agreed performance objectives.
- Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.
Client
- Understand job service requirements in order to meet client expectations.
Finance
- Perform own work well to reduce costs and save money.
Governance
- Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.
People
- Ask for support or training to improve the quality and standard of own work.
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
- Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
- Interact positively with groups or teams as required
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Organisational Awareness
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
Technical competencies
- Administrative Support
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficient Improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Records and Achieve Management
- Reporting
- Service Delivery
- Standard operating procedure compliance
- Customs Systems Products
Deadline:30th September,2026
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Job Purpose
- The purpose of the Investigator will be to independently conduct criminal investigations into complex tax and customs offence cases utilizing advanced investigative tools to source the evidence. Investigations relate to more than one tax type (primary tax product – VAT, PAYE, PIT, Customs & Excise, CIT) and covers more than one year and will involve, for example, fraud, corruption, money laundering, racketeering, organised crime, etc. This relates to investigations of the organised crime network.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Bachelors’ Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law/ Audit/ Criminal Justice/ Criminology/ Investigations/ Forensic Science and 7 - 9 years' experience in an Investigation environment, of which 5 – 6 years’ at technically skilled level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Advance/ Specialised Knowledge of the following legislation: Criminal Justice System. Criminal Procedures Act. Law of Evidence Act. Tax Administration Act. Customs and Excise Act. IT Act. VAT Act. The Principles of Criminal Law. Specific Crimes.
- Advance Knowledge of the following: Perform complex calculations of primary tax products and Customs and Excise duties, independently, to determine prejudice. Draft affidavits in a clear understandable format (e.g. auditors’ affidavits, suppliers affidavits and Investigating Officer affidavit), addressing the relevant evidentiary issues and facts, independently. Illicit Money Flow and Money Laundering. SARS’ reporting obligations in relation to the FATF 40 Recommendations (IO.6.7 & 8). Court processes and giving oral evidence in court. Differentiate between witness and suspect at any stage (flexibility) during the investigation. Tax avoidance schemes.
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 in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidance 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.
- Ensuring that during the process of evidence gathering all prescribed legislation should be followed.
- Ensuring that at all-times the constitutional rights of the suspect/ taxpayer should be recognized.
- On completion of the investigation, the investigator is required to provide a report stipulating findings, financial prejudice, and identify transgressions according to the relevant legislation.
- Ensuring that the investigation is registered with SAPS and engage with SAPS at regular intervals regarding the progress/ movement on the case.
- Ensuring that all NPA queries are addressed, assisting the prosecutor to clarify any issues and assist with further request.
- Ensuring that the incumbent is a credible witness and knowledgeable of the investigation during the trial phase when testifying on the matter.
- Compliance with sentence proceedings and types of sentences (105A Plea Agreements).
- Consult and draft a holding statement to inform/ be used in media coverage of taxpayers convicted in Court.
- Facilitate presentations/ chairing meetings with internal (e.g. Audit) and external (e.g. NPA) stakeholders. Post meeting feedback.
- Identify improvement opportunities to address any gaps in people, processes, systems, policies and/ or legislation to enhance the overall efficacy of the system.
- Provide knowledge and support during the Prosecutor involved Investigation. (PII still to be signed off between NPA and SARS).
- Manage the investigation phase by updating all relevant systems and filing correspondence/ evidence in line with the docket system. All Correspondence/ evidence collected should be filed in the docket under section A and B, and corresponding entries should be made in the C clip.
- Manage end to end process in a criminal investigation process with an end goal of successful prosecution. [refers to process from case allocation to finalising the matter in court or otherwise].
Governance
- Implement and provide input in 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
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Resilience
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Decisiveness
- Efficiency Improvement
- Execute, Implement and Follow Through
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Investigative Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Reporting
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
Deadline:2nd October,2026
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Job Purpose
- To plan and execute the development of data driven solutions through understanding of business requirements and be responsible for data extraction, analysis and reporting within the organisation, including fulfilling the functions of advanced analytics.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Statistics /Mathematical Sciences, Computer Sciences/ Information Technology / Data Science/Economics AND 5-7 years' experience in Data Analytics / Data science / Mathematical Sciences / Research / Economics environment, of which 2-3 years at technical skilled level.
Alternative #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in Data Analytics / Data Science / Mathematical Sciences/ Research / Economics environment, of which 2-3 years at technical skilled level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- 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 tax products will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (SQL or equivalent, etc), databases (SQL etc.), programming (SQL, R, Python, etc.).
- Intermediate (practical application) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.).
- 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, and/or Python, R, etc., Microsoft skills (Proficient in) i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
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 in order 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 perform “intermediate” business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
- 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 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
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual ability
- Expertise in Context
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
Technical Competencies
- Statistics mathematical analysis
- Information Management
- Knowledge Management
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency Improvement
- Functional Policies & Procedures
- Data Management
- Data Collection and analysis
- Reporting
- Technical Expertise
Deadline:30th September,2026
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Job Purpose
- To conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7 or higher) AND 6 years' experience in a Corporate Tax environment including 4 years of audit experience in the primary tax types (with strong focus on CIT).
Minimum Functional Requirements
Applicable professional registration at either of the following professional bodies:
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Legal Practice Council (LPC)
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Analyse complex 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 transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
- Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
- 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 complex 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 of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
- Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
- 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.
- 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 on matters of a complex nature.
- Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. 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. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
- Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
- Identify new and additional complex 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.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
- Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- Prepare and issue detailed and 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 inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
- Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
- Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
- Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
- Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
- 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
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization
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. (I)
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- 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
- Conceptual Ability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Audit Methodology
- Risk Identification
Deadline:2nd October,2026
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Job Purpose
- To conduct and/or lead complex investigations into all allegations of serious misconduct, theft, fraud and corruption involving SARS with the purpose of pursuing disciplinary and criminal action, recovery of stolen monies, referring matters to SAPS for criminal prosecution.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- BCom degree /National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 7) in Policing, Forensic investigations, Law AND 5-7 years, experience in an investigative or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years is at a technically skilled level
Alternative
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in years, experience in an investigative or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years is at a technically skilled level
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Sound knowledge and experience in the area of governance, anti-corruption and anti-fraud in government, private, civil society sector, a multi-lateral development financial institution or relevant development organisation.
- Certified Fraud Examination Certificate.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Appears as a specialist witness in internal disciplinary proceedings and attend to court proceedings as and when required.
- 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.
- Determine offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence.
- Hand over a completed case docket with evidence to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of the case.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- 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.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc. to investigators.
- Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Work independently without supervision.
- Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations) - Must be able to interview witnesses and suspects, obtain relevant information from them converting that information into evidence that can be used in formal- and criminal proceedings.
- Investigative reporting - Must be able to write effective and accurate forensic and/or investigative reports
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.
- 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.
- Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with tax evasion.
- 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
- 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
- Efficiency improvement
- Fraud Investigation
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Internal Investigation
- Investigative Skills
- Reporting
- Search and Seizure
Deadline:2nd October,2026
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Job Purpose
- To align organisational strategic approach, monitor operational efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability, which involves integrated business planning, business and revenue performance analysis and monitoring, reporting, continuous operational improvement and inventory management. Furthermore, manage day to day regional operational schedules, quality management, risk and governance management, Auditor General and Internal Audit processes.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Business Management, Public Administration, Operations Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Governance, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field AND 10 – 12 years’ experience in an operational excellence, business planning, performance reporting, governance, quality management, risk management, audit, process improvement or similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years must be at middle management level.
Alternative
- Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business Management, Public Administration, Operations Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Governance, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field AND 12 – 15 years’ related experience in an operational excellence, business planning, performance reporting, governance, quality management, risk management, audit, process improvement or similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years must be at middle management level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership. (I)
- Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements. (I)
- Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks. (I)
- Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional, and organisational changes. (I)
- Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence. (I)
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions. (I)
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately. (I)
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation. (I)
- Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
- Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately. (I)
- Oversee initiatives introducing innovative solutions and technologies and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyse data, narration and trends to identify opportunities for growth and produce comprehensive performance reports with actionable insights.
- Collaborate on the development and alignment of functional policies and procedures in support of integration requirements in area of accountability and the organisation and ensure consistent application.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of operational guidelines to reflect changes in regulations.
- Develop a risk-based quality approach into SARS operations, conduct quality inspections, identify risks in processes and value chains, and support operations in the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with governance policies and procedures.
- Enhance data analytics capabilities to identify patterns of non-compliance and use data analytics to derive insights and inform decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement and achieve high compliance rates in internal and external quality audits.
- Operate within the Auditor General and Internal Audit Frameworks and ensure implementation of corrective actions on findings and root cause reporting.
- Oversee risk register, risk assessment, analysis, risk prioritisation and business continuity.
- Review and analyse governance documents and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Streamline operational processes to reduce complexity and improve user experience.
- Implement self-service options for taxpayers and traders to access information and services
- Strengthen internal controls to proactively detect and prevent issues. Collaborate with compliance teams to develop targeted interventions for high-risk areas.
Governance
- Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability. (I)
- Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area. (I)
People
- Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. (I)
- Develop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas. (I)
- Plan and develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources. (I)
- Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives. (I)
Finance
- Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency. (I)
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
Client
- Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders. (I)
- Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service. (I)
- Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect
- Service Delivery Innovation
- Trust
Leadership competencies
- 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
- Data Analysis
- Decisiveness
- Effective Business Communication
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Managerial Budgeting
- Planning and Organising
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Quality Management
- Strategic Planning and Reporting
Deadline:7th October,2026
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Job Purpose
- To be responsible for importing, cleansing, transforming, validating, aggregating and analysing data from various sources with the purpose of making conclusions about industry trends and best practices. To develop implementation plans and give strategic advice on data analytics strategies to achieve business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Analytics / Information Systems / Computer Science with 10 – 12 years' experience in Data / Computer Science / Financial of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level.
Alternative
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with 12 - 15 years’ of experience in Data / Computer Science / Financial of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science. Expert (recognized authority) technical expertise regarding data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing.
- Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (SQL or equivalent, etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (SQL, R, Python, etc.), Expert (recognized authority) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.), Expert (recognized authority) Data warehouse knowledge.
- Be an expert in the application of: Basic Data Migration, Basic Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Methodologies, Database Knowledge. Expert (recognized authority) Programming Skills.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
- Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
- Review the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
- Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
- Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
- Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
- Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
- Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
- Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
- Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
- Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, developing best practice solutions.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
- Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
- Builds and manage/maintain database to house data collected from various
- Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.
- Gathers data from multiple sources and assimilates into meaningful inputs for databases.
- Manages market research projects from start to finish. Meet all timelines, budgets, and objectives.
- Conducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
- Utilise basic complex / advance visualisation techniques to communicate the outcome of analysis and findings to both internal and external customers.
- Assist in the filtering and cleaning of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
- Research best practices and supports developing the solutions and recommendations for the current business operations.
- Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex / advance data sets, based on data findings.
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
- Design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
- Perform complex / advance business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
- Research best practices; develops implementation plan of operational and cost improvement strategies; assists in seeking, evaluating and implementing new technology.
- Works with research analysts to plan, create and distribute surveys.
Governance
- Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.
People
- Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and leadership in area of expertise.
- Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
- Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.
Client
- Develop and ensure implementation of own practices to build delivery excellence, encouraging others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to details
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual ability
- Diversity awareness
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty & Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical Competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Design and Management
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies & Procedures
- Information Management
- Policy development
- Reporting
- Data visualisation
- Data Analytics and Computational Modelling
- Data Analytics through the use of statistical and computational techniques and tools.
Deadline:1st October,2026
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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 Electronic Forensic Service, in a Computer Assisted Audit Techniques/Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or a similar environment of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
OR
Alternative Minimum Experience:
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years experience in Electronic Forensic Service, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques /Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Convert imported data into a suitable format for use with CAAT.
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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
- 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:2nd October,2026
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