Fresh Jobs at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To formulate strategy, policy, and procedures for Talent Acquisition to attract and retain skills, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Recruitment objectives. To drive delivery of candidate and hiring manager experiences according to the SARS Talent Acquisition policies and

Functional Requirements

• End‑to‑End Recruitment Delivery
• Strategic & Proactive Talent Sourcing
• Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
• Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
• Recruitment Data, Reporting & Insights
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practice

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or similar AND 8-10 years’ Talent Acquisition experience in a corporate / Banking or agency environment, of which 3-4 years is at an operational talent acquisition specialist level.

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ Talent Acquisition experience in a corporate / banking or agency environment, of which 3-4 years is at an operational talent acquisition specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Provide Talent Acquisition expertise and advice to business and key stakeholders.
• Manage the provision of Recruitment services to Business and to ensure compliance with HR and Recruitment and Selection policies and procedures in direct support of achievement of organizational objectives.
• Manage full life cycle recruiting process for assigned Roles.
• Develop new or creative recruitment solutions, to ensure SARS hires the best possible talent.
• Monitor and maintain EE audits to ensure that standards and targets in support of the organisational EE Targets are achieved.
• Identify and utilize relevant multiple channels to attract and source candidates for the various Business Units.
• Ensure proactive talent acquisition and retention, for current and future needs.
• Conduct sourcing strategy meetings with Hiring Managers for assigned roles and provide advice and guidance on the best suited methodology to ensure the most qualified candidates are identified.
• Headhunting and Talent Mapping of the industry to pipeline resources for area of responsibility.
• Enhance the candidate journey by fully utilising and maintaining the applicant tracking system.
• Mining of data from various sourcing channels for current and future needs.
• Design, track, and report on talent acquisition key metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of the Recruitment processes to ensure continuous improvement.
• To ensure onboarding of new staff is smooth and effective.
• Enhance the Employer Brand for talent attraction and retention.

Reporting:

• Daily update of Master report.
• Close Recruitment process and ensure Records are loaded

Governance

• Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

• Provide specialist know-how, support, advice, and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.
• Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation

Client

• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
• Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Recruitment and Selection
• Knowledge of HR Policies & Procedures
• Business Acumen
• Decisiveness
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Effective Business Communication
• Human Resource Consulting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Efficiency improvement
   

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Job Purpose

• You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for creating data-driven solutions by understanding business requirements. You will build in-house models by ensuring the availability of high-quality data and actively engaging with stakeholders through discussions and meetings to drive successful delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years' experience in a Data Analytics and other Data/Statistics related environments, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics/Mathematical Science/Economic Sciences or Research, of which 3-4 years at a junior specialist level.

Alternative #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years' experience in a  Data Analytics and other Sata/statistics related environments, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics/Mathematical Science/Economic Sciences or Research of which 3-4 years at a junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science
• Advanced (applied theory) 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.)
• Advanced (applied theory) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R etc.)
• Advanced (applied theory) Data warehouse knowledge
• Be advance in the application of:
• Basic Data Migration
• Basic Data Visualization   
• Business Intelligence Methodologies
• Database Knowledge
• Advanced (applied theory) Programming Skills – i.e. SQL, and/or Python, R, etc. 
• Microsoft skills (Advance in)– i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area's practice.
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
• Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
• Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
• Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, best practice implementation solutions.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
• Research and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
• Review the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
• Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and / or recommendations for business issues.
• Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans & or recommendations for business issues.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
• Perform complex / advanced business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
• Design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex / advance data sets, based on data findings.

Governance

• Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

• 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 a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages 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

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

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Data Integrity
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency Management
• Data Analytics
• Data Governance 
• Statistical and Mathematics Analysis
• Business Knowledge
• System Thinking
• Reporting
• Knowledge Management
• Information Management
   

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Job Purpose

• To analyse, design and lead the design of innovative continuous process improvement and multi-process/function business process solutions across the business process management life cycle ensuring compliance with all new and proposed legislation to achieve sustainable business results in support of the enterprise strategy. This includes the provision of design and implementation support and conducting of stakeholder engagement.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology and/or Information Security AND 8 - 10 years’ experience in an IT Security environment of which 3 - 4 years were at a junior specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience in an IT Security environment of which 3 - 4 years were at a junior specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
• Analyse and review legislative changes and practically translate these pieces of legislation for scoping consumption.
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
• Apply processes to improve data validation across service delivery systems in line with operational targets.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Design, model and document Process Solutions Specifications.
• 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.
• Ensure that business requirements are clearly identified, prioritized and satisfied by appropriate technical and or business process solutions.
• 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.
• Provide process solution support to institutionalise process initiatives.
• 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.

Governance

• Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.

People

• Enable a culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• 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

• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
• 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
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Conceptual Competence
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Leadership Competencies

• Ability to translate strategy into execution
• Concern for Impact of own behaviour on others

Technical Competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Institutional Process Analysis and Redesign
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Process Design and Improvement
• Reporting
   

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Job Purpose

• To conduct litigation of revenue matters in Tax, High Courts including Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court in terms of the applicable statutes and rules of court. To also provide expert advice on legal issues

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Honours / Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8): Law, Admitted Attorney AND 10-12 years' experience in a Legal / Tax / Litigation environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.
• Admitted attorney or Advocate

#Alternative

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 12 - 15 years related experience, of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level (A postgraduate qualification in law will be advantageous) 

Minimum Functional Requirements

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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 & experience to identify & 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 & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes. 
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & 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. 
• Provide expert advice, instruct and brief attorneys and counsel in respect of applications in the Magistrate's Court or Higher courts. 
• Provide specialist advice and opinions to SARS operations and management on significant tax matters
• Represent SARS in the Tax Court and Higher courts in tax appeals.

Governance

• Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure.

People

• 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 & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage 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
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Building Sustainability 
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Conceptual Ability
• External Awareness
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty & Integrity 
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Trust
• Respect

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Reporting