Fresh Jobs at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

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 environments, of which 2-3 years at a technical skilled level. Knowledge of tax products will be an added advantage. 

Alternative #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years of related experience in a Data Analytics / Data Science / Mathematical Sciences / Research / Economics environment, of which 2-3 years at a technical skilled level. Knowledge of tax products will be an added advantage.

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 the area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on your 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 concerns. 
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• To acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain 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 modeling, and data mining.
• To design, develop and test medium- to complex-level data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• To identify, analyse 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 the area of specialisation.
• Ensure that completed work adheres 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
   

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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 Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, 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 Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, 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.), and 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 advanced 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 (advanced in)—i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated areas' 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 their impact and use them to develop the best-fit alternatives and 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 your own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake information gathering and research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and/orrecommendations for business issues.
• Undertake information gathering, research and analysis of data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans & or recommendations for business issues.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain 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, and data mining.
• Design, develop and test complex/advanced data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex/advanced data sets, based on data findings.

Governance

• Develop and/oralign governance and compliance policies for your 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 the area of expertise.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in the 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 Mathematical Analysis
• Business Knowledge
• System Thinking
• Reporting
• Knowledge Management
• Information Management

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Job Purpose

• To provide in-depth market research and analysis of products as per legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Economics, Econometrics, Business Science, Finance, or related field AND 10 – 12 years in Development Economics with Behavioural Science experience, of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level.

 #ALTERNATIVE

• Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Economics, Econometrics, Business Science, Finance, or related field AND 12 - 15 years’ experience in Development Economics with Behavioural Science of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse and recommend improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Contribute to the optimal use of organisational resources by advising on effective planning and development of resource plans within your area of specialisation.
• Develop multiple practices aligned with operational policies and procedural frameworks to support tactical development and excellence.
• Apply technical or professional expertise to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined challenges.
• Ensure timely communication of progress and challenges in achieving divisional and business unit goals to all relevant stakeholders.
• Implement research methodologies that support the monitoring and reporting of analytical activities.
• Influence and communicate across business areas to minimise resistance and encourage adoption of new approaches.
• Integrate business information to analyse and produce reports that highlight trends, discrepancies, and insights for decision-making.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and the enhancement of practices, processes, and systems across the internal value chain.
• Plan for continuous improvement of practices and systems to meet objectives and enhance tactical excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, assess their impact, and develop best-fit, best-practice solutions.
• Recommend and implement changes to optimise processes, systems, and practices, driving innovation and improvement.
• Translate top-down policies into actionable changes within your practice area and communicate their impact to stakeholders.

Governance

• Develop or align governance and compliance policies to effectively manage risk exposure and liability within your practice area

People

• Apply new knowledge and skills gained through formal and informal learning to your role.
• Provide specialist support, advice, and thought leadership within your area of expertise.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial controls, cost management, and corporate governance within your area of specialisation.

Client

• Develop and implement practices that promote delivery excellence and encourage exceptional stakeholder service.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute to organisational knowledge sharing.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, benchmark, and develop models to enhance client service delivery and operational efficiency

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Economic Research
• Efficiency improvement
• Policy Analysis
• Reporting
• Research
• Business Knowledge