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...
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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 continously 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 resource, unauthorised expenditures 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:20th February,2026
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Job Purpose
- To formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to a single practice area for Business Relations, by managing the analysis function that conducts the methodical investigation, analysis and documentation of all or part of a business area in terms of business functions and processes, and the information customers/clients use, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Business Relations objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Taxation, Commerce, Business, or ICT/IT with 8–10 years’ experience in a business technology or operations environment, of which 3–4 years at junior management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with at least 15 years’ experience in Business Systems or Operational Environment of which 3 - 4 years at a junior management level
Job Outputs:
Process
- Build a knowledge base of each client's business, systems and objectives and ensure alignment technology solutions with business strategies.
- Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions.
- Co-operate with those responsible in the organisation for developing products and services that will help the customer organisation to achieve its business objectives.
- Develop the means of improving service to, and relationships with, customers, and monitor the effectiveness of such measures.
- Ensure definition of requirements for improving aspect of the processes and systems, and the creation of viable specifications in preparation for the construction of information systems.
- Ensure that the service level management is well documented and audited for effectiveness, efficiency and compliance on a regular basis.
- Facilitate customers' involvement in the continuous improvement of the products and services supplied to them.
- Identify and assess options for the implementation of new or improved business processes and present them with recommendations, to decision makers at senior management level.
- Identify appropriate tools to monitor, analyse and report on actual performance in comparison to SLA requirements in a manageable and meaningful format.
- Maintain the level of customer satisfaction, at regular intervals or after each significant delivery of product or service.
- Manage exceptions, slippage and issues of priority, and initiates extra activities wherever gaps in the programme are identified.
- Manage the process of continual improvement in the provision of services, instigating remedial actions whenever necessary.
- Manage the processes that drive value out of the ICT investment and ensure ROI by being a bridge between the functional business area and information systems development.
- Partner with service provider and user management to undertake major reviews of SLAs, production and agreement of new SLAs and extensions to existing SLAs.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
- Provide advice on the selection of appropriate application strategies, policies, standards, methods and tools for business analysis.
- Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation.
- Work with user management to establish the contribution that can be made to business, drawing up requirement specifications, conducting feasibility studies, producing high level and detailed models, oversee development and implementing solutions.
- Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
- Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
- Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
- Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
- Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- 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 implementation objectives appropriately.
Governance
- Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
- Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
People
- Develop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised area.
- Plan and implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
- Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
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 accountability.
Client
- Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
- Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- 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
- Business IT Systems
- Change Management
- Decisiveness
- Effective Business Communication
Deadline:28th February,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) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation AND 6 years' experience in a tax audit environment.
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 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
- 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
- Financial Acumen
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Operational Audit
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Quality Orientation
- Reporting
- Tax Knowledge
- Tax Law
Deadline:20th February,2026
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Job Purpose
- To formulate the Customs & Excise Portfolio strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation by providing assistance with prioritisation, planning, management and reporting of a programme of projects and related activities to achieve Customs & Excise Portfolio objectives.
Education and Experience
- Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in a Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade and related field AND 10-12 years' experience in extensive background in customs and excise operating environment including trade value chain , of which 3-4 years at middle management level
ALTERNATIVE:
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade and related field AND 15 years extensive background in customs and excise operating environment, of which 3-4 years at middle management level
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Strategic management of Customs and Excise compliance Centres and create seamless process with border/ ports operations.
- Stakeholder Management – Engaging with trade associations, logistics providers, and businesses to provide Service and promote compliance.
- Values-based leadership: Model integrity, accountability, and service excellence as per SARS’s leadership ethos.
- Process optimization: Streamline workflows to reduce delays and enhance compliance monitoring.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Ensure that a change programme is in place to ensure the achievement of the objectives that have been set and that the business benefits are realised within the terms of the business case.
- Ensure accurate estimates of scope, schedule, resources, assumptions, and risk for the organisation solution
- Lead the risk management planning for the solution and ensure compliance with the delivery frameworks and security/privacy policies.
- Monitor overall progress and initiate corrective action as appropriate, including updating project managers' plans, to ensure that deliverables are produced on time and within budget.
- Drive regular formal reviews of the programme and its achievements, to assess critically the work carried out, project risks, benefits obtained and report on project and programme progress.
- Put in place systems, processes and measures to ensure that exceptions, slippage and issues of priority are effectively managed.
- Drive complex projects/programs from design and development to production in line with project deliverables, goals and milestones.
- Ensure that the organization's project methodologies, procedures and governance are followed on all projects and programs.
- Manage and co-ordinate the programme's Customs & Excise portfolio of projects, on a day-to-day basis, to ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of common resources and skills.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
- Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
- Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
- Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
- Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.
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.
People
- 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)
- Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
- Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised areas.
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability
- Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
Client
- Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
- Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- People Management and Empowerment
- People Skills
- Developing Others
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
- Conceptual Thinking
- Championing the Mandate
- Influencing Others
- Mobilising Teams
- Driving for Excellence
- Leveraging Diversity
- Accurate Understanding
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Managerial Budgeting
- Tax Knowledge
- Programme and Project Management
- Project Financial Control and Reporting
- Project Management
- Business Knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- Customs Knowledge
- Effective Business Communication
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Decisiveness
- Business Acumen
Deadline:24th February,2026
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Job Purpose
- To manage the inception and implementation of capital investment projects within the controlled constraints of scope, time and budget while ensuring adherence to quality, legal and cost requirements and ensuring a basis for benefits realisation is set.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Project Management/ Project Management Professional (PMP) with 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level
#Alternatively
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accountable for managing and delivering project in scope, on time, within budget and as per last approved baseline. Ensure all relevant project documents are signed off. Manage the integrated delivery across all business/Infrastructure/IT systems targeted for a project/release to ensure infrastructure/disparate IT systems (project delivery) remain sound and meet performance requirements.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, EPMO minimum standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs with the inclusion of cost management applicable to the project environment
- Develop project plans, schedules, and other project management documents. Ensure the relevant capability and capacity is available for project delivery. Engage stakeholders and ensure there is an appreciation of the initial baseline plan and changes in plans resulting from change requests. Ensure the project planning base is sound for execution
- Ensure all controls (ERAIDW, cost centres) issues, risks closed, document closeout report, schedule closeout meeting and facilitate sign-off. Where required, ensure that project cost centres are appropriately closed, with the inclusion of returning unspent / non-committed funds to the central capital budget pool(s).
- Evaluate project performance and put corrective measures in place to ensure delivery remains on track. Consolidate progress from various teams. Schedule regular meetings and adhoc stakeholder engagements meant to track and report on project performance. Ensure the necessary project information is made available for management tracking and status reporting.
- Form and foster relationships with clients, project management team, internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated project delivery. Define stakeholder roles and responsibilities and clearly communicate expectations and progress.
- Manage scope, cost, time, changes, suppliers, and contracted delivery partners and ensure alignment between contracts, commitments, and delivery. Capture lessons learned and ensured negative repeats are not experienced.
- Manage scope, cost, time, changes, suppliers, and contracted delivery partners and ensure alignment between contracts, commitments, and delivery. Capture lessons learned and ensured negative repeats are not experienced.
- Possess knowledge of project management, Business/IT/Facilities, Change Management and uses these to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls. Engage at all levels to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls.
- Review and refine initial risks, develop estimate based high level plans, project charters and other EPMO minimum standard documents required to continue with detailed project planning.
- Through the line function, manage and develop teams to operate at their full capability to deliver on project and EPMO objectives.
- Provide oversight on the procurement delivery process and for the on boarding of suppliers. Manage project costs, commitments payments within approved limits. Engage contracted suppliers to conclude work orders and facilitate sign-off. Ensure cost commitments are aligned to project delivery requirements and constraints.
- Identify and manage project risks and issues, develop, and executes resolutions / mitigation / contingency plans. Manage the critical path by ensuring issues don't result in downstream delivery shifts and on exception escalate unresolved issues to the respective senior manager. Ensure the relevant tracking tools are updated and provide an accurate status of the project
- 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)
Governance
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation
People
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
- Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
Client
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
- 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 (V)
- Honesty and Integrity (V)
- Organisational Awareness
- People Management and Empowerment
- People Skills
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect (V)
- Trust (V)
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Planning and Organising
- Practice and process facilitation skills
- Project Administration Skills
- Project Financial Control and Reporting
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
Deadline:24th February,2026
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Job Purpose
- To develop governance frameworks, analyse and provide expert advice, monitoring services and reports, assessments (including maturity assessments) and consulting services, in respect of Enterprise/Corporate Governance, in order for Business to achieve business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Public Management & Governance, Business and/or Management related studies AND 8-10 years’ experience in a Governance, Risk and Compliance and/or Public Policy environment of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience in a Governance, Risk and Compliance and/ or Public Policy environment of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level.
- # The alternative qualifications and experience refer to internal minimum requirements.
- #Middle Management experience will be an added advantage.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Apply functional area policies in order to enhance unit’s ability to advise business in complex field and or professional discipline.
- Understand the system and the underlying principles supporting the overall business process.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance specific to a complex field and or professional discipline.
- Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans, reports & or recommendations for business issues.
- Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area’s practice.
- 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 & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
- Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
- Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
- Plan for value-added, continuous practice & 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.
- Translate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
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
- 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
- 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
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- Reporting and Interpretation
- Corporate Governance Knowledge
- Risk Awareness
- Compliance testing and Governance consulting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency improvement
Deadline:24th February,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 Auditing, Taxation and/or Accounting and 4 years' Corporate Income Tax experience.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- 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 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 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 & Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Trust
- Respect
Technical competencies
- Audit Methodology
- Business Knowledge
- Business Writing Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Efficiency Improvement
- Execute, Implement & Follow Through
- Functional Policies & Procedures
- Operational Audit
- Planning & Organising
- Problem Analysis & Judgement
- Reporting
- Tax Knowledge
- Tax Law
Deadline:24th February,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) in Auditing, Accounting and/ or Taxation and 6 years' experience in a tax audit environment including 3 years' International Tax Audit experience.
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.
- 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:24th February,2026
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Job Purpose
- To provide operational and analytical support in order to manage data quality management.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Finance and Law AND 2-3 years' experience filing season, trust administration, research, or tax compliance, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in filing season, trust administration, research, or tax compliance, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.
Job Outputs:
Research and Analysis
- Conduct in-depth research on trust-related matters, including compliance and registration requirements.
- Analyse data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Reporting and Recommendations
- Draft comprehensive recommendations reports based on research findings.
- Present insights and proposals to managers and relevant stakeholders.
- Implemented recommendations to improve processes and compliance for trusts.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with taxpayers and managers within the registration pillar for trusts.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely trust registration processes.
Team Resource Management
- Manage the trust team shared folder, ensuring proper organization and accessibility
- Consolidate team reports for submission to management.
Filing Season Support
- Assist with filing season activities for trusts, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
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.
- Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans & or recommendations for business issues.
- 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.
- Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
- Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using medium to complex data visualisation techniques.
- 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.
- Support ad hoc data requests and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
- 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.
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Behavioural competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Accountability
Technical Competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
Deadline:24th February,2026
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