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 be responsible for co-ordinating, programming, implementing and maintaining system architectures, including hardware, operating systems, and utilities, and related client services within the organisation and ensuring to meet service level agreements. To be responsible for identification and resolution of complex hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to network and related servers and makes decisions that are critical in the areas of performance analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions, ensuring a stable performance environment for the enterprise business processing system.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology AND 8-10 years' experience in IBM WebSphere Application Server, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.
#OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), in Information Technology and 8-10 years’ experience in IBM WebSphere Application Serve of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
- AiX: IBM AiX Certified Engineer, PowerHA, IBM Systems Director or relevant certification OR
- LINUX: SuSE Certified Professional or Linux Professional Certified Level 2 or Redhat Certified Technician OR
- WAS: IBM WebSphere Application Server Certified System Administrator or any other relevant certification
#ALTERNATIVE
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years IBM WebSphere Application Server experience of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.
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 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.
- 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.
- Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
- Advising on programming, implementation and maintaining system architectures, including hardware, operating systems, and utilities, and related client services within the enterprise.
- Advise on the identification and resolution of high-level hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to network and related servers.
- Makes decisions that are critical in the areas of performance analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions.
- Proactively researches and locates necessary tools and processes to identify and proactively avert troublesome trends as they develop.
- Advice on stable performance environment for the enterprise business processing system.
- Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the systems infrastructure.
- Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
- Configuring, debugging and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms.
- Developing, maintaining and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components and developed applications.
- Performing high-level root-cause analysis for service interruption recovery and creating preventive measures.
- Performing installation, maintenance and support of system software/hardware and user support.
- Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
- Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
- Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
- Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
- Integrate servers and their associated software into enterprise systems/solutions.
- Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
- Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.
- Responsible for building, implementing and maintaining system hardware and software architectures as well as to identify and resolve all hardware and software technical problems.
- Participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the system infrastructure.
- Establish systems programming standards and documentation requirements and play a key role in the integration of mainframe, midrange, shared systems and other computing architectures.
- Advise and design in support of the management and support of the organisation's System operating systems and/or application server software and utilities infrastructure - Specialist coding for the optimisation of System systems to optimise workflow; coaching other engineers to resolutions, engineering and implementing complex projects, and for maintaining and overseeing the technology, ensuring alignment of IT strategy to business strategy.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
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 & 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
- Adaptability
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Business IT Systems
- Business Knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Knowledge
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Reporting and Interpretation
- System Thinking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Technical Expertise
- IT Project Management
- Knowledge of IT Governance and Business
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Verbal Communication
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Job Purpose
- To formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to a single practice area, by leading and managing an audit team for Mining to ensure effectiveness of audit operations across multi tax types, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Audit objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Audit and/or Taxation and 8-10 years' CIT and Mining Tax Audit experience in the Industry of which 3-4 years at junior management level.
ALTERNATE:
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years CIT and Mining tax audit experience in the Industry of which 3-4 years at junior management level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- 8-10 years' experience in the CIT and Mining Tax audit experience of which 3-4 years at junior management level Or Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Enforce compliance management through adherence to technical standards and all relevant legal and SARS requirements.
- Manage significant cases, minimise the risks identified and assist in the development of tax and customs legislation where required.
- Own end-to-end audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals.
- Accompany auditors in interaction and engagement with the taxpayer, where required.
- Timeously communicate top-down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
- Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
- Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organization and treasury.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions.
- Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
- 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.
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
- Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
- Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
- Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
- Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.
- Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
Finance
- Manage effective cost control of the core processes in line with targeted savings.
- Contribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
- Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
Client
- Drive service delivery goals and standards in support of business unit objectives.
- Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Developing Others
- Conceptual Thinking
- Championing the Mandate
- Influencing Others
- Mobilising Teams
- Driving for Excellence
- Leveraging Diversity
- Building Sustainability
- Accurate Understanding
Technical competencies
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Managerial Budgeting
- Tax Knowledge (specifically Mining tax)
- Business and Industry Knowledge related to Mining
- Operational Audit
- Tax Compliance Auditing
- Effective Business Communication
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Decisiveness
- Business Acumen
Deadline:27th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- Daily Operations of installation, upgrading and maintaining high uptime of SARS’ core systems which are used daily for SARS Tax Collection.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Higher Certificate (NQF 5) with 3 years’ experience in a similar environment with a CompTia Linux+ Certification / Redhat/SuSE Certification /RHEL EX200 or Higher.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 4 years’ experience in a similar environment with a CompTia Linux + Certification / / Redhat/SuSE Certification /RHEL EX200 or Higher
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Familiar with working with Red Hat, Ubuntu and SuSE Linux Systems installed on x86, x86_64, power64 hardware as well as Virtual Machines and BareMetal machines.
- Familiar with working with Docker or Podman Containers, Registories and Kubernetes Environments.
Industry Related Qualifications and Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in Administration / Site Reliability Engineering experience which include Data Centre Operations.
- Comptia Linux+ Certification.
- Red Hat Linux or SuSE Linux Certifications.
- Experience on working with OEM Hardware from IBM, HP and Dell.
Additional Technical Competencies
- Day to day Site Reliability Engineering skills related to Linux Server Installations, Migrations, Upgrades, Decommissions and Maintenance. Working with BareMetal Linux Systems and Virtualized Linux Systems. Creating and Maintaining scripts with Bash Shell, Python and Ansible.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
- Apply software changes that adhere to relevant standards and deliver a solution as per technical requirements.
- Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support in area of work.
- Deliver on contracted performance objectives and escalate unresolved delivery and quality issues to management and process owners.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of work.
- Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.
Governance
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks.
People
- Drive own performance to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
- Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
- Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations.
Client
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Application Development and Maintenance
- Computer Literacy
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Applications
- IT Development
- Reporting
- System Thinking
Deadline:20th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- This role supports Senior Project Managers and Portfolio Managers by executing tasks in line with project plans. Key duties include organizing and maintaining project documents, managing administrative communications, and applying PFMA procedures to project budgets and spending—all intended to ensure customer expectations are met. Additionally, the role requires adherence to Treasury Regulations as well as compliance with relevant software development life cycle policies to ensure all financial and legal obligations within projects are properly managed.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 2 - 3 years’ experience in Management, Administration, or Project Management, of which 1 - 2 years should be at the knowledge worker level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in Management, Administration, or Project Management, of which 1 - 2 years should be at the knowledge worker level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
- Monitor and report on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
- Coordinate implementation of plans and initiatives in area of accountability.
- Prepare records of project activities and ensure the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
- Apply the PMO methodologies for projects ensuring that inputs and deliverables are timeous and up to specified standards.
- Develop a short-term delivery plan, and plan unit's activities to ensure that agreed standards and objectives are met.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote integrated service delivery.
- Coordinate and assist with the implementation of the project, ensuring delivery of all documentation within the scope of the project.
- Assist with detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Ensure that all project information is correctly saved on the electronic project management repository according to Project Management Methodology.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
- Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- 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.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- Ensure that all administrative tasks are performed in strict adherence to the EPMO methodology and relevant policies, maintaining compliance throughout all phases of the project.
- Regularly review processes to confirm alignment with established standards and promptly address any deviations to uphold the integrity of project administration.
- Assist the Project managers with the facilitation of the Finance and Procurement processes via organisational systems
- Deliver ad hoc support as determined necessary by line management
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
- Participate in relevant customer / stakeholder forums.
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency improvement
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Project Administration Skills
- Project Financial Control and Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Good coordination
Deadline:20th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- To provide In-house specialised technical support to the SARS executives and their support staff, including daily on-site technical support (SARS Office) and at external sites where SARS executives are in workshops. To facilitate the interaction between various SARS technical teams and technical service providers to find solutions for problems being experienced by the executives and support staff.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Information Technology and 3 - 4 years’ experience in an IT Support environment, of which 3 years are spent in a Sensitive User support area.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND related IT experience of 6 years’ experience in an IT Support environment of which 3 years are spent in a Sensitive User support area.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Advanced skills and experience to manage the conference IT Facilities
- ITIL Certification
- Microsoft Office Certification
Additional Technical Competencies
- GOC Confidential - (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information
- User Support (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations.
- Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
- Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
- Ability to focus on broad issues.
- Capable of coaching others.
- Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency.
- Consistently providing ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements.
- Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- 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.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
- Conduct high level troubleshooting.
- Provide excellent and professional technical IT support and advise on hardware and peripherals with different technologies.
- Resolve/arrange and escalate all hardware and software problems.
- Provide Microsoft Office and SAP support for both Apple and Windows machines.
- Provide boardroom IT Support (VC connections, tele-con connections, presentation setups, Hardware problem resolving on Projectors, VGA connections and telecom unit problems) and to assist when needed with recordings done at boardrooms.
- Conduct computer setup and installation, including liaising with Procurement for ordering of equipment.
- Process 3G applications, submit 3G applications to Service providers and setup of 3G devices for clients.
- Assist with after hour support, e.g. unlocking accounts, international roaming activations, accessing outlook as well as remote access setup and support and reset\unlock Cisco pin codes.
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
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Business Administration Skills
- Business Knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Knowledge
- IT Support
- Reporting
- SARS System Products
- System Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Trouble Shooting Ability
- Verbal Communication
Deadline:20th March,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 including 3 years of audit experience in Transfer Pricing.
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
- 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:19th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- To provide operational and analytical support in order to manage data quality management.
- To scrutinise and analyse data and provide actionable intelligence based on their analysis to the Revenue Planning & Reporting (RPR) Unit in the gathering of data, conducting data analysis, developing deliverables (written, spreadsheet, presentation) and meeting time-sensitive delivery goals in support of overall operational optimisation
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) with 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Data Analysis, Financial Analytics, Taxation or Economics Environment, of which 1 – 2 years must be at a knowledge worker level.
Alternative #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years’ experience in a data analysis, financial analytics, taxation or economics environment, of which 1 – 2 years must be at a knowledge worker level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Use evaluative frameworks, behavioural experimentation methodologies, theory construction and model building skills to facilitate evidence-based product and design decisions.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Collect and collate data, analyse information and provide reports and recommendations.
- 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.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- 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 resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
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 and discrepancies.
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
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Management
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
Deadline:20th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- To leverage on extensive experience and exposure of evolved technical devices, peripherals and associated operating platforms and or applications, in deriving testing plans and test cases that will ensure interoperability and functional deployment into production for both internal and external to SARS.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Information Technology or related field with 3 - 4 years’ experience in a testing environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 6 years’ experience in a testing environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre\Test Management Tool.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of Window and Server Operating Systems.
- Must have a working knowledge of the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
- Must have the ability to interact effectively with other teams involved in project and maintenance testing effort.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Daily execution of workload in relation to test lifecycle activities and assigned role
- Active and continuous updating of the defect management systems throughout the day to reflect accurate and timeous defect registration, status and enabling management thereof
- Actively participate in all Testing Levels (Unit / Systems/ Regression/ Stability / Distribution / Disaster recover, etc.)
- Actively participate in the Testing Life-Cycle
- Perform backward compatibility testing of latest software versions that not all users may be running on
- Execute varied range of multiple complexity test cases as assigned and defects recorded as per divisional policy and procedures.
- Focus on advance technical test cases to realise the early identification of defects and systems failures.
- Perform compatibility testing to prevent software failure due to compatibility between application software, operating systems or operating systems versions such as Desktop Applications, Web Browsers i.e. Internet Explorer new versions etc.
- Test activities that verify a specific action or function of the application and test objective and output answers the questions: "can the user do this" or "does this particular feature work?"
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation (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)
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation (I)
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change (I)
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation (I)
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions
Client
- Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service (I)
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations (I)
Governance
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks. (I)
People
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)
Finance
- Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations. (I)
Client
- Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations. (I)
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Business IT Systems
- Computer Literacy
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Execute, Implement and Follow through
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Standard Operating Procedure Compliance
Deadline:22nd March,2026
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Job Purpose
- To ensure that software development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation are performed to achieve business objectives. To assist with detecting application issues, analyse software, and implement software solutions within standards.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 3 - 4 years’ experience in software development environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ related experience in a software development environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Expert in Natural, ADABAS, z/OS & JCL, IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or IBM APP Connect B2B Integrator or Business Process Management (BPM), JAVA or Microsoft .net
Industry Related Qualifications and Experience
- IBM Certified Solution Developer - Integration Bus (Any Version) - could be inclusive of below products:
- IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or B2B Integrator;
- Business Process Management (BPM) or IBM App Connect;
- Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Developer (Any Version);
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with skills in C++ and large volume data processing applications.
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services an advantage.
- Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
- Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
- Experience with containerisation and micro services technologies and architectures.
- Extensive experience with cross platform and multidata base technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
- Experience with NoSQL technology databases.
Additional Technical Competencies
- Application Implementation (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations. Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
- Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
- Focus is on broad issues.
- Capable of coaching others.
- Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency.
- Has consistently provided ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements.
- Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
- Application Systems (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory).
- Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations.
- Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
- Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding their skill
- GOC Confidential - (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information
Job Outputs:
Process
- Design system changes and enhancements that address business requirements.
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
- Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
- Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- 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.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. (I)
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
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 and discrepancies.
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.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Application Development and Maintenance
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Applications
- IT Development
- IT Knowledge
- IT Systems
- Reporting
- System Thinking
Deadline:20th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- To provide advice and support on architectural design strategies in order to achieve business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ Software Development AND 8 - 10 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level in at least two of the following: data collection, technical support, source to target mapping, or database administration. 8 years’ experience with SQL Server, SSIS, DB2 and IBM Q-Replication technology and Unix fundamentals will be an added advantage. Experience in Data Warehouse load utilities. of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience, of which 3 - 4 years years at a junior specialist level in at least two of the following: data collection, technical support, source to target mapping, or database administration. 8 years’ experience with SQL Server, SSIS, DB2 and IBM Q-Replication technology and Unix fundamentals will be an added advantage. Experience in Data Warehouse load utilities. of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level
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.
- Combine applied and theoretical knowledge, to know and understand the theory and principles underpinning a particular discipline(s).
- 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.
- Develop integrated solutions based on features, capabilities and ad hoc architectural systems.
- Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
- Enhance processes and drive process optimisation to increase efficiencies of the functional area.
- Ensure that processes are automated where appropriate, optimised and suitably scalable.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Accountability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Application Development & Maintenance
- Business IT Systems
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Design and Management
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Knowledge
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Process Design and Improvement
- Reporting
- System Thinking
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
- Application & Exploitation (IT)
- Configuration Man Infrastructure (IT)
- Database Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- ICT Audit
- Networking & Comm
- Structured Reviews
Deadline:20th March,2026
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