The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nations tax collecting authority. Established in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the South African tax system and customs service. Its main functions are to: collect and administer all national taxes, duties and levies; c...
Job Purpose
To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Audit, Taxation (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in an Audit/ Forensic Investigations environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in an Audit/ Forensic Investigations environment
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
- Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
- Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- 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.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives, and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- 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 to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- 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.
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 specified policies, standards, legislation, and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.
Client
- Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
- Drive for Results
- Persuasion ability
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statement
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency improvement
- Audit Methodology
- Quality Orientation
- Customer Orientation
- Customer Liaison
- Problem Solving and Judgement
- Planning and Organising
- Business Acumen
- Risk Identification
Compliance Competency
- Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
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bout the Position
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Specialised and Alternate Dispute Resolution Unit of the South African Revenue Service. The team deals primarily with tax disputes specifically appeals, Tax Board and Litigation matters in the Western Cape Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing general administrative duties, which include inter alia tracking, assigning and allocation of new appeals, Litigation and Tax board matters. Compile, update, and maintain relevant manual and portal registers on appeals, Litigation and Tax Board matters, and committees on a regular basis and per management requests. Co-ordinate and prepare cases for presentation to the Regional Appeals Committee. Maintain the rotation rooster of other committees to be attended by the professional legal team. Responsible for financial and SAP transactions of the team i.e travel requests and acquittals for management and team, purchases and petty cash requests etc. Responsible for coordinating the signing of appeals settlement agreements between SARS and taxpayers and maintaining the settlement agreement register. Liaising with taxpayers, consultants and other SARS officials on complaint cases and maintain the relevant complaints register. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the professional team from an administrative perspective and attend to daily queries from taxpayers and other business areas at SARS.
Overall, the successful candidate will be contributing to the overall strategic objectives of SARS as well as being part of a dynamic high performing team providing support to tax lawyers.
Job Purpose
- To provide administrative support within the legal function and provide supportive information to enable execution of core legal processes.
Education and Experience
- Higher Certificate (NQF 5) Administration, Business Management, AND 2 years' experience in a Legal environment.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 3 years' experience in Legal environment.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Higher Certificate (NQF 5) Administration, Business Management AND 2 years' experience in a Legal environment.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 3 years' experience in Legal environment
Job Outputs:
Process
- Assist with functional and administrative tasks and procedures relating to the functional area.
- Apply procedures to deliver set objectives to the best advantage of the functional work area.
- Follow up on outstanding documents or payments.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
- Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements.
- Contribute to the development & improvement of area specific standards, procedure, and processes to ensure continued quality and service improvement.
- 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
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks.
People
- Maintain professional interaction and always ensure ethical interactions with stakeholders.
- 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, unauthorised expenditure 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 client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless, quick and error free.
Behavioural competencies
- Conceptual Ability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- Service Delivery
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Administrative Support
- Quality Orientation
- Legal Records and Related Systems
- Standard operating procedure compliance
- Planning and Organising
- Legal Administration
- Events, Meeting or Task Coordination
- Administration
- Reporting
- Efficiency improvement
- Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
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About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled, results driven, self-directed Senior Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and or Procurement of Fixed properties, Lease agreements, Facilities management i.e. Maintenance, Construction, Legal services, Travel Management etc. This role is located in the Procurement Business Area within SARS. In an ever-changing environment, we have to build a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the Procurement team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
- To proactively manage the procurement processes in support of business units by ensuring that best business practices are utilized to improve efficiency, and thus reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management AND 10-12 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities/Professional Services, of which 3-4 years at management level.
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (NQF 7) AND 12-15 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities/Professional Services, of which 4-6 years ideally at senior management level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- To analyse trends to determine overall sourcing approach, based on magnitude of spend, strategic importance and opportunities for value delivery.
- Analyses spend portfolio and determines overall sourcing approach for assigned commodities, based on magnitude of spend, strategic importance and opportunities for value delivery.
- To actively participates in the development. & implementations of sourcing strategies for relevant spend categories.
- Responsible for delivering and tracking quantifiable financial benefits.
- Exhibits subject matter expertise regarding assigned commodities trends so as to advise internal users on current and future market opportunities / Provides strategic leadership and direction for commodity teams of assigned commodities.
- Acts as the central point of contact between Procurement and the Business Units for all communications related to assigned commodities. This includes the communication of standard processes, best practices, and progress reporting and issue resolution.
- Manages and provides support in fostering key supplier relationships to create short-term and long-term value for SARS. Leads all efforts in educating the appropriate suppliers in the principles of the SARS Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach.
- Works with supply base to implement the principles of SARS SRM framework which will offer improvement in product quality and delivery, efficient support of administrative processes and adherence to all identified performance requirements.
- Works with SARS stakeholders to identify scope, validate and then execute special projects that will result in measurable value to the organisation. Provides leadership and guidance to project team identified in executing these projects.
- Analyses, supports, and actively participates in the developments and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management and B-BBEE development programmes. These will include specific, individualised programmes for strategic Suppliers and generic programmes for non-strategic Suppliers.
- Supports drafting of contracts and SLA’s (Service Level Agreement).
- Oversee the establishment and the functioning of the BSCs and BECs.
- Reviewing and ensuring accuracy and compliance of the NBAC reports before submissions.
Governance
- Implement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice areas 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
- 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.
- Plan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & 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
- 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.
- 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
- Accountability (V)
- Building Sustainability
- Championing the Mandate
- Conceptual Thinking
- Developing Others
- Driving for Excellence
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Influencing Others
- Leveraging Diversity
- Mobilising Teams
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect (V)
- Trust (V)
Technical competencies
- Business Acumen
- Business IT Systems
- Computer Literacy
- Decisiveness
- Effective Business Communication
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Procurement and Asset Management
- IT Project Management
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Managerial Budgeting
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Procurement Knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- System Thinking
- Tax Knowledge
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About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled, results driven, self-directed Senior Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and or Procurement of ICT Hardware & Software, Relevant Communication Services, ICT Consulting services. In an ever-changing environment, we have to build a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the Procurement team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
- To proactively manage the procurement processes in support of business units by ensuring that best business practices are utilized to improve efficiency, and thus reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management AND 10-12 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities/Professional Services, of which 3-4 years at management level.
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (NQF 7) AND 12-15 years' experience in the procurement of Facilities/Professional Services, of which 4-6 years ideally at senior management level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
- To analyse trends to determine overall sourcing approach, based on magnitude of spend, strategic importance and opportunities for value delivery.
- Analyses spend portfolio and determines overall sourcing approach for assigned commodities, based on magnitude of spend, strategic importance and opportunities for value delivery.
- To actively participates in the development. & implementations of sourcing strategies for relevant spend categories.
- Responsible for delivering and tracking quantifiable financial benefits.
- Exhibits subject matter expertise regarding assigned commodities trends so as to advise internal users on current and future market opportunities / Provides strategic leadership and direction for commodity teams of assigned commodities.
- Acts as the central point of contact between Procurement and the Business Units for all communications related to assigned commodities. This includes the communication of standard processes, best practices, and progress reporting and issue resolution.
- Manages and provides support in fostering key supplier relationships to create short-term and long-term value for SARS. Leads all efforts in educating the appropriate suppliers in the principles of the SARS Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach.
- Works with supply base to implement the principles of SARS SRM framework which will offer improvement in product quality and delivery, efficient support of administrative processes and adherence to all identified performance requirements.
- Works with SARS stakeholders to identify scope, validate and then execute special projects that will result in measurable value to the organisation. Provides leadership and guidance to project team identified in executing these projects.
- Analyses, supports, and actively participates in the developments and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management and B-BBEE development programmes. These will include specific, individualised programmes for strategic Suppliers and generic programmes for non-strategic Suppliers.
- Supports drafting of contracts and SLA’s (Service Level Agreement).
- Oversee the establishment and the functioning of the BSCs and BECs.
- Reviewing and ensuring accuracy and compliance of the NBAC reports before submissions.
Governance
- Implement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice areas 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
- 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.
- Plan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & 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
- 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.
- 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
- Accountability (V)
- Building Sustainability
- Championing the Mandate
- Conceptual Thinking
- Developing Others
- Driving for Excellence
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Influencing Others
- Leveraging Diversity
- Mobilising Teams
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect (V)
- Trust (V)
Technical competencies
- Business Acumen
- Business IT Systems
- Computer Literacy
- Decisiveness
- Effective Business Communication
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Procurement and Asset Management
- IT Project Management
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Managerial Budgeting
- Planning, Management and Measurement
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Procurement Knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- System Thinking
- Tax Knowledge
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About the Position
SARS is looking for a motivated, passionate person who can work with multiple cross-functional teams and various stakeholders to enable strategic sourcing and procure to pay teams in support of the Manager – Value delivery and Procurement intelligence. S/he will contribute towards the higher purpose and service orientation of SARS by ensuring that their responsibilities are carried out timeously in support of the procurement division to enable that they meet the requirements of Section 217 of the Constitution. The incumbent will be responsible to manage and monitor the implementation of procurement plans through the production of intelligence reporting and data analysis activities and end-to-end processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service, in addition S/he is required to participate and provide commercial/value for money inputs on pricing as a member on Bid Specification / Evaluation Committee for all sourcing projects.
The incumbent we are looking for, should be able to support procurement to demonstrate cost savings through the application of superior strategic sourcing principles e.g. benchmarking, cost analysis and breakdown, effective negotiation, and ensuring that the process meets the fundamental pillars of a competitiveness, fairness, equitability, transparency and cost-effectiveness.
The successful incumbent will join a highly motivated and capable team responsible for Procurement intelligence, pricing analysis, Spend and performance Reporting.
Experience in working in a Supply Chain Management Environment will be a key consideration for applicants, as this role is located with the Procurement function within SARS.
Job Purpose
- To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of procurement plans through the production of intelligence reporting and data analysis activities and end-to-end processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- BCom or other Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in a Procurement / Finance environment, of which 1 year ideally at supervisory level.
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a Procurement / Finance environment.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Develop plans with stakeholders to improve supply chain management by reducing prices and costs, improving quality and lead/support the negotiation and pricing team.
- Analyse threats, opportunities and potential markets by conducting benchmark/cost comparison, industry trends and internal spend analysis exercise and produce intelligence reports for contract negotiation.
- Participate and provide commercial/value for money inputs on pricing as a member on Bid Specification Committee for all sourcing projects.
- Recommend the commercial viability of the results to ensure commercial astuteness in procurement contracts by applying total cost of ownership principles in all commercial evaluations.
- Ensure compliance to PFMA in relations to strategic sourcing and tendering initiatives.
- Develop costing schedules and evaluation methodology, keep and update database for business intelligence.
- Identify potential partners for projects, establish and maintain liaison channels with relevant role-players locally and internationally.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives through continuous research, collecting data and analysis in order to produce reports that will enable effective business decisions.
- Monitor and manage forecasts and expenditure budgets (quarterly and annually).
- Liaise with business units for compilation of the organisational demand plan to National Treasury and monitor the adherence and progress within procurement and the relevant business unit.
- Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
- Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.
- Deploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines & standards.
- Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
- Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.
- Frequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.
- Implement change & provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself & new requirements as a result of the change.
- Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
- Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
- Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.
- Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
- Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
Governance
- Implement and use governance & compliance procedures & processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.
- Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
- Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability.
People
- Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to own team and expressing positive expectations.
- Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
- Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
- Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.
Finance
- Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances.
- Ensure team's adherence to specified policies, standards & procedures to prevent & reduce wastage on financial resources & escalate associated risk.
- Implement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.
Client
- Contribute to a culture of customer service excellence, which builds positive relationships & provides opportunity for feedback & exceptional service.
- Develop and implement processes which builds client service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Honesty and Integrity
- Developing Others
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Adaptability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Conceptual Thinking
- Championing the Mandate
- Influencing Others
- Mobilising Teams
- Driving for Excellence
- Leveraging Diversity
- Accurate Understanding
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Tax Knowledge
- Managerial Budgeting
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Effective Business Communication
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Planning and Organising
- Decisiveness
- Business Acumen
- Expenditure Management
- SARS Systems Products
- Supply Chain Management
- Communication skills (Fundamental)
- Procurement Knowledge
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
- Finance for Procurement Professionals
- Compliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation.
- Procurement Process Management (PPM)
- Procurement Contract Selection and Legal
- Supply Chain Analysis (SCA)
- Risk Management (Risk)
- Negotiation Skills (Neg)
- Contract Management (CM)
- Supply Base Analysis (SBA)
- Customer/Client Management
- Spend analysis (Procurement)
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About the Position
The pursuit of a “Smart Modern SARS” brings about opportune situations for Strategic & Operational improvement initiatives and Revenue Campaigns aimed at improving operational efficiency and excellence. The effective application of appropriate frameworks, principles, processes and enablement tools to mitigate vulnerabilities is the Core existence of the Operational Enablement division.
If you are passionate and skilled in the use of data, data analytics and reporting, to derive insights and improve business operations, SARS is looking for you.
The incumbent must be a highly skilled, experienced, solutions focused, problem solving, and self-directed individual with strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of divisional reporting, using data to provide insights to drive business improvement, proactively identify problems and develop/recommend and track solutions.
Job Purpose
To co-ordinate and deliver Operational Enablement activities and processes required in response to business unit objectives. To assess and evaluate the adherence to SARS policies, processes, standard operating procedures and internal communications through the Quality Control Process in support of achieving compliance business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- N. Dip in Management / Project Management / Business / Quality Management / similar AND 2-3 years' experience in an enablement, service, or project management environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level.
Alternative
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in an enablement / service / project management / quality management environment.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service deliver and optimised quality.
- Gather data of current processes, systems and performance to facilitate process analysis and improvements.
- Conduct review of business processes across all sectors, testing for adherence to policies and procedures and enhance internal controls & efficiency.
- To identify and communicate gaps that impact negatively on quality and hamper service delivery.
- Adhere to Quality Control Protocol testing standards, process and procedures.
- Fully participate in Quality control process meetings and Quality Circles for possible changes to systems and processes.
- 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.
- 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 others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
People
- Participate and contribute to a culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are shared between team members.
- 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
- 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
- Accountability (V)
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communicating with Impact
- Drive for Results
- Fairness and Transparency (V)
- Honesty and Integrity (V)
- Information Seeking
- Initiative
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect (V)
- Trust (V)
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge Management
- Planning and Organising
- Quality Control
- Reporting
- Risk Awareness
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About the Position
SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types. Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.
Job Purpose
- To conduct standard audits across multiple tax types on a risk profile basis, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations or similar AND 2-3 years' experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level. A related Degree or an Advanced Diploma will be an added advantage.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years’ experience in Tax audit/Forensic Financial Investigations
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals
- Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
- Identify additional risks in port and feedback to relevant business unit.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
- Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs 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.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialization 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 organizational 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
- Teamwork
- Drive for Results
- Self-Control
- Honesty and Integrity
- Fairness and transparency
- Analytical thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Organisational Awareness
- Trust
- Respect
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven investigator with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The investigator is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types. Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.
Job Purpose
- To supervise the investigations of the team members and ensure that the team meets its production targets within the quality, turnaround time and productivity norms.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting /Audit/ Forensic Investigations, of which 3-4 years ideally at a functional specialist level
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in Accounting /Audit/ Forensic Investigations, of which 5 years ideally at a functional specialist level
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process
- Frequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.
- Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
- Deploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines & standards.
- Ensure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
- Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.
- Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
- Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.
- Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
- Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
- Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.
- Implement change & provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself & new requirements because of the change.
- Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
Governance
- Implement and use governance & compliance procedures & processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.
- Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability.
- Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
People
- Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
- Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
- Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to own team and expressing positive expectations.
- Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.
Finance
- Ensure team's adherence to specified policies, standards & procedures to prevent & reduce wastage on financial resources & escalate associated risk.
- Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances.
- Implement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.
Client
- Implement continuous improvements and shorter turnaround times in line with Service Level Agreements with stakeholders.
- Manage interdependencies to ensure input and output flow between all teams and divisions and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to a culture of customer service excellence, which builds positive relationships & provides opportunity for feedback & exceptional service.
- Develop and implement processes which builds client service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional service.
Behavioural competencies
- Developing Others
- Adaptability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Conceptual Thinking
- Championing the Mandate
- Influencing Others
- Mobilising Teams
- Driving for Excellence
- Leveraging Diversity
- Accurate Understanding
- Resilience
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- SARS is making an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, experienced and results driven investigative auditor with sound judgement, strong business acumen and who ideally displays an ability to operate under limited supervision. The auditor is expected to contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation by conducting audits across multiple tax types. Finally, s/he will function within a small team of like-minded individuals focussing on selected projects intended to not only assist in reducing the tax gap but also in supporting governments tax compliance strategy.
Job Purpose
- To plan and conduct standard and moderate audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit, Tax or Accounting AND 3-4 years' experience in multiple tax types, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years experience in Audit, Tax or Accounting in multiple tax types
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Applicable to Investigative Audit in either Tax, Customs or Excise business environments.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Conduct end-to-end query resolution relating to audits conducted, including finalisation of objections and appeals.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
- Protect local industries that could be affected by the illicit market which will result in low revenue collection due to Fiscus.
- Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
- 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 applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs 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.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
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
- Honesty and Intergrity
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Organisational Awareness
- Trust
- Respect
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for an analytically minded, strategically orientated, open-minded, creative thinking and results - driven Business Area Lead.
A key attribute sought is a passion for driving the Specialised Investigation strategy of business in line with the mandate of the Criminal Investigations division.
The applicant will be responsible for the formulation of the Specialised Investigation tactical strategy and associated implementation plans related to multiple practice areas, managing the business area nationally ensuring practice integration, and operational alignment with SARS’ strategic objectives working with and through stakeholders such as SAPS, DPCI, NPA, FIC in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
This, agile, open-minded, logical, methodical reasoning professional should be curious about new ways of discovering information and data and making connections with the emphasis being on the delivery of the strategy. The applicant must have an applied knowledge of the legislative framework governing the investigative mandate of SARS, such as but not limited to the Tax Administration Act, Criminal Procedure Act, POCA and FICA. This should encompass a practical understanding of the business world, accounting, the regulatory financial framework both locally and internationally, and the use of corporate legal entities in tax avoidance. The ability to Communicate and write effective reports.
Job Purpose
- To formulate a Criminal Investigations tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas by managing and conducting criminal investigations in the respective regions, to ensure practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of enforcement objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Honours degree (NQF 8) [Investigations, Law, Accounting] AND 10-12 years' experience in an Investigations, Law, Accounting environment, of which 3 years at management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) [Investigations, Law, Accounting] AND 12 - 15 years’ experience in a in an Investigations, Law, Accounting environment of which 3 years at management level.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Develop and execute tactical criminal investigation strategy and delivery plans that are aligned with National criminal investigation Strategy.
- Liaise & coordinate with key stakeholders, NPA in terms of the memorandums of understanding (MOU) between SARS, SAPS & NPA & sub-divisions (Special Investigations Unit (SIU); Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) & Department Special Ops (DSO Scorpions).
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of data on the national case management system (CMS) for criminal investigations.
- Assist and attend to any requests from the NPA, in relation to the said investigation in accordance with the memorandums of understanding (MOU) between NPA, especially the NPA Special Tax Units at national and regional level.
- Oversee and conduct any complex criminal investigations in the regions and report outcomes.
- Implement, monitor and evaluate the quality of criminal investigations performance programmes and recommend changes in line with legislative requirements.
- Implement the performance and documentation of all criminal investigations and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.
- Execute policies, procedures and practise notes in line with all legislation administered by the Commissioner for SARS; the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Act.
- 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.
- Manage and or advise on policy translation and application in the business area.
People
- 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.
- Plan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & 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 business unit 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 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
- People Skills
- Developing Others
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Fairness and Transparency
- Accountability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Conceptual Thinking
- Championing the Mandate
- Influencing Others
- Mobilising Teams
- Driving for Excellence
- Leveraging Diversity
- Accurate Understanding
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
SARS is looking for a dynamic individual, competent, self-driven, with integrity and discretion who is result driven with sound Legal background. He/she should be an admitted attorney / advocate and possess excellent legal research, dispute resolution and litigation skills, be willing to learn, possess excellent negotiation and drafting skills and must be willing to thrive in a busy and demanding work environment. He/she must be a team player with good listening skills, respect ideas and aim to improve the product or process at hand. He/she must also be capable of executing his/her duties with enthusiasm and a good comprehension of the law as well as a capability within SARS to achieve its strategic intent of Voluntary Compliance by making it easy for compliant taxpayers and traders, hard & costly for non-compliant taxpayers & traders.
Job Purpose
To direct, control and manage litigation cases and tax disputes which are significant or complex and provide expert legal advice & support in the development of new projects, policies or operational initiatives, participate in governance committees and be responsible for training and mentoring of the team.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- BA Law / LLB Degree and 8-10 years experience in Litigation and dispute resolution of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate
- Senior Certificate and 15 years experience in Litigation and dispute resolution
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate
Job Outputs:
Process
- Identify tax and customs loopholes and potential risk and recommend legal interventions in an effort to close the tax gap.
- Finalise legal matters by identifying facts, accessing relevant sources, analysis, application, advice and implementation of the course of action.
- 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
- Expertise in context
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem solving and analysis
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Adaptability
- Persuasion ability
- External Awareness
- Attention to detail
- Organisational awareness
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation
Job Purpose
- To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple mining tax types for the mining sector, within multiple periods and multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
- Minimum Qualification & Experience RequiredRelevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' Mining Tax Audit experience, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level
Or
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years Audit/Mining experience
Minimum Functional Requirements
- 5-7 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 2-3years ideally at functional specialist level or 10 years related experience
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and
- escalate any shortfalls.
- Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
- Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- 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.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- 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
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
- Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Drive for Results
- Persuasion Ability
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- SARS is looking for an experienced z/OS System Programmer to maintain and support the Mainframe Environment. The candidate must have a passion for service delivery and client satisfaction and always aim to over-deliver on business requirements. They must have the ability to self-manage and engage with business on a tactical and operational level. Ensure alignment between business requirements for services and the T&SD capability to provide the ICT services.
Job Purpose
- To be responsible for the co-ordination, configuration programming, installation, and management of z-Systems hardware and software architectures, and related client services within the organisation. Implementing system architectures and for the identification and resolution of hardware and z/OS software technical problems and malfunctions related to the network and other related servers with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions and ensuring a stable performance environment for the business processing system. Work in both Production and non-Production environments.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) BSC – Information Technology Systems or Computer Science and 5 - 7 years’ experience in a z-Systems and z/OS Environments, of which 2 - 3 years ideally at functional specialist level.
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) IBM Certified Specialist in z-Systems, and 5 - 7 years’ experience in a z-Systems and z/OS Environments, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years' experience in z-Systems and z/OS Environments.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Need to be familiar with:
- Microsoft Windows Server OR
- Windows IIS knowledge OR
- SuSE Linux OR
- IBM AIX OR
- Mainframe OR
- Storage Knowledge OR
- IT Hardware knowledge OR
- SCCM knowledge OR
- SCOM knowledge OR
- SharePoint knowledge OR
- Exchange knowledge OR
- VMWare knowledge, OR
- Active Directory knowledge OR
WAS: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), or IBM HTTP Server (IHS) or IBM Business Process Management (BPM) or IBM WebSphere Process Server or IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) or IBM WebSphere Edge Components."
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result 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.
- 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.
- To be responsible for the communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- To be responsible for the configuring, debugging and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms and software stacks.
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
- Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems and participate in the design of information and operational support 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.
- Developing, maintaining and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components and document it accordingly.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Plan for value-added process improvements initiatives for current systems to be more effective and efficient and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives
- Liaise with stakeholders for problem resolution.
- Maintenance, support and upgrades of in-house developed applications and 3rd Party Applications, including issues like security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
- Participate in the administration and maintenance of the remote monitoring and management system: update agent scripts, respond to alerts, monitor dashboard, and periodic system review.
- Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the system infrastructure, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed.
- Perform hardware and software assessments; assist in security audits and new business investigations.
- 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
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability whilst monitoring and perform test application performance for potential bottlenecks identify possible solutions.
- Manage the Regional Data Centres.
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks to ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
- Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
- Integrate servers and their associated software into enterprise systems/solutions.
- Analyse, 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.
- Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems and mentoring of peers and staff
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
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Developing Others
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Trust
- Respect
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About the Position
SARS is looking for a highly technical, innovative and result driven Senior Specialist Support Engineer to join the Third-Party Data support team. The incumbent should have a strong technical background in systems software engineering & support, specialising in the support of the IBM Connect Direct & Sterling product suite. The incumbent should have experience working in agile Software development, maintenance, and end user support services. S/he will be responsible for working with a team of engineers, providing specialist, high level technical advice and support for the Third-Party Data channel as part of the Technical Support team.
The role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Third-party Data channel and managing service level agreements with customers and external service providers. S/he will execute on the resolution of any task assigned to him by the team leader and ensuring customer satisfaction and engagements are maintained at a high level. S/he should be willing to contribute to the SARS vision and strategic intent, to provide a world-class taxpayer service and delivery operation.
Job Purpose
To manage and improve a significant portion of the existing integrated bespoke SARS Third-party Data applications throughout their lifecycle by performing complex integrated technical support, takes new requirements through the systems development life cycle, and work with application development to design new services to release into the production environment. Assist with the testing, operating, and improving of IT services, as well as plays an important role in developing the required skills for operating the organisation's bespoke solutions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Computer Science or Information Science 8-10 years' experience in an IBM Sterling Product Suite & Connect Direct environment, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), Computer Science or Information Science AND 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM Sterling Product Suite and Connect Direct environment, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years IBM Sterling Product Suite & Connect Direct experience.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- ITIL Certification
- Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
- Togaf Certification
- Cobit Certification
- Demonstrate Systems Development and Support experience in a corporate environment.
- Demonstrate Business/Systems analysis experience in a corporate environment.
- Broad understanding of all facets of Information Technology including SDLC.
- Understanding of diverse set of technologies (including SQL Server, DB2, C#, Java, Connect Direct, Microsoft OS, Scanning Applications, and the integration through MQ middleware).
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- To manage and improve a significant portion of the existing integrated SARS applications throughout their lifecycle by performing complex integrated technical support, helps in testing, operating, and improving IT services, as well as plays an important role in developing the required skills for operating the organization1s bespoke solutions.
- To take new business requirements through the systems development life cycle namely, define requirements, design solution, code, testing, perform Integration, performance & load testing and release the newly built solution into the production environment.
- To work with the application development teams to take new software releases through a service design process, to create and/or update monitoring documentation (see attachment A), handover documentation, training materials, RACI charts and new/modified alerting on an integrated level. Monitoring documentation consists of a diagram explaining the logical Integration design of the bespoke integrated application, the Cl's (IP numbers) being monitored, the of conditions being monitored for on then application, the ESB, the database and other integration points.
- To design & monitor services, capacity & throughput for deviations from acceptable service levels or unplanned interruptions for a significant portion of the existing & new Integrated SARS applications.
- To identify, track and resolve recurring incidents permanently to prevent incidents from re- occurring and ultimately aims for no incidents for a significant portion of existing and new SARS bespoke Integrated solutions, including standard problem management outputs, management of problem management processes, attendance at major problem review board.
- To maintain information about software & hardware configuration items required to deliver the bespoke solutions services, including their relationships with other Cl's to track individual configuration items and the internal configuration of bespoke applications, for a significant portion of the existing and new SARS bespoke integrated applications.
- To regularly test the organization's capability to provide the necessary level of service following an interruption of service for a significant portion of the existing and new SARS bespoke integrated applications in line with organisational strategy.
- To gather, analyse, store, and share knowledge and Information to improve efficiency by reducing the need to rediscover knowledge for a significant portion of the existing and new Integrated SARS bespoke applications.
- To maintain and improve the quality of service provided to the organization in line with agreed upon processes, operational level agreements and service level targets for a significant portion of existing and new Integrated SARS bespoke applications.
- To define, analyse, plan, measure and improve all aspects of the availability of IT services for a significant portion of existing and new bespoke SARS applications, which is responsible for ensuring that all IT infrastructure, processes, tools, roles are appropriate for the agreed availability targets.
- To translate business needs and plans into capacity and performance requirements for services and IT infrastructure, and to ensure that future capacity and performance needs can be fulfilled for a significant portion of existing and new bespoke Integrated SARS applications. Service Capacity - To control, predict and report on the performance and capacity of operational services for a significant portion of existing and new bespoke SARS applications.
- To control, predict the performance, utilization and capacity and report on capacity of individual IT components for a significant portion of existing and new bespoke SARS applications.
- Ensure that all contracts with suppliers support the needs of the business, making sure that all suppliers meet their contractual commitments for a significant portion of existing and new bespoke Integrated SARS applications.
- To be able to decide on the tactics to serve bespoke solution customers for a significant portion of the existing and new bespoke integrated SARS applications, starting from an assessment of customer needs, determines which services to offer and what capabilities need to be developed. Its ultimate goal is to make the Technical Support think and act in a strategic manner in line with the SARS Annual Performance Plan.
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
- Attention to Detail
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
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About the Position
- SARS is looking for an experienced Redhat Linux and Redhat OpenShift and Containerised technologies Engineer to maintain and support its Containerised environments. The candidate must have a passion for service delivery and client satisfaction and always aim to over-deliver on business requirements. They must have the ability to self-manage and engage with business on a tactical and operational level. Ensure alignment between business requirements for services and the T&SD capability to provide the ICT services
Job Purpose
- To be responsible for the installation, configuration programming, administration, and management of Redhat Openshift technologies as well as other containerized architectures, and related client services within the organisation. Designing system architectures and the identification and resolution of hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to deployed solutions and other related servers with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions and ensuring a stable performance environment for the business processing system. To work in both Production and non-Production environments.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) ((BSC – Information Technology Systems or Computer Science) and 5 - 7 years’ experience in a (Redhat Linux, Redhat Ansible and Redhat Openshift and Kubernetes Technology), of which 2 - 3 years ideally at functional specialist level.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) (Red Hat Certified Engineer), and 5 - 7 years’ experience in a (Redhat Linux Engineering, Ansible and SuSE Linux Engineering), AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
- LINUX: SuSE Certified Professional or Linux Professional Certified Level 2 or Redhat Certified Technician OR LPIC Level 3 Certification
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years' (Redhat Linux Engineering, Ansible and SuSE Linux Engineering, Containerization Technologies on Unix Systems experience).
Minimum Functional Requirements
Need to be familiar with:
- Microsoft Windows Server OR
- Windows IIS knowledge OR
- SuSE Linux OR
- IBM AIX OR
- Mainframe OR
- Storage Knowledge OR
- IT Hardware knowledge OR
- SCCM knowledge OR
- SCOM knowledge OR
- SharePoint knowledge OR
- Exchange knowledge OR
- VMWare knowledge, OR
- Active Directory knowledge OR
- WAS: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), or IBM HTTP Server (IHS) or IBM Business Process Management (BPM) or IBM WebSphere Process Server or IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) or IBM WebSphere Edge Components.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result 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.
- 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.
- To be responsible for the communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- To be responsible for the configuring, debugging and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms and software stacks.
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
- Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems and participate in the design of information and operational support 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.
- Developing, maintaining and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components and document it accordingly.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Plan for value-added process improvements initiatives for current systems to be more effective and efficient and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives
- Liaise with stakeholders for problem resolution.
- Maintenance, support and upgrades of in-house developed applications and 3rd Party Applications, including issues like security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
- Participate in the administration and maintenance of the remote monitoring and management system: update agent scripts, respond to alerts, monitor dashboard, and periodic system review.
- Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the system infrastructure, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed.
- Perform hardware and software assessments; assist in security audits and new business investigations.
- 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
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability whilst monitoring and perform test application performance for potential bottlenecks identify possible solutions.
- Manage the Regional Data Centres.
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks to ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
- Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
- Integrate servers and their associated software into enterprise systems/solutions.
- Analyse, 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.
- Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems and mentoring of peers and staff.
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
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Developing Others
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Trust
- Respect
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About the Position
- An exciting opportunity is available for a forward thinking, self-motivated and dynamic Senior Developer in SAP Business Intelligence with a passion to develop applications to solve complex business problems. The applicant will be responsible for the configuration and development of software solutions within the SARS SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BW and BO) and will need to possess strong development, analytical and technical skillsets and be able to work closely with business representatives in a fast paced and ever changing environment. This well-seasoned, proactive and energetic applicant will be required to take initiative and make quick decisions in order to meet organisational requirements.
Job Purpose
- To support clients with medium to high complexity requirement analysis and systems development, implementation, and support of SAP technical modules in various modules. To utilise consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively integrate SAP technology into the client’s business environment in order to achieve client expected business results.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant National Diploma / Advance Certificate (NQF6) Informatics, Business Analysis or Business Analytics and at least 5 years’ experience in SAP BW and SAP BO environment, of which a minimum of 2 years is ideally at knowledge worker level.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), Informatics, Business Analysis or Business Analytics AND at least 8 years’ experience in SAP BW and SAP BO environment AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), Informatics, Business Analysis or Business Analytics AND at least 8 years’ experience in SAP BW and SAP BO environment AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Experience and knowledge of SAP Business Intelligence Modules
- Relevant SAP Business Intelligence training or certification
- Relevant SAP BI Development, analysis, design configuration experience
- Experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules
- Relevant SAP module functional / development training or certification (SAP BI Technologies)
Minimum 3-4 years’ experience and knowledge of development within a SAP Development SAP BI Environment.
Some background expertise in SAP BI:
- Develop, code, document and execute unit tests, systems, integration and acceptance tests and testing tools for functions of high complexity.
- SAP BO System development and Support (Administration, Data connections, Universes, Report development)
- SAP BW System development and Support
- SAP Business Objects- CMC Administration not limited to user security, promotion management.
- Design and Develop End user roles and Authorisations including system optimisation – SAP BO.
- Create reports for various business stakeholders as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of the reports – Efficiency in BW, BEX, BO & EPM
- Good understanding of financial processes for budgeting, forecasting and headcount planning.
- SAP Procurement Configuration Skills
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.
- 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.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
- Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
- To perform medium to high complexity tasks during implementation, maintenance and support of various SAP modules to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Ability to peer review documentation and adhering to SAP Support SDLC
- Acts as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve SAP functional and application problems and map client business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
- Builds medium to complex reports and dashboards for Executives and SARS business units
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality
- Involved in execution and post implementation support of production release deployment
- Involved in maintenance of current system solutions for SAP BW, BPC, IP (Integrated planning) and Business Objects
- Perform medium to complex development and configuration activities specifically on SAP Business Intelligence (BW, BO, BPC)
- Perform medium to complex programming, testing and debugging functions related to the implementation of SAP modules
- To analyse business requirements , perform configuration and testing in various SAP Modules, such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Revenue Management, Governance and Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Solutions, etc.
- To analyse the current business processes and scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the clients’ needs.
- To be able to identify key drivers of medium to complex defined problem and proposes solutions
- To carry out assignments requiring the enhancements of new or improved procedure.
- To develop ETL layers from multiple sources
- Incident Resolution for Severity 3 and 4 issues
- To have a good understanding of SAP Business Intelligence business processes and industry best practises.
- To provide month end business support and processing of reporting schedules
- To write, Functional Specification / Configuration documents and Test Cases for SAP Procurement.
- Work with Business to understand business needs and design end-to-end capabilities within SAP Procurement to meet their requirements.
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
- Adaptability
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
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About the Position
- In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
- To independently plan and conduct complex audits across multiple CIT and direct tax types within multiple periods and multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 5-7 years' CIT experience, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist Audit level
Or
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years Indirect CIT experience
Minimum Functional Requirements
5-7 years' experience in CIT experience, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist Audit level or 10 years related experience.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and
- escalate any shortfalls.
- Plan and conduct multiple tax audits on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts.
- Lead, plan and conduct full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- 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.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- 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
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
- Plan, conduct and lead full scope (integrated) audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
- Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Drive for Results
- Persuasion Ability
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue, protect the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.
Job Purpose
- To provide advice and guidance in the execution of audits and independently plan and conduct highly complex audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 8-10 years’ CIT and VAT Investigative Audit experience of large corporates, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level.
or
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 15 years CIT and VAT Investigative Audit experience of large corporates.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- 8-10 years' Investigative Audit experience of large corporates, of which 2-3 years ideally at operational specialist level or 15 years related experience.
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
- Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
- 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.
- To enable Investigative audit to achieve full scope audit case targets.
- To raise impactful/credible assessments in order to collect revenue.
- Detecting and deterring non-compliance and influence and enforce compliance with tax legislation by conducting effective, efficient, and quality audits identification of improvement opportunities.
- Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalize) of a high standard in which policies, standards, procedures, and legislation were correctly applied.
- To assist and or deal with taxpayer disputes up to the point of litigation.
- Assist in the debt collection by providing information to ensure efficient and effective collection of all cases in which additional audit assessments were raised.
- Develop productive relationships with team members and stakeholders to drive collective performance.
- Identify initiatives to impact on compliance levels and refer to Case selection.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship and training to other team members.
- Identify changes required to legislation to close loopholes.
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.
- Enable a culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.
Finance
- Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.
Client
- Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Conceptual Thinking
- Drive for Results
- Expertise in Context
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
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About the Position
- An exciting opportunity is available for a forward thinking, self-motivated and dynamic SAP Functional Consultant with a passion to develop applications to solve complex business problems. The applicant will be responsible for the configuration and development of software solutions within the SARS Financial Accounting and Management Accounting (FICO) modules and will need to possess strong analytical and technical skillsets and be able to work closely with business representatives in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. This well-seasoned, proactive, and energetic applicant will be required to take initiative and make quick decisions in order to meet organisational requirements.
Job Purpose
- To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational plans/or associated service delivery processes, by providing support on SAP FICO processes model from technical and initial enhancements to the system, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.
- Support clients with high complexity requirement analysis and systems configuration, implementation, and support of respective SAP modules. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively integrate SAP technology into the client’s business environment in order to achieve client expected business results.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology (IT) , Finance or related studies AND 5-7 years' experience in SAP Functional Financial Accounting and Management Accounting (FICO) environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in SAP Functional Financial Accounting and Management Accounting (FICO) environment.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Relevant SAP module analysis, design configuration experience.
- Experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules.
- Relevant SAP module functional training or certification.
- SAP Procurement Configuration Skills.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Perform medium to high complexity tasks during implementation, maintenance and support of various SAP Financials modules in order to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Support the successful implementation of SAP Financials modules and providing functional knowledge and advices on SAP products to clients.
- Complete, Functional Specification / Configuration documents and Test Cases for SAP Financials modules.
- Perform high complex tasks during the implementation and support of various SAP modules to enhance the business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Carry out high complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved procedure.
- Analyse requirements, perform configuration enhancements, and testing in various SAP Modules such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, Governance, Application Lifecycle Management, cloud solutions, etc.
- Analyse the current business processes and scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the clients need.
- Support the successful implementation of SAP applications, providing functional expertise, presentation, and advise on SAP products to clients.
- Perform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the client then recommend or configure solutions to meet the client’s needs according to industry best practices.
- Acts as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve SAP related application problems and map client business requirements, processes and objectives and develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
- Incident Resolution for severity 2 and 3 issues and assist with Business escalations for issues raised.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the organization and adhere to all organizational standards.
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior resource within area of work/expertise.
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
- Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
- Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
- Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
- 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.
Governance
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
People
- Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times.
- Integrate new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your role.
- Drive own performance & provide specialist support & advice to achieve specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.
- Integrate new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities and apply in the execution of your job. Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
- 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.
- Adhere to specified standards, policies and procedures (SOPs) to prevent wastage on resources and escalate associated risks.
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.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free.
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers.
Behavioural competencies
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Building Sustainability
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About the Position
- Consult to business on technology solutions in the IBM WebSphere Application Server domain whilst ensuring 24/7 availability within all SARS BU platforms. OpenShift knowledge will be an added advantage.
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
- Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology AND 8-10 years' experience in a IBM WebSphere Application Server, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level.
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), Information Technology and 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM WebSphere Application Server, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements.
- 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.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Administrative/maintenance tasks for IBM WebSphere Application Server
- Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to WAS architecture, implementations, procedures, and associated area's practice.
- Integrate business information, compare, analyze & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
- Identifying and using a variety of complex tools and new technology to improve systems and delivery of services
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 .
- 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.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records
- 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.
- To participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the system infrastructure.
- To establishes systems programming standards and documentation requirements and play a key role in the integration of mainframe, midrange, shared systems and other computing architectures.
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
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Job Purpose
- To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation.
Education and Experience
- B. Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in IBM App Connect Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level.
OR
- IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements and 8-10 years’ experience in IBM App Connect Development Environment or other versions of the software.
ALTERNATIVE
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience IBM App Connect Development Environment or other versions of the software.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- Middleware (e.g. WebSphere Application Server) or
- Integration Design or Integration Development (e.g. IBM Integration Bus (IIB)) or
- any other technology currently supported within the Enterprise Architecture framework.
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
- Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
- Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
- Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
- Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
- Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.
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
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
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About the Position
- SARS is looking for an experienced IBM App Connect Developer. Experience in IBM B2B Integrator, with exposure on EDIfact messaging will be an added advantage.
Job Purpose
- To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- B.Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in a Websphere Application Servers environment, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level
OR
- Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable and 8-10 years’ experience in a Websphere Application Servers environment
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience in a Websphere Application Servers
Job Outputs:
Process
- 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.
- Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
- Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
- Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
- Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
- Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
- Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.
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
- Building Sustainability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Respect
- Trust
Technical competencies
- Application Development and Maintenance
- Business Knowledge
- Database Design and Management
- Efficiency improvement
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- IT Knowledge
- Reporting and Interpretation
- System Thinking
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About the Position
- SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results driven Senior Specialist with strong data technical skills who is highly competent in Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) development and planning. S/he is inspiring with ability to work with great teams and contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation. S/he will be part of a team that does support for SARS EDW to ensure that business can deliver on their critical business reporting.
Job Purpose
- To provide advice and support on architectural design strategies in order to achieve business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology AND 8-10 years' experience in EDW environment, of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years EDW experience.
Job Outputs:
Process
- Ensure that processes are automated where appropriate, optimised and suitably scalable.
- Develop integrated solutions based on features, capabilities and adhoc architectural systems.
- Design new systems and system changes to meet business requirements.
- Apply and utilise IT related systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
- Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
- Combine applied and theoretical knowledge, to know and understand the theory and principles underpinning a particular discipline(s).
- Enhance processes and drive process optimisation to increase efficiencies of the functional area.
- 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
- Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
- Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Behavioural competencies
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountability
- Conceptual Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
- System Thinking
- IT Strategy and Planning
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Reporting
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency improvement
- Application Development and Maintenance
- Database Design and Management
- IT Knowledge
- Business IT Systems
- Computer Literacy
- Process Design and Improvement
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