Jobs at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To plan, organise and manage IT Operations employees and overall IT Operations to effectively and efficiently provide support and maintenance services of all IT infrastructure to ensure availability of IT services and ensure optimal performance in line with the availability targets of the APP. 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

•  Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology, Computer Science or Similar and 8 - 10 years’ experience in IT Service Delivery environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior management level.

ALTERNATIVE #

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience IT Service Delivery environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• ITSM: added advantage
• ITIL/COBIT: added advantage

Job Outputs:

Process

• To manage and improve a significant portion of the existing integrated bespoke SARS applications throughout their lifecycle by performing complex, integrated technical support, taking new requirements through the systems development life cycle, and collaborating with application development teams to design and release new services into the production environment.
• Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement. 
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements. 
• Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately. 
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
• Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
• Inform on infrastructure requirements in support of appropriate delivery systems.
• Ensure achievement of the availability of IT infrastructure and services in line with the organisation's strategic objectives and the annual performance plan.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.

People

• Develop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised area.
• Plan and implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.

Finance

• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.

Client

• Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Trust

Leadership competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Customer Relationship Management
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Query Resolution
• SARS Systems Products
• Standard operating procedure compliance

Deadline:19th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To facilitate, manage and monitor the team members in the administration of tax appeals including before the various courts with the aim of ensuring efficient and effective processing of appeals and the optimum utilization of SARS resources; the Tax Court roll; and other external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• 8-10 years' experience in a legal environment
• 3-4 years’ experience in managing legal staff
• Admitted as an attorney or Advocate

 Minimum Functional Requirements

• Prior experience working with tax disputes
• Management of complex legal projects

Job Outputs:

• Manage litigation staff and ensure timelines are met and risks averted.
• Provide strategic directions to staff
• Provide input to senior management on the cases; trend analysis; and relevant reporting.

Process

• Act as the bottom-line driver of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fi t alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on short-term initiatives and use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Timeously communicate top-down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.

People

• Develop and implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised area.
• Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
• Plan and implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources.
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.

Finance

• Contribute to the development of divisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.
• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Client

• 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.
• Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Honesty & Integrity
• Fairness & Transparency
• Accountability
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust
• Ability to translate Strategy into Execution
• Concern for Impact on Own Behaviour
• Develop teams and nurtures independency
• Inspires other to positive action
• Nurtures future talent
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Strong Results Orientation
• Values and Manages Diversity

Technical competencies

• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Court processes and procedures
• Decisiveness
• Effective Business Communication
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Legal compliance
• Managerial budgeting
• Planning and Organising
• Planning, management and measurement
• Problem Analysis and Judgement

Deadline:8th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To provide legal services on complex and non-complex matters to internal and external clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB).
• 5-7 years’ legal experience in a legal environment, of which 2-3 years at technically skilled level.
• Admitted as an attorney or Advocate

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Understanding of court processes
• Ability to prepare a matter for court
• Experienced presentation skills

Job Outputs:

• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research and the provision of opinions
• Preparation of cases for court
• Representation of cases in court
• Preparation and presentation of matters to various SARS committees
• Legal report writing
• Briefing and managing external attorneys and counsel
• Litigation planning

Process

• Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes 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.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Finalise legal matters by identifying facts, accessing relevant sources, analysis, application, advice and implementation of the course of action.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Organisational Awareness
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data collection and Analysis
• General Advisory and Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Reporting
• Effective Business communication

Deadline:8th April,2026

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Job Purpose 

• To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by providing governance and analysis output for a single large project or across a series of smaller related initiatives including but not limited to automation testing, while providing relevant industry experience to the process, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Information Technology; AND 3–4 years’ experience in Release Management and/or Business Analysis within a complex systems environment, of which 1–2 years at knowledge‑worker level

ALTERNATIVE#

• A Senior Certificate (NQF 4); AND 6 years’ experience in Release Management, of which 1–2 years at knowledge‑worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Min. of 4 years experience in VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI and/or Income tax.  Experience in writing functional specifications.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Interdepartmental peer-to-peer liaison Liaison with business partners, internal and external development partners.
• 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.
• Assign incident inventory.
• Attending and engaging in project meetings and reviews by contributing your domain-specific production knowledge and experience.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Compile User/Functional Requirements Specifications and prioritize production system change request/s.
• Contribute towards the refinement of polices, processes and procedures.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
• 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.
• Gather, plan and manage data for test automation purposes.
• Identify candidate business processes or scenarios for automated test cases.
• Investigation of assigned query inventory to determine root cause and requesting additional information whenever lacking.
• Log a production system change request on incident management console.
• Maintain and support new and existing applications.
• Produce trends analysis of recurring Problems/Incidents, and in the case of non-resolution to escalate.
• Provide End-user education and training.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Replication of defect in testing environment and finding suitable workaround.
• Review of assigned inventory on incident management console.
• Reviewing and commenting upon business and functional requirements specifications for maintenance and projects.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Undertake information gathering and analysis of data within set guidelines to report related information to business.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
• Provide exceptional customer service support to other teams and all operational areas within SARS.

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.
• To perform trend analysis in relation to incident management inventory.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking  
• Attention to Detail 
• Building Sustainability 
• Commitment to Continuous Learning 
• Conceptual Ability 
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness 
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems  
• Business Knowledge 
• Computer Literacy 
• Customer Relationship Management  
• Efficiency improvement  
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• IT Business Analysis  
• Relationship Building  
• Reporting 
• IT systems knowledge

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To provide the technical skills to support the optimal management and operation of all Microsoft and VMware server infrastructure hardware / firmware / operating system / application server software updates and fixes in the various SARS production and non-production environments, whilst maintaining hardware/ operating system / application server software, meeting service levels agreements through a Service Management System.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in IT, Information Systems or Similar AND 3-4 years' extensive experience in Technical and Information Systems & competent in Microsoft Windows server technology, VMware technology, Wintel and Server infrastructure, of which 1-2 years is at a knowledge worker level.

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with one or more of the below  IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) – Microsoft Windows: Active Directory, VMware, Networking, Server Infrastructure support, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft products (Microsoft SCOM, Microsoft SCCM,  or any other Microsoft Certification); or Wintel Intel Server: (A+, N+, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE, Azure) and related Server Operating System and Server Hardware certification related to server support), or VMware Certification

AND

• 6 years' extensive experience in Technical and Information Systems & competent in Microsoft Windows server technology, VMware technology, Wintel and Server infrastructure, of which 1-2 years is at a knowledge worker level.

Functional Technical Competencies

• Engineering Planning and Design (IT) Proficient in - (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations. Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution. Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill. Focus is on broad issues; Capable of coaching others; Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency; Has consistently provided ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements; Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
• GOC Confidential - (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information           

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• 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.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Developing, maintaining and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components and document it accordingly.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose causes and possible effects in to solve emerging problems. Initiate change process and implement changes, provide guidelines and support as a result of the change.
• Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Integrate servers and their associated software into enterprise systems/solutions.
• 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.
• including issues like security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Manage the Regional Data Centres.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability whilst monitoring and perform test application performance for potential bottlenecks identify possible solutions.
• Responsible for the configuring, debugging and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms and software stacks.
• Responsible for the situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• 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.
• Analyse, prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
• Recommend and create system design models, specifications diagrams and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning 
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems
• Business Knowledge
• Customer Relationship Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Infrastructure/Platforms
• IT Knowledge
• IT Project Management
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Reporting
• Service Delivery
• System Thinking

Deadline:19th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To enforce the collection of debt from Voluntary Disclosure Agreements, to ensure taxpayer compliance to various tax types.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Law, Accounting or Taxation (NQF 6) AND 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Debt Collection Environment of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level

Alternatively

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years Debt Management experience in a Debt Collection Environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements                                                                                                                                                                        

• Legal aspects of collections (Sequestrations, Liquidations, applications for payment arrangements etc), In-depth Analysis of Financial Statements (including ratio analysis and interpretation), Assessments, Accounting, Risk Management, Customs & Excise legislation, Companies Act, Execution of all necessary collection actions

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and judgement to arrive at decisions.
• Conduct - profiles of the taxpayer including related /connected parties/linked entities and determine any risks to SARS.
• Determine the collectability of debt, evaluate whether there is risk of dissipation of assets, determine whether taxpayer intends to dispute and recommend whether preservation order and/or caveats should be considered.
• Complete a referral for suspicious activity RSN/STO and follow up with relevant stakeholders where applicable.
• Execute all necessary legal collection actions within the framework of TAA and Companies Act for all tax types as selected.
• Profile, analyse, prepare and present a submission for Suspension of Obligation to Pay/Write-Off to relevant Debt Committee and capture the outcome.
• Analyse, negotiate, prepare and present the requests for a deferral of payment/compromise settlement from the taxpayer to the relevant Debt Committee and notify the taxpayer of the outcome.
• Monitor payments against the deferral/ compromise agreement and secure updates to the journals and closure of case file upon payment in full.
• Monitor legislation compliance throughout the Business Rescue processes and ensure payments received where required.
• Participate in debt collection from projects as selected.
• Identify any taxpayer assets that may be in foreign countries and refer debt collection process for International Recovery

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
• Expertise in context
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Fair and Transparency
• Trust
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Debt Management
• Efficiency Improvement
• Execute, Implement and Follow Through
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Compliance
• Negotiation Skills
• Reporting
• Risk and Compliance
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Knowledge
• Standard operating procedure compliance
• Tax Knowledge
• Verbal Communication

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To plan and conduct standard audits or verification on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant National Diploma [Auditing, Accounting and Taxation] or Degree or Advanced Certificate (NQF6) and 2-3 years' experience in a similar [Tax Auditing or Assessment Maintenance] environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level OR
• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with a minimum of 5 years Tax Auditing experience or Assessment Maintenance experience of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements

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.
• Be informed on related acts 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.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Conduct standard (limited scope) and risk based audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.

 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.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

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.
• Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops Managers and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Audit Methodology
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Operational Audit
• Reporting
• Tax Compliance Auditing

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Job Purpose

• To conduct verifications with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation within the Estate environment.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Accounting/Auditing/Taxation and 2-3 years' experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment.

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 6 years’ experience in Auditing/Tax/Accounting environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

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 regulation, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Conduct standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within are 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.
• 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 other 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 productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.
• 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

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual ability
• Organisational awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Building Sustainability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork

Technical competencies

• Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Financial Accounting
• Operational Audit
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement

Deadline:10th April,2026