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Specialist Developer: Information Technology
Job Title: Specialist: Developer (ReactJS and C#)
Position Reports to: Senior Manager : Application Development and Maintenance
Division: Design and Enabling: Data and Technology
Sub Division: Technology and Solutions Delivery
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 30 March 2025
About The Position
If you are passionate about creating leading edge software in an exciting and ever-changing environment, this position may be for you! SARS is looking for a skilled, suitably experienced, and results-driven Software Developer, specializing in Web Development with a particular emphasis on ReactJS and C#. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be able demonstrate the ability to conceptualize ideas and turn these into practical solutions. Experience in implementing systems both independently and as part of a software development team is required.
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, ensuring effective and efficient development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation of application modules/subsystems, to continuously enhance service delivery
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology AND 5-7 years’ experience in aSoftware Development Environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and a relevant IT Qualification(s) / Certification(s), see below, and 5-7 years’ experience in a Software Development environment.
Relevant Certification – such as or any other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with skills in C#
Formal training in web development including REACTJS.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years experience in web-based development.
Minimum Functional Requirements
3+ Years of application development experience, preferably within the Microsoft .Net space, including at least 1 year working with MS SQL or IBM DB2.
At least 2 years of experience with ReactJS, Redux or similar, JavaScript and or TypeScript.
A resonable understanding of Git Repository Management, preferably via a command-line interface.
Hands-on experience in both Traditional and Agile software development methodologies.
Job Outputs
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
Keep up to date on trends and developments within Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, supporting methodology, and the industry of the organisation.
Apply software changes in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimized quality.
Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved processes within business.
Utilize specialised technical specifications that will enhance operational delivery within predefined standards.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve business objectives.
Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
Mentor peers and juniors employees
Expected to be able to influence through communication plus ability to make complex decisions
Responsible for raising and communicate issues, highlight project risks and escalate the issues for resolution where required
Responsible for issue identification during testing and Production as well as making fixes required.
Provide clear and timely account of issues as well as mitigating factors to prevent such from happening again.
Review specification and artefacts that enable development.
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
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust
Technical Competencies
Application Development and Maintenance
Business Knowledge
Computer Literacy
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
IT Development
IT Knowledge
Reporting and Interpretation
Systems Thinking
Compliance Competency
Application Systems
Application Implementation
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Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.
Senior Specialist: Engineering (Innovation and Solutioning)
Job Title: Senior Specialist: Engineering (Innovation and Solutioning)
Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Engineering
Division: Design and Enabling
Location: Head Office, Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 6 April 2025
About the Position
The SARS Innovation Incubator (II) located within the Strategy, Planning and Modernisation (SPM) unit is looking for highly skilled and results driven innovation and solutioning professionals with relevant academic competence, experience and a solid work ethics to join a dynamic team of seasoned innovation and solutioning professionals.
The Senior Specialist: Engineering job is at a senior level in the organisation and will require individuals to work on strategic enterprise solutions and modernisation initiatives. These individuals will be required to analyse complex business problems, conceptualise or design innovative ‘game changer’ solutions for these problems, develop solution or modernisation roadmaps, work with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners to prototype and conceptualise these strategic solutions.
Job Purpose
To facilitate the adoption of new leading edge ‘Game Changer’ concepts in support of the SARS Vision 2024 enterprise strategy. This is achieved through research and benchmarking, participating in open collaboration networks, identifying and conceptualising innovation solution designs, the incubation of concepts (e.g., prototyping, piloting, etc.) and implementation of solution designs.
The outcomes are utilised to define product features, develop their implementation roadmaps in the SARS business architecture and business solutions landscape, and ensure that the designs support the achievement of sustainable business results, including the provision of design and implementation support and conducting stakeholder engagement.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Industrial Engineering; Computer Science and Min. 10-12 years’ experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.
Alternative#
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science and 15 years’ experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.
Job Outputs:
Process
Innovation
Collaborate with local and international owners, partners and stakeholders
Conduct local and international research and benchmarking
Develop, socialise and publish fore-sighting reports
Draft idea elevator pitches
Understand business problem using data driven approach
Design Innovation Solutions
Draft Innovation Business Cases
Build, test and demonstrate prototype
Manage prototype governance
Track solution benefits
Solutioning
Build relationships with Business, Product and Segment Owners
Build stakeholder and partner networks
Assess the strategic landscape
Draft or facilitate the drafting of modernisation and solution strategies
(5-10-year horizon)
Socialise modernisation and solution strategies
Analyse and understand problems
Collaborate on the detailed designs
Draft Business Cases
Participate in the development and testing cycle
Track solution benefits
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
Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
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.
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
Honesty and Integrity
Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Problem Solving and Analysis
Conceptual thinking
Influencing others
Driving Excellence
Leveraging diversity
Accurate understanding
Building sustainability
Technical competencies
Strategic Planning
Tax Knowledge
Effective Business Communication
Problem analysis and judgement
Planning management and measurement
Decisiveness
Business acumen
Functional Policies and Procedures
Knowledge
Knowledge of innovation, industry and technology trends
Understand a situation or problem by breaking it into smaller pieces/tracing the implications of situation in a step-by-step way
Knowledge of own organisations, policies, procedures, services, products and business operating models
The knowledge and interpretation of the functional policies and procedures, including monitoring their consistent application internally within SARS.
Compliance Competency
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Specialist: Compliance Risk
Position Reports to: Senior Specialist/ Manager: Compliance Risk
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Woodmead Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 22 April 2025
About the Position
An exciting opportunity is available for a proactive, forward thinking, self-motivated, dynamic Risk Profiler, of unquestionable integrity, to work within the Civil Case Selection team, within the High Wealth Individual (HWI) Segment. This role entails conducting and analysing the tax compliance behaviour of taxpayers within the tax base with the view to inform the recommendation of integrated and impactful audit interventions, following the completion of a risk profiling exercise. The successful applicant will be responsible for executing assigned tasks, mainly the risk profiling of complex tax structuring matters, specifically related to local and international transactions, on multiple tax types and under limited supervision.
Job Purpose
To analyse and provide expert advice within the compliance risk function in order to achieve business objectives.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Auditing or Taxation AND a minimum of 8 years experience in a Risk Profiling, Audit, Tax Advisory or Consulting environment of which a minimum of 3 years are at an Operational Specialist level.
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in a Risk Profiling, Audit, Tax Advisory or Consulting environment of which a minimum of 3 years are at an Operational Specialist level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Experience in working with High Net-worth individuals’ tax advisory/consulting and/or complex tax structuring matters.
Job Outputs:
Process
Apply functional area policies in order to enhance unit’s ability to advise business in complex field and or professional discipline.
Understand the system and the underlying principles supporting the overall business process.
Provide specialist advice and guidance specific to a complex field and or professional discipline.
Undertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans & or recommendations for business issues.
Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area’s practice.
Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
Governance
Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.
People
Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.
Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Finance
Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation
Client
Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders
Behavioural competencies
Fairness and Transparency
Analytical Thinking
Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Organisational Awareness
Trust
Respect
Problem Solving and Analysis
Honesty and Integrity
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
Reporting and Interpretation
Risk Knowledge
Risk Awareness
Functional Policies and Procedures
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Compliance Competency
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Manager: Legal Delivery
Job Title: Manager: Legal Delivery
Position Reports to: Bus Area Head: LBI – Bus Support Service
Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter
Location: Woodmead North Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 30 April 2025
About the Position
The candidate must possess a post graduate qualification in Law and be an admitted Attorney with a comprehensive legal, and tax experience in analysing/diagnosing the problems, identifying risks and enabling resolution. He/she must possess excellent legal research, and tax skills (VAT, PAYE, CIT), be willing to learn, possess excellent negotiation and drafting skills and must be willing to thrive in a busy and demanding work environment. The suitable candidate must be a team player with good listening skills, respect ideas and aim to improve the product or process at hand.
Job Purpose
To provide support and input in the management of Legal Delivery in Large Business & International with respect to taxpayer compliance, maximising tax revenue collections as well as providing assistance or advice in litigation proceedings.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
B. Law (LLB), and an Admitted Attorney and 8-10 years’ experience in a Tax Legal delivery environment of which 3-4 years ideally at junior management level.
Or
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years Legal Tax delivery experience of which 3-4 years ideally at junior management level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Admitted Attorney is an added advantage.
Tax advisory experience will be advantageous.
Job Outputs:
Process
Oversee the efficient utilisation of private counsel
Oversee the advice on alternative dispute resolution cases.
Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
Timeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
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.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, implementing best practice solutions.
Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
Prepare a monthly report on the team’s performance.
Governance
Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.
People
Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.
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 and Integrity
Trust
Respect
Problem solving and Analysis
Developing Others
Fairness and Transparency
Accountability
Conceptual Thinking
Championing the mandate
Influencing Others
Mobilising Teams
Driving for Excellence
Leveraging Diversity
Accurate Understanding
Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
IT Strategy and Planning
Functional Policies and Procedures
Managerial Budgeting
Report writing
Tax Knowledge
Legal Advisory and Interpretation
Legal Knowledge and Knowledge of ethics
Legal Compliance
Effective Business Communication
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning, Management and Measurement
Decisiveness
Business Acumen
Court Processes and Procedures
Compliance Competency
GOC Confidential
Specialist: Legal Delivery
Job Title: Specialist: Legal Delivery
Position Reports to: Specialist: Legal and Domestic
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Woodmead
Advert Closing Date: 30 April 2025
About the Position
The Unit situated in Woodmead, Johannesburg has a vacancy for a skilled Specialist: Legal Delivery as driven by the SARS Strategic Intent and Vision 2024, including monitoring their consistent application within the organisation. You should also have a sound knowledge and understanding of the various taxes administered by SARS and the ability to mentor and coach others on technical matters with the purpose of ensuring that SARS is interpreting and applying the legislative framework effectively and accurately. Successful candidates should have an excellent ability to demonstrate concern for customer expectations and needs. Further, successful candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills to facilitate various ADR proceedings and conclude legal agreements.
Job Purpose
To represent SARS during Legal ADR process, to do presentations to the internal governance committees as well the drafting of legal agreements. In addition, to provide expertise, advice, and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by providing a full suite of services of the unit, prepare solutions to new precedents for consideration, and contribute to the resolution of complex issues facing the unit, to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
LLB, Admitted Attorney and 8-10 years’ experience in a tax law / legal environment, of which 3-4 years at an operational specialist level in litigation
Minimum Functional Requirements
B. Law (LLB), Admitted Attorney and 8-10 years’ experience in a tax law/ legal environment, of which 3-4 years at an operational specialist level in litigation
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
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
Expertise in Context
Analytical Thinking
Honesty and Integrity
Trust
Respect
Constructive engagement
Problem Solving and Analysis
Fairness and Transparency
Analytical Thinking
Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Adaptability
Persuasion Ability
External Awareness
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Organisational Awareness
Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
Dispute Resolution
Functional Policies and Procedures
Legal Advisory and Interpretation
Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Legal Compliance
Legal Writing Skills
Compliance Competency
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Talent Pool: Diverse, Inclusive and Persons with Disability
Our reimagined future is informed by our vision to build a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity which takes advantage of technology to make it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations. We are building a culture rooted in SARS’s Higher Purpose and values of service, transparency, and fairness. Become a pioneer by joining our talent community. Driven by the SARS Objective 4 – Develop a high performing, diverse, agile, engaged, and evolved workforce. SARS aspires to create a safe, diverse, equal, inclusive, conducive and Gender-Based Violence free environment for all to realise their full potential.
At SARS, we understand that our success is rooted in the unique contributions of every individual, particularly those who bring invaluable perspectives shaped by disabilities. We see diversity as essential to our purpose and excellence. Inclusion is not merely a “target”, but the foundation of our strength. Individuals with disabilities enrich our organisation with insights and experiences that inform meaningful change, inspire innovation, and contribute to our strategic intent to ensure an equal public service.
Our inclusive culture is more than welcoming; it is empowering. We have built a workplace where every voice is valued and where people are encouraged to thrive. By joining our team, you become part of a pioneering organisation that respects and celebrates differences, creating pathways for personal and professional growth. With accessible workplaces, career-advancement opportunities, and a culture that champions transparency, fairness, and service, we offer a supportive environment designed for your success.
Why Join the SARS Talent Pool for Persons with Disabilities?
Inclusive Culture: a workplace where everyone’s voice is not only heard but celebrated.
Accessibility: our commitment includes accessible spaces and reasonable accommodation tailored for everyone ad per category of disabilities.
Career Growth: opportunities for continuous learning and advancement and an opportunity to realise your full potential.
Supportive Environment: resources and support to ensure your success at every step.
Excellence in Service: join a team dedicated to transparent, fair, effective and efficient service for all.
A smart and modern origination with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired by all.
Explore Your Future at SARS
SARS offers diverse opportunities across multiple fields, from Taxation to Data Analytics, Information Technology, Legal, and beyond. Your unique talents can make a lasting impact while advancing your career in the following functional areas:
Taxation
Customer Service
Customs & Excise
Audit
Debt Management
Investigations
Legal: Litigation
Engineering Design
Human Resources
Data Analytics
Information Technology
Marketing, Communications, & Media
Quality Management
Corporate Real Estate
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Procurement
Project Management
Finance
Relationship Management & Coordination
Research & Economics
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