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Officer: C&E Reg & Lic Technical Reviewer

Position Reports to: Operations Manager: Licensing & Registrations [Customs]

Division: Taxpayer Engagement [AEO]

Location: Gauteng South [Alberton]

Advert Closing Date: 17 January 2025

About the Position

The business unit exist to enable taxpayers and traders to meet their obligations in as fair, easy, cost effective and convenient manner, by automating the registration, licensing and accreditation processes for all customs and excise clients and administering any bonds that is required to be lodged as a result of such registration or license.

We believe that your skills, commitment and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country.

Job Purpose

To provide expert advice upon review of the application against risk identified, interpret, integrate, research, request and analyse all C&E legislation, information and evidence, request and or research additional relevant information / evidence where applicable so as to approve or reject all applications in order to ensure, facilitate and implement accurate and valid compliance of all C&E clients in adherence to all quality and legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Risk Management/Data Management environment and 3-4 years’ experience in Risk/Data environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ experience in Risk/Data environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Job Outputs:

Process

Analyse, interpret and integrate registration and licensing information to ascertain level of compliance.
Assess, interpret and evaluate reports and feedback from other contributors.
Refer to and request and/or obtain research additional information from relevant stakeholders.
Draft / issue instructions and/or requests to relevant stakeholders.
Resolve, respond, follow-up on queries and escalate where necessary.
Analyse, and integrate all available and applicable relevant information and documentation and legislation to arrive at an informed decision.
Respond to decision by calculating, approving, declining or referring application.
Provide expert advice on complex and/or unresolved matters to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide on-the-job upskilling and mentoring to internal stakeholders.
Re-evaluate, outcomes and approve or amend or reject applications and/or cancellations.
Contribute to and provide feedback on system, policy and legislative related matters.
Ensure that all registration and licensing processes and documentation complies with legislative requirements and provide input and feedback to relevant stakeholders.
Capture and report on findings and responses when required.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
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.
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to 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.

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

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

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

Technical competencies

Customs Knowledge
Risk Analysis (Customs EU Framework)
Trade Facilitation (EU Framework)
Customs Procedure (EU Framework)
Border Control and Management
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures

Compliance Competency

Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

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.

Tax Auditor Level III (Transfer Pricing) x 2

Position Reports to: Manager: Audit (Transfer Pricing)

Division: Service & Delivery Large&Inter

Location: Woodmead North Office Park

Advert Closing Date: 17 January 2025

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 transfer pricing audits by ensuring that multinational enterprises (MNEs) comply with tax regulations regarding intercompany transactions 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’ experience in an audit environment specializing in CIT, of which 2-3 years at Transfer pricing specialist level

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in an audit environment specializing in CIT of which 2-3 years at Transfer pricing specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

5-7 years’ experience in an audit environment, specializing in CIT, of which 2-3 years at Transfer Pricing specialist level

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 theidentification 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 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

Technical competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial
Business Knowledge
Audit Methodology
Quality Orientation
Customer Liaison
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning and Organising
Business Acumen
Risk Identification

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

Employment Equity

Analyst: Data & Reporting

Job Title:Analyst: Data and Reporting

Position Reports to: Business Area Head: Third Party Data Management

Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location: Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date: 17 January 2025

About the Position

To conduct statistical analysis, interpretation, and reports to support decision-making processes within the division, including the automation of such reports.

Job Purpose

The job purpose of Analyst: Data and Reporting within third-party data management is to analyse external data, generate insights, and develop data-driven strategies to enhance business performance. This role involves leveraging third-party data to support decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The analyst is responsible for creating detailed reports, identifying trends, and providing recommendations to optimise processes and achieve organisational objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

A minimum of a N.Dip (NQF 6) in Information Systems/Statistics/Computer Science/Informatics and/or Information Technology with solid data and reporting background AND 3–4 years’ related experience in a similar environment, of which 1–2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Alternative #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 6 years of related experience in a similar environment, of which 1-2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Technical Expertise: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing.
Data Tools Proficiency: Experience with reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau), databases (e.g., SQL Server), and programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
Statistical Knowledge: Proficiency in using statistical packages for analysing datasets (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS, R).
Data Warehousing: Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and practices.
Business Intelligence: Understanding of business intelligence methodologies and data visualisation techniques.
Microsoft Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Job Outputs:

Process

Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to the area of specialisation.
Analyse and evaluate the performance of BU, identify and report on variances against cost, quality, delivery, and risk, and ensure compliance with the Ops strategy.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Collect and collate data, analyse information, and provide reports and recommendations.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Effectively plan and schedule your own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in your 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 data on current processes, systems, and performance to facilitate process analysis and improvements.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
Undertake information gathering and analysis of data within set guidelines to report related information to business.

Governance

Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks. (I)

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

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

Client

Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

Business Knowledge
Data Analysis
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Quality Orientation
Reporting
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis

Compliance Competency

GOC Confidential

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.

Specialist: Business Systems (Third Party Data)

Position Reports to: Manager: Business Systems

Division: Design and Enabling

Location: Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 17 January 2025

About the Position

SARS is seeking an experienced and skilled technical resource to become a part of our dynamic team. As a Specialist: Business Systems, your main responsibility will be to analyse business processes, identify areas of improvement, and suggest solutions to improve efficiency and productivity. The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record of achieving results, can work independently with sound judgment, and demonstrate strong business acumen. You will play a significant role in enhancing our organisation’s higher purpose and service delivery by conducting system analysis, developing business requirements, reviewing functional specifications, analysing complex problems, and implementing solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end production support.

Job Purpose

This role is primarily focused on collaborating closely with business units to acquire a comprehensive understanding of their business strategy, processes, services, roadmap, and overall context of operations. The key objective is to identify and document the necessary capabilities required to address business challenges.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology or related field with 5-7 years’ experience in Income Tax support, Systems Analysis and Software Testing, Policy and Legislative environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and relevant IT Qualification(s) / Certification(s), and 10 years’ experience in Income Tax support, Systems Analysis and Software Testing, Policy and Legislation environment of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

None

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.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.

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