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Specialist: SAP Development and Integration – Fixed Term Contract (10772)

Position Reports to:    Specialist: Finance & Tax Modernisation       

Division:                        Enterprise Service & Support

Location:                       Head Office, Le Hae La SARS, Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  27 March 2026

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled SAP FICA Specialist with consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to join a dynamic, results-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in configuring and deploying SAP FICA solutions within Finance (General Ledger and Sub-Ledger modules), enable effective data analysis, trend reporting, and decision making.

This role serves as the primary liaison between business operations and SAP technical teams, providing first-line support, troubleshooting, and incident management to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SAP solutions. As a SAP Super User, you will be responsible to support SAP projects and enhancements, act as a business integrator and manage change initiatives, as well as to provide operational support and ensure governance and compliance.

The position is critical to driving modernisation, ensuring compliance, and supporting business continuity through robust SAP integration.  

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support clients with high complexity requirement analysis and systems configuration, implementation, and support of respective SAP modules, in order to enhance service delivery.

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

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Tech, Computer Science, B-Com, Finance, Management, Software Engineering or other similar qualification AND 5-7 years’ experience in a finance, accounting or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level

#ALTERNATIVE

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years related experience, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level 

Minimum Functions Required

• Require a technically skilled level of working at maintaining IT and SAP FICA related solutions and configurations.
• Monitor the system solutions, general ledger and taxpayer accounts to identify defects, and ensuring the fixes are properly tested and implemented
• Ability to analyse sub-ledger accounts/ transactional listings/ Statement of Account and identify discrepancies and misalignment with other systems, tax legislative and business requirements
• Relevant SAP module analysis, design and configuration experience
• Experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules
• Relevant SAP module functional training or certification (at least SAP FICA experience/certification)
• Familiar with SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (SAP GRC) authorisation concepts and able to troubleshoot Authorisation issues.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Work with user management to establish the contribution that can be made to business, drawing up requirement specifications, conducting feasibility studies, producing high level and detailed models, oversee development and implementing solutions.
• Engage in hands-on, in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, reviews and designs of the software, including technical reviews and analysis of source code.
• Ensure proper testing has been completed and proper documentation exists to support new/modified applications in production and address any documentation gaps.
• Ensure that applications are developed that have an orderly transition between applications, minimise risk, optimise performance, enhance client interface, and ensure delivery of reliable business processes and management of information.
• Ensure that designs take full account of specified requirements and constraints, including any potential safety-related aspects, and are appropriate to the target implementation and support environments.
• Oversee quality initiatives including code reviews, error log reviews, error coding standards, performance of database access and usage, bottleneck analysis, root cause identification and problem closure.
• Planning and select programme of projects and related activities to achieve a set of business objectives, manage the programme within a controlled environment such that it maximises the associated business benefits.
• Provide advice to business on the selection and use of appropriate design standards, methods and tools and their effective application.
• Provide sound decision-making for software engineering and application development that would be sensitive to the constraints and needs of the business.
• Assess software packages on their ability to meet all or parts of specified requirements and advise business owners and management on their technical suitability.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• Maintain and implement the organisation’s systems development standards, methods and procedures.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems
• Business Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Relationship Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Knowledge
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Reporting
• System Thinking
• Technical Analysis
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Additional Technical Competencies:

• Customer Service Technology (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.
• Enterprise Architecture (IT) Proficient in – (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations. Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution. Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as “a person to ask” when difficult questions arise regarding this skill. Focus is on broad issues; Capable of coaching others; Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency; Has consistently provided ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements; Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
• Application, Configuration and Optimisation (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.
• SAP Development and Integration Skills (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.

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Manager: Compliance Risk (PIRE) (10665)

Position Reports to:   Business Area Lead: Investigative Audit (PIRE)          

Division:                       Service & Delivery Restricted

Location:                      Le Hae La Sars Pretoria

Advert Closing Date: 02 April 2026

About the Position

In an ever-changing environment, we seek 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 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. Prominent Individuals and Restricted Entities Segment is looking for an experienced, results driven, self-directed specialist to conduct and analyse the tax related compliance behaviour from a risk perspective.

Job Purpose

To ensure effective and efficient planning and execution of compliance risk activities to regulate taxpayer compliance and maximise tax revenue collections by conducting, analysing and recommending compliance interventions for Prominent Individuals and Restricted Entities Segment Taxpayers in order to continuously enhance service delivery and voluntary compliance.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

 Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting / Auditing/ Taxation AND  8-10 years’ experience working with in Taxpayer Risk profiling of which 3-4 years at Junior Management level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Plan and manage projects in area of accountability that impact on different business areas.
• Apply functional area policies to enhance unit’s ability to advise business in complex field and or professional discipline.
• Develop and plan functional unit’s quarterly plan in line with the area’s annual plan and execute to achieve target’s/objectives.
• Plan and report on unit’s outputs, identify possible deviations and problems which may affect outputs and develop and implement alternative plans.
• Research and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
• 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.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• 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.
• Timeously communicate top-down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.

Governance

• Monitor and promote the application of governance and required legal compliance in the context of policy and processes.
• 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.
• Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
• 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.
• 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.
• Establish revenue targets for individuals and teams and identify and pursue opportunities to increase revenue collection in area of accountability.
• 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

• Conceptual Thinking
• Championing the Mandate
• Influencing Others
• Mobilising Teams
• Driving for Excellence
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accurate Understanding
• Developing Others
• Fairness and Transparency
• Accountability
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• IT Strategy and Planning
• Risk Knowledge
• Risk Awareness
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting and Interpretation
• Managerial Budgeting
• Tax Knowledge
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Decisiveness
• Business Acumen

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Senior Specialist: Technical Support (Enterprise Data Warehouse) (10962)

Position Reports to:    Manager: IT Service    

Division:                        Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:  20 March 2026

About the Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly specialised forward thinking, self-motivated and dynamic IT specialist with a passion for data. The incumbent will function on strategic level with regards to extraction, transformation and loading of data into the Enterprise Data Warehouse. The extraction of information from the various lines of business systems into a normalized warehouse will be a key responsibility and challenge. Data scrubbing and cleansing ability to keep track of the dynamic changes in the SARS business environment will be crucial as well as third party data sources. Automating the ETL process through scheduling and exception-handling routines.

Job Purpose

To provide advice and support on architectural design strategies in order to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ Software Development AND 8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years at a junior specialist level in at least two of the following: data collection, technical support, source to target mapping, or database administration. 8 years’ experience with SQL Server, SSIS, DB2 and IBM Q-Replication technology and Unix fundamentals will be an added advantage. Experience in Data Warehouse load utilities. of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience, of which 3 – 4 years years at a junior specialist level in at least two of the following: data collection, technical support, source to target mapping, or database administration. 8 years’ experience with SQL Server, SSIS, DB2 and IBM Q-Replication technology and Unix fundamentals will be an added advantage. Experience in Data Warehouse load utilities. of which 3-4 years ideally at operational specialist level

Job Outputs:

Process

• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area’s practice.
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices. 
• Combine applied and theoretical knowledge, to know and understand the theory and principles underpinning a particular discipline(s).
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans. 
• Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation. 
• Develop integrated solutions based on features, capabilities and ad hoc architectural systems.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices. 
• Enhance processes and drive process optimisation to increase efficiencies of the functional area.
• Ensure that processes are automated where appropriate, optimised and suitably scalable.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes. 
• Note potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain. 
• Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence. 
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions. 
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation. 
• Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders. 

Governance

• Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. 

People

• Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. 
• Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. 

Client

• Develop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service. 
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management. 
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. 

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development & Maintenance
• Business IT Systems
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Data Design and Management
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Knowledge
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Process Design and Improvement
• Reporting
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential
• Application & Exploitation (IT)
• Configuration Man Infrastructure (IT)
• Database Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• ICT Audit
• Networking & Comm
• Structured Reviews

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Senior Developer: Information Technology

Position Reports to:    Manager: Application Development 

Division:                        Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:  20 March 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking a skilled, experienced, and results-oriented Software Developer specializing in Web Development, with a strong focus on Java, to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to transform conceptual ideas into practical, effective solutions. The role requires experience in implementing systems both independently and as part of a collaborative software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new applications as well as maintaining and enhancing existing systems. Significant hands-on experience in Java application development is essential.

Job Purpose

To ensure that software development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation are performed to achieve business objectives. To assist with detecting application issues, analyse software, and implement software solutions within standards.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 3 – 4 years’ experience in software development environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ related experience in a software development environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Expert in Natural, ADABAS, z/OS & JCL, IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or IBM APP Connect B2B Integrator or Business Process Management (BPM), JAVA or Microsoft .net

Industry Related Qualifications and Experience

• IBM Certified Solution Developer – Integration Bus (Any Version) – could be inclusive of below products:

• IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or B2B Integrator;
• Business Process Management (BPM) or IBM App Connect;
• Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Developer (Any Version); 
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with skills in C++ and large volume data processing applications.

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services an advantage.
• Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
• Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
• Experience with containerisation and micro services technologies and architectures.
• Extensive experience with cross platform and multidata base technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
• Experience with NoSQL technology databases.

Additional Technical Competencies

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

Job Outputs:

Process

• Design system changes and enhancements that address business requirements.
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
• Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. (I)
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.  

People

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

Finance

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

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Applications
• IT Development
• IT Knowledge
• IT Systems
• Reporting
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Technical Test Analyst

Position Reports to:   Business Area Head: Systems Quality Management & Test 

Division:                       Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                      Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:  22 March 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Technical Test Analyst to support the quality assurance of technology solutions. The role focuses on testing and analysing systems and applications to ensure they meet agreed functional and technical requirements and are suitable for production use.

The role includes executing functional and non‑functional testing, such as backend validation, configuration checks, platform compatibility testing. The Technical Test Analyst will also support test data and access setup, manage defects, and contribute technical insights throughout the testing lifecycle to ensure solutions are production‑ready and compliant with testing standards and governance.

Job Purpose

To leverage on extensive experience and exposure of evolved technical devices, peripherals and associated operating platforms and or applications, in deriving testing plans and test cases that will ensure interoperability and functional deployment into production for both internal and external to SARS.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Information Technology or related field with 3 – 4 years’ experience in a testing environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 6 years’ experience in a testing environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre\Test Management Tool.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of Window and Server Operating Systems.

• Must have a working knowledge of the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with other teams involved in project and maintenance testing effort.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Daily execution of workload in relation to test lifecycle activities and assigned role
• Active and continuous updating of the defect management systems throughout the day to reflect accurate and timeous defect registration, status and enabling management thereof
• Actively participate in all Testing Levels (Unit / Systems/ Regression/ Stability / Distribution / Disaster recover, etc.)
• Actively participate in the Testing Life-Cycle
• Perform backward compatibility testing of latest software versions that not all users may be running on
• Execute varied range of multiple complexity test cases as assigned and defects recorded as per divisional policy and procedures.
• Focus on advance technical test cases to realise the early identification of defects and systems failures.
• Perform compatibility testing to prevent software failure due to compatibility between application software, operating systems or operating systems versions such as Desktop Applications, Web Browsers i.e. Internet Explorer new versions etc.
• Test activities that verify a specific action or function of the application and test objective and output answers the questions: “can the user do this” or “does this particular feature work?”
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs (I)
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation (I)
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation (I)
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions  

Client 

• Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service (I)
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations (I) 

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks. (I)  

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)

Finance

• Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations. (I)  

Client

• Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations. (I)

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems
• Computer Literacy
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Execute, Implement and Follow through
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Standard Operating Procedure Compliance

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Junior Analyst 

Job Title:                         Junior Analyst

Position Reports to:   Specialist: Revenue Forecasting            

Division:                       Taxpayer Engagement Operations – Revenue Planning Reporting and Cash Flow Management

Location:                      Pretoria – SARS, The Bridge, Linton House

Advert Closing Date: 20 March 2026

About the Position

Join our Revenue Planning & Reporting (RPR) Unit where you will operate in the role of a Functional Specialist Analysis. We are looking for a skilled, dynamic, results-driven, self-directed individual with sound judgement and strong analytical acumen who will contribute towards our higher purpose and service orientation. The candidate will apply expert knowledge to short-term Revenue Planning, Analyses & Reporting and be instrumental to the development of the SARS Revenue Planning strategies to meet national, regional and segment business objectives. 

The successful candidate must have excellent tax, economics and process knowledge, balanced with a strong analytical and inductive reasoning capability. The candidate must also be a holistic thinker with well-developed conceptual abilities, whilst also being output-oriented and results-driven, which will support informed organisational decision making and enhance service delivery and the overall organisational performance. The ideal candidate must have the intrinsic desire to contribute towards SARS’s higher purpose of making South Africa great.

If you are analytical, service driven, and able to apply sound judgement in a regulated and collaborative environment, this role provides a strong platform to contribute meaningfully to risk management and to grow your career within a high integrity public service institution.

Job Purpose

To provide operational and analytical support in order to manage data quality management.

To scrutinise and analyse data and provide actionable intelligence based on their analysis to the Revenue Planning & Reporting (RPR) Unit in the gathering of data, conducting data analysis, developing deliverables (written, spreadsheet, presentation) and meeting time-sensitive delivery goals in support of overall operational optimisation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) with 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Data Analysis, Financial Analytics, Taxation or Economics Environment, of which 1 – 2 years must be at a knowledge worker level.

Alternative #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 5 years’ experience in a data analysis, financial analytics, taxation or economics environment, of which 1 – 2 years must be at a knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Use evaluative frameworks, behavioural experimentation methodologies, theory construction and model building skills to facilitate evidence-based product and design decisions.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Collect and collate data, analyse information and provide reports and recommendations.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Data Management
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting

Compliance Competency

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

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Senior Auditor Transfer Pricing

Position Reports to:    Senior Manager: Transfer Pricing      

Division:                        Service & Delivery Large&Inter

Location:                       Woodmead North Office Park

Advert Closing Date:  19 March 2026

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 conduct advanced audits of a complex nature with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislation. Provide technical support to other auditors and utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identifies initiatives and necessary changes to legislation to impact compliance levels.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Auditing, Accounting and/or Taxation and 6 years’ experience in a tax audit including 3 years of audit experience in Transfer Pricing.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Applicable professional registration at either of the following professional bodies:

• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Legal Practice Council (LPC)

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
•  Analyse complex data / evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks which may relate to the entity being audited, across tax types, across related entities etc.
• Analyse transactions of a complex nature across multiple tax types and / or entities and / or groups of related entities which may be based locally or internationally with the aim of understanding the tax implications thereof.
•  Analyse voluminous information of a complex nature provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged across the linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be involved in research to identify complex tax risks that may not have been addressed effectively through audit or other interventions. These risks will be referred to Case Selection which may lead to the identification of new audit focus areas e.g. industry, tax specific risks etc.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Conduct advanced audits of a complex nature (plan, execute, finalise) in line with relevant Acts / Regulations / Policies / SOPS using SARS systems.
• Continuous engagement with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Conduct a detailed financial and cash flow analysis to support the recommendations which may be used thereafter. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt with or without the assistance of Debt Management at the finalisation stage of the audit.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Engagement with Litigation and Dispute management during and post the audit process to address issues relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation e.g., tax, legislation relating to companies etc. This engagement will take cognizance of the outcomes of similar matters, tax court cases and civil court outcomes. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court on matters of a complex nature.
• Identify and escalate enhancements to management on policies, procedures and guides. Auditors are also requested to provide inputs to draft policies and procedures to the product areas e.g., different Tax Types product areas, Process Design and Engineering, etc.
• Identify and escalate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations. The escalation to include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. Engagement between the auditor and the investigator further enhances the handover process. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court.
• Identify information required to mitigate audit risks of an advanced and complex nature and engage taxpayers / tax practitioners / third parties both locally and internationally for additional relevant information and clarification.
• Identify new and additional complex risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating to other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Manage the efficient progress of the audit of linked and/or related entities and/or groups of entities being audited utilising approved systems.
• Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. This relates to information of linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities which may be based locally or internationally.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Prepare and issue detailed and relevant communication / reports as required to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that communication is coordinated and aligned between related audits be it tax types or at an entity level.
• Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant Committee. Highlight treatment of audits of similar nature to the relevant Committee to ensure consistent treatment. i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee.
• Provide inputs and guidance to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation
• Provide technical support to other Auditors. This may involve conducting research, training and development, and coaching support during an audit or dispute process.
• Raise accurate assessments on SARS systems in relation to relevant legislation and ensure that assessments raised on linked and / or related entities and / or groups of entities are aligned from a tax perspective.
• Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address complex advanced audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks.
• Utilise tax, corporate and other legislative knowledge and experience to identify tax gaps, avoidance and evasion schemes. Identify initiatives and changes to required legislation to impact compliance levels.
• Where large data files are required to be downloaded, engage Electronic Forensic Services (EFS) to assist. Detail the data required and the risks, to contribute to the identification of required data files and/or additional data.

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Audit Methodology
• Business Knowledge
• Business Writing Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency Improvement
• Execute, Implement and Follow Through
• Financial Acumen
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Operational Audit
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Quality Orientation
• Reporting
• Tax Knowledge
• Tax Law

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Senior VIP Technical Support 

Position Reports to:     Ops Manager: VIP Support (ETS)            

Division:                         Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                        Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:   20 March 2026

About the Position

SARS is looking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting agile environment. This position requires a self-motivated professional that has a wide range of technical experience, ability to communicate effectively with EXCO members in a Large Business IT environment. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to work independently and be an integral part of a team.

Job Purpose

To provide In-house specialised technical support to the SARS executives and their support staff, including daily on-site technical support (SARS Office) and at external sites where SARS executives are in workshops. To facilitate the interaction between various SARS technical teams and technical service providers to find solutions for problems being experienced by the executives and support staff.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Information Technology and 3 – 4 years’ experience in an IT Support environment, of which 3 years are spent in a Sensitive User support area.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND related IT experience of 6 years’ experience in an IT Support environment of which 3 years are spent in a Sensitive User support area.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Advanced skills and experience to manage the conference IT Facilities
• ITIL Certification
• Microsoft Office Certification

Additional Technical Competencies

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

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. 
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. 
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. 
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. 
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. 
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. 
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. 
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. 
• Conduct high level troubleshooting.
• Provide excellent and professional technical IT support and advise on hardware and peripherals with different technologies.
• Resolve/arrange and escalate all hardware and software problems.
• Provide Microsoft Office and SAP support for both Apple and Windows machines.
• Provide boardroom IT Support (VC connections, tele-con connections, presentation setups, Hardware problem resolving on Projectors, VGA connections and telecom unit problems) and to assist when needed with recordings done at boardrooms.
• Conduct computer setup and installation, including liaising with Procurement for ordering of equipment.
• Process 3G applications, submit 3G applications to Service providers and setup of 3G devices for clients.
• Assist with after hour support, e.g. unlocking accounts, international roaming activations, accessing outlook as well as remote access setup and support and reset\unlock Cisco pin codes.

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business Administration Skills
• Business Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Relationship Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Knowledge
• IT Support
• Reporting
• SARS System Products
• System Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Trouble Shooting Ability
• Verbal Communication

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Coordinator: Projects

Position Reports to:    Portfolio Manager 

Division:                        Strategy Enablement and Modernisation: EPMO

Location:                       Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  20 March 2026

About the Position

An exciting position is open in the Strategy Enablement and Modernisation division at the South African Revenue Service’s Enterprise Project Management Office. The role supports Project Managers with administrative tasks across enterprise-wide and software development projects.

The successful applicant will participate in the daily execution of assigned projects and provide support to project managers by supervising administrative functions, maintaining comprehensive project records, coordinating action items, preparing reports, communicating effectively with stakeholders, facilitating meetings and workshops, and ensuring that deliverables are met according to established baseline plans.

Job Purpose

This role supports Senior Project Managers and Portfolio Managers by executing tasks in line with project plans. Key duties include organizing and maintaining project documents, managing administrative communications, and applying PFMA procedures to project budgets and spending—all intended to ensure customer expectations are met. Additionally, the role requires adherence to Treasury Regulations as well as compliance with relevant software development life cycle policies to ensure all financial and legal obligations within projects are properly managed.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 2 – 3 years’ experience in Management, Administration, or Project Management, of which 1 – 2 years should be at the knowledge worker level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in Management, Administration, or Project Management, of which 1 – 2 years should be at the knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Ensure correspondence and information received from external and internal sources is verified and receive the necessary attention.
• Monitor and report on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
• Coordinate implementation of plans and initiatives in area of accountability.
• Prepare records of project activities and ensure the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
• Apply the PMO methodologies for projects ensuring that inputs and deliverables are timeous and up to specified standards.
• Develop a short-term delivery plan, and plan unit’s activities to ensure that agreed standards and objectives are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote integrated service delivery.
• Coordinate and assist with the implementation of the project, ensuring delivery of all documentation within the scope of the project.
• Assist with detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure that all project information is correctly saved on the electronic project management repository according to Project Management Methodology.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Ensure that all administrative tasks are performed in strict adherence to the EPMO methodology and relevant policies, maintaining compliance throughout all phases of the project.
• Regularly review processes to confirm alignment with established standards and promptly address any deviations to uphold the integrity of project administration.
• Assist the Project managers with the facilitation of the Finance and Procurement processes via organisational systems
• Deliver ad hoc support as determined necessary by line management

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Project Administration Skills
• Project Financial Control and Reporting
• Conflict Resolution
• Good coordination

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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Junior Developer: Information Technology

Position Reports to:    Senior Specialist: Systems       

Division:                        Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:  20 March 2026

About the Position

This is a Junior Developer: Information Technology Position which will fulfil the responsibilities of the Installation and Maintenance of Linux and Kubernetes Systems for the South Africa Revenue Service.

Job Purpose

Daily Operations of installation, upgrading and maintaining high uptime of SARS’ core systems which are used daily for SARS Tax Collection.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Relevant Higher Certificate (NQF 5) with 3 years’ experience in a similar environment with a CompTia Linux+ Certification / Redhat/SuSE Certification /RHEL EX200 or Higher.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 4 years’ experience in a similar environment with a CompTia Linux + Certification / / Redhat/SuSE Certification /RHEL EX200 or Higher

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Familiar with working with Red Hat, Ubuntu and SuSE Linux Systems installed on x86, x86_64, power64 hardware as well as Virtual Machines and BareMetal machines.
• Familiar with working with Docker or Podman Containers, Registories and Kubernetes Environments.

Industry Related Qualifications and Experience

•  3+ years’ experience in Administration / Site Reliability Engineering experience which include Data Centre Operations.
• Comptia Linux+ Certification.
• Red Hat Linux or SuSE Linux Certifications.
• Experience on working with OEM Hardware from IBM, HP and Dell.

 Additional Technical Competencies

• Day to day Site Reliability Engineering skills related to Linux Server Installations, Migrations, Upgrades, Decommissions and Maintenance. Working with BareMetal Linux Systems and Virtualized Linux Systems. Creating and Maintaining scripts with Bash Shell, Python and Ansible.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
• Apply software changes that adhere to relevant standards and deliver a solution as per technical requirements.
• Communication of transactional outputs and queries in area of work according to policies and quality requirements. 
• Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support in area of work. 
• Deliver on contracted performance objectives and escalate unresolved delivery and quality issues to management and process owners. 
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality. 
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of work. 
• Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making. 

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.
• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify and escalate risks. 

People

• Drive own performance to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards. 
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. 

Finance

• Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations. 

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. 
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free. 

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Computer Literacy
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Applications
• IT Development
• Reporting
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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