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Criminal Investigator Level 2

Job Title:                              Criminal Investigator Level 2

Position Reports to:          Operations Manager: Criminal Investigations          

Division:                              SARS Criminal Investigations 

Location:                             x1 Bloemfontein and x1 Cape Town

Advert Closing Date:        09 April 2025

About the Position

SARS is looking for an individual experienced in criminal investigations, data collection/analysis and the collection and preservation of evidence. If you can determine trends from raw data and make sense of these data to aid in decision-making processes, then we need you. The suitable candidate should be able to interview witnesses and suspects; obtain relevant information from them converting that information into evidence that can be used in criminal proceedings. The applicant should also be able to write effective and accurate forensic and/or investigative reports. Executive effectively, this role will allow SARS to conduct complex criminal investigations into tax and customs offences.

Job Purpose

To conduct criminal investigations, independently, into tax and customs non-compliance.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Accounting/Tax/ Law AND 3 – 4 years’ experience in Investigations/Auditing/Forensic Investigation, of which 1- 2 years is at Knowledge worker level

#Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 6 years’ experience in Investigations/Auditing/Forensic Investigation, of which 1- 2 years is at Knowledge worker level

Job Outputs:

Process

• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
• Draw conclusions about the nature and scope of suspected criminal activities and where appropriate, identify suspects and or entities involved.
• Answer enquiries related to investigation conducted and ensure correct reporting of data on cases.
• Investigate and obtain the required evidence in accordance with the MOU between SARS, NPA and SAPS.
• Understand & operate a variety of IT software applications to retrieve, compare & analyse data to produce operational & management information.
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision.
• Present the various matters to the various committees as and when required, including but not limited to, pre-assessment committee, various debt committees and the objection and appeal allocation committees.
• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from the investigator to support the various team members as and when required.
• Liaise under supervision with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information and or evidence.
• Obtain required information and evidence in terms of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, under limited supervision.
• Draw conclusions about the nature and scope of suspected criminal activities and where appropriate, identify suspects and or entities involved.

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

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical thinking
• Working with others
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Conceptual Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Search and Seizure
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Criminal Investigations
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody (Investigations)
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
• Testify in formal and criminal proceedings

Compliance Competency

• Adjective Law 4
• GOC Confidential
• Substantive Law 1
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
• Testify informal and criminal proceedings
• Investigative reporting

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: Data Analytics

Job Title:                          Specialist: Data Analytics

Position Reports to:      Senior Manager: Engineering​ (Innovation)        

Division:                          Strategy, Enabling and Modernisation

Location:                         Head Office, Lehae la SARS

Advert Closing Date:    11 March 2025

About the Position

The SARS Innovation Incubator (II) located within the Strategy, Planning and Modernisation (SPM) unit is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Specialist Data Analyst with relevant academic competence, experience and a solid work ethics to join a dynamic team, that will drive data driven problem solutions with a particular focus on modernisation initiatives across SARS.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and analysing data to support theEnvisioning Lab’s initiatives. This role involves leveraging data to drive insights, inform decision making, and support the development of innovative solutions. The responsibilities also include ensuring data integrity, developing data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve the Envisioning Lab’s objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in (Informatics/Computer Science/Statistics/IT) AND 8-10 years experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science, of which 3-4 years at the operational specialist level

Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) Informatics/Computer Science/Statistics/IT) AND 15 years in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science experience with 3-4 years at the operational specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Experience in Data Engineering / Business Data Intelligence / Data Science
• Advanced (applied theory) technical expertise regarding data processes, data cleaning, analysis, reporting, data models, and database design and testing
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting tools (SQL and Power BI / Tableau or equivalent), databases (SQL Server) and programming (R, Python, etc.)
• Advanced (applied theory) knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, etc.)
• Advanced (applied theory) Data warehouse knowledge.
• Be advanced in the application of:

• Basic Data Migration
• Basic Data Visualization   
• Business Intelligence Methodologies
• Database Knowledge

• Advanced (applied theory) Programming Skills – i.e. SQL, and Python/R, etc.
• Microsoft skills (Advanced in)– i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Review the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
• Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
• Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation, and business modelling.
• To perform complex/advance business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, and data mining.
• To design, develop, and test complex/advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
• To identify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex/advance data sets, based on data findings.
• Communicate the results of their analysis and findings by using basic complex/advance visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
• To ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
• Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision-making of research, senior management, member companies, and internal departments.
• Builds and manages/maintains a database to house data collected from various sources.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes within the 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 opportunities for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross-functional process delivery solutions.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Statistical and Mathematical Analysis 
• Data Management 
• Data Collection and Analysis  
• Capacity Management Proficiency
• Data Analytics
• Data Governance
• Reporting

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.

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

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: Legal DeliverySpecialist: 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

• 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.

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

Ready to Join Us?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that celebrates diversity in all its forms, we invite you to express your interest and join our dedicated talent pool.

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