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Manager: IT Service

Position Reports to:    Manager: Project 

Division:                        National Ops Enabling

Location:                       Pretoria Landbank Office

Advert Closing Date: 29 April 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 formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to Information Technology Services, by managing the relationship between Technology Services and the business to determine specific quality IT service requirements and control the service delivery and support of required ICT services, thus ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Information Technology objectives.

To manage and execute technical operations and enabling infrastructure services, including IT services, minor construction works, space reconfiguration, technical maintenance, and warehouse operations. The role ensures the reliable, safe, and cost‑effective delivery of operational environments through hands‑on technical oversight, coordination of skilled resources, and compliance with safety and governance standards.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Building Sciences, or Trade Based Technical Operations AND 8 – 10 years’ experience in operational environments, of which 3 – 5 years at junior management level

            #Alternative

          Senior Certificate (NQF 4) or matric AND 15 years experience in operational environments, of which 3 – 5 years at junior management level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities, standards and procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Timeously communicate top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
• Conduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
• Influence the design and drive the implementation of a client service framework, ensuring effective delivery of a comprehensive range of services.
• Review important processes within the organisation and ensure that such processes are adequate, functional and conform to organisational standards.
• Maintain and ensure that an operations and maintenance plan exist that include scheduled maintenance, policies and procedures.
• Plan, supervise, and execute minor construction and building works, including painting, drywalling, partitioning, and internal space reconfiguration.
• Oversee furniture relocations, office moves, and space optimisation, including coordination of labour and contractors.
• Manage warehouse operations, including inventory control, receiving, storage, asset movement, and disposal.
• Provide hands‑on technical oversight of HVAC systems, including fault identification, contractor supervision, and maintenance scheduling.
• Oversee basic electrical works (low-voltage, lighting, power reticulation interfaces), ensuring compliance with safety regulations and certified sign‑off where required.
• Ensure adherence to OHS Act, building regulations, and SARS safety standards for all works.
• Act as the technical authority for on-site problem resolution, reducing reliance on external contractors for minor works.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance and minor works schedules aligned to operational needs.

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Trust
• Ability to translate strategy into execution
• Concern for Impact of own behaviour on others
• Develops teams and nurtures interdependency
• Inspires others to Positive Action
• Nurtures Future Talent
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Strong Results Orientation
• Values and Manages Diversity

Technical Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Business Technology
• Change Management
• Decisiveness
• Effective Business Communication
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Knowledge
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business
• Managerial Budgeting
• Planning and Organising
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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PrincipPrincipal Specialist: Technical Consulting (Principal IT Security) 

Position Reports to:   Manager: Cyber Analytics (CAT)        

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                     Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  19 April 2026

Contract end date:  31 March 2028.

About the Position

SARS is seeking a senior, business aligned Principal Consultant to lead the secure design, review and modernisation of application and platform services across the enterprise. This role embeds security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), enables the secure implementation of new and modernised services, optimises existing security controls, and ensures that digital initiatives meet both business objectives and security requirements.

The successful candidate will operate at enterprise and solution level, partnering with business, enterprise architecture, delivery and operations teams to translate business needs into secure, fit for purpose technical requirements, designs and specifications

Job Purpose

To develop implementation plans and provide strategic leadership advice in multiple projects, technologies and technical consulting strategies, in order to achieve overall organisational objectives. 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) IT, Computer Science or Similar AND 10-12 years ‘IT Security Architecture plus extensive experience in operating at enterprise or multi programme level within complex environments, of which 6-8 years is at a Senior Specialist level

OR

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma IT, Computer Science or Similar (NQF 7) with Cybersecurity or architecture certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF Security) AND 12 – 15 years’ IT Security Architecture experience plus extensive experience in operating at enterprise or multi programme level within complex environments, of which 6-8 years is at a Senior Specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Secure SDLC frameworks and controls across design, build, test, release and operate phases

• Application and solution security architecture for on premise, hybrid and modern platforms

• Security requirements definition, threat modelling and design assurance

• API, integration and data security principles

• Platform and application hardening standards

• Security control optimisation and rationalisation

• Working knowledge of containerisation and modern application platforms

• Alignment to enterprise architecture, security and governance frameworks

(Product specific experience is advantageous but not mandatory.)

Job Outputs:

Process

• To provide principal level cybersecurity consulting and architecture leadership by governing SDLC security practices, enabling secure digital services, optimising cybersecurity controls, and supporting enterprise modernisation initiatives in support of SARS’ strategic and operational objectives.
• Review and govern SDLC security controls, standards and patterns across delivery teams
• Define and maintain secure design principles, reference architectures and security guardrails
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear, testable security requirements and technical specifications
• Provide security architecture assurance for new and modernised digital services
• Identify opportunities to optimise, rationalise and modernise existing security controls
• Embed security by design and security by default practices into delivery and transformation initiatives
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
• Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
• Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; developing best practice 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.
• Provide support to integration projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
• Ability to apply multi-skilled capabilities to influence, identify and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and establish operational and IT transformational demand.
• Successfully deliver projects, impactful improvements initiatives & business as usual enhancements, improve effectiveness, service and productivity.

Governance

• Define, review and enforce secure SDLC and architecture governance controls
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security, architecture and risk management frameworks

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

People

• Act as a principal consultant and mentor, providing thought leadership on secure design and modernisation
• Influence delivery, architecture and operational teams through expertise and advisory leadership
• 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 & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance 
• Business Knowledge 
• Creative and Innovative Thinking 
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• IT Knowledge 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Policy analysis 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Technical Expertise  

Compliance Competency

• GOC Secret 

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.

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Principal Specialist: Tech Consult (FTC) 

Position Reports to:   Manager: Cyber Analytics (CAT)        

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                     Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  30 April 2026

Contract end date:  31 March 2028.

About the Position

As a digitally enabled tax and customs revenue authority, SARS is strengthening its capability to design and secure modern digital platforms. This role is focused on architecting secure infrastructure and platforms for AI-enabled solutions, enterprise case management systems, and taxpayer-facing digital portals.

The successful candidate will be a senior cybersecurity architect who operates at enterprise scale, shaping security-by-design outcomes across complex, high-availability environments. The role goes beyond operational tooling and focuses on architecture, secure platform design, and strategic advisory, ensuring that confidentiality, integrity, availability, and regulatory compliance are embedded from design through to implementation.

Job Purpose

To develop implementation plans and provide strategic leadership advice in multiple projects, technologies and technical consulting strategies, in order to achieve overall organisational objectives. 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) IT, Computer Science or Similar AND 10-12 years’ experience in Enterprise IT Security Architecture, of which 6-8 years is at a Senior specialist level / Architect level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma IT, Computer Science or Similar (NQF 7) with Cybersecurity or architecture certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF Security) AND 12 – 15 years’ IT Security Architecture experience of which 6-8 years is at a Senior Specialist level/Architect level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture (conceptual, logical, and physical levels)

• Secure infrastructure design for AI and data platforms (data protection, access control, encryption, model security)

• Security architecture for web applications, portals, APIs, and digital channels

• Integration security covering APIs, messaging, RPC, file transfer, and service-based architectures

• Identity and Access Management (IAM), including privileged access and federation

• Secure network and platform architecture (on prem, hybrid, and cloud-ready designs)

• Application and platform security principles (OWASP, Zero Trust, defence-in-depth)

Relevant IT certification:

• Cybersecurity or architecture certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF Security)

Job Outputs:

Process

• To provide enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture and technical consulting leadership within the IT Security Operations division by designing secure infrastructure, platforms, and integration patterns that support, AI and advanced analytics platforms, enterprise case management systems, Secure, scalable taxpayer digital portals
• Design secure end to end architectures for AI platforms, case management systems, and taxpayer portals, with consideration for operational security requirements
• Define security architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures that can be effectively implemented and supported within an IT Security Operations environment
• Embed security controls into infrastructure, application, and integration designs to support monitoring, detection, and response capabilities
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and provide remediation guidance aligned to operational risk management practices
• Provide authoritative cybersecurity architecture advice to delivery teams, IT Security Operations, and other stakeholders
• Influence solution design decisions to ensure security, resilience, and operational supportability
• Translate cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and operational requirements into practical, supportable designs
• Ensure solution architectures are aligned with IT Security Operations capabilities, including incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring
• Collaborate with IT Security Operations teams to ensure architectures support effective security operations, logging, alerting, and forensic readiness
• Support the operationalisation of security controls by ensuring clear handover from design to build and run phases
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
• Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
• Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; developing best practice 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.
• Provide support to integration projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
• Ability to apply multi-skilled capabilities to influence, identify and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and establish operational and IT transformational demand.
• Successfully deliver projects, impactful improvements initiatives & business as usual enhancements, improve effectiveness, service and productivity.

Governance

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

People

• Engage business, IT, and IT Security Operations teams to ensure security requirements are understood, adopted, and operationally supported
• Support digital transformation initiatives through trusted security architecture leadership within an IT Security Operations context
• 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 & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance 
• Business Knowledge 
• Creative and Innovative Thinking 
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• IT Knowledge 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Policy analysis 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Technical Expertise  

Compliance Competency

• GOC Secret 

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.  

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Sen Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Azure Infrastructure Specialist) – FTC 

Position Reports to:   Manager: Information Security         

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  30 April 2026

About the Position

SARS is establishing a new Azure Infrastructure Security capability and is seeking Senior Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Azure Infrastructure) to secure and support Azure-based infrastructure platforms that host critical SARS systems and services.

The role focuses on ensuring that Azure infrastructure is designed, configured, and operated securely in line with SARS policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This includes securing Azure networking, compute, storage, identity integration, and hybrid connectivity.

As a new role within SARS, the incumbents will contribute to defining and embedding cloud infrastructure security standards, patterns, and operational practices, while working closely with infrastructure and technology teams to ensure secure and resilient cloud platforms.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for identify shortcomings in SARS processes, gaps in systems that allow fraud, trends of activities where SARS is defrauded, and  to assist in designing  controls and solutions to mitigate identified  risks and to reports on suspicious and unauthorized activities on the SARS IT Systems

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Security AND 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) Information Security, and 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• 5 or more years’ hands‑on experience securing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience implementing and operating Azure-native security controls, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), private endpoints, DDoS Protection, and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Practical experience applying Azure governance and access controls, including Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and standardised landing zone security controls.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Azure infrastructure architectures, including virtual networks, segmentation, routing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement and operate Azure infrastructure security controls, including firewalls, network security groups, private endpoints, and DDoS protection.
• Ensure Azure compute and platform services are securely configured in line with defence‑in‑depth principles.
• Establish and enforce Azure governance and security guardrails, including policies, RBAC, and standardised landing zone controls.
• Support the secure onboarding of Azure workloads, subscriptions, and services.
• Conduct infrastructure security assessments and recommend remediation actions.
• Provide specialist input into cloud security architecture designs, standards, and technical reviews.
• Maintain documentation, standards, and procedures related to Azure infrastructure security.
• 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 and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies
• and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• 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.
• Develop technical strategic and/or process and/or mitigation measures to security, application and system vulnerabilities across IT landscape.
•  Design and develop reports that will provide visibility to line managers in order to manage any risks within their respective areas relating to fraud, prevention of fraud and access to information.
•  Provide support to Network Security support with all internal/external audits and security assessments related to area of responsibility.
•  Initiate and develop the resolution of negative audit findings reported by internal or external auditors in area of responsibility.
•  Develop intermediate controls in parallel with long term controls.
•  Report on performance of team, status updates on outstanding tasks, escalation of high impact risks.
•  Provide expert analysis IT Security mitigation implementations and develop recommendations in order to address any risks identified within the IT Security infrastructure, application and system environments relating to fraud and prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Giving input to risk management principles through risk assessments, risk mitigation proposals, and inputs on various forums including but not limited to change/release management processes, projects, governance initiatives, audit requirements, vulnerability assessments and other processes.
•  Provide input to current/new IT Security strategies, architectures, policies, standard, procedures, SOPs, user training material and guides or other organisational policies which influences IT security to align with business and audit requirements relating to the prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Measure impact of controls against Policies, Processes and Guidelines of SARS, as well as relevant legislation.

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems 
• Business Knowledge 
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Business IT Systems 
• IT Knowledge 
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Strategy and Planning 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Efficiency improvement

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.

Click here to apply

 Sen Specialist: IT Security Engineer

Position Reports to:   Manager: Information Security         

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  30 April 2026

About the Position

SARS is establishing a new Azure Infrastructure Security capability and is seeking Senior Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Azure Infrastructure) to secure and support Azure-based infrastructure platforms that host critical SARS systems and services.

The role focuses on ensuring that Azure infrastructure is designed, configured, and operated securely in line with SARS policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This includes securing Azure networking, compute, storage, identity integration, and hybrid connectivity.

As a new role within SARS, the incumbents will contribute to defining and embedding cloud infrastructure security standards, patterns, and operational practices, while working closely with infrastructure and technology teams to ensure secure and resilient cloud platforms.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for identify shortcomings in SARS processes, gaps in systems that allow fraud, trends of activities where SARS is defrauded, and  to assist in designing  controls and solutions to mitigate identified  risks and to reports on suspicious and unauthorized activities on the SARS IT Systems

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Security AND 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) Information Security, and 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• 5 or more years’ hands‑on experience securing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience implementing and operating Azure-native security controls, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), private endpoints, DDoS Protection, and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Practical experience applying Azure governance and access controls, including Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and standardised landing zone security controls.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Azure infrastructure architectures, including virtual networks, segmentation, routing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement and operate Azure infrastructure security controls, including firewalls, network security groups, private endpoints, and DDoS protection.
• Ensure Azure compute and platform services are securely configured in line with defence‑in‑depth principles.
• Establish and enforce Azure governance and security guardrails, including policies, RBAC, and standardised landing zone controls.
• Support the secure onboarding of Azure workloads, subscriptions, and services.
• Conduct infrastructure security assessments and recommend remediation actions.
• Provide specialist input into cloud security architecture designs, standards, and technical reviews.
• Maintain documentation, standards, and procedures related to Azure infrastructure security.
• 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 and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies
• and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• 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.
• Develop technical strategic and/or process and/or mitigation measures to security, application and system vulnerabilities across IT landscape.
•  Design and develop reports that will provide visibility to line managers in order to manage any risks within their respective areas relating to fraud, prevention of fraud and access to information.
•  Provide support to Network Security support with all internal/external audits and security assessments related to area of responsibility.
•  Initiate and develop the resolution of negative audit findings reported by internal or external auditors in area of responsibility.
•  Develop intermediate controls in parallel with long term controls.
•  Report on performance of team, status updates on outstanding tasks, escalation of high impact risks.
•  Provide expert analysis IT Security mitigation implementations and develop recommendations in order to address any risks identified within the IT Security infrastructure, application and system environments relating to fraud and prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Giving input to risk management principles through risk assessments, risk mitigation proposals, and inputs on various forums including but not limited to change/release management processes, projects, governance initiatives, audit requirements, vulnerability assessments and other processes.
•  Provide input to current/new IT Security strategies, architectures, policies, standard, procedures, SOPs, user training material and guides or other organisational policies which influences IT security to align with business and audit requirements relating to the prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Measure impact of controls against Policies, Processes and Guidelines of SARS, as well as relevant legislation.

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Business IT Systems 
• Business Knowledge 
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Business IT Systems 
• IT Knowledge 
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Strategy and Planning 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Efficiency improvement

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.  

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Sen Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Network Engineer) 

Position Reports to:   Manager: Information Security         

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  30 April 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking a highly capable and technically proficient Senior Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Network Security) responsible for designing, operating, and enhancing enterprise‑grade network security controls. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong hands‑on expertise in next‑generation firewalls, secure network architectures, traffic inspection technologies, and enterprise threat detection platforms.

This role involves advanced troubleshooting across complex networks, analysing packet flows, interpreting security events, and ensuring stable and secure connectivity across SARS’ distributed environment. In addition, the specialist will actively contribute to incident response activities, root‑cause analysis, continuous security hardening, and alignment to best‑practice frameworks.

The candidate must be able to engage confidently in technical discussions, evaluate risks, present well‑reasoned recommendations, and collaborate with both internal teams and external partners. A passion for high‑quality engineering, precision in execution, and strong ownership of secure network operations is essential

Job Purpose

To be responsible for identifying shortcomings in SARS processes, gaps in systems that allow fraud, trends of activities where SARS is defrauded, and  to assist in designing  controls and solutions to mitigate identified  risks and to reports on suspicious and unauthorized activities on the SARS IT Systems.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Security AND 8-10 years’ experience in Information Security, of which 3-4 years is at operational specialist level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) Information Security, and 8-10 years’ experience in Information Security, AND additional requirements specified in Minimum Functional requirements, where applicable.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years is at operational specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

5 or more years’ experience in Network Security with Cisco Secure Firewall (ASA / Firepower / FTD), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Web Application Firewalls.

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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 and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies
• and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• 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.
• Develop technical strategic and/or process and/or mitigation measures to security, application and system vulnerabilities across IT landscape.
•  Design and develop reports that will provide visibility to line managers in order to manage any risks within their respective areas relating to fraud, prevention of fraud and access to information.
•  Provide support to all internal/external audits and security assessments related to area of responsibility.
•  Initiate and develop the resolution of negative audit findings reported by internal or external auditors in area of responsibility.
•  Develop intermediate controls in parallel with long term controls.
•  Report on performance of team, status updates on outstanding tasks, escalation of high impact risks.
•  Provide expert analysis and mitigation interventions and develop recommendations in order to address any risks identified within the infrastructure, application and system environments.
•  Giving input to risk management principles through risk assessments, risk mitigation proposals, and inputs on various forums including but not limited to change/release management processes, projects, governance initiatives, audit requirements, vulnerability assessments and other processes.
•  Provide input to current/new IT Security strategies, architectures, policies, standard, procedures, SOPs, user training material and guides or other organisational policies which influences IT security to align with business and audit requirements relating to the prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Measure impact of controls against Policies, Processes and Guidelines of SARS, as well as relevant legislation.

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

Behavioural Competencies

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

Technical Competencies

• Business IT Systems 
• Business Knowledge 
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Business IT Systems 
• IT Knowledge 
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Strategy and Planning 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Efficiency improvement

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.

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Sen Specialist: IT Security Engineer (Identity & Access Management – IAM)

Position Reports to:   Manager: Cyber Analytics (CAT)        

Division:                        Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:  30 April 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist to support and enhance its digital trust infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring proven experience with IBM and Microsoft-based IAM technologies, including the IBM Security Verify suite. This role is critical in safeguarding access to SARS systems and data through strong authentication, risk-based adaptive access controls, and seamless user experiences across hybrid environments.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for identify shortcomings in SARS processes, gaps in systems that allow fraud, trends of activities where SARS is defrauded, and  to assist in designing  controls and solutions to mitigate identified  risks and to reports on suspicious and unauthorized activities on the SARS IT Systems.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Security AND 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s) Information Security, and 8-10 years’ experience in an Information Security Operations, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Information Security Operations, of which 3-4 years at operational specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

3-4 years’ experience in IT Security with 2 – 5 Year IBM Security Verify Access, Governance, Privilege Vault experience.

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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 and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies
• and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• 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.
• Develop technical strategic and/or process and/or mitigation measures to security, application and system vulnerabilities across IT landscape.
•  Design and develop reports that will provide visibility to line managers in order to manage any risks within their respective areas relating to fraud, prevention of fraud and access to information.
•  Provide support to Network Security support with all internal/external audits and security assessments related to area of responsibility.
•  Initiate and develop the resolution of negative audit findings reported by internal or external auditors in area of responsibility.
•  Develop intermediate controls in parallel with long term controls.
•  Report on performance of team, status updates on outstanding tasks, escalation of high impact risks.
•  Provide expert analysis IT Security mitigation implementations and develop recommendations in order to address any risks identified within the IT Security infrastructure, application and system environments relating to fraud and prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Giving input to risk management principles through risk assessments, risk mitigation proposals, and inputs on various forums including but not limited to change/release management processes, projects, governance initiatives, audit requirements, vulnerability assessments and other processes.
•  Provide input to current/new IT Security strategies, architectures, policies, standard, procedures, SOPs, user training material and guides or other organisational policies which influences IT security to align with business and audit requirements relating to the prevention of fraud or access to information.
•  Measure impact of controls against Policies, Processes and Guidelines of SARS, as well as relevant legislation.

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

Behavioural Competencies

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

Technical Competencies

• Business IT Systems 
• Business Knowledge 
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures 
• Business IT Systems 
• IT Knowledge 
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Strategy and Planning 
• Reporting
• System Thinking 
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business  
• Efficiency improvement

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.

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Specialist: Developer

Job Title:                          Specialist: Developer (Ops Specialist Level)

Position Reports to:    Specialist: Data Analytics         

Division:                        Taxpayer Engagement Operations

Location:                       Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date:  28 April 2026

About the Position

Be part of a high‑impact development team that builds smart, scalable and automated solutions to support SARS’ operational and risk‑profiling needs. Use your C#, SQL and data‑engineering expertise to create innovative applications that improve efficiency across the organisation.

We are looking for proactive Specialist: Developer at the Ops Specialist level who delivers clean, secure, and scalable code while translating complex business and data needs into practical solutions. If you excel in C#/.NET, MS SQL, data integration, and enjoy solving high‑impact technical challenges through collaboration and automation, this role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful enterprise‑wide value.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, ensuring effective and efficient development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation of application modules/subsystems, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)  in IT/Development in Computer Science/Engineering/Software Development/ Information Systems (Software Development), AND 5 – 7 years’ experience in an application development environment that includes large data sets of which 2 – 3 years working at a technical level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years in an application development environment that includes large data sets, of which 2 – 3 years at a technical level.

Industry Related Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Certification – such as or any other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (or similar level Microsoft certification in SQL Server) with skills in C# and large volume data processing applications. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services and SSRS an advantage.
• Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
• Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
• Extensive experience with cross platform and multi database technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
• Advanced excel development.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Relevant Certification – such as or any other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (or similar level Microsoft certification in SQL Server) with skills in C# and large volume data processing applications. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services and SSRS an advantage.
• Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
• Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
• Extensive experience with cross platform and multi database technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
• Advanced excel development.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Apply software changes in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimized quality.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved processes within business.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Keep up to date on trends and developments within Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, supporting methodology, and the industry of the organisation.
• Mentor peers and junior employees.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide clear and timely account of issues as well as mitigating factors to prevent such from happening again.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Responsible for issue identification during testing and Production as well as making fixes required.
• Responsible for raising and communicating issues, highlight project risks and escalate the issues for resolution where required.
• Review specification and artefacts that enable development.
• Utilize specialised technical specifications that will enhance operational delivery within predefined standards.

Governance

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

People

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

Finance

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

Client

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis          
• Efficiency Improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Development
• IT Knowledge
• Reporting
• Reporting and Interpretation
• Systems Thinking

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.

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Senior Specialist: Business Integration (Fixed Term Contract)

Position Reports to:   Manager: Information Technology Service   

Division:                        Strategy Enab & Modernisation

Location:                       Head Office

Advert Closing Date:  27 February 2026

About the Position

SARS is looking for an experienced IBM Integration Software Developer. Experience in IBM related integration software, with exposure to IBM MQ Messaging, and  REST/Web Service integration patterns  will be an added advantage.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation. 

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

B. Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

OR

Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable and 8-10 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software,of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

IBM Integration Software Development

Job Outputs:

Process

• 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.
• Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.
• Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
• Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
• Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
• Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.
• Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications.

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

Behavioural competencies

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

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance  
• Business Knowledge
• Database Design and Management    
• Efficiency improvement  
• Functional Policies and Procedures
•  IT Knowledge 
• Reporting and Interpretation 
• System Thinking 

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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