Join WhatsApp Channel

SARS Vacancies 2025

VACANCIES 0

  1. Specialist: Compliance Risk (10326)

Listing Reference: SARS-RISKPROF-HWI-2025
Listing Status: Actively Hiring

Position Summary
Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Industry: Taxation / Risk / Public Sector
Job Category: Risk Profiling / Tax Compliance
Location: Woodmead Office Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Division: Taxpayer Engagement – High Wealth Individual (HWI) Segment
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 22 April 2025

Introduction
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is looking for a proactive, analytical, and highly experienced Risk Profiler to join the Civil Case Selection team within the High Wealth Individual (HWI) Segment. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a strategic thinker with advanced tax compliance, risk analysis, and audit exposure—particularly in complex tax structuring, high-net-worth advisory, and local and international tax matters.

This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s revenue integrity by identifying high-impact audit interventions based on compliance behaviours of taxpayers.

Job Description:
As a Risk Profiler, you will execute tax risk profiling assignments with limited supervision, working across multiple tax types to uncover risk indicators, patterns, and potential non-compliance among high-net-worth individuals. Your work will inform critical SARS decision-making and audit actions. This role demands advanced investigative thinking, data interpretation, and risk assessment within South Africa’s ever-evolving tax landscape.

Key Job Purpose:
To analyse and provide expert-level advice in the compliance risk space, supporting the overall business objectives of SARS.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal applicant is a subject-matter expert in tax risk profiling, audit investigations, and advisory/consulting environments involving high-net-worth individuals and complex financial structures. Integrity, confidentiality, and analytical acumen are essential.

Minimum Qualifications (choose one pathway):

Option 1:

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Taxation, or Auditing
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in risk profiling, tax consulting, or audit, of which at least 3 years must be at Operational Specialist level

OR

Option 2:

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
  • Minimum of 15 years experience in risk profiling, audit, tax advisory, or consulting, with 3 years at Operational Specialist level

Functional Experience Requirements:

  • Proven experience working with high-net-worth individual (HWI) tax matters
  • Background in tax structuring, advisory, and international taxation
  • Sound working knowledge of audit processes and compliance frameworks

Key Responsibilities:

Process Execution

  • Conduct risk profiling on taxpayers with complex structures across multiple tax types
  • Perform data analysis and trend forecasting to support audit intervention recommendations
  • Apply SARS policies and industry knowledge to formulate tactical responses
  • Provide professional advice to internal stakeholders on compliance risk strategies
  • Recommend changes to improve risk management systems and profiling models

Governance & Risk

  • Ensure alignment of risk profiling practices with PFMA, SARS compliance frameworks, and internal controls
  • Support the development of governance documents and compliance strategies

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Deliver expert advice and thought leadership across SARS departments
  • Participate in the SARS risk profiling knowledge community and share insights with colleagues
  • Build and maintain relationships with both internal audit teams and external stakeholders

Financial Accountability

  • Support cost-effective profiling practices aligned with SARS budget governance
  • Recommend optimal use of risk analytics tools to reduce operational inefficiencies

Client-Focused Outcomes

  • Provide clear recommendations based on profiling outcomes
  • Develop and apply risk intelligence to improve audit targeting and compliance monitoring
  • Promote service delivery excellence and ethical compliance enforcement

Behavioural Competencies:

  • High attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Integrity, fairness, and transparency in executing sensitive assignments
  • Accountability, organisational awareness, and professional discretion
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement

Technical Competencies:

  • Risk Awareness & Risk Knowledge
  • Business intelligence and reporting
  • Deep knowledge of SARS functional policies and tax frameworks
  • Efficiency analysis and process improvement
  • Strong presentation and interpretation of complex data

Security & Compliance Requirements:

  • Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
  • Must pass pre-employment screening, psychometric assessments, and declaration of private interest
  • Must take an oath of secrecy in accordance with SARS governance rules

Employment Equity:
SARS is committed to Employment Equity (EE) and transformation. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Appointment will be subject to security vetting, reference checks, and other pre-employment protocols.

Salary & Benefits:
Remuneration is market related, with a competitive package aligned to public sector frameworks. The role also includes access to structured career growth, skills development, and national service contribution.

Application Process:
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to SARS’ strategic objectives in compliance risk, submit your application before the closing date: 22 April 2025.

How to Apply:
Visit the SARS careers portal to apply and ensure your application includes:

  • Detailed CV
  • Certified ID copy
  • Certified copies of academic qualifications
  • Supporting documentation (e.g., reference letters, certificates, etc.)

For queries related to the application process, contact SARS Human Resources via the official SARS website.

Closing Date:
22 April 2025

Conclusion:
This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of strategic tax compliance within South Africa’s high-wealth tax segment. If you’re a dedicated, skilled, and ethical professional with extensive experience in risk profiling, audits, and complex tax analysis, then apply today and join a team that’s shaping the future of fair and effective revenue collection.

2. Manager: Legal Delivery (9759)

Listing Reference: SARS-MAN-LEGALDELIVERY-2025
Listing Status: Actively Hiring

Position Summary
Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Industry: Public Sector / Tax Law / Legal & Compliance
Job Category: Legal & Risk Management
Location: Woodmead North Office Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Division: Service & Delivery – Large Business & International (LBI)
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 30 April 2025

Introduction
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) invites applications from highly experienced and legally astute professionals for the position of Manager: Legal Delivery within its Large Business & International (LBI) division. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified attorney with strong tax law exposure and management experience, looking to drive excellence in legal delivery, tax compliance, and strategic litigation support.

As a Legal Delivery Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in shaping legal strategy, overseeing counsel engagement, and ensuring sound application of tax laws across the large business segment.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will manage the legal delivery function in the LBI segment, support litigation proceedings, resolve taxpayer issues, and improve compliance across corporate and complex tax matters including CIT, VAT, and PAYE. You will provide oversight, direction, and mentorship to a team of legal professionals, ensuring SARS maintains its integrity and effectiveness in legal governance and stakeholder engagement.

Job Purpose:
To provide expert legal support and lead the legal delivery function, ensuring compliance, resolution of disputes, and successful management of taxpayer legal matters within the Large Business & International division.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Option 1:

  • LLB Degree (B Law)
  • Admitted Attorney
  • Minimum of 8–10 years legal/tax experience, including 3–4 years in junior management

Option 2:

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
  • Minimum of 15 years legal tax delivery experience, including 3–4 years in a management capacity

Preferred:

  • Practical experience in tax advisory, litigation strategy, and legal compliance
  • Experience dealing with corporate tax, indirect tax, and dispute resolution

Key Responsibilities:

Process Management

  • Manage legal delivery processes in compliance with SARS policies and regulatory frameworks
  • Oversee use and management of external counsel in high-value or complex disputes
  • Guide legal advisory matters, litigation processes, and tax compliance strategies
  • Identify legal risks and ensure proactive resolution of legal issues
  • Interpret legislation and provide guidance on policy application
  • Drive continuous process improvement in legal delivery functions
  • Compile monthly and operational reports on team performance and case progress

Governance & Risk

  • Implement risk mitigation measures in legal compliance and litigation
  • Ensure alignment with PFMA, SARS codes, and legal policy frameworks
  • Uphold governance standards and legal due diligence protocols

People Management

  • Lead a team of legal professionals, ensuring performance development, mentorship, and accountability
  • Create a high-performance culture by mobilising teams around legal strategy and service delivery excellence
  • Translate strategic goals into operational actions and individual KPIs
  • Encourage collaboration, diversity, and team morale

Financial Management

  • Prepare legal budgets aligned with delivery goals
  • Monitor financial efficiency and reduce legal costs where possible
  • Ensure sound governance over legal expenditure and counsel usage

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

  • Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • Ensure exceptional legal support is delivered to SARS business units and leadership
  • Resolve taxpayer issues and disputes through tactical, legal engagement
  • Enhance trust through accurate interpretation and fair enforcement of law

Behavioural Competencies

  • Integrity, fairness, and trustworthiness
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Accountability and excellence in delivery
  • Influence, collaboration, and change leadership
  • Respect for diversity and inclusive leadership
  • Strong organisational and communication skills

Technical Competencies

  • Legal compliance and advisory skills
  • Tax legislation knowledge (VAT, PAYE, CIT)
  • Legal drafting and negotiation
  • Court procedures and dispute resolution
  • Budgeting and performance reporting
  • Business acumen and legal project management
  • Policy development and ethics governance
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and systems

Compliance Competency

  • Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
  • Adherence to SARS ethics, oath of secrecy, and vetting procedures

Employment Equity Consideration
SARS is committed to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in accordance with SARS’ EE policy and transformation agenda. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process
Interested candidates must submit the following:

  • A detailed CV
  • Certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months)
  • Certified ID copy
  • Bar admission certificate (if applicable)
  • SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if relevant)

Submit your application through the SARS career portal or via the provided email channel for internal applicants.

Closing Date:
30 April 2025

Conclusion
If you’re a skilled legal strategist and qualified attorney with deep tax law expertise and leadership experience, this is your chance to contribute to South Africa’s largest revenue institution. Join SARS as a Manager: Legal Delivery and shape the future of fair, consistent, and effective tax governance in the Large Business & International space.

3. Specialist: Legal Delivery (10102)

Listing Reference: SARS-SPECIALIST-LEGALDELIVERY-2025
Listing Status: Actively Hiring

Position Summary
Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Industry: Tax Law / Legal Advisory / Public Sector
Job Category: Legal Advisory / Tax Dispute Resolution
Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 30 April 2025

Introduction
Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for tax law, dispute resolution, and alternative legal remedies? The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is currently seeking a Specialist: Legal Delivery to join its Legal and Domestic Unit in Woodmead, Johannesburg.

This opportunity is tailored for an admitted attorney with a proven litigation background and experience in tax legislation interpretation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). If you’re driven by problem-solving, legal excellence, and service delivery, this role offers the platform to impact the nation’s tax integrity significantly.

Job Description:
As a Specialist: Legal Delivery, you will lead and support SARS in the ADR process, prepare and present internal legal reviews, and draft comprehensive legal agreements. Your role is pivotal in shaping legal interpretations and resolving complex taxpayer matters within SARS’ legislative framework.

You’ll contribute your expertise in litigation, legal research, tax law application (VAT, PAYE, CIT), and advisory services while mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of compliance, excellence, and fairness.

Job Purpose:
To provide authoritative expertise and lead legal activities related to dispute resolution, risk identification, and contractual interpretation to support SARS’ compliance objectives and legal frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
  • Admitted Attorney (mandatory)
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of legal or tax law experience, including at least 3–4 years at an operational specialist level in litigation

Preferred Experience:

  • Extensive exposure to tax dispute resolution, ADR facilitation, and legal drafting
  • In-depth knowledge of South Africa’s tax legislation (CIT, VAT, PAYE)

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Process Execution

  • Represent SARS during ADR proceedings, ensuring fair resolution of tax disputes
  • Finalise legal matters by gathering facts, analysing legal frameworks, and drafting compliant recommendations
  • Identify tax loopholes and recommend interventions to close compliance gaps
  • Prepare and review legal agreements and contracts with external stakeholders
  • Provide strategic guidance and legal opinions to internal teams and management

Governance & Compliance

  • Align legal operations with internal governance frameworks
  • Ensure risk identification and compliance within legal and tax-related functions
  • Interpret and apply SARS legal policies to drive fair and lawful decision-making

People & Knowledge Transfer

  • Serve as a thought leader in the legal unit, mentoring junior professionals
  • Transfer legal knowledge through coaching, training, and day-to-day collaboration
  • Stay abreast of legal developments and contribute to SARS’ thought leadership in legal matters

Finance & Risk

  • Monitor cost-efficiency of legal interventions
  • Support cost-effective legal delivery without compromising compliance or strategic value

Client Service & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Provide expert legal advice to SARS departments and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence, building strong, trust-based relationships
  • Represent SARS in internal review committees and collaborative legal forums

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Integrity, fairness, and transparency in all legal dealings
  • Advanced analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Sound problem-solving and judgment under pressure
  • Accountability, adaptability, and external awareness
  • Persuasion and conceptual thinking
  • Commitment to continuous learning and organisational awareness

Technical Competencies:

  • Legal advisory and interpretation
  • Dispute resolution and ADR proceedings
  • Contractual drafting and legal writing
  • Tax law expertise (including VAT, PAYE, CIT)
  • Legal compliance and policy implementation
  • Business reporting and efficiency improvement

Compliance Competency:

  • Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo:
    • Oath of Secrecy
    • Pre-employment screening
    • Psychometric assessment
    • Private interest declaration
    • Vetting and reference checks

Employment Equity Consideration:
SARS is committed to employment equity and transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in line with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 and SARS’ internal EE policies. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit the following documentation:

  • Motivational cover letter
  • Detailed and updated CV
  • Certified copies of qualifications and legal credentials
  • Certified ID copy
  • SAQA evaluation certificate (if foreign qualifications apply)

Apply via the SARS Careers Portal or the designated email address (as indicated in the formal advert).

Closing Date:
30 April 2025

Conclusion:
If you are an admitted attorney with a solid litigation background and a passion for tax law and legal excellence, this role will empower you to make a meaningful contribution to the country’s tax and legal integrity. Join SARS as a Specialist: Legal Delivery and help shape a more compliant, efficient, and just revenue service.

Click here to apply

All the best in your applications