SARS | Risk Practitioner X2 (Fixed Term Contract)

 

 

About the Position

 

Join our tax compliance risk team as a Risk Practitioner, where you will assist the business unit in identifying new and emerging tax-related risks and optimising operations through the support of risk mitigation activities. Responsibilities include analysing financial information, identifying trends and potential risks of tax non-compliance, and contributing to informed, risk-based decision-making. This position provides the opportunity to exercise practical judgment, promote process and risk optimisation, and ensure adherence to tax legislation administered by SARS.

If you are analytical, service‑driven, and able to take accountability for quality outputs, this role provides a strong platform to contribute meaningfully to risk management and grow your career within a high‑integrity public service institution.

 

Job Purpose

 

To assist and coordinate risk mitigation activities in order to achieve business objectives.

 

 

Education and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

 

• National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) preferably in Taxation/Accounting/Auditing/Finance/ or related qualification AND 2 – 3 years’ experience within an accounting and tax environment or tax compliance risk environment, of which 1 – 2 years is at a knowledge worker level.

 

Alternative #

 

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ related experience within an accounting and tax or tax environment or tax compliance risk environment, of which 1 – 2 years is at a technically skilled level.

 

 

Minimum Functional Requirements

 

• GOC Confidential – (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations; (b) Commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information
• Microsoft skills (Proficient in) i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to accumulate and analyse information, identify trends and potential risks, and compile reports with clear recommendations to support decision‑making and risk‑based interventions.

 

 

Job Outputs:

 

Process

 

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.
• 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.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions.

 

 

Governance

 

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

 

People

 

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

 

Finance

 

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

 

Client

 

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

 

 

Behavioural competencies

 

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

 

 

Technical competencies

 

• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Events, Meeting or Task Coordination
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Knowledge

 

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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