Team Member: Risk Mitigation (FTC) X5 (11852)

Job Title: Team Member: Risk Mitigation (Fixed Term Contract) X5

Position Reports to: Manager: Case Selection Analytics

Division: Taxpayer Engagement Operations

Location: Head Office – Brooklyn

Advert Closing Date: 03 November 2026

About the Position

An opportunity exists for a Team Member: Risk Mitigation to support effective risk management through the coordination of risk mitigation activities, analysis of information and identification of potential risks. The successful candidate will provide informed recommendations, contribute to operational and process improvements, monitor compliance with relevant governance requirements, and support the delivery of quality business outcomes. This role is suited to an individual with strong analytical ability, attention to detail, sound risk awareness and a commitment to accountability, integrity and service excellence.

Job Purpose

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

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant National Diploma / Certificate in Finance or Risk Management field and 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Finance or Risk Management environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level.

Alternative #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years’ experience in a Finance or Risk Management environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level.

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 – (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

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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