South African Revenue Services (Sars) Vacancies

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Here are the rewritten job descriptions following your MANDATORY format and rules: --- **Job Title: OPS MANAGER: TAXPAYER INTERFACE** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking an Ops Manager: Taxpayer Interface for its Service & Delivery Large&Inter Division, reporting to the Relationship Manager: Mining. This role is located at Woodmead North Office Park. SARS operates in an ever-changing environment, striving to be a responsive and agile organisation to achieve voluntary compliance, and this position contributes to revenue collection and the protection of the South African economy and its people. Integrity is a key value for the organisation. The primary purpose of this role is to plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of Taxpayer Engagement activities and end-to-end processes within the Retail Sector for Large Business & International, aiming to deliver on approved operational plans and continuously enhance service delivery. **What you will do** As Ops Manager: Taxpayer Interface, you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Participating and providing input in ad-hoc projects; engaging with relevant stakeholders to facilitate resolution of taxpayer cases; quality assuring work done by team members and ensuring timely approvals; managing end-to-end query resolution processes; using judgment for systematic proficiency where solutions are within precedent and procedures; observing and engaging on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalating where necessary; conducting root cause analysis of complaints, making recommendations, and identifying repeated queries; managing team activities to achieve production targets within identified quality and turnaround times; accumulating information for reporting and decision-making; applying discretion and judgment to diagnose symptoms, causes, and effects to overcome problems and provide solutions; deploying resources appropriately and anticipating/resolving problems to achieve tactical targets; ensuring clear understanding and compliance with procedures, policies, and mandates; ensuring development, alignment, and implementation of end-to-end processes for continued improvement; frequently reporting on unit progress against objectives; implementing change and providing guidelines to direct reports; implementing resource plans; linking and communicating unit objectives to the mandate, scheduling, prioritising, and allocating work; managing a work function or unit to achieve set objectives within specified time frames, costs, and standards; planning and organising multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals; and providing input into the development of tactical strategy as well as developing and implementing a supporting operational strategy. * **Governance:** Implementing and utilising governance and compliance procedures and processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities; implementing risk management, governance, and compliance policies and processes; and understanding and implementing governance control processes and role segregation requirements. * **People:** Allocating cases to team members and ensuring resolution within set time frames; building strong relationships through providing direction and leadership; encouraging and enabling teamwork and collaboration; implementing appropriate people capacity plans; and monitoring and actively managing team performance to meet specified objectives. * **Finance:** Drawing up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitoring and reporting on variances; ensuring team adherence to specified policies, standards, and procedures to prevent/reduce wastage of financial resources and escalating associated risk; and implementing, managing, and reporting on cost improvement objectives. * **Client:** Ensuring client satisfaction by engaging and delivering a consistent, seamless, quick, and error-free service; facilitating meetings with taxpayers where necessary; contributing to a culture of customer service excellence; and developing and implementing processes which builds client service delivery excellence. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** * Minimum Qualification & Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Audit/Accounting/Law/Finance AND 5-7 years' experience in a Taxpayer service environment, of which 1 year at supervisory level. * Alternative: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years' Taxpayer service environment or similar service environment of which 1 year at supervisory level. * **Behavioural Competencies:** Adaptability, Fairness and Transparency, Accountability, Customer Service, Honesty and Integrity, Conceptual Thinking, Championing the Mandate, Influencing Others, Mobilizing Teams, Driving for Excellence, Leveraging Diversity, Accurate Understanding, Developing Others, Trust, Respect, Problem Solving and Analysis, Building Sustainability. * **Technical Competencies:** Functional Policies and Procedures, Tax Knowledge, Managerial Budgeting, Customer Relationship Management, Effective Business Communication, Problem Analysis and Judgement, Planning and Organizing, Decisiveness, Business Acumen, Customer Understanding, SARS System Products. * **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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced individual with a background in Audit, Accounting, Law, or Finance, or extensive experience in a Taxpayer service environment, with proven supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented manager capable of planning, implementing, and monitoring taxpayer engagement activities in the Retail Sector for Large Business & International. They should possess strong integrity, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to service excellence and voluntary compliance. The role requires someone who can lead a team, influence others, manage budgets, drive for excellence, and adapt to an ever-changing environment, while upholding fairness, transparency, and accountability within the organisation. **Deadline** 09 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: MANAGER: CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE (CSOC)** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking a Manager: Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) for the Strategy Enablement & Modernisation Division, reporting to the Area Head IT Security Operations. This position is located at Head Office Pretoria. SARS aims to contribute to its higher purpose and service delivery by driving effective IT security controls and strengthening cyber resilience. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, results-driven cybersecurity specialist with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and a future-focused mindset. The role involves strategic and operational management of the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and User Access Management (UAM) functions, ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of information security controls to protect SARS' information assets, systems, and services. The position translates information security strategy into operational execution, driving measurable outcomes across security monitoring, incident response, identity and access management, security governance, and operational risk management. This manager will also oversee internal teams and outsourced security service providers, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and continuous capability improvement. **What you will do** As Manager: Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Acting as the bottom-line driver of tactical implementation within business unit excellence and performance improvement; directing, controlling, coordinating, and optimising budgeted resources to meet specific objectives; ensuring the development and implementation of a practice aligned with operational policy and procedural frameworks; implementing tactical strategy and delivery plans through operational activities; converting approved tactical security strategy into a measurable operational plan, defining deliverables, performance measures, priorities, and resource requirements; planning for handling work outputs, coordinating interdependent activities, and specifying priorities, standards, and procedures; providing periodic reports on performance against plan and short-term initiatives for tactical plan realignment; recommending changes to optimise processes, systems, policies, and procedures, and executing the implementation of change and innovation; timeously communicating top-down policy modification, objective achievement progress, and critical success factors; using insights from integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy; planning and managing projects; providing integrated oversight and operational management of SOC and UAM functions; monitoring the effectiveness of security controls, operational performance, service delivery standards, risks, and compliance requirements, and implementing corrective actions; providing technical direction for system development, design, and integration; and liaising with vendors to resolve product and service level issues. * **Governance:** Implementing governance, risk, and compliance policy in your practice area; managing or advising on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area; and complying with organisational internal control and governance standards in finance and procurement processes. * **People:** Developing and implementing appropriate people capacity plans; planning and implementing enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements and providing tools for people resources; translating performance expectations into specific metrics and goals; and ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, security, and workplace policies within the Cyber Security Operations Centre environment. * **Finance:** Drawing up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitoring planned vs. actual, minimising expenditure, and reporting on cost efficiency; and implementing and monitoring financial control, management of costs, and corporate governance. * **Client:** Building strong relationships and implementing service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders; developing and ensuring implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence; and managing an integrated service excellence culture. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** * Minimum Qualification & Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Security AND 8-10 years' experience in an Information Technology Security, of which 3-4 years at a junior management level, as well as a recognised professional certification in Information Security Management, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or an equivalent recognised certification. * Alternative #: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years Information Technology Security experience, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior management level, as well as a recognised professional certification in Information Security Management, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or an equivalent recognised certification. * **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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly skilled, results-driven cybersecurity specialist with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and a future-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will have strong information security management experience, effective leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to align security operations with organisational objectives and risk requirements. They should be passionate about protecting information assets, systems, and services, and capable of leading and managing both the SOC and User Access Management functions. A commitment to continuous improvement, compliance, and service excellence is essential. **Deadline** 11 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: AUDITOR I (COMPLIANCE AUDIT) X1** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking an Auditor I (Compliance Audit) for its Taxpayer Engagement-WC Division, reporting to the Ops Manager: Audit. This position is located in Cape Town. Tax audits are conducted by SARS to determine whether taxpayers have correctly declared their tax liability in compliance with tax and related legislation, involving an examination of accounting records, systems, documents, and other relevant information. The audit process includes planning, execution, and finalisation for taxes such as Personal Income Tax, Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Trust, and Pay as you Earn. SARS is looking for energetic, results-oriented, self-driven auditors to add value and improve operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the Compliance Audit division. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning their time and work, and executing compliance audit tasks to meet set targets and goals across all tax types. The job's purpose is to conduct standard audits or verification on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance on all tax types. **What you will do** As Auditor I (Compliance Audit), you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Staying informed on related acts, legislation, and regulations that might impact own work; observing and engaging on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs, and standards of conduct and escalating where necessary; conducting standard (limited scope verification) audits to ensure compliance with relevant acts; planning and organising own work tasks; preparing and presenting submissions to the interest and penalty committee; taking accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards, and client service targets; accumulating information and providing reports with recommendations applicable to the area of specialisation; applying practical and applied knowledge to identify trends and potential risks; communicating situational interpretation and judgment of work outputs and queries; conducting standard (limited scope) and risk-based audits; correctly applying applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs; effectively planning and scheduling own activities for continuous quality and service delivery improvement; executing process and procedural change, implementing the change, and providing guidelines and support related to new requirements; providing specialist input through investigating opportunities for operational and process, product, and risk optimisation; and using practical and applied knowledge and situational judgment to consider policy implications and arrive at decisions/conclusions. * **Governance:** Complying with set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to the area of specialisation and continuously identifying and escalating risks. * **People:** Developing productive working relationships with team members, the Ops manager, and key role players to support contracted work outputs. * **Finance:** Adhering to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. * **Client:** Contributing to a culture of service excellence; and ensuring own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** * National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit/Tax AND 2 - 3 years’ experience in an Audit/Tax environment. * OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in an Audit/Tax environment. * **Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:** With a relevant qualification [Auditing and Taxation] National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF6) 2-3 years' experience in a similar [Tax Auditing] environment. * **Minimum Functional Requirements:** Must have worked in a Tax Auditing environment for a period of 2 to 3 years conducting tax audits for the 2-3 years. * **Behavioural Competencies:** Fairness and Transparency, Analytical Thinking, Accountability, Conceptual Ability, Organisational Awareness, Trust, Respect, Attention to Detail, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Building Sustainability, Honesty and Integrity. * **Technical Competencies:** Reporting, Functional Policies and Procedures, Financial Accounting, Operational Audit, Business Knowledge, 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an energetic, results-oriented, and self-driven individual with a background in Audit or Tax, or relevant experience in a tax auditing environment. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, analytical, and accountable, capable of planning and executing standard audits and verifications to ensure compliance across various tax types. They should possess a strong understanding of tax legislation and regulations, commitment to continuous learning, and uphold values of fairness, transparency, honesty, and integrity. The role requires someone who can work independently while building productive relationships with team members and stakeholders, contributing to a culture of service excellence within SARS. **Deadline** 07 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: SPECIALIST: TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR LEVEL (NATURAL ADABAS)** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking a Specialist: Technical Integrator Level (Natural ADABAS) for its Design and Enabling: Data and Technology Division, reporting to the Sen Specialist: Business Integration. This position is located at Head Office Pretoria. SARS invites candidates passionate about creating leading-edge software in an exciting and ever-changing environment. The successful candidate will provide expertise, advice, and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and 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. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to conceptualise ideas and transform them into practical solutions. Experience in implementing systems both independently and as part of a software development team is required. **What you will do** As Specialist: Technical Integrator Level (Natural ADABAS), you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Identifying, diagnosing, and recommending improvements in your area of specialisation; implementing initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business; ensuring that business requirements are clearly identified, prioritised, and satisfied by appropriate technical and/or business process solutions; preparing project specifications for maintenance projects, ensuring participation, and assisting in the evaluation of proposals for specification compliance; optimising the operational environment through research and application of best practices and ensuring alignment to the overall infrastructure strategy; in conjunction with vendors, performing regular supportability reviews, health checks, and risk assessments of the production environment; accumulating information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision-making, and the identification of improvement opportunities; applying practical and applied knowledge and acting authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks; communicating situational interpretation and judgment of work outputs and queries; correctly applying policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs; drawing on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes, and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems; executing specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern; initiating process and procedural change, implementing the change, and providing guidelines and support related to new requirements; and planning for value-added process improvements, initiatives, and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. * **Governance:** Implementing and providing input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes within the area of specialisation. * **People:** Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with peers and team members; and searching for, integrating, and sharing new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities. * **Finance:** Adhering to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. * **Client:** Building and maintaining relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross-functional process delivery solutions; contributing to a culture of service excellence; and providing authoritative, specialist services, expertise, and advice to internal and external stakeholders. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** * Minimum Qualification & Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology (IT) AND 5-7 years' experience in a Natural ADABAS environment, of which 2-3 years is at functional specialist level. * OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and a relevant IT Certification(s) in Natural ADABAS Programming, and 7-8 years' experience in a Natural ADABAS environment. * Alternative #: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years development experience in a Natural ADABAS environment, of which 2-3 years is at functional specialist level. * **Industry Related Qualifications and Experience:** Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Minimum Functional requirements, where applicable and 5-7 years' experience in a similar environment. * **Minimum Functional Requirements:** Relevant Certification / Experience – other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework: Natural ADABAS, IBM Mainframe (z/OS), Job Control Language (JCL), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and IBM MQ. * **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, Relationship Management and Networking, Respect, Trust. * **Technical Competencies:** Business IT Systems, Business Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Data Collection and Analysis, Efficiency improvement, Functional Policies and Procedures, IT Strategy and Planning, Knowledge of IT Governance and Business, Reporting, Systems Thinking, Verbal Communication. * **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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a passionate and experienced IT professional with strong communication skills and a proven ability to conceptualize ideas into practical solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Natural ADABAS development and functional specialisation, including experience with IBM Mainframe (z/OS), JCL, ESB, and IBM MQ. They should be capable of working both independently and as part of a software development team to deliver and maintain leading-edge software in an ever-changing environment. A commitment to continuous learning, efficiency improvement, and delivering excellent customer service, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, is essential. **Deadline** 08 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: AUDITOR II** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking an Auditor II for its Service & Delivery Large&Inter Division, reporting to the Ops Manager: Processing. This position is located at Woodmead North Office Park. SARS operates in an ever-changing environment, striving to be a responsive and agile organisation to achieve voluntary compliance. This role contributes to the collection of revenue and the protection of the economy and people of South Africa, where integrity is key to the organisation. The job's purpose is to plan and conduct standard and moderate audits across multiple tax types and periods, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, under limited supervision, and in compliance with all legislative requirements. **What you will do** As Auditor II, you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Accumulating information and providing reports with recommendations applicable to the area of specialisation; applying practical and applied knowledge and acting authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks; staying informed on related acts, legislation, and regulations that might impact your work; observing and engaging on possible violations of regulations, policies, SOPs, and standards of conduct and escalating where necessary; communicating situational interpretation and judgment of work outputs and queries; conducting standard (limited scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts; correctly applying applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs; effectively planning and scheduling your own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery; executing process and procedural change, implementing the change, and providing guidelines and support related to new requirements; planning and organising your own work tasks; planning the audit and identifying additional risks; preparing and presenting submissions to the interest and penalty committee; providing specialist input through investigating opportunities for operational and process, product, and risk optimisation; and taking accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards, and client service targets. * **Governance:** Complying with set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to your area of specialisation and continuously identifying and escalating risks. * **People:** Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with peers and team members; and developing productive working relationships with team members, Ops Managers, and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs. * **Finance:** Adhering to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. * **Client:** Contributing to a culture of service excellence; and ensuring your own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** * Minimum Qualification & Experience Required: Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) In Accounting / Auditing / Taxation / Law AND 3-4 years' experience in tax audit across multiple tax types. * OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ experience in tax audit across multiple tax types. * **Minimum Functional Requirements:** 3-4 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level or 6 years related experience. * **Behavioural Competencies:** Honesty and Integrity, Fairness and Transparency, Analytical Thinking, Accountability, Conceptual Ability, Organisational Awareness, Trust, Respect, Attention to Detail, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Building Sustainability. * **Technical Competencies:** Reporting, Functional Policies and Procedures, Operational Audit, Risk Identification, Business Knowledge, Efficiency improvement, Legal Writing Skills, Problem Analysis and Judgement, Business Acumen, Audit Methodology, Quality Orientation. * **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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a relevant National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, or Law, or extensive related experience, specifically in tax auditing across multiple tax types. The ideal candidate will be analytical, accountable, and possess a strong commitment to honesty, integrity, fairness, and transparency. They should be capable of planning and conducting standard to moderate audits with limited supervision, identifying and understanding risk implications, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. A strong attention to detail, commitment to continuous learning, and ability to build productive relationships are essential for success in this role within SARS's focus on voluntary compliance. **Deadline** 09 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: GENERAL ASSISTANT: LEVEL 1 (FTC)** **Company: South African Revenue Services (Sars)** **Overview** The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is seeking a General Assistant: Level 1 (FTC) for its Taxpayer Engagement Division, reporting to the Coordinator Facilities. This Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position is located at Vioolsdrift Land Border Post, Northern Cape. SARS operates in an ever-changing environment, striving for voluntary compliance and contributing to the collection of revenue and the protection of the economy and people of South Africa, where integrity is key. The job's purpose is to manage office cleaning and provide refreshments for the office and meetings. **What you will do** As General Assistant: Level 1 (FTC), you will be responsible for a range of activities including: * **Process:** Effectively utilising resources allocated to the job to perform contracted work outputs and reporting on/escalating any shortfalls; performing cleaning duties according to agreed quality standards and time parameters; preparing tea and other refreshments for meetings and functions when required; ensuring quality of work content, minimising mistakes, and improving quality and service; planning and organising own work tasks; reporting on daily task activities to provide timely information for decision-making; resolving problems and reporting issues; adhering to and applying changes to own work processes as instructed; communicating progress on requests; assisting with general port maintenance; assisting with water plant maintenance; assisting with sewerage plant maintenance; and assisting with minor plumbing and electrical works. * **Governance:** Complying with and adhering to identified governance and compliance standards and escalating problems for investigation and resolution. * **People:** Driving own performance to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality, and service delivery standards; and asking for support or training to improve the quality and standard of own work. * **Finance:** Performing own work well to reduce costs and save money. * **Client:** Understanding job service requirements in order to meet client expectations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education and Experience:** Basic Literacy. * **Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:** * Experience working at a land border post, port of entry, airport or remote operational facility. * Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements. * **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, Administrative Support, Events, Meeting or Task Coordination. * **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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with basic literacy and practical experience working in a land border post, port of entry, airport, or remote operational facility, coupled with a working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements. The ideal candidate will be accountable, detail-oriented, and committed to performing cleaning duties and providing refreshments to high-quality standards. They should be capable of planning their own tasks, reporting on daily activities, resolving minor issues, and assisting with general maintenance for the facility. A commitment to integrity, respect, and efficient resource utilisation is essential within SARS's operational environment. **Deadline** 07 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-revenue-services-sars-vacancies-40 Source: govpage

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