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Consultant: Strategy Analysis at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by preparing, collecting, reviewing and compiling information required to facilitate analysis, review, decision making or reporting requirements of functional area, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Taxation or Finance field and 5 - 7 years' experience in a Financial Sector, of which 2 - 3 years at technically skills level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years of experience in a Financial Sector, of which 2 - 3 years at technically skills level.
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.
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.
Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify solutions.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
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
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust
Technical Competencies
Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Economic Research
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Research
Risk and Compliance
Deadline:25th September,2026
To provide expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by preparing, collecting, reviewing and compiling information required to facilitate analysis, review, decision making or reporting requirements of functional area, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Taxation or Finance field and 5 - 7 years' experience in a Financial Sector, of which 2 - 3 years at technically skills level.
Alternative #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 10 years of experience in a Financial Sector, of which 2 - 3 years at technically skills level.
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.
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.
Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify solutions.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
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
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust
Technical Competencies
Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Economic Research
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Reporting
Research
Risk and Compliance
Deadline:25th September,2026