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Specialist: Business Systems - SAP (Fixed Term Contract) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose


To provide business systems expertise, advice and support to develop operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, in order to continuously enhance service delivery. This role is primarily focused on collaborating closely with business units to acquire a comprehensive understanding of their business strategy, processes, services, roadmap, and overall context of operations. The key objective is to provide an end-to-end support function that ensures the smooth functioning of modules in the SAP SuccessFactors Talent suite while ensuring that the necessary interventions required to address business challenges are identified and addressed.


Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required


Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ Engineering / Finance and or BAdmin AND 5-7 years' experience in a SAP environment, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level


ALTERNATIVE


Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years SAP experience


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.
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.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
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.
Execute specialist input through investigation & opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.


Governance


Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.


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 or`ganisational 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
Building Sustainability
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Conceptual Ability
Customer Service
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust


Technical competencies


Business IT Systems
Business Knowledge
Computer Literacy
Efficiency improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
IT Strategy and Planning
Reporting
System thinking


Compliance Competency


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Advert Closing Date: 08 March 2026