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Specialist: Data Analytics at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
April 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose


To analyse and provide expert advice on the revenue analysis function in order to achieve business objectives.


Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Education and Experience


Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics with 8 - 10 years' experience in a data analysis environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.


Alternative #


Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years' experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level.


Minimum Functional Requirements


Intermediate (practical application) Data warehouse knowledge.
Intermediate (practical application) Programming Skills - i.e. SQL, and/or Python, R, etc.
Be proficient in the application of:
Basic Data Migration such as SSIS
Basic Data Visualization in Microsoft Power BI & Microsoft Fabric
Business Intelligence Methodologies
Database Knowledge
Microsoft skills (Proficient in) - i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.


Job Outputs:

Process


Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
Constantly monitor the integrity and quality of business data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate process improvements.
Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation for resource plans.
Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure effective tactical implementation.
Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined risks and problems in practices.
Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to eliminate discrepancies and inconsistencies for better decision-making purposes.
Ensure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, data marts, info cubes etc.) by maintaining them as well as implementing optimisation strategies where shortcomings exist.
Enhance goal attainment by implementing tactical strategies and refining practices, processes, and systems throughout the internal value chain.
Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enable tactical implementation and operational excellence.
Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, best practice implementation solutions.
Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
To design, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
Research and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
To perform complex / advance business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
To assist in the filtering and "cleaning" of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
Conducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
Analyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.


Governance


Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure liability.


People


Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.


Finance


Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.


Client


Develop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.


Behavioural Competencies


Expertise in Context
Design Thinking
Lean Thinking
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Commitment to continuous learning
Honesty and Integrity
Fairness and Transparency
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust


Technical Competencies


Data Governance
Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Data Integrity
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Information Management
Knowledge Management
Reporting
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis
Planning and Organising
Reporting
System Thinking


Deadline:20th April,2026