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Junior Specialist: Asset Management
Position Reports to: Manager: IT Service Assets
Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: SARS Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date: 14 November 2025
About the Position
SARS is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive person to join the Software Asset Management (SAM) team as a Junior Specialist. This role focuses on managing software assets throughout the organization. The main goals are to ensure compliance with licensing standards and regulatory requirements, and to oversee the use of cloud-based software on platforms like Azure. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of software licensing models and software governance. They also need strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with different teams to support key IT projects. If done well, this job will help SARS get the most value from their software investments while keeping full control over their IT environment.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to manage and optimize resources, services, and infrastructure in a hybrid-cloud computing environment. This must be done in line with SARS policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology / Finance, plus 5-7 years’ experience in software asset management. Of this, 2-3 years should be at a functional specialist level.
Qualifications in Azure Fundamentals, CSAM, LISA, and/or ITIL will be an added advantage.
Alternative Qualification
Senior Certificate (NQF 4), ITIL certification, plus 10 years’ experience in software asset management. Of this, 2-3 years should be at a functional specialist level.
Job Outputs
Process
- Stay alert to any possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct, and report them if needed.
- Carry out verification processes to make sure the SARS fixed asset register is complete and up to date.
- Build and keep strong working relationships with colleagues, SARS team members, and external partners to meet set goals.
- Handle and resolve queries and problems quickly, using good judgment based on provided guidelines.
- Plan and organize your own tasks in your area of work.
- Gather information to check work progress, which helps with reporting, decision-making, and spotting ways to improve.
- Use practical knowledge to identify trends and risks in methods, systems, and procedures.
- Communicate your understanding and judgment on work outputs and queries in your area of expertise.
- Apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and laws correctly when delivering your work.
- Use your knowledge and experience to figure out problems, their causes, and effects, and solve them as they come up.
- Provide expert input by investigating opportunities and risks in the product process.
- Start changes to processes and procedures, put them into action, and guide others on new requirements.
- Plan for improvements, initiatives, and services that add value and support operational goals.
- Offer specialist advice by looking into ways to optimize operations, processes, products, and risks.
Governance
- Make sure all completed work follows relevant policies, procedures, governance, and legal requirements. Report any issues or differences.
- Help develop and implement processes for governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics in your area of expertise.
People
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and team members to reach shared goals.
- Look for new knowledge through learning opportunities, both formal and informal, and share it in your daily work.
Finance
- Follow organizational policies and procedures to keep costs effective and reduce expenses.
Client
- Help create a culture of excellent service that builds positive relationships and allows for feedback and great service.
- Provide expert services, knowledge, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Behavioural Competencies
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust
- Respect
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Fairness and Transparency
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Organisational Awareness
- Building Sustainability
Technical Competencies
- Reporting
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Financial Administration
- Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Systems
- Business Knowledge
- Efficiency Improvement
- Standard Operating Procedure Compliance
- Asset Management
- Query Resolution
- Financial Controls
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered during recruitment and selection. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must take an oath of secrecy, go through pre-employment screening, a case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment, or vetting, and declare private interests. The appointment depends on suitable references and security clearance if needed.
Specialist: SAP Basis
Position Reports to: Manager: SAP
Division: Strategy Enabling and Modernisation
Location: Head Office Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 10 November 2025
About the Position
SARS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist in SAP Basis. This person should be results-driven, with good judgment and strong business understanding. They will help achieve our main goals and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate is innovative, with deep knowledge of new technologies and a focus on the future.
This role involves installing, configuring, upgrading, and fixing SAP systems based on specifications and business needs. You will add value to the team and organization through proactive support in daily activities. A broad knowledge of Information Technology is needed, including the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You should understand various technologies, such as Linux operating systems (like RedHat), SAP HANA and Sybase database administration, Single Sign On, Fiori, SAP BTP, and other cloud solutions (like SuccessFactors and ARIBA).
Job Purpose
The purpose is to help clients with complex requirement analysis and system configuration, implementation, and support for SAP modules. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP experience to integrate SAP technology into the client’s business and achieve expected results.
You will also support cost-effective and efficient production, quality assurance, alpha, and regression test environments. This helps the organization meet its goals through SAP Basis/Core Architecture Platform Technology installation, design, implementation, and support.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology, plus 5–7 years’ experience in an SAP Basis environment. Of this, 2–3 years must be at a technically skilled level.
OR
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) plus relevant IT qualifications/certifications, and 5–7 years’ experience in an SAP Basis environment. Of this, 2–3 years must be at a technically skilled level, plus any additional requirements in the minimum functional requirements.
Alternative Qualification
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) plus 10 years’ experience in SAP Basis, of which 2–3 years at a technically skilled level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience in SAP environment, ideally 2-3 years at SAP Basis specialist level.
- 5 years’ experience and knowledge of key integration points between SAP modules.
- Experience and knowledge of SAP Basis and key integration points between SAP modules.
- Relevant SAP Basis training or certification.
- Relevant SAP Basis analysis and configuration experience.
Job Outputs
Process
- Gather information to review work progress, which supports reporting, decision-making, and finding improvement opportunities.
- Use practical knowledge to identify trends and risks in methods, systems, and procedures.
- Communicate your interpretation and judgment on work outputs and queries in your specialization.
- Apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and laws correctly in your work.
- Use your knowledge to diagnose and solve problems as they arise.
- Start and help implement new or updated policies and procedures.
- Plan for process improvements, initiatives, and services that support strategy and objectives.
- Provide expert input on optimizing operations, processes, products, and risks.
- Start process changes, implement them, and support others with new requirements.
- Handle complex tasks in implementing and supporting SAP modules to improve business functions and performance, while keeping customers happy.
- Carry out complex assignments that may need new or improved procedures.
- Analyze requirements, configure enhancements, and test in SAP modules like Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, Governance, Application Lifecycle Management, and cloud solutions.
- Analyze current business processes and recommend or develop solutions for client needs.
- Support SAP application implementations with technical expertise, presentations, and advice on SAP products.
- Do in-depth analysis of business processes and configure solutions based on best practices.
- Act as a link with clients for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve SAP issues, and map business requirements to develop modifications.
- Resolve incidents for severity 2 and 3 issues and help with business escalations.
- Keep up-to-date knowledge of the organization and follow all standards.
- Communicate policies and procedures to stakeholders and employees.
- Test new and existing software before it goes into production.
Governance
- Help develop and implement governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes in your area.
People
- Build and maintain productive relationships with peers and team members to meet objectives.
- Seek and share new knowledge from learning opportunities in your job.
Client
- Promote a culture of service excellence that builds relationships and allows feedback.
- Provide expert services, expertise, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Make continuous improvements and faster turnaround times to meet Service Level Agreements.
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Conceptual Ability
- Customer Service
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Respect
- Trust
Technical Competencies
- Computer Literacy
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Customer Relationship Management
- System Thinking
- Problem Analysis and Judgement
- Administrative Support
- Business IT Systems
- Solves Problems and Applies a Range of IT Systems Skills
- SARS Systems Products
- Effective Business Communication
Compliance Competency
- GOC Confidential
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered during recruitment and selection. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must take an oath of secrecy, go through pre-employment screening, a case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment, or vetting, and declare private interests. The appointment depends on suitable references and security clearance if needed.
We wish you all the best with your applications.