• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax collecting authority. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we administer the South African tax system and customs service. Our main functions include collecting and administering all national taxes, duties, and levies.

Data Analyst I

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Bachelors, Higher National Certificate, Matric
  • Experience: 2 – 5 years
  • Location: Gauteng
  • Job Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI; ICT / Computer

Job Purpose

To provide operational and analytical support to manage data quality effectively.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science or Statistics, with 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Data Analysis environment, including 1 – 2 years at knowledge worker level.

Alternative

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years related experience in a Data Analysis environment, including 1 – 2 years at knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs

Process

  • Use evaluative frameworks, behavioral experimentation methodologies, theory construction, and model building skills to support evidence-based product and design decisions.
  • Gather information and prepare reports with recommendations for your area of specialization.
  • Apply practical knowledge to identify trends and potential risks using relevant methods, systems, and procedures.
  • Observe and report any violations of procedures or standards of conduct, escalating issues as needed.
  • Collect and analyze data, then provide reports and recommendations.
  • Communicate interpretations and judgments on work outputs and queries in your specialization.
  • Apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures in your work.
  • Plan and schedule your activities to improve quality and service delivery continuously.
  • Implement process and procedural changes, providing guidelines and support for new requirements.
  • Resolve queries and problems promptly, using discretion within guidelines.
  • Investigate opportunities for operational, process, product, and risk optimization, offering specialist input.

Governance

  • Follow governance and compliance procedures in your area, identifying and escalating risks continuously.
  • Ensure work complies with policies, procedures, governance, and legislative requirements, reporting any deviations.

People

  • Build and maintain productive relationships with peers and team members to meet objectives.

Finance

  • Follow organizational policies to ensure cost effectiveness and reduce financial costs.

Client

  • Contribute to a culture of service excellence that builds positive relationships and allows for feedback.
  • Understand and meet customer service standards, providing specialist support to exceed expectations.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Respect
  • Trust

Technical Competencies

  • Business Knowledge
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Reporting

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the SARS career portal.

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