Data Analyst II (Data Analytics) Jobs

Data Analyst II (Data Analytics)

Company Overview

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is South Africa’s national tax authority managing tax collection and customs services. We operate as an autonomous agency focused on efficient revenue administration and legal compliance.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education:
  – Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Data Science, IT, Mathematics, or related field
  – OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) + 10 years’ relevant experience
• Experience: 5-10 years in data analysis (2-3 years technical)
• Location: Gauteng
• Department: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Core Purpose

Design and optimize data systems for secure collection, storage, and analysis to support organizational decision-making.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL/Python/R programming
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis (SPSS/SAS/R)
• Data warehouse management skills
• Microsoft Office expertise (Advanced Excel)

Key Responsibilities

Data Operations:

• Develop analytics solutions (reports/dashboards/models)
• Identify data trends and patterns
• Clean/transform datasets for analysis
• Implement data security protocols

Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional teams
• Translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
• Research industry best practices

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Continuous learning mindset
• Ethical decision-making

Application Process

Submit application through official SARS career portal by 9 July 2025.

Note: SARS does not charge fees during recruitment. Candidates will only engage through official channels.