Senior Officer: Risk Profiling Jobs

Senior Officer: Risk Profiling – South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Position Type

Full Time | East London, Eastern Cape

About SARS

As South Africa’s national tax authority, SARS ensures compliance with tax laws and customs regulations. We safeguard the national revenue system through fair administration and strategic enforcement.

Core Objectives

• Identify tax compliance risks and fraud patterns
• Analyze trader activities for potential duty evasion
• Develop actionable insights using data analytics
• Recommend legal interventions for high-risk cases
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen compliance

Qualifications Required

Option 1:
Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Tax, Accounting, or Audit
5-7 years’ compliance experience (2-3 years technical expertise)

Option 2:
Matric Certificate (NQF 4) + 10 years’ compliance experience
(2-3 years technical expertise required)

Key Competencies

Essential Skills:

• Advanced risk assessment capabilities
• Customs regulation expertise
• Data pattern recognition
• Compliance strategy development
• Cross-functional collaboration

Technical Requirements:

• Compliance monitoring systems proficiency
• Risk mitigation frameworks
• Tax legislation knowledge
• Data analysis tools

Core Responsibilities

• Execute risk detection through advanced data analytics
• Develop compliance improvement strategies
• Prepare detailed audit recommendations
• Monitor regulatory adherence across customs operations
• Maintain updated knowledge of tax legislation

Application Requirements

• Comprehensive employment history
• Academic certification copies
• ID document verification

Submission Deadline

8 July 2025

How to Apply

Submit applications through the SARS career portal: career2.successfactors.eu

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