• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Senior Specialist: Engineering (Innovation & Solutioning)

Location: Gauteng | Experience: 10-15 Years

About the Role

Drive innovative solutions aligned with SARS’ Vision 2024 strategy through cutting-edge research, prototyping, and solution implementation. Shape enterprise architecture and business solutions through collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead benchmarking studies with international partners
  • Design future-focused business solutions through dynamic prototyping
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for modernized tax administration systems
  • Create comprehensive business cases for innovative concepts
  • Implement governance frameworks for solution sustainability

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

  • Postgraduate Diploma/NQF 8 in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science
  • 10-12 years’ innovation experience (3-4 years at specialist level)

Alternative Path:

  • Bachelor’s Degree+NQF 7 with 15 years’ relevant experience

Core Competencies

Technical Expertise:
Strategic Modernization Planning | Advanced Prototyping | Tax Administration Systems | Business Case Development

Leadership Skills:
Cross-functional Collaboration | Stakeholder Engagement | Strategic Vision Development | Change Management

Operational Focus Areas

  • Develop future tax administration models (5-10 year horizon)
  • Design AI-powered compliance solutions
  • Optimize digital service delivery frameworks
  • Implement data-driven innovation tracking systems

Note: SARS maintains ethical recruitment practices. No application fees required during any recruitment phase.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the SARS Career Portal

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