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Senior System Engineer

Organization Overview:

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax administration authority, responsible for collecting national taxes and facilitating trade through customs services. We operate as an autonomous agency committed to effective revenue collection and taxpayer education.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Required Qualifications: Matric + National Certificate (NQF 6) in Technology/Computer Science/Engineering
• Experience Required: 3-6 years in systems engineering environments
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Field: Information Technology
• Application Deadline: 7th July 2025

Core Purpose:

Execute systems engineering activities across IT projects, ensuring optimal performance of hardware, software, and infrastructure while maintaining service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage system architecture implementation and troubleshooting
• Conduct root-cause analysis for complex technical issues (Level 3 support)
• Coordinate with vendors and support teams for system upgrades
• Perform capacity planning and infrastructure optimization
• Maintain production and non-production environments
• Implement security patches and system updates
• Develop technical documentation and compliance reports

Essential Requirements:

Education:
National Diploma/NQF 6 Certificate + 3-4 years’ experience
OR
Matric Certificate + 6 years’ relevant experience

Technical Competencies:

• Systems architecture design
• Server infrastructure management
• IT governance frameworks
• Cloud platform administration
• Disaster recovery planning

Key Behavioral Skills:

• Analytical problem-solving
• Service excellence orientation
• Adaptability to technological changes
• Effective cross-team collaboration
• Strategic system thinking

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the SARS career portal. Applications must be received by the stated deadline.

SARS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.