• 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, as well as ensuring compliance.

 

X7 Specialist Design Engineer – PDE (Modernisation)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors, Higher National Certificate, Matric
  • Experience 8 – 15 years
  • Location South Africa
  • Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  ICT / Computer

Job Purpose

To analyze, design, and lead the creation of innovative process improvements and business solutions across multiple functions. This ensures compliance with all current and upcoming laws, supporting the organization’s strategy for sustainable results. The role includes providing design and implementation support, as well as engaging with stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

  • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Industrial Engineering, Business Analysis, or Informatics, AND 8-10 years’ experience in Process Engineering or Business Analysis, or a similar environment, including 3-4 years at an operational specialist level.

OR

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Process Engineering or Business Analysis, or a similar environment, including 3-4 years at an operational specialist level.

Job Outputs

Process

  • Gather information to review progress, support reporting, decision-making, and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Apply practical knowledge to methods, systems, and procedures to spot trends and risks.
  • Communicate interpretations and judgments on work outputs and queries in your area of expertise.
  • Follow policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in all work.
  • Use knowledge and experience to diagnose and solve problems.
  • Initiate and implement process changes, providing guidelines and support for new requirements.
  • Plan improvements, initiatives, and services to meet operational goals.
  • Provide specialist input through investigations and opportunities in product processes, including risk assessments.
  • Analyze legislative changes and translate them into practical applications.
  • Support the rollout of process initiatives.
  • Design, model, and document process solution specifications.
  • Use systems efficiently to ensure quality service delivery and accurate finances.
  • Support the implementation of change initiatives.
  • Improve data validation in service systems to meet targets.
  • Identify, prioritize, and meet business requirements with suitable solutions.

Governance

  • Implement and contribute to governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes in your area.
  • Ensure work follows policies, procedures, governance, and laws, and report any issues.

People

  • Build and maintain productive relationships with peers and team members to achieve objectives.
  • Share new knowledge from learning opportunities in your role.
  • Foster a culture of sharing successes, issues, trends, and ideas within the team.

Finance

  • Follow policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and reduce expenses.

Client

  • Promote a culture of service excellence, building positive relationships and enabling feedback.
  • Provide expert services, advice, and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Accountability
  • Conceptual Ability
  • Fairness
  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Problem Solving and Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Building Sustainability

Technical Competencies

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Knowledge
  • Capacity Planning
  • Institutional Process Analysis & Redesign
  • Process Auditing
  • Reporting

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through The South African Revenue Service (SARS) career portal.

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