Senior Auditor (Fixed Term Contract)

Position Reports to: Ops Manager Audit Division : Taxpayer Engagement and Operations – Compliance Revenue Programme Location : Pretoria – The Bridge (Stevens House) / Randburg SARS office Advert Closing Date : 20 May 2026 Please note. This is a fixed term contract position (Contract ending 31 March 2028) About the position The Revenue Augmentation unit, falling within the Compliance Revenue Programme in SARS, is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results-driven, and self-directed individual to join our team. In a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to support our strategic goal of achieving voluntary compliance. You are invited to be part of a specialised team that contributes to revenue collection and the protection of South Africa’s economy and its people. Your ability to identify transaction segments or categories that contribute to the tax gap will be of significant value to the unit. The incumbent should have comprehensive knowledge and practical experience across multiple tax types, enabling effective support for compliance initiatives and strategic interventions. Job Purpose To independently identify compliance and revenue enhancement / protection opportunities with the aim of piloting identified cases to evaluate whether regional implementation may be recommended. To plan and conduct verifications, as well as limited scope audits, across multiple tax types within multiple periods and multiple risks while understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Tax and/ or Audit and 5-7 years' Tax Audit experience, of which 2-3 years at functional Audit level. ALTERNATE: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in Tax Audit, of which 2-3 years at functional Audit specialist level. Job Outputs: Process Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary. Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and Escalate any shortfalls. Plan and conduct multiple tax audits/verifications on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance to the relevant acts. Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work. Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided. Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern. Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation. Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation Governance Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialization People Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job Finance Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. Client Identify, plan and conduct and verifications and limited scope audits to ensure compliance and report on findings and recommendations. Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. Behavioural competencies Fairness and Transparency Analytical Thinking Accountability Conceptual Ability Drive for Results Persuasion Ability Trust Respect Honesty and Integrity Problem Solving and Analysis Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Organisational Awareness Building Sustainability Technical competencies Functional Policies and Procedures Reporting Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements Business Knowledge Audit Methodology Quality Orientation Customer Liaison Problem Analysis and Judgement Planning and Organising Business Acumen Risk Identification Compliance Competency GOC Confidential Employment Equity The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.