Sen. Specialist: Tax Court Litigation

Job Title: Senior Specialist: Tax Court Litigation Position Reports to: Senior Manager: Tax Court Litigation Division : Taxpayer Engagement Location : Pretoria – Khanyisa Building Advert Closing Date : 05 September 2026 About the Position If you are a skilled Litigator who thrives in a high paced corporate litigation environment, we need you. As a senior specialist in the tax court unit, you need to be proficient in litigation processes in the higher courts with above average drafting, oral and trial advocacy skills. You should be detail oriented with strong analytical understanding of complex financial and tax structures, able to work independently and within teams, someone who strives for the higher purpose and to achieving successful outcomes. Mentoring, training and transferring of skills will be part of your responsibilities. Executed effectively this role will add to and improve the Litigation unit within SARS Job Purpose To conduct litigation of revenue matters in Tax, High Courts including Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court in terms of the applicable statutes and rules of court. To also provide expert advice on legal issues Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required Honours / Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8): Law, Admitted Attorney AND 10-12 years' experience in a Legal / Tax / Litigation environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level. Admitted attorney or Advocate #Alternative Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 12 - 15 years related experience, of which 3 - 4 years at a specialist level (A postgraduate qualification in law will be advantageous) Minimum Functional Requirements Job Outputs: Process Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices. Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans. Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence. Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices. Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking. Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes. Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain. Plan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence. Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; developing best practice solutions. Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation. Translate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders. Provide expert advice, instruct and brief attorneys and counsel in respect of applications in the Magistrate's Court or Higher courts. Provide specialist advice and opinions to SARS operations and management on significant tax matters Represent SARS in the Tax Court and Higher courts in tax appeals. Governance Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies in own practice areas to identify and manage risk exposure. People Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise. Finance Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. Client Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service. Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management. Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. Behavioural competencies Accountability Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Building Sustainability Commitment to Continuous Learning Organisational Awareness Conceptual Ability External Awareness Fairness and Transparency Honesty & Integrity Problem Solving and Analysis Trust Respect Technical competencies Business Knowledge Data Collection and Analysis Efficiency improvement Functional Policies and Procedures Reporting 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.