Specialist: Integrity

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nations tax collecting authority. Established in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the South African tax system and customs service. Its main functions are to: collect and administer all national taxes, duties and levies; collect revenue that may be imposed under any other legislation, as agreed on between SARS and an organ of state or institution entitled to the revenue; provide protection against the illegal importation and exportation of goods; facilitate trade; and advise the Minister of Finance on all revenue matters Job Purpose To enhance organisational capability to promote and maintain a culture of integrity within SARS. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required Relevant Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in the related field, with minimum 8 - 10 years' experience in Ethics, Integrity, Governance, Communication, Planning, Reporting, and Anti-Corruption (Integrity promotion and assurance) environment within the Public Sector/Law Environment/ Highly Regulatory Corporate Governance Space or similar environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level. #Alternative Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with a minimum 15 years related experience in Ethics, Integrity, Governance, Communication, Planning, Reporting, and Anti-Corruption (Integrity promotion and assurance) environment within the Public Sector/Law Environment/ Highly Regulatory Corporate Governance Space or similar environment, of which 3 - 4 years at a junior specialist level. 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 a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation. Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices. Integrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes. Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain. Plan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence. Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation 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. Consult in area of expertise to provide specialist input into the development and amendment of policies, processes and SOPs across the organisation. Manage the development and implementation of suitable internal communications processes. Coordinate implementation of plans and initiatives in area of accountability. Liaise with all employees and management to create and heighten awareness regarding critical issues and challenges. Plan and manage projects in area of accountability. Governance Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. People Develop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. Finance Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. Client Develop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages 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 Commitment to Continuous Learning Conceptual Ability Expertise in Context Fairness and Transparency Honesty and Integrity Organisational Awareness Respect Trust Technical competencies Business Knowledge Compliance and Change Management Data Collection and Analysis Efficiency improvement Governance, Ethics and Values Functional Policies and Procedures Risk and Compliance Reporting Deadline:15th October,2026