Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Audit Division: Taxpayer Engagement Location: Bloemfontein Advert Closing Date: 04 June 2026 About the Position We are on an exciting journey to build "smart modern SARS with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all". Our mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with Tax and Customs legislation. We do this through fostering a culture of Voluntary Compliance and by making it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their legal obligations. Our Higher Purpose, the reason that SARS exists, is to provide resources that help to build a capable state, that nurtures sustainable economic growth, social development and that serves the well‑being of all South Africans. We are Nation Builders. In an era characterised by rapidly evolving technological innovation, SARS is preparing for a world where increasingly our work is informed by data driven insights, machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices. This dynamic world of work calls for pioneers imbued by a sense of serving the SARS Higher Purpose and service to our people. The successful Nation Builders will work with the entire team in support of our Strategic Intent and the nine Strategic Objectives, namely: Provide Clarity & Certainty of tax obligations. Make it Easy for Taxpayers and Traders to Comply & fulfil their obligations. Detect Taxpayers and Traders who do not comply and make noncompliance hard and costly. Develop a high performing, diverse, agile and engaged workforce towards higher value knowledge and service work. Expand and increase the use of data to improve integrity, derive insights & improve outcomes. Modernise our systems to provide digital & streamlined services. Drive greater resources stewardship to ensure the efficient use of resources and deliver quality outcomes & performance excellence. Work with and through Stakeholders to improve the tax system. Build public trust and confidence in the tax administration system. SARS is looking for a dynamic, highly skilled and experienced individuals, with a high level of enthusiasm and accountability in a fast‑paced environment, analytical skills, attention to detail and integrity and confidentiality. We need someone who is passionate about service delivery to contribute to effectiveness and efficiency in the operations of Estates Audit. The Estates Auditor will report directly to the Ops Manager: Audit and will be based in Bloemfontein. He/she will be required to deal with Taxpayers' and their accounts in a professional manner upholding the SARS Values. Do you have a great personality, with a strong accountability, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and conceptual ability? Are you able to work with clients? Having a solid background to the SARS business areas in the region and their functions will be a significant advantage. If you have these skills, we encourage you to apply and join the exciting Taxpayer Engagement & Operations: Standard Operations, Free State & Northern Cape Team. Job Purpose To conduct tax audits across tax types with the aim of influencing compliance through raising accurate assessments in line with relevant legislations. Education and Experience Relevant National Diploma (NQF 6)/Advanced Diploma and 3 years' related experience in a similar environment. Minimum Qualification & Experience Required National Diploma (NQF 6) in Taxation, Audit, Accountancy or Estates and 3 years' experience in a tax audit environment. Estates Audit experience will be an advantage. Job Outputs: Process Utilise digital information, systems and tools as they become available to address audit risks. This may include eCommerce transactions and other digital risks. Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. Analyse data/evidence, review and confirm identified risks and consideration of additional risks which may relate to the entity being audited, across tax types, across related entities etc. Analyse information provided at dispute stage and taxpayer complaints logged. 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. Conduct audits (plan, execute, finalise) in line with Acts/Regulations/ Policies/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using SARS systems. Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. Engagement during and after the audit with Debt Management aimed at optimal collection on liabilities raised through the audit. Provide support by conducting a financial analysis to support the recommendations which may be used to determine the optimal collection of liabilities and/or to support the view at various committees e.g. Debt Committee. Engage the taxpayer regarding the collection of debt at the finalisation stage of the audit. Engagement with Litigation and Dispute management during and post the audit process to address issues relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation e.g. tax, legislation relating to companies, etc. The auditor may be required to testify in a civil court. Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. Identify and elevate serious tax offences for potential criminal investigations, which will include a detailed analysis of the facts together with the applicable tax legislation. The Auditor may be required to testify in a criminal court. Identify information required to mitigate audit risks identified and engage taxpayers/tax practitioners for additional relevant information and clarification. Identify new and additional risks for audit scope expansion, identification of new risks relating to other tax types and related entities for referral to Case Selection for profiling for new audit interventions. Manager the efficient progress of the audit utilising approved systems. Prepare systems notes of progress and outcomes as required and maintain during the audit process, e.g. Service Manager, Teammate. Navigate and extract relevant information from SARS systems and external sources to collect and evaluate risks and compliance to relevant legislation. Prepare and issue relevant communication/ reports as required to internal and external stakeholders. Prepare inputs based on analysis and interpretation of facts and legislation, participate and present to relevant committee, i.e. Technical Committee, Understatement Committee, Large Assessment Committee, Objections Committee, National Appeals Committee. Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. Raise accurate assessments on SARS system in relation to relevant legislation. Supply inputs to Account Maintenance on remittance of penalty and interest requests and engage Client Service to resolve issues escalated by taxpayer. Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. Where large data files are required to be downloaded, engage Electronic Forensic Services (EFS) to assist. Detail the data required and the risks, to contribute to the identification of required data files and/or additional data. Governance Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation. People Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. Finance Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. Client Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free. Behavioural competencies Accountability Analytical Thinking Attention to detail Commitment to Continuous Learning Conceptual Ability Customer Service Drive for resultsExpertise in Context Fairness and Transparency Honesty and integrity Organisational awareness Respect Trust Technical competencies Audit methodology Business Knowledge Data Collection and Analysis Efficiency improvement Execute, Implement and Follow Through Financial Acumen Functional Policies and Procedures Operational Audit Planning and Organising Problem Analysis and Judgement Quality orientation Reporting Tax Knowledge Tax Law 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr