SARS Ops Specialist Strategy Analysis (x2) Job Vacancies in Pretoria

SARS is looking for strong, focused and skilled individuals who can scan the organisation and environment to develop and provide strategic direction. The role requires strong technical knowledge and capability and the candidate must be able to analyse data and prepare reports and presentations were required. The candidate must be able to work well within a team or individually but must most of all be able to multi task. A strong tax knowledge would be advantageous so as to develop strategy around specific tax products as required

The candidate will analyze big datasets for taxpayer / 3rd party suspicious behaviour and/or submissions (registrations / submissions / information updating) and identify new / changing risk trends to facilitate strategic risk mitigation design, implementation, monitoring, and support as well as decision making, or reporting based on the mandate of the area to meet the strategic objectives of SARS.

Job Purpose

• Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify new solutions.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Plan and organize own work tasks within area of work.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Computer Sciences (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years’ experience in a similar data & business analytics environment, of which 2-3 years is at a functional specialist level.
• Experience acquired in handling data & business analytics in a banking, insurance or consulting environment will be an added advantage.

Or

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in data & business analytics of which 2-3 years is at a functional specialist level.
• Experience acquired in handling data & business analytics in a banking, insurance or consulting environment will be an added advantage.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Microsoft SQL experienced

Job Outputs:

Process

• Adhere to organizational processes to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

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

• 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

Behavioural competencies

• Meticulous
• Reliable and Responsible
• Outstanding Integrity and Honesty
• Good Time Management
• Self-Improvement & Self-Driven
• Good Self-confidence
• Good Communication skills
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Work and life balance

Technical competencies

• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Microsoft SQL experienced

Compliance Competency

• Security Clearance: 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.

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