SARS Team Member Education Job Vacancies in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Position Reports to :       Operations Manager

Division:                             Taxpayer Engagement

Location :                           Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Advert Closing Date:       28/01/2022

WANTED :

SARS is looking for dynamic individuals, with a high level of integrity .We need someone who is  passionate about building a tax system based on Voluntary Compliance and providing an easily accessible, professional and efficient service, providing clarity to Taxpayers and easing Tax Compliance.

As a skilled and experienced worker, you are required to analyse, interpret and integrate Tax Education and information to ascertain level of Taxpayer compliance to the Tax Legislative Framework. Seek additional research, reports and feedback from other Tax contributors and stakeholders in order to assess, interpret and evaluate registration applications to arrive at an informed decision. Respond to requests for Tax Education Requests by SARS to different stakeholders thus providing clarity in order to ease Tax Compliance and Increase the tax Base and knowledge.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by carrying out all activities of TPS Engagement Education and Campaign programmes and offer education service to  taxpayer segments, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate   (NQF 6) AND 2-3 years’ experience in a Taxpayer Enducation environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years related experience

Job Objectives

Outputs

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives
• Research, identify and provide programmes to address educational needs for specific sectors or segments to grow the tax base and increase compliance.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• 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 applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

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 own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery in order to meet or exceed customer expectations

Compliance Competency

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

Competency Definition: Grade of Clearance: a) sensitive info (b) commercial info, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers.

Behavioural competencies

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical thinking
• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Conseptual ability
• Organisational awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Building Sustainability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork
• Willing to learn

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency Improvement
• Planning and Organising
• Awareness Campaign Management

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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