The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is currently recruiting for two senior roles aimed at driving legal excellence and boosting revenue recovery. If you are a seasoned legal or debt recovery expert with strategic leadership experience, SARS invites you to apply for the following posts:
Vacancy Details
| Employer | South African Revenue Service (SARS) |
|---|---|
| Closing Dates | 12 May 2025 (Programme Director) 25 May 2025 (Specialist: Legal & Domestic) |
| Location | Pretoria (Programme Director) Woodmead (Specialist: Legal & Domestic) |
Specialist: Legal and Domestic (High Wealth Individuals)
Reference ID: 9593
Division: High Wealth Individual (HWI)
Reports To: Senior Manager: HWI
Location: Woodmead Office
Closing Date: 25 May 2025
Purpose:
To provide legal advisory support on tax matters concerning high-net-worth individuals, including risk identification, dispute resolution, legal interpretation, and operational enhancements.
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB or BA Law (NQF 7) + 8–10 years’ tax law experience, of which 3–4 years at middle management level, OR
- Senior Certificate + 15 years relevant experience
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate (mandatory)
Key Skills and Duties:
- Tax law assessments and legal advisory.
- Drafting legal opinions and managing compliance with tax legislation.
- Mentoring teams and aligning operational processes to SARS legal frameworks.
- Collaborating on complex tax structures and litigation strategies.
Apply here:
SARS Careers – Specialist Legal Job ID 9593
Programme Director – Debt Recovery
Reference ID: 10331
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed-Term
Division: Taxpayer Engagement & Operations
Reports To: Deputy Commissioner
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria
Closing Date: 12 May 2025
Purpose:
To lead SARS’s Debt Recovery Programme with the goal of maximising revenue collection. This executive role involves overseeing the full programme life cycle, aligning debt initiatives with strategic goals, and engaging high-level stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Management / Project Management / Tax / Debt AND 15–18 years’ experience, with 6–8 years in senior management, OR
- Honours Degree (NQF 8) + 18+ years’ experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee debt workstreams, set and track performance targets.
- Implement agile and innovative debt collection strategies.
- Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure alignment with SARS strategy and governance standards.
Apply here:
SARS Careers – Programme Director Job ID 10331
Employment Equity and Compliance
SARS is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, assessments, and may be required to take an oath of secrecy and declare private interests.
