The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Job Purpose
To provide legal services on complex and non-complex matters to internal and external clients.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB).
5-7 years’ legal experience in a legal environment, of which 2-3 years at technically skilled level.
Admitted as an attorney or Advocate
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB).
5-7 years’ legal experience in a legal environment
Admitted as an attorney or Advocate
Minimum Functional Requirements
Understanding of court processes
Ability to prepare a matter for court
Experienced presentation skills
Job Outputs:
Legal Drafting
Legal Research and the provision of opinions
Preparation of cases for court
Representation of cases in court
Preparation and presentation of matters to various SARS committees
Legal report writing
Briefing and managing external attorneys and counsel
Litigation planning
Process
Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes 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.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Finalise legal matters by identifying facts, accessing relevant sources, analysis, application, advice and implementation of the course of action.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation
Governance
Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies
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 stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Commitment to continuous learning
Conceptual Ability
Customer Service
Organisational Awareness
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Problem Solving
Respect
Trust
Technical competencies
Business Knowledge
Data collection and Analysis
General Advisory and Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Functional Policies and Procedures
Legal Advisory and Interpretation
Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
Reporting
Effective Business communication
Deadline:6th April,2026
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