The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, ensuring effective and efficient development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation of application modules/subsystems, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in IT/Development in Computer Science/Engineering/Software Development/ Information Systems (Software Development), AND 5 – 7 years’ experience in an application development environment that includes large data sets of which 2 – 3 years working at a technical level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years in an application development environment that includes large data sets, of which 2 – 3 years at a technical level.
Industry Related Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant Certification – such as or any other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework.
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (or similar level Microsoft certification in SQL Server) with skills in C# and large volume data processing applications. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services and SSRS an advantage.
Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
Extensive experience with cross platform and multi database technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
Advanced excel development.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Relevant Certification – such as or any other Technology supported by the SARS Enterprise Architecture Framework.
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (or similar level Microsoft certification in SQL Server) with skills in C# and large volume data processing applications. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services and SSRS an advantage.
Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
Extensive experience with cross platform and multi database technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
Advanced excel development.
Job Outputs:
Process
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.
Apply software changes in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimized quality.
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.
Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved processes within business.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Keep up to date on trends and developments within Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, supporting methodology, and the industry of the organisation.
Mentor peers and junior employees.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Provide clear and timely account of issues as well as mitigating factors to prevent such from happening again.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
Responsible for issue identification during testing and Production as well as making fixes required.
Responsible for raising and communicating issues, highlight project risks and escalate the issues for resolution where required.
Review specification and artefacts that enable development.
Utilize specialised technical specifications that will enhance operational delivery within predefined standards.
Governance
Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and 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 stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
Accountability
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Conceptual Ability
Customer Service
Expertise in Context
Fairness and Transparency
Honesty and Integrity
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving and Analysis
Respect
Trust
Technical competencies
Application Development and Maintenance
Business Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
IT Development
IT Knowledge
Reporting
Reporting and Interpretation
Systems Thinking
Deadline:17th June,2026
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