Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Commercial, Tax or Legal AND 5-7 years’ experience in Indirect Taxes, Personal Income Tax & PAYE, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level<\/p>\n
OR<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years\u2019 experience in Indirect Taxes, Personal Income Tax & PAYE<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that all written communication material meets high quality content and accuracy standards.
\n\tIdentify deficiencies, loopholes, etc. in the legislation and propose the way forward to effectively deal with them.
\n\tContribute to the continuous review of legislation by providing input into changes in law or application thereof that require consideration.
\n\tAdminister and interpret legislation and provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders within specified timelines.
\n\tProvide specialist support and advice to achieve specified objectives against deadlines and quality standards.
\n\tAttend to tasks that relates to the research and \/ or interpretation of legislation.
\n\tUse practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions \/ conclusions.
\n\tBe informed on relevant legislation, regulations, regulatory frameworks and case law in area of accountability.
\n\tInitiate meetings and consultations with internal and external clients with regard to the finalisation of allocated cases.
\n\tConsider incoming requests and, where applicable, analyse and research transactions and decide on such requests.
\n\tWrite memorandums regarding the tax treatment of transactions after an in-depth and comprehensive evaluation of the implications on the macro and micro economy, the cross-border environment, tax administration in general and tax policy.
\n\tEnsure the maintenance and preservation of confidentiality and secrecy in respect of matters allocated.
\n\tInterpretation of legislation and the conducting of research on specific problematic areas of the legislation in order to:
\n\tdetermine the official SARS policy on complex matters;
\n\tdraft policy documents that relay the official SARS policy on the interpretation of legislation;
\n\tidentify areas in which the law, as well as policy documents require amendment and propose such amendments;
\n\tidentify deficiencies, loopholes, etc. in the legislation and propose the way forward to effectively deal with them; and
\n\tdraft guides and user-friendly public documents that educate and provide guidance on the application and interpretation of the relevant law.
\n\tProviding of advice to branch offices on less complex issues pertaining to the application and interpretation of the law. This includes the providing of advice on the finalisation of matters and training on legislative changes.
\n\tAdditional responsibilities set\/projects allocated by seniors.
\n\tEnsure that completed work adhere to governance and legislative requirements.
\n\tDevelop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve pre-defined objectives.
\n\tProvide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
\n\tDraw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
\n\tDevelop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
\n\tSearch for and integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tAdhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tEnsure client satisfaction by delivering excellent service that is consistent and in line with SARS service delivery standards.
\n\tContribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
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