Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo provide strategic and operational leadership for the Criminal Investigations: Integrated Stream, delivering integrated, intelligence-led criminal investigations that dismantle complex tax-crime, combat multi-entity tax offences and associated illicit financial activities and money\u2011laundering schemes, secure prosecution-ready evidence, and strengthen collaboration across SARS divisions and key law\u2011enforcement partners\u2014advancing SARS\u2019 mandate to enforce responsibly and decisively and make non\u2011compliance hard and costly.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Require<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Honours degree (NQF 8) [Investigations, Law, Accounting] AND 10-12 years’ experience in an Investigations, Law, Accounting environment, of which 3 years at management level.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ALTERNATIVE #<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) [Investigations, Law, Accounting] AND 12 – 15 years\u2019 experience in a in an Investigations, Law, Accounting environment of which 3 years at management level.<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tNone<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and execute tactical criminal investigation strategy and delivery plans that are aligned with National criminal investigation Strategy.
\n\tLiaise & coordinate with key stakeholders, NPA in terms of the memorandums of understanding (MOU) between SARS, SAPS & NPA & sub-divisions (Special Investigations Unit (SIU); Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) & Department Special Ops (DSO Scorpions).
\n\tEnsure accuracy and integrity of data on the national case management system (CMS) for criminal investigations.
\n\tAssist and attend to any requests from the NPA, in relation to the said investigation in accordance with the memorandums of understanding (MOU) between NPA, especially the NPA Special Tax Units at national and regional level.
\n\tOversee and conduct any complex criminal investigations in the regions and report outcomes.
\n\tImplement, monitor and evaluate the quality of criminal investigations performance programmes and recommend changes in line with legislative requirements.
\n\tImplement the performance and documentation of all criminal investigations and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.\u00a0
\n\tExecute policies, procedures and practise notes in line with all legislation administered by the Commissioner for SARS; the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Act.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
\n\tDevelop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
\n\tDirect, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
\n\tEnsure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
\n\tIdentify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
\n\tPlan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
\n\tProvide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
\n\tUse the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tImplement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
\n\tManage and or advise on policy translation and application in \u00a0the business area.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tCreate a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
\n\tDevelop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised areas.
\n\tPlan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
\n\tTranslate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tDraw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
\n\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tBuild strong relationships and develop service-level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tDevelop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
\n\tManage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tPeople Skills
\n\tDeveloping Others
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tAccountability
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tConceptual Thinking
\n\tChampioning the Mandate
\n\tInfluencing Others
\n\tMobilising Teams
\n\tDriving for Excellence
\n\tLeveraging Diversity
\n\tAccurate Understanding
\n\tBuilding Sustainability<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tManagerial Budgeting
\n\tEffective Business Communication
\n\tProblem Analysis and Judgement
\n\tPlanning, Management and Measurement
\n\tDecisiveness
\n\tBusiness Acumen
\n\tWritten Communication
\n\tVerbal Communication
\n\tProject Administration Skills
\n\tProject Financial Control and Reporting
\n\tConflict Resolution
\n\tPractice and process facilitation skills
\n\tInterviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
\n\tInvestigative reporting
\n\tTestify in formal and criminal proceedings
\n\tCollection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody (Investigations)<\/p>\n
Deadline:4th May,2026<\/p>\n
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