Job Description

Position Reports to: Manager: Intelligence Analysis
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Woodmead Office Park
Advert Closing Date: 07 August 2025
About the Position
The Economic and Industry Analyst in Large Business and Internal Segment is responsible for preparing and validating Country-by-Country (CbC) Master and Local Files to meet OECD and relevant regulatory standards, ensuring they are fit for internal use or sharing with other jurisdictions. The role also involves verifying CbC01 returns for timely and accurate information exchange and conducting research and reporting on taxpayer behaviours and factors affecting revenue collection and compliance.
Job Purpose
To ensure effective execution of Economic, Industry & Taxpayer Analysis activities to improve taxpayer compliance and maximise tax revenue collections.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 5 - 7 years' experience in a Tax/ Economics/ Accounting or Research environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a Functional Specialist level
Alternative
Senior certificate and 10 years related experience in a Tax/ Economics/ Accounting or Research environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a Functional Specialist level.
Minimum Functional Requirements
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and 5 - 7 years' experience in a Tax/ Economics/ Accounting or Research environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level OR Senior Certificate (NQ4 4) and 10 years related experience, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level
Job Outputs:
Process

• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• 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.
• 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.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.

Governance

• 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
• Expertise in Context.
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Debt Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Risk Knowledge
• Tax Compliance Auditing

Compliance Competency
GOC Confidential:
a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations.
b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information
Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

Skills Required