Job Description

Position Reports to: Manager: Internal Investigations

Division: Corporate Cluster

Location: Eastern Cape

Advert Closing Date: 20 September 2023

About the Position

SARS is looking for a dynamic individual, with a high level of integrity, trust, and discretion to execute high level investigations and provide support to the division to achieve organisational goals and objectives within Anti-Corruption Unit. The applicant should have an understanding of Labour Law, the Criminal Procedure Act, Income Tax, VAT and Customs & Excise Acts. S/he should have extensive investigative experience and a learning attitude, and a burning desire to drive quality investigations and reports in the Anti-Corruption Unit / Taxpayer Engagement environment, in ultimately achieving SARS targets.

Job Purpose

To conduct and/or lead complex investigations into all allegations of theft/fraud and corruption and serious misconduct involving SARS employees with the purpose of pursuing disciplinary and/or criminal action, recovery of stolen monies, referring matters for disciplinary action and/or to SAPS for criminal prosecution.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

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Job Outputs:

Process

• Collate, evaluate and analyse evidence/information from various sources.
• Compile quality case dockets as per the ABC format.
• Prepare quality witness statements and assist possible witnesses in the drafting of statements.
• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc.
• Liaise with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information/evidence.
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision.
• Work independently on all cases and supervise others.
• Determine possible alleged offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
• Hand over a completed case docket with evidence for possible disciplinary action and/or to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of a criminal case.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
• Appears as a specialist witness in disciplinary proceedings and attend such proceedings as and when required.
• Appears as a specialist witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required.

• Execute specialist input through investigation & opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.

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

• Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with corruption, fraud and theft, tax evasion, tax fraud and tax avoidance within the Anti-Corruption environment.
• 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

• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Internal Investigations
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Labour Law/Disciplinary proceedings
• Criminal Investigation
• Criminal Court proceedings
• Search and Seizure
• Computer literate
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Investigative Skills

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidentiality
• Collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody (Investigations)
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
• Testify in disciplinary and/or criminal proceedings
• Investigative reporting

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.

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