Job Description

Job Title: Junior Legal Consultant: (Centralised Litigation) Fixed Term Contract
Position Reports to: Legal Manager
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Head Office - Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 10 October 2025
About the Position
The Centralised Litigation Unit (CLU) reporting to SARS Chief Litigation Officer is responsible for defending and instituting litigation primarily but not exclusively in terms of the Tax Administration Act (TAA). In fulfilling this purpose, it is responsible for the full gamut of actions leading to litigation and continuing to end of that litigation. Inclusive of this process is the receipt, review, referral and reporting of all notices in terms of section 11(4) of the Tax Administration Act (TAA). These notices are a requirement, prior to any party instituting litigation against SARS in terms of the TAA. Further, if they are handled correctly, an opportunity for the taxpayer and SARS to amicably resolve a potential dispute without resorting to costly litigation is created. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Centralised Litigation Units mandate, primarily as a paralegal and will be executing this task in conjunction with SARS operational staff and Attorneys in the Litigation Unit.
Job Purpose
To provide an administrative service to the Centralised Litigation Unit as well as a paralegal service to the Unit by supporting litigation actions and litigation projects underway. Further, to support the section 11(4) process by reviewing notices relating to threatened litigation and assisting in the resolution of them. To engage with operations and ensure that these matters are being attended to and to analyse and report on these notices in a timeous manner.
Education and Experience
Para- Legal Diploma (NQF 6) 2 years' experience in a Legal or similar environment
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Para- Legal Diploma (NQF 6)2 years' experience in a Legal or similar environment
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs:
Process

• Assist with meetings and consultations with internal and external clients with regard to the finalisation of litigation matters under guidance.
• Instruct and brief attorneys and counsel in respect of applications in the High Court, under guidance.
• Advise on or initiate settlement negotiations as well as the drafting of settlement agreements, within policy guidelines.
• Attend to subpoenas issued for the appearance of officers in court on behalf of SARS.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
• Be informed on related acts and regulations that might impact on own work.
• Keep up to date records of completed work.
• Ensure quality of work content, minimise mistakes and continuously improve quality and standards.
• Deliver operating results within predefined quality, volume and time standards.
• Constantly align own work method to changes in work requirements, procedures, policies, processes, and delivery systems to meet contracted targets.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve predefined objectives.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

People

• Drive own performance in order to achieve work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.
• Integrate new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to specified polices, standards and procedures to prevent wastage on resources and report violations.

Client

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a service that is consistent, seamless and error free.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Technical competencies

• Legal Compliance
• Dispute Resolution
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Legal Advisory and Interpretation
• Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics
• Legal or Tax Knowledge

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

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