Specialist: Information Security (identity And Access Management)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Position Reports to: Manager: Information Security
Division: Design and Enabling: Data and Technology
Location: Pretoria
Advert Closing Date: 07 July 2025
About the Position
SARS is seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist to support and enhance its digital trust infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring proven experience with IBM and Microsoft-based IAM technologies, including the IBM Security Verify suite. This role is critical in safeguarding access to SARS systems and data through strong authentication, risk-based adaptive access controls, and seamless user experiences across hybrid environments.
Job Purpose
To provide expert advice and support on Information Security strategies in order to achieve SARS business objectives.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology AND 5-7 years' experience in an Information Technology Security, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.
ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years Information Technology Security.
Job Outputs:
Process

  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
  • Lead and support the implementation of process and procedural changes, including the development of related guidelines and training.
  • Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Governance
  • Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
  • 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
  • Fairness and Transparency
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Accountability
  • Conceptual Ability
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Respect
  • Trust
  • Problem Solving and Analysis
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Building Sustainability
Technical competencies
  • System Thinking
  • Computer Literacy
  • Functional Policies and Procedures
  • Business IT Systems
  • IT Strategy and Planning
  • Reporting
  • Information Security Management
  • Business Knowledge
  • Efficiency improvement
Compliance Competency
  • User Support (IT)
  • Service Level Management (IT)
  • Customer Service Tech (IT)
  • 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1557410
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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