- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Higher National Certificate , Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 2 – 5 years
- Location Gauteng
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 
Functional Specialist: Analysis at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Functional Specialist: Analysis
Job Purpose
- The incumbent will use their analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyse and interpret large data sets to provide insights and data driven solution to solve difficult and strategic challenges to the LBI Technical enablement division.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
- Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics and or Data Analysis with 2-3 years’ experience in an analytical and technical environment, with a focus on applying data-driven approaches to solve complex problems, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level
OR
- Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in an analytical and technical environment, with a focus on applying data-driven approaches to solve complex problems, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level
Job Outputs:
Process
Data Management:
- Collect and collate data, analyse information, and provide reports and recommendations.
- Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
Revenue Forecasting:
- Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product, and risk optimisation.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Data Analysis:
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgment to arrive at decisions.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to the area of specialization.
Reporting:
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgment of work outputs and queries in the area of specialization.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to the area of specialization.
Collaboration:
- Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in the area of specialisation.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
- Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Governance
- Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
- Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
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.
- Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Behavioural competencies
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Building Sustainability
- Conceptual Ability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Fairness and Transparency
- Honesty and Integrity
- Organisational Awareness
- Trust
- Respect
Technical competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Data Collection, Analysis and Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Financial Acumen
- Functional Policies and Procedures
- Ability to analyse /interpret data.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting
- Report Writing & Presentation Skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Access, Word and Power Point
- Strong Analytical Skills and ability to work with large data sets
- Identify, define, and translate business needs/ problems into analytical questions
- Business Acumen
- General tax knowledge and capable in problem solving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Deadline:8th July,2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on career2.successfactors.eu to apply
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