Sector Segment Analyst

Job Title :   Sector Segment Analyst – SMME Segment

Position Reports to    :   Manager: Compliance Analyst

Division :   Enterprise Services & Support

Location :   Head Office

Advert Closing Date   :   05 December 2025

About the Position

SARS seeks a driven Junior Sector Analyst for the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) Segment. This role focuses on analysing high-risk sectors to improve compliance and minimise revenue loss. You will assist with sector analysis, risk profiling, and strategic efforts to enhance compliance and service delivery for SMMEs. The position combines analytics, and strategy to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency within target sectors. The role requires a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks, proficiency in data analysis, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure ongoing compliance with tax legislation.

Role of the SMME Segment

The SMME Segment within SARS is dedicated to supporting small, medium and micro enterprises by simplifying tax compliance, improving service delivery, and enabling sustainable growth. The segment plays a critical role in:

• Identifying high-risk sectors and compliance challenges.
• Developing strategies and policies tailored to the needs of SMMEs.
• Facilitating trade and customs processes for small businesses.
• Driving initiatives that reduce administrative burdens and promote economic participation.
• As a Junior Sector Analyst, you will contribute to these objectives by providing accurate sector analysis and actionable insights.

Job Purpose

Updating a detailed understanding of large/high priority segments to analyse key evasion tactics and identifying major risks.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor's Degree :Accounting or Economics/ Advanced Diploma Accounting or Economics (NQF 7)  AND 5-7 years' experience in Statistics, Business Analysis, Data Science, or related field sector, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in Statistics, Business Analysis, Data Science, or related field, of which 2-3 years at functional specialist level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in analysing industry segments and identifying compliance risks and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to the designated industry sector.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business units.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic recommendations that enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Skilled at preparing periodic reports, monitoring performance against objectives, and adjusting plans as necessary to align with organisational goals.
• Competence in prioritising activities, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement within the business unit.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Collect, organise, and analyse data on SMME sector trends, compliance behaviour, and economic impact.
• Assist in identifying high-risk sectors and compliance gaps through in-depth data-driven analysis.
• Support research on sector-specific risks and opportunities to inform SARS strategies.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate data interpretation and application.
• Maintain data integrity and adhere to SARS standards and governance requirements.
• Provide input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Monitor economic activity within assigned sectors (e.g., informal economy, transport, SMMEs).
• Apply analytics to inform compliance programs and modernization initiatives.

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

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

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge -
• Efficiency improvement
• Risk and Compliance
• Risk Identification
• Research and Information Gathering
• Economic Research

Compliance Competency

• 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.