Consultant: Methods, Procedures

Position Reports to:     Manager: Procurement

Division: Corporate Enterprise Services - Procurement

Location: SARS Head Office – Le Hae La SARS

Advert Closing Date:   9 January 2026

Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract position.

About the Position

SARS is looking for a self-motivated, passionate person who can work independently with multiple cross-functional teams, various internal stakeholders and systems/tools. This person will join a highly motivated and capable team and take responsibility for implementing sound practices within well-governed processes. She/he will contribute towards the higher purpose and service orientation by ensuring that SARS allocated funding enables the nine Strategic Objectives. This role is located within the Corporate Enterprise Services - Procurement

Job Purpose

Co-ordinate and administer the SARS BEE policy in order for SARS to meet its targets, maintain an up to date library of policies, methods and procedures and proactively communicate them to various external and internal stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

Bachelor's Degree/ Advanced Diploma in business studies such as BCom Accounting/ Law and any other related business qualification at (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in a similar BBBEE Procurement/Governance environment, of which 2-3 years' at a technical skilled level.

ALTERNATE:

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in a similar BBBEE Procurement/Governance environment, of which 2-3 years' at a technically skilled level.

Note: The alternative qualifications and experience refer to the internal minimum requirements (internal staff of SARS).

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Establish, manage and maintain a library of best practice research.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided and escalate unresolved problems.
• Ensure that BEE and SMME targets are built into the commodities strategies and applied.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge base of relevant statutory requirements and policies.
• Evaluate policy and standard operating procedure proposals within the broader framework of SARS goals and in conjunction with all relevant role players.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job in order to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Participate in committees and provide specialist input in order to enable decision making

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. (I)
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. (I)

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)
• Support and develop accredited small BEE and SMME by providing guidance on tender processes.
• Liaise with SMME agencies, business groups and government agencies with regards to BEE legislation and policy.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Conceptual Competence
• Expert in Context
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect (V)
• Trust (V)
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Data Collection And Analysis
• Documenting
• Efficiency Improvement
• Functional Policies & Procedures
• Institutional Process & Analysis and Redesign
• Process Auditing (Policy and Procedure)
• Reporting
• Research and Information Gathering

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.