Purpose

• To conduct complex criminal investigations into tax and customs offences.

Location

• Cape Town X6
• Bloemfontein X3
• Mthatha X2
• East London X1
• Port Elizabeth X1
• Durban X4
• PMB X2
• Gauteng South X3
• Mpumalanga X2
• Gauteng North (Riverwalk) X4; and
• Rustenburg X1.

Requirements

• Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) [Accounting/Tax/ Law) AND 5-7 years' experience in a similar environment (Investigations/Auditing/ Forensic Investigation), of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level; OR
• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience [Investigations/Auditing/ Forensic Investigation].

Skills & Competencies

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential
• Adjective Law 4
• Substantive law 1
• Collection and preservation of evidence and the chain of custody (Investigations)
• Interviewing and interrogation (Investigations)
• Testify in formal and criminal proceedings
• Investigative reporting
• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect 
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Organisational Awareness
• Building Sustainability
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Criminal Investigation
• Search and Seizure
• Reporting
• Business Knowledge
• Efficiency improvement
• Investigative Skills

Responsibilities

Outputs:

• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS
• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc. to investigators
• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence
• Liaise with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information/evidence
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision
• Work independently on all cases and supervise others
• Hand over a completed case docket with evidence to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of the case.
• Appears as a specialist witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required
• Determine offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
• 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
• 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
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives
•  Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.

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
• 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:

• Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with tax evasion.
• 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

Additional Information

• 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 and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest.
• The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.