The application deadline was 25 August 2026.
The South African Revenue Service has two current specialist vacancies at its Pretoria head-office environment. The open roles are Internal Investigator III and Specialist: Business Systems (Customs & Excise). Although both positions sit within SARS, they require very different professional backgrounds. The investigation role is suited to experienced candidates from forensic investigations, policing or law who can manage complex misconduct, fraud and corruption matters. The Business Systems role is aimed at experienced analysts who understand both information technology and Customs and Excise processes. Applicants should therefore select the vacancy that directly matches their qualifications and professional experience rather than submitting a generic application.
Available Positions
Internal Investigator III
- Location: SARS Head Office, Pretoria
- Division: Chief of Staff & OOC
- Reports to: Manager: Internal Investigations
- Closing date: 25 August 2026
The Internal Investigator III conducts or leads complex investigations into serious misconduct, theft, fraud and corruption involving SARS. The work can include gathering and analysing evidence, interviewing relevant parties, preparing investigation reports, identifying offences and recommending appropriate action. Completed case dockets may be handed to SAPS where criminal prosecution is required, and the investigator can also appear as a specialist witness in disciplinary or court proceedings.
The preferred academic route is a relevant NQF Level 7 degree, National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Policing, Forensic Investigations, Law or an equivalent field, together with five to seven years of investigative experience, including technically skilled experience. SARS also provides an alternative experience route for candidates with a Senior Certificate and extensive relevant experience. Knowledge of anti-fraud, anti-corruption, tax and customs legislation is valuable.
Specialist: Business Systems – Customs & Excise
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Division: Technology and Solution Delivery
- Reports to: Manager: Business Relations
- Closing date: 24 August 2026
This specialist provides business-systems expertise for Customs and Excise technology solutions. Responsibilities include analysing business requirements, supporting systems integration, participating in solution-design discussions, advising stakeholders and helping ensure technology improvements align with operational requirements and governance standards.
A relevant NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Business or Systems Analysis is one qualifying route. The advert requires five to seven years of relevant IT, systems analysis or consulting experience, including two to three years as a functional or technical analyst in a Customs and Excise environment. Alternative qualification and experience routes are also listed for appropriately experienced applicants.
Skills and Working Environment
Both vacancies require analytical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, professional integrity and clear communication. The investigator role places heavier emphasis on evidence, fraud investigation, law-enforcement liaison and investigation reporting. The Business Systems role requires systems thinking, IT knowledge, business analysis, stakeholder collaboration and understanding of Customs and Excise processes.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through SARS recruitment channels. Review the full vacancy requirements before applying and make sure the CV shows the exact qualifications and specialist experience relevant to the chosen post.
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Recruitment Checks
Successful candidates can be required to complete an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, assessments or vetting and a declaration of private interests. Reference checks and the appropriate security clearance also apply where required.
