Auditor I (Compliance Audit) x1

Sars; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SARS is recruiting an Auditor I (Compliance Audit) in Cape Town to conduct standard audits across tax types, plan time and deliver contracted outputs. The role requires 2–3 years in an audit environment and relevant NQF6 qualifications.

Proactive, detail‑oriented candidates will evaluate legislation and ensure compliance while maintaining high standards of client service and integrity.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF6) in Audit/Tax with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Senior Certificate (NQF4) with 5 years’ experience in Audit/Tax.
• Relevant qualification in Auditing and Taxation with 2-3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Conduct standard audits to ensure compliance with relevant acts.
• Provide specialist input for operational and process risk optimisation.
• Communicate situational interpretation and judgement of outputs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Accountability

Trust

Respect

Reporting

Integrity

Education

National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit/Tax

Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Auditor I (Compliance Audit) x1 (11621)

Requisition ID11621-Posted01/10/2026- Region (1) - Location (1)

Tax audits are conducted to determine whether a taxpayer has correctly declared his/her tax liability in compliance with the provisions of the tax and related secondary legislation. A tax audit includes an examination of accounting records, systems, substantive documents, explanations, or any other relevant information. The audit process consists of planning, execution, and finalisation. The following taxes are audited – Personal Income Tax, Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Trust, Pay as you Earn.

SARS is looking for four energetic, results oriented, self-driven Auditor to add value and improve the SARS operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of the Compliance Audit division. The successful candidate will need to take responsibility for the planning of their time and work, executing the work in the Compliance Audit space to meet the set targets and goals across all tax types.

Job Purpose

To conduct standard audits or verification on a risk profile basis to ensure compliance on all tax types.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Audit/Tax AND 2 - 3 years’ experience in an Audit/Tax environment.

OR

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years’ experience in an Audit/Tax environment.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

With a relevant qualification [Auditing and Taxation] National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF6) 2-3 years' experience in a similar [Tax Auditing] environment

Minimum Functional Requirements

Must have worked in a Tax Auditing environment for a period of 2 to 3 years conducting tax audits for the 2-3 years.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulation, policies, SOPs, and standards of conduct and escape where necessary.
• Conduct standard (limited scope verification) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• 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.
• Conduct standard (limited scope) and risk-based audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements because of the change.
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions/conclusions.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escape risks.

People

• Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

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 do specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Fairness and Transparency
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Conceptual Ability
• Organisational Awareness
• Trust
• Respect
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Building Sustainability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Operational Audit
• Business Knowledge

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.