Manager: Compliance Risk (PIRE) Jobs

February 10, 2026 Edgar Mahomane 0

  • Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Manager: Compliance Risk (PIRE)

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax collection authority. We are responsible for managing the South African tax system and customs service. Our primary goal is to collect national taxes, duties, and levies to fund the country’s public services.

Job Purpose

As the Manager of Compliance Risk for the Prominent Individuals and Restricted Entities (PIRE) segment, you will lead the planning and execution of risk-related activities. Your role is to ensure taxpayers follow regulations and to maximize tax revenue. You will achieve this by analyzing taxpayer data and recommending specific interventions to improve service delivery and voluntary compliance.

Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
  • Experience: 8 – 10 years
  • Application Deadline: 27th February 2026

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting, Auditing, or Taxation.
  • Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in Taxpayer Risk profiling.
  • Leadership: At least 3 to 4 years of experience at a Junior Management level.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Process Management

  • Plan and manage projects across different business areas.
  • Develop quarterly plans that align with the organization’s annual goals.
  • Report on team outputs and create alternative plans if goals are not being met.
  • Research and recommend solutions to complex business problems.
  • Implement tactical strategies and operational activities to reach performance targets.
  • Identify potential problems and implement best-practice solutions to prevent disruptions.

Governance and Risk

  • Ensure all activities follow legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Manage and reduce risk exposure within your area of accountability.
  • Advise the business on how to apply policies correctly in professional settings.

People Leadership

  • Build and maintain a high-performing team by providing training and support.
  • Encourage a positive work culture and effective collaboration.
  • Set clear performance goals and metrics for team members.
  • Manage staff capacity and planning to ensure efficiency.

Financial Management

  • Help develop and manage the divisional budget to control costs.
  • Identify opportunities to increase revenue collection.
  • Monitor spending to ensure it stays within the approved budget.

Client Relations

  • Promote a culture of excellent service delivery.
  • Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain service level agreements that support the SARS mandate.

Competencies

Behavioral: Conceptual thinking, team leadership, accountability, problem-solving, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Technical: Risk knowledge, tax knowledge, budgeting, business communication, and strategic planning.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the SARS careers portal on the SuccessFactors website. Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date.