Specialist: Information Security

Position Reports to:     Manager: Technology Security          

Division:                         Strategy Enablement & Modernisation

Location:                        Head Office Pretoria

Advert Closing Date:   18 September 2026

About the Position

SARS is looking for a highly skilled and experienced, results driven, specialist with sound judgement and strong business acumen who will contribute towards our higher purpose and service delivery.

To provide identification, authentication, and authorization services to SARS users as directed within the existing information security policies and contracted SLAs. The specific role includes the creation of profiles for Service Manager and Active Directory. The role entails the effective management of access control on the designated systems.

Job Purpose

To provide expert advice and support on Information Security strategies in order to achieve business objectives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ IT Security AND 5-7 years' experience in Information Technology/ IT Security environment , of which 2-3 years is at functional specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in Information Technology/ IT Security environment , of which 2-3 years is at functional specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• To provide expert user access lifecycle management services on the identified systems.


• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.


• 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.


• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.


• 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.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.


• 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

• 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.

Behavioural Competencies

• Fairness and Transparency


• Analytical Thinking


• Accountability


• Conceptual Ability


• Organisational Awareness


• Respect


• Trust


• Problem Solving and Analysis


• Honesty and Integrity


• Customer Service


• Attention to Detail


• Commitment to Continuous Learning


• Building Sustainability

Technical Competencies

• System Thinking


• Computer Literacy


• Functional Policies and Procedures


• Business IT Systems


• IT Strategy and Planning


• Reporting


• Information Security Management


• Business Knowledge


• Efficiency improvement

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.