What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Investigator Level 3 (Syndicated Tax Customs Crime) X2 position at SARS?
Position Reports to : Senior Manager : Criminal Investigations (Dedicated Capacity Unit)
Division : Service & Delivery Centralized
Location : Head Office
Advert Closing Date : 17 January 2025
About the Position
SARS is looking for a highly skilled, experienced, results-driven and self-directed Operational Specialist : Criminal Investigations / Criminal Investigator Level 3 to conduct complex criminal investigations into tax and customs offences
Job Purpose
To conduct complex criminal investigations into tax and customs offences.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law, Taxation (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in an Investigations / Auditing / Forensic Investigations environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level.
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years related experience in an Investigations / Auditing / Forensic Investigations environment, of which 2-3 years ideally at functional specialist level
Minimum Functional Requirements
Job Outputs : Process
- 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.
- 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.
Governance
People
Finance
Client
Behavioural competencies
Technical competencies
Compliance Competency
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.