Organisation: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Opportunity: Graduate Talent Pool
Posted: 24 February 2026
Requirements: National Diploma or Degree, no experience needed

About the opportunity

The South African Revenue Service is inviting graduates to join its Talent Pool for Graduates. The pool is a database of individuals who are interested in joining the SARS graduate development programme. By registering, you place yourself one step closer to a graduate trainee opportunity at one of the country’s most important public institutions.

SARS is working towards becoming a smart, modern organisation with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all. Its mandate is to ensure optimal compliance with tax and Customs legislation, and its higher purpose is to help build a capable state that supports sustainable economic growth and social development for all South Africans.

Why join the Graduate Talent Pool?

SARS is preparing for a world where work is increasingly informed by data-driven insights, machine learning, algorithms, artificial intelligence and interconnected devices. Successful candidates will work alongside the wider team in support of the SARS Strategic Intent and its nine Strategic Objectives, which include:

• Providing clarity and certainty on tax obligations
• Making it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply
• Detecting taxpayers and traders who do not comply
• Developing a high-performing, diverse and agile workforce
• Expanding the use of data to improve integrity and outcomes
• Modernising systems to provide digital and streamlined services
• Building public trust and confidence in the tax administration system

What SARS is looking for

The successful candidate should be:

• Self-driven, with a strong commitment to personal growth and life-long learning
• Passionate about service excellence in support of the SARS higher purpose
• Capable of working face to face and through telephony, desktop and handheld devices
• Comfortable with both physical and virtual engagements
• Able to adapt to new technologies, changes in business processes and new working arrangements

Minimum requirements

• A minimum 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) and higher (NQF Levels 8 to 10)
• No experience is required to be eligible for the graduate trainee programme
• SARS supports youth employment and encourages applications from persons between the ages of 18 and 35

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.

How to apply

Click the link below to view the full listing, create a profile and submit your application. Make sure your qualifications are uploaded and your details are up to date before you apply.

Apply for the SARS Talent Pool for Graduates here

The listing did not show a closing date, so check the link for the latest status before you apply.