Senior Specialist: Business Integration (Fixed Term Contract)

Position Reports to: Manager: Information Technology Service Division: Strategy Enab & Modernisation Location: Head Office Advert Closing Date: 27 February 2026 About the Position SARS is looking for an experienced IBM Integration Software Developer. Experience in IBM related integration software, with exposure to IBM MQ Messaging, and REST/Web Service integration patterns will be an added advantage. Job Purpose To provide expertise, advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics, by ensuring sustainability of SARS software, systems and technologies, enabling a holistic business solution that support and sustain the business capability with minimal business risk, integrate and align architectures within the Enterprise Architecture, in order to enable tactical translation and operational implementation. Education and Experience Minimum Qualification & Experience Required B. Tech: Computer Systems AND 8-10 years' experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level. OR Relevant IT Qualification / Certification, as specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable and 8-10 years' experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software,of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level. ALTERNATIVE # Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years' experience in an IBM Integration Software Development Environment or other versions of the software, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level. Minimum Functional Requirements IBM Integration Software Development Job Outputs: ProcessAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area's practice.Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.Translate top down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.Ensure proper project planning and execution as well as overall change control.Provide support to projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of infrastructure, architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.Troubleshoot and methodically identify research and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.Design, plan and implement all the software, integration, design and development activities that relate to the portfolio of business integration in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.Introduce best practises and influence the divisions to change and adopt accordingly.Contribute to IT business planning with regards to interface applications. GovernanceDevelop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. PeopleIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.Provide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise. FinanceImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. ClientDevelop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders Behavioural competenciesAccountabilityAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailBuilding SustainabilityCommitment to Continuous LearningConceptual AbilityFairness and TransparencyHonesty and IntegrityOrganisational AwarenessProblem Solving and AnalysisRespectTrust Technical competenciesApplication Development and MaintenanceBusiness KnowledgeDatabase Design and ManagementEfficiency improvementFunctional Policies and ProceduresIT KnowledgeReporting and InterpretationSystem Thinking Compliance CompetencyGOC 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.