South African Revenue Services Board

By | January 13, 2022

South African Revenue Services Board, The mandate of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to collect all revenues due, ensure optimal compliance with tax and customs legislation, and provide a customs and excise service that will facilitate legitimate trade as well as protect the economy and society.





It is SARS’ mission to optimise revenue yield, facilitate trade and enlist new tax contributors by promoting awareness of the obligation to comply with South African tax and customs laws, and to provide quality and responsive service to the public.



Director General:
Prof Edward Christian Kieswetter (Commissioner)
Chief Officers:
Mr Johnstone Makhubu (Chief Revenue Officer)
Chief of Staff:
Ms JeanneƩ Padiachy
Chief Financial Officer:
Ms Yolande van der Merwe
Senior Management:
Mr Mark Kingon (Head: Stakeholder Relations Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
Mr Nathaniel Mabetwa (Regional Director: Forum Chair)
Mr Sobantu Ndlangalavu (Head: Employee and Labour Relations)
Mr Intikhab Shaik (Head: Technology and Delivery Solutions)
Mr Siphithi Sibeko (Head: Communications and Media)
Mr Beyers Theron (Head: Customs – Border Operations, Port Entry and Customs Compliance)
Mr Franz Tomasek (Head: Legislative Policy Tax, Customs and Excise)
Ms Susan Visser (Head: Employee Shared Services)