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1 November 2018 – Tax Season 2018 – Preliminary Results

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Pretoria, 1 November 2018 – The South African Revenue Service received 5.785 million returns by Wednesday, 31 October 2018, which marked the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers.  

These returns comprise the following:

  • 4. 229 million returns by individual taxpayers (returns relevant to the current year)

  • 1. 459 million returns by individual taxpayers filed during this Tax Season but relevant to prior years)

  • 42 087 returns filed by trusts (returns relevant to the current year)

  • 53 973 returns filed by trusts (returns filed during this Tax Season but relevant to prior years)

The number of submissions received this year marks a 2.1% increase from the previous year’s submissions which totalled at 5.665 million returns.  This is despite a shorter filing season.

A total 96.1% of expected returns from individuals were submitted on time, exceeding last year’s rate of 94%. The returns expected are informed by last year’s submissions and IRP5 information from employers, excluding provisional taxpayers.

“We want to thank taxpayers who filed, for doing the right thing and making their contribution to our country.  Our data shows that taxpayers adapted to the shorter filing season and that filing patterns remained steady and on par.” said Acting Commissioner, Mark Kingon.

“For SARS, Tax Season 2018 was about enhancing service and operational excellence, and working smarter.  This is what we will strive to do each year,” he said.

Preliminary Results for Tax Season 2018:

  • Refunds:

    • R17.9 Billion paid to more than 2 million individual taxpayers

    • A total of 96.88% of taxpayers due for a refund that was not routed for audit or risk verification received their refund within the 7 day turnaround time as stated in the SARS Service Charter.
  • Assessment of returns:

    • A total of 87.02% of tax returns were assessed within 3 seconds, and 91.18% within 24 hours. 
  • Electronic channels

    • 52.07% (2017: 50.08%) of returns filed was done through SARS eFiling compared to 47.93% filed at a branch.  This shows a 2% increase in the uptake of eFiling

    • 241 583 taxpayers used Help-You-eFile service. This shows a 14% increase in the uptake of this service compared to last year

    • 73 663 taxpayers used the SARS Mobi App to file returns. This shows a 54.74% increase in the uptake of this channel 

Service and operational enhancements during Tax Season 2018: 

Additional resources

SARS employed a total of 445 temporary workers to assist with the increased numbers during Tax Season. A total of 23 Mobile Tax Units (MTU) provided taxpayer services to outlying areas and captured in excess of 95 000 returns.


Increased Communication ahead of Tax Season

SARS communicated earlier about taxpayer filing requirements and opted for direct and personalised communication with taxpayers in June – a month before Tax Season started.  Tax Season was also launched to the Media on 04 June and officially opened on 01 July. 


Personal Income Tax (PIT) filing confirmation

An App was introduced at SARS branches during Tax Season 2018. The App assisted branch agents to help taxpayers determine whether or not they needed to file a return before joining the queue. This initiative also helped SARS branches to reduce foot traffic thus maximising resource usage. By 30 October 2018, a total of 422 187 determinations had been made through the App and resulted in a total of 222 037 taxpayers not required to file.


Self-help Kiosks

This year SARS rolled out self-help kiosks at the East London, George, Pretoria and Randburg branches.  These kiosks allow taxpayers access to SARS eFiling, major banks and the SARS website, where they can register for eFiling, submit returns and upload supporting documents.   This is part of SARS’ strategy to assist taxpayers to become comfortable and self-proficient in eFiling.


Extended Operating hours

During October, the last month of Tax Season, the SARS contact centre and all 53 SARS branches extended operating hours to Saturdays.  Approximately, 63 000 taxpayers were assisted. Last year only 21 branches operated on Saturdays during the last month. The Contact Centre extended business hours to 6pm during the week in October.


Activities on the last day of Tax Season: 31 October

 

In total of 235 518 returns were filed on the deadline-day with 67% of these submitted via SARS eFiling. 

  • A total of 79 692 taxpayers were assisted in branches on 31 October.

  • Branches experienced exceptionally high volumes at branches, with the Alberton branch issuing its first taxpayer a ticket at 04h50.

  • The Bellville and Richards Bay branches opened their doors before 06h00. A total of 29 other branches and one mobile tax unit started serving taxpayers before 07h00.

  • Fourteen branches had assisted taxpayers after 20h00 last night, with the last taxpayer assisted at 22h21.

  • The SARS Contact Centre received 85 046 calls between 07h30 and 20h54 on the last day

  • The normal operating hours at branches run from 08h00 to 16h00, and for the Contact Centre run from 08h00 to 17h00.

Provisional taxpayers have until 31 January 2019 to file their tax returns via eFiling.

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Stylist/Visual Merchandiser (Ballito)

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Benefits: Incentives
Location: Ballito
Type: Permanent
Reference: #BALLITO – VM
Company: Weylandts Home Outfitters

Weylandts is a world-class contemporary interior décor and furniture retailer with branches throughout South Africa. We currently have an exciting career opportunity available at our showroom in Ballito.

Our position: Works as part of the team responsible for keeping our showrooms looking amazing by implementing changes to our furniture and decor settings and displays. The ability to style, decorate and use personal initiative will be required.

We are looking for individuals who have good relevant experience in a company with brand synergy to our own.

We need candidates who:

  • Have matric and ideally a diploma in interior decor, fine art or design along with a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role and environment/brand.
  • Have a good eye for furniture settings and homeware and be creative.

We offer:

  • A dynamic, cutting-edge environment
  • Beautiful working space
  • Some of the best basic salaries in the industry as well as great coffee in our restaurant!
  • Staff discount and other employee benefits
  • Excellent retail hours

Job type: Full-time

If you meet these requirements we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV with a photo and salary requirements to

az.oc.emohstdnalyew@sboj

Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear back from us within three weeks from the date of your application.

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Senior Sales Consultant (Ballito)

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Benefits: Incentives
Location: Ballito
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Ballito – Sales
Company: Weylandts Home Outfitters

Weylandts is a world-class contemporary interior décor and furniture retailer with branches throughout South Africa. Due to the Group’s success, we have an exciting career opportunity available at our showroom in Ballito.

Our position:

Our sales consultants provide an excellent service to our discerning clients, building up sales using excellent networking skills e.g. decorators, designers, reality agents, developers and architects as well as assisting clients visiting our showroom. Working to monthly sales targets, they provide valuable advice on products, finishes and concepts.

We are now looking for individuals who have good relevant experience in a company with brand synergy to our own.

We need candidates who:

  • Have excellent communication and networking skills, a proven client management track record as well as good admin, systems and PC skills.
  • Share a passion for décor and have proven sales experience working with high-end products or customers

We offer:

  • A dynamic, cutting-edge environment
  • Beautiful working space
  • Some of the best basic salaries in the industry
  • An extremely generous monthly incentive structure, based on your sales performance
  • Staff discount and other employee benefits
  • Good retail hours

If you meet these requirements we would love to hear from you!

Please apply with your CV, a photo and salary requirements.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear back from us within three weeks from the date of your application.

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English Teachers – Online

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Looking for a flexible online teaching opportunity? What if we said you could wear yoga pants while doing it? We are working with a leading English Tutoring organisation and they are seeking passionate educators to teach English online to over 300,000 students in China – with the flexibility to teach from anywhere and earn competitive pay of $14-$22/hour. Requirements: Teaching experience of any kind including tutoring, coaching or mentoring (1 year),
A Bachelor’s degree or higher,
A computer and headset,
A high-speed Internet connecton, The benefits: Curriculum provided,
Opportunity to earn additonal rewards,
An amazing community of 40,000 teachers,
Ability to partcipate in local events and conferences,
Work your own hours with no minimum hours, For immediate consideration, please apply and attach a copy of your CV and certified copy of your qualifications or send directly via fax number (086)763 1694 Reference number: TEFL-ONLINE-2018

Owner Driver – Deliveries

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We have exciting opportunities available for Owner Drivers to operate as two man home delivery teams (Driver & Assistant Driver) for our National client. Responsibilities: Delivering products to various locations from distribution centres or stores directly to customer homes, Provide exceptional service to all customers, Requirements:
Experience in a similar role – with your own vehicle & Drivers License,
Be able to demonstrate your professional delivery service experience,
Be punctual and polite and ensure processes are being followed,
Be safety focused with the ability to meet deadlines, What’s in it for you:
Great rates of pay, (What you put in is what you get out)
Flexible time – Pick your own working days and choose your own hours,
Weekly pay outs, Please attach a copy of your CV and certified copy of your Drivers License, Also include a description of your motor vehicle which includes, Make, Model, Mileage and general condition or send these directly to 0865742107.
Ref: 9157420PEL

Senior Sales Consultant (Nelspruit)

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Location: Nelspruit
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Nels – Sales
Company: Weylandts Home Outfitters

Weylandts is a world-class contemporary interior décor and furniture retailer with branches throughout South Africa. Due to the Group’s success, we have exciting career opportunity available at our showroom in Nelspruit.

Our position:

Our sales consultants provide an excellent service to our discerning clients, building up sales using excellent networking skills e.g. decorators, designers, reality agents, developers and architects as well as assisting clients visiting our showroom. Working to monthly sales targets, they provide valuable advice on products, finishes and concepts.

We are now looking for individuals who have good relevant experience in a company with brand synergy to our own.

We need candidates who:

  • Have excellent communication and networking skills, a proven client management track record as well as good admin, systems and PC skills.
  • Share a passion for décor and have proven sales experience working with high-end products or customers

We offer:

  • A dynamic, cutting-edge environment
  • Beautiful working space
  • Some of the best basic salaries in the industry
  • An extremely generous monthly incentive structure, based on your sales performance
  • Staff discount and other employee benefits
  • Good retail hours

If you meet these requirements we would love to hear from you!

Please apply with your CV, a photo and salary requirements

Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear back from us within three weeks from the date of your application.

Posted on 02 Nov 09:20

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Paintless Dent Removal Technician

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A company in Bloemfontein is looking for a Paintless Dent Removal Technician
Must have working expr Must have own tools.
Urgently looking for someone to start Please send a copy of your CV and ID to EMAIL – stephanie@emeka-sa.com FAX – 086 536 7257
TEL – 0118944394

Health24.com | Rest in peace, Dr Danie Pauw

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It is with extreme sadness that we heard about the death of Dr Danie Pauw, our beloved head and founder of Health24, late last week.

His sudden passing, at just 56 years old, has come as a great shock to his family, friends and colleagues, to whom he was such a constant, supportive and loyal presence. Danie was someone who inspired love in people – even when there were differences of opinion. 

After qualifying as a medical doctor at Stellenbosch University, Danie worked in Canada and Durban as a general practitioner in the early nineties, after which he founded South Africa’s first telephonic medical information service, Meditel, in 1997.

From this grew Yourhealth.co.za, a consumer health website, which ultimately became Health24.com.

Health24, a joint venture between Danie and Media24/24.com from 2001, was his vision and his passion, and remains his legacy. Health24 is a digital health platform that over the years has provided many users with solid medical information in an accessible and understandable format.

His passion was to use technology to make health information easy to understand. His mantra “There’s a health angle to everything”, formed the basis of many a health writer’s training at this site over the last 18 years.

“He cared so much about the quality and success of the site, and its potential for helping all South Africans learn about their bodies, health, problems and solutions. He could be honestly stubborn about what was needed, and about the need for high standards,” said Danie’s long-time friend and colleague, Health24’s CyberShrink, Professor Michael Simpson.

“He found a unique way of making a special contribution to SA healthcare, using his skills and drive. I’m sure he was a great GP. When we chatted about medical matters his breadth of professional knowledge was unusual and special.

“In a way he became a mega-doc, serving the country and beyond,” Prof Simpson said.

He was open-minded and not afraid to take risks – he let his writers do new and exciting things, sometimes on the very edges of the health field, thereby encouraging the professional development of many of those working under him. He had passion for his cause, and was an inspirational speaker – he could make anything seem possible.

Danie, for his medical background, loved the creative process of content creation and could spend hours sifting through images, labouring over finding the perfect word and searching for interesting ways to create quality content. 

For those who knew him well, he had a quirky sense of humour, and would often find humour in the strangest places – which he didn’t mind sharing!

Danie was a rare individual in the corporate world in that he took people at face value – something which says much about his character. He was a good person to have in your corner. 

And that’s just it – he was a truly good person, kind, fair, egalitarian and compassionate; sometimes much more so to others than to himself.

“Communicating with a range of people who have worked with him, something many of them said is that he had changed their life; that he had given them a chance even when they didn’t have obvious qualifications, and let them develop and show the skill he recognised in them,” said Prof Simpson.

“In Danie, we have lost such a good friend and just a really good man. Yes, he was an effective administrator and creator, a good doctor, on the small and large scale. But he was more than merely respected; he was also loved, and that is much more rare, in any sort of business.”

Danie was someone who touched the lives of everyone with whom he came into contact and he, his passion and enthusiasm, will be sorely missed by those who knew him – and by the millions of users whose lives he ultimately affected without their being directly aware of it. Danie was truly one of life’s genuinely good people.

He is survived by his parents, Dr John and Leonie Pauw, formerly from Durban, and now living in Cape Town, and his sisters Ilse, Heidi-Lee and Liesel van Niekerk, all from Cape Town.

Rest in peace, Danie.

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for Sale. R 8 980 000 : 4.0 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE IN KENILWORTH UPPER… South Africa Property Portal

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Gate House is one of three exquisite homes in the Highwick Quarter development.
Situated in the heart of Upper Kenilworth, this upmarket family home is an incredible investment. Offering luxury, lock-up and go and beautiful spaces in a leafy Cape Town suburb, there are very few boxes that this property does not tick.

The home is a double storey, double garage and four-bedroom home which also boasts a landscaped garden. Facing North, the home’s master bedroom has a large balcony which boasts great mountain views.

On the ground level, the living and dining area, which boasts a Morso wood-burning fireplace, is open-plan and flows onto a covered patio with built-in braai and pool. Other spaces include balconies off all the bedrooms, a pyjama lounge and guest room with private patio.

The contemporary finishes in the home add to the luxurious appeal and include porcelain tiles, wooden flooring, downlighters and LED lighting, electric towel rails, solar-powered hot water cylinders, quartz stone countertops, SMEG gas hob and electric oven and Hans Grohe taps with basins, to name a few.

A landscaped garden with automated irrigation and a shared borehole with off the grid drinking water add to the appeal of the property.

Security is provided by a separate guard house, electric fencing, remote access gate with video intercom and CCTV, as well as an in-house security system and external beams.