Sars workers belonging to unions Nehawu and the Public Servants Association are set to down tools today over a disputed pay increase with the revenue service.

The unions are demanding an 11,4 percent hike, while Sars is offering 7 percent.

The revenue service says it has contingency plans in place to ensure services are not disrupted.

Sars has advised customers to make use of electronic services during the strike.

Nehawu said it convened a national bargaining forum meeting on Tuesday, where it was decided to pursue the strike.

Stefan Viljoen, labour relations officer for the PSA, said if Sars made an offer in line with the 8% proposed by mediators, this would be taken back to their members for a mandate.

Viljoen said in contrast to Nehawu’s immediate decision, the PSA would wait for the meeting with Sars to conclude before taking a decision on strike action.

Following a 2018 judicial commission of inquiry he chaired, Nugent had detailed the destruction of Sars under Moyane and recommended changes on improving governance and functioning at Sars. Sars has said the 11.4% increase demand is out of reach in the current economic climate.

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Source: eNCA