Johnstone Makhubu

Commissioner, SARS

Johnstone Makhubu is Commissioner of SARS, in the role since May 2026.

The South African Revenue Service collects tax and administers customs and border controls on imports and exports. Makhubu was appointed for five years from 1 May 2026 after serving as deputy commissioner for taxpayer engagement and operations.

In the job

  1. Was appointed deputy commissioner for taxpayer engagement and operations, one of three deputy commissioners named that year. Source

  2. Assumed office as Commissioner on Workers' Day, thanking the President and the Finance Minister for the appointment. Source

Career before

  1. from 2016Chief procurement officer, SARS
  2. 2018-2020Chief financial officer, SARS
  3. 2020-2023Chief revenue officer, SARS
  4. 2023-2026Deputy commissioner, taxpayer engagement and operations, SARS

Education

PhD in Leadership, Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute, University of Pretoria (2024)

Sources

  1. dailymaverick.co.za
  2. businesstech.co.za
  3. freightnews.co.za
  4. sars.gov.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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