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Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Thursday introduced new SARS Commissioner Thomas Moyane to the media.
This appointment comes after 14 months, of what the minister called uncertain times, where Sars didn't have a permanent commissioner.
Asked about Moyane's suitability for the role given the fact that he did not have tax experience, Nene defended President Jacob Zuma's choice for the appointment.
"I don't think it is inappropriate we have someone from outside Sars. If the president feels he needs a candidate from outside, I would imagine it is within his authority to do that."
Nene said Moyane had qualifications and experience, both in the private and public sector, that made him suited to the position.
"There are other criteria that made me feel comfortable [Zuma] made the right choice."
On Tuesday the presidency announced that Zuma had appointed Moyane as the new commissioner of the SA Revenue Service, replacing Acting Commissioner Ivan Pillay.
Pillay welcomed Moyane's appointment says that he is honoured to have filled the role for the last 14 months, pledging his full support to Moyane.
