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Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.

With assets under management and administration of more than R240 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity-backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.

At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion – individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.

Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investment Group – the largest, most diversified investment firm in South Africa, with a growing footprint on the African continent and in India.

• Establish oneself as a trusted advisor to senior clients on local and international tax matters, including the ability to initiate discussions on new opportunities
• Draft formal opinions for clients on jurisdictional tax consequences of local and offshore structures, as well as other pertinent matters such as foreign estate and succession and tax laws, probate matters, double taxation treaties, etc.
• Liaise with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters
• Advise on the implementation of transactions, including:
  • Review of financial models
  • South African Exchange Control provisions and Common Monetary Area considerations
• Review tax implications of transaction legal documentation
• Plan assignment approaches including understanding client expectations and scoping work
• Pro-actively identify areas of contention, discussing with the engagement teams and proposing or developing solutions where possible
• Timeous delivery of various board reports and presentations on complex deals and structuring
• Comply with risk management procedures
• Training on technical tax, Excon and international matters
• Expand professional network internally and externally
• Provide sound advice and support to the broader business and stakeholders

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In depth knowledge of major jurisdictions tax and inheritance tax laws

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MCom (Taxation), LLB, LLM (Tax Law), HDip (Tax and International Tax), CA(SA)
• A minimum of ten years of experience in a Tax specialist role, preferably within a global environment
• STEP Membership
• Strong academic record
• SARS registered tax practitioner

• Strong research skills on complex tax issues
• Regulatory Reporting in the financial services industry
• Collaboration and communication on senior stakeholder level
• Strong report writing ability
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Critical and analytical capability
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Pro-active approach to work, clients, problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Passionate ownership for results
• High level of integrity

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Mi-way, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers

• To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 25 August 2025
• Please note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and ouremployment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

Main Purpose:

• Assist the Head of Tax with the day-to-day, month to month operational management of tax technical, tax research, tax training and development within the Tax department.
• Providing consulting services to the partnership Group (Audit Partners) and to Clients of the Firm via the Tax Partner.
• Establishing internal and external market presence thereby contributing to the tax strategy of the tax department.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:

• Assistance in Tax technical (Research and Development).
• Drafting of Tax opinions for Tax partner review.
• Application for tax rulings to SARS.
• Lodgement of Dispute resolutions to SARS.
• Assist in and develop tax solutions for internal and external clients.
• External Market focus, in line with tax strategy, contribute to external market growth, revenue and market presence.

Qualifications & Experience required:

Non-negotiables:

• Professional with a Bachelors Degree in the field of Commerce or Law.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Taxation and a demonstrated history of working across various industries and various tax types.

Negotiables:

• Must have recently worked in an accounting, audit or tax consulting firm or equivalent Industry type.

Competencies required:

• Proven knowledge of the South African Tax Legislation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Logical and analytical thinker.
• Persuasive, assertive and solution driven.
• Strong client focus and service delivery.
• Knowledge and workings of Double Taxation agreements (DTA’s).

We require a Tax Specialist (hybrid role) in Sandton area. 90% of your work will be with TAX, to ensure statutory tax compliance and provide tax advice within the business.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Financial Sciences (required)
2. BCom Honours + relevant tax qualification (e.g., MCom Tax, Advanced VAT Diploma, H.Dip Tax)
3. Minimum 3 years relevant experience (corporate or audit firm, ideally in financial services)

Duties and Responsibilities:

VAT Risk Management:

• Conduct VAT reviews across divisions and group companies, including validation of income and expense account classifications, system coding, documentation, and overall VAT treatment through systems and procedures.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Collaborate with financial managers to resolve outstanding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of corrective measures, including system changes and policy or procedure updates.
• Assist with audits, address findings, and contribute to solutions.

Advisory:

• Provide VAT advice and opinions on transactions and business structures, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines, for internal divisions and related entities.
• Review and advise on indirect tax matters during new product approval processes.
• Prepare VAT ruling requests for submission to SARS when required.
• Assist with external audits and help resolve any issues that arise.

Compliance:

• Manage a portfolio of VAT returns for group companies using data from financial managers and general ledger reports, including e-filing processes.
• Identify opportunities for more accurate VAT allocations by analyzing system data and variance reports.
• Perform VAT apportionment calculations for various entities within the group.
• Manage SARS verification audits and respond to external auditor requests.

Training:

• Deliver training and presentations on tax legislation and updates to relevant business units.
• Contribute innovative tax planning ideas when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal tax teams and key stakeholders.
• Review and enhance tax systems, procedures, and policies as needed.

PLEASE NOTE : Thank you for your interest in this position. We will review applications and contact suitable candidates.

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Our Client based in Sandton, an Accounting, Auditing & Tax Consulting firm, is currently looking for a Tax Specialist. This is a hybrid position.

Key duties would include but are not limited to:

• Registering all tax types
• SARS payment arrangements
• Submission of objections and appeals with SARS
• Manage and submit SARS audits and reviews
• Prepare tax payments
• Submit and track tax returns (Companies, Trusts, and Individuals)
• Provisional tax management and submission
• Organize and update companies tax database
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
• SARS e-filing equipped
• Review and Compilation engagements

Experience/Education:

• Qualifications: B.Com Accounting
• Accountant office background and environment would be preferred.
• Articles: SAIPA/SAICA articles completed or a Tax qualification such as SAIT
• Experience: 5+ years in an auditors/accounting firm
• Programs: Xero, Sage, and Caseware. Additional programs will be of advantage.

Successful candidate must be:

• Equipped and have strong working knowledge of tax compliance matters
• Well equipped in tax admin matters on e-filing
• A good communicator (written and verbal skills)
• Dynamic and motivated
• Able to work on their own and/or in a team
• Fast learner

R40,000.00 to R45,000.00 per month

1. Bachelors degree in Financial Sciences (required)
2. BCom Honours + relevant tax qualification (e.g. MCom Tax, Advanced VAT Diploma, or H.Dip Tax)
3. Minimum 3 years relevant experience (corporate or audit firm, ideally in financial services)

• Conduct VAT reviews across divisions and group companies, including validation of income and expense account classifications, system coding, documentation, and overall VAT treatment through systems and procedures.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Collaborate with financial managers to resolve outstanding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of corrective measures, including system changes and policy or procedure updates.
• Assist with audits, addressing findings, and contributing to solutions.

• Provide VAT advice and opinions on transactions and business structures, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines, for internal divisions and related entities.
• Review and advise on indirect tax matters during new product approval processes.
• Prepare VAT ruling requests for submission to SARS when required.
• Assist with external audits and help resolve any issues that arise.

• Manage a portfolio of VAT returns for group companies using data from financial managers and general ledger reports, including e-filing processes.
• Identify opportunities for more accurate VAT allocations by analyzing system data and variance reports.
• Perform VAT apportionment calculations for various entities within the group.
• Manage SARS verification audits and respond to external auditor requests.

• Deliver training and presentations on tax legislation and updates to relevant business units.
• Contribute innovative tax planning ideas when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal tax teams and key business stakeholders.
• Review and enhance tax systems, procedures, and policies as needed.

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent, non-governmental, development and foreign policy think tank, focusing on South Africa’s and Africa’s international relations. Its goal is to contribute to the achievement of a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable, and globally engaged Africa. It has been consistently ranked among the top think tanks in Africa.

Company Name : SAIIA

Position : Digital Communications Manager

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : / / 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage service providers appointed for specific projects, such as videographers and podcasters, to ensure products are of the highest quality and consistent with SAIIA’s brand.
• Working with SAIIA’s web developer, oversee the technical aspects of SAIIA’s website and databases so that they are robust and responsive to our needs.
• Manage the communication department’s budget.
• Manage the reporting for the communications unit, using relevant analytics tools to assess the impact of SAIIA’s digital communication and media engagement.
• The candidate will guide the Communications Officer on developing and managing relationships with targeted media outlets (national, regional and global) to amplify coverage and dissemination of SAIIA’s work.
• Contribute to keeping an active media database with influential contacts relevant to SAIIA.
• Monitor African and international affairs to proactively identify opportunities to bolster SAIIA’s media presence (interviews, podcasts, panels, etc).
• Be familiar with the African media landscape and multilateral and development spaces to widen SAIIA’s engagement opportunities.
• Represent SAIIA in engagement with the press and related stakeholders at the Institute’s events.
• Plan regular media briefings in collaboration with the research programmes ahead of key policy windows.
• Support the Events team with all communication aspects related to events, such as e-mail invitations, presentations, and other digital material.
• Manage SAIIA’s key digital communication channels – website, social media and newsletters, ensuring messages reach intended audiences and engagement grows across digital platforms.
• Support the Head of Communications in implementing the communications strategy for SAIIA, integrating traditional and digital dissemination channels for optimal visibility and impact.
• Work closely with researchers to design and implement digital media campaigns and strategies that support specific programmes outcomes and targets.
• With guidance from the Head of Communications, develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure a steady stream of messaging that promotes SAIIA’s research while also being responsive to current affairs.
• Write and edit various content such as newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and website articles. Create basic infographics and text-based videos that package research findings in engaging ways. (Training will be provided if required.)

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• Degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five to seven years in a communications role; at least two to three years’ experience in a management role.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector and in research communications.
• Proven success with developing and implementing effective communication strategies that meet programme objectives and support the uptake of evidence-based research in policymaking.
• A skilled communicator with excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills who can tailor messages for specific audiences.
• Strong technical skillset: website management through WordPress or other content management systems, Mailchimp newsletter distribution and management, and Google Analytics for performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience with managing social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram).
• A demonstrated ability to summarise dense/complex content into engaging and easy to understand messages.
• Strategically minded with the ability to develop communications strategies and plans and see them through.
• Graphic design and video skills, or experience with platforms like Canva, will be advantageous.
• Awareness of data protection legislation relating to marketing/communications activities.
• Current knowledge of African/international relations and the latest trends in the media landscape.
• Planning, project management and financial management skills.
• This critical position requires an organised, innovative, and self-motivated person, who possesses a digital-first skills set along with excellent writing and editing skills.

APPLICATION DETAILS :

Digital Communications Manager Ref: DCM

Govchain is looking for a Accounting & Tax Specialist to help small businesses stay compliant without the usual headaches. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, handling filings, payroll, and financial records—all with the support of our in-house tech team, who are building custom tools to streamline your work.

We believe starting a business should be as easy as a single click . The reality? There’s a ton of paperwork. We’re on a mission to remove that friction, helping entrepreneurs focus on what really matters—growing their business, not drowning in admin .

• Keep financial records organized (journals, ledgers, bank reconciliations).
• Process invoices and payments (accounts payable & receivable).
• Manage general ledger accounts and month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements).
• Handle payroll, tax filings (VAT, PAYE, SARS), and compliance.
• Assist with audits, budgeting, and financial safeguards.

• Experience: 5+ years in bookkeeping or accounting
• Education: Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Software Skills: Pastel, Xero, or similar tools; strong Excel skills.
• Skills: Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication in English.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with South African tax laws.
• Self-driven: You work independently but love being part of a team that’s building something big.

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• A chance to shape the future of business compliance in SA.
• Career growth in a fast-moving startup.
• A team that values collaboration, innovation, and impact.

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