150 Tax Opportunity jobs in South Africa
Tax Consultant
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- Proper understanding and knowledge of Individual, Company, and Trust Tax Acts.
- Withholding Tax calculations and submission.
- Knowledge and understanding of Tax directives and completion and submission to SARS.
- Public Officer Appointments.
- VAT, PAYE, and SDL Registrations at SARS.
- Import and Export Registrations at SARS.
- Completion and submission of all Import and Export returns with the SARS.
- Knowledge and understanding on how to proceed with SARS objections, administration penalties wavering and suspension of accounts.
- Understanding and calculating clients Value Added Tax (VAT) and submitting of VAT201 returns on SARS e-filing.
- Capturing and submission of EMP201's on SARS e-filing.
- Reconciling of Salaries and submission of IRP5's and EMP501's on SARS e-filing.
- Liaising with SARS and able to maintain SARS appointments
- Collaborating with customers to develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities.
- Communicating with clients to clarify tax-related concerns.
- Preparing tax filings.
- Ensuring that clients comply with their tax responsibilities.
- Prepares tax returns for individuals, organizations, and businesses using significant knowledge of tax rules and regulations.
- Using adequate strategies to minimize taxation by taking advantage of tax deductions and credits.
- Helping with complicated tax issues, like those involving rental properties and capital gains.
- Minimizing tax obligations.
- Providing guidance on important life events and their tax implications, like inheritance, marriage, divorce, and childbirth.
- Gathering relevant financials and tax information from clients through interview Information such as clients' taxable income, allowances, and deductible expenses.
Qualifications/Requirements
· Matric
· BCompt Taxation degree or minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting firm
· Auditing and/or accounting SAIPA/SAICA/SAIBA or SAIT articles is an advantage
· Understanding of SARS e-filing
· Understanding of Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Pay As You Earn
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
· Must have own reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: In person
Tax Consultant
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The Tax Consultant will be responsible for end-to-end Taxation functioning for the Africa branches, that include Direct Tax compliance and litigation support, Indirect Tax compliance, finance, accounts and audit, as well as statutory compliance across judiciaries, authorities and locations. Through their in-depth working knowledge and practice of tax principles, the incumbent will ensure timeous delivery on critical tasks, projects and submissions. In addition, they will need to perform managerial duties, maintain and strengthen productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, striving towards synergy, efficiency, and business optimization across Africa and Group.
The Tax Consultant will be reporting to the Finance Director, Africa. This post is based at Goodwood.
Principal Accountabilities:
Tax Compliance
- Direct Tax compliance and litigation support:
preparation, review and filing of corporate tax returns and Advance tax calculations, Withholding Tax, Tax Clearance Certificates, end-to-end liaison with judicial authorities and submissions preparations, transfer pricing related advisory and analytical documentation servicing, as well as ensuring timeous completion of tax related audits. - Indirect Tax compliance (Service tax, Value Added Tax/Central Sales Tax and Central exercise):
obtaining registrations, approvals, TIN, etc. from regulatory authorities, filling periodic returns, refund claims and replying to notices. - Finance, accounts & audit:
preparation of schedules for assessments, tax notes and schedules for Group reporting, ensuring up-to-date tax accounts and reconciled local assessments, reconciling pending matters as well as performing internal audits where required. - Statutory compliance:
Direct Tax returns submission and filing as well as provisional payments and returns, Indirect Tax filing, tax clearance certificates and business license renewals are all actioned in a timely manner.
Stakeholder Relations
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders:
reviewing systems and processes to enhance efficiency and interdivisional teamwork, project management and effective change implementation - Building and reinforcing relationships between Africa branches:
timeous completion of projects, upholding synergy across content and technologies shared. - Group Finance, Tax, Compliance and Legal:
adhering to administrative, compliance and financial processes as stipulated by OUP group requirements - Strengthening productive relations with external stakeholders:
striving towards optimized business processes with Auditors, Accountants, financial consultants and Attorneys, and completed audits within deadlines set.
Employee Management and Motivation
- Evaluate structure and resourcing levels and recruit talented employees.
- Identify training needs and implement development plans.
- Manage performance, discipline, and employee relations.
Ethical, Regulatory and Legal Risk Management
- Adhere to OUP ethical policies, procedures and codes of conduct
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent (NQF 7) Commerce, Finance or Accounting
- Further studies confirming Tax specialisation
- Minimum of 5 years' working experience in Taxation (Direct & Indirect) including transfer pricing, Company law, general commercial agreements within a global organisation. This includes tax preparation and filling.
- Minimum of 5 years' working experience in statutory compliance and tax at a senior level, demonstrating strategic Tax planning and financial acumen
- Minimum of 2 years' managerial experience in a Finance environment
- Proven experience in strong functional, analytical and execution capabilities in Finance, Accounts, and Tax domains.
Attributes:
- Action and delivery oriented
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Researching, reporting and presentation skills across various levels and stakeholders
- Solutions-focused, innovative, with high levels of detail orientation
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, effectively communicating and commitment
- Displays ethical behaviour
Oxford Offers the following:
- Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
- Pension and medical aid benefits
- Statutory leave
- Training opportunities
- Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.
Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post based in the Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.
Tax Consultant
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Vacancy: Tax Consultant
Location: Bryanston
We are not looking for someone who knows tax, we are looking for someone who is motivated and thrives in complexity, handles pressure with confidence, and brings a solution-driven mindset to the table every single time. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance team where your resilience, technical expertise, and ability to deliver under pressure will set you apart.
Who We Are Looking For:
You are experienced, dependable, and motivated by more than ticking boxes. You are the kind of professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently. If you are driven, accurate, and passionate about solving real tax challenges, you will fit right in.
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Taxation, Accounting or equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years' experience in a tax-focused role.
- Advanced knowledge of SARS e-Filing and relevant legislation.
- Must be registered with an accredited professional body relevant to the field.
- Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English is preferred.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
- Handling SARS queries, audits, objections, penalty waivers, and related correspondence.
- Performing and submitting provisional and annual tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Keeping clients informed and managing their expectations throughout the tax process.
- Advising clients on tax planning, compliance, and legislative changes.
- Dealing with SARS on clients' behalf, including appointments, updates, and verifications.
- Submitting RST01/RST02 directives, Paragraph 19(3) applications, and other advanced tax documentation.
- Conducting e-Filing and tracking audits to ensure clients are fully compliant.
- Supporting clients through SARS verifications, audits, disputes, and appeals.
- Ensuring every step aligns with the organisation's 4-eye principle and quality standards.
Tax Consultant
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We're Hiring: Tax Consultant
Marais Mutasa Advisory (MMA) is looking for a sharp, motivated
Tax Consultant
to join our growing team.
If you're passionate about
tax law, compliance, and tax dispute work
– and you'd rather draft objections than balance books – then this role is for you.
What you'll do:
- Draft and submit
objections, appeals, and attend to SARS correspondence - Advise clients on
Income Tax, VAT, and payroll compliance - Research and interpret
tax law and case law - Support our team on
audits, verifications, and disputes
What we're looking for:
- Degree in
Taxation or Law
(BCom Tax, LLB, or similar) - 1–2 years' experience in tax advisory, legal tax practice, or SARS-related work
- Strong research, drafting, and communication skills
- A disciplined, analytical mindset
What we offer:
- Salary around
R20,000 CTC - Exposure to
high-value and complex tax matters - Growth in a disciplined, professional advisory environment
At MMA, we don't just do compliance – we fight smart, win cases, and deliver results.
Location: Midrand
If this sounds like you, apply now and join a team where
tax law meets precision and results
.
Please submit your CV to
Tax #Law #SARS #Hiring #JohannesburgJobs #TaxConsultant #Advisory #DisputesJunior Tax Consultant
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â Assist with tax compliance and consulting across multiple tax areas, including VAT, CIT, PAYE, Transfer Pricing, and more.
â Assess submissions, validate claims, and prepare reports and recommendations.
â Draft and manage objections, appeals, and compliance checks in line with SARS legislation.
â Work closely with clients on complex financial transactions, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
What Were Looking For:
ð Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Tax (NQF Level 7).
ð¹ 2 years experience in tax consulting or compliance (internships included).
ð trong knowledge of SARS frameworks and e-Filing processes.
ð nalytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple clients.
ð roficiency in Microsoft Office and solid written communication skills.
What We Offer:
ð Permanent, full-time onsite role in Woodmead, Johannesburg.
ð Competitive salary of a Basic + Medical Aid .
ð Exposure to diverse tax areas and career growth opportunities within a supportive team.
Trainee Tax Consultant
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At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. We make sure that our team members continue to grow both professionally and personally. We do this by providing relevant, impactful career and learning opportunities – this way our professionals are set up for success from the start.
As Part Of Our Team, You Can Expect
- Opportunities to deepen your experiences, deliver meaningful impact and develop your skills
- An appreciation for the unique perspectives and insights you can share by bringing your whole self to the table.
As a trainee tax consultant working in KPMG's Tax practice, it is innovation, judgment and expertise, together with problem-solving skills that can make a difference to our clients' business strategies.
Our aim is to provide practical, business-orientated advice to our corporate clients in the face of a fiercely competitive global market where technology and economic factors are changing rapidly. We are looking for ambitious graduates with strong academic records.
The Trainee Tax Consultant will form part of a team that is driven to deliver client-focused tax solutions and strives for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
General
Working as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Tax services, within a specific Business Unit, to South African and multinational businesses. The work required will differ, depending on the business unit the Trainee is assigned to.
- You will work as part of a team, where you will be allocated client responsibilities and will report to different senior team members, who will guide you and review your work, to ensure that we deliver the best quality to our clients.
BU-Specific
- Global Mobility Services – providing tax compliance and consulting assistance to corporate clients with local and global employee populations, to ensure that they remain compliant with individual and Employees' Tax legislation;
- Corporate Tax – Assisting South African companies to structure their businesses and manage their tax obligations efficiently while managing tax risk.
VAT – Managing the VAT requirements of South African corporates, advising multinationals and South African companies regarding application of the complexities of the legislation.
Skills And Attributes Required For The Role
- Strong Attention to detail and a systematic, structured way of working is critical
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Self-starter – proactive and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to deliver to tight timelines
- Able to adapt to different working environments
- Tax Technical skills and thirst for knowledge;
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables and to meet targets set;
- Confidence in meeting people and interacting with senior client representatives;
- Resilience;
- Open to feedback and willing to learn;
As a minimum, the applicant should have a keen interest in tax and business issues, have good communication skills and be capable of taking on responsibility. You have to be ready for a steep learning curve, as graduates are often assigned to project teams as soon as they join.
Minimum Requirements To Apply For The Role (qualifications)
- Completing or completed BCom Honours in Taxation (ideal)
- BCom, LLB
Other qualifications which include exposure to Tax and include an Honours degree will be considered
GMS Tax Consultant
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Introduction to KPMG
Recognized as a great place to work and build a successful career, KPMG provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to organizations across today's leading industries. Our growth is driven by delivering impactful results for clients, supported by a culture that nurtures individual development, promotes inclusivity, rewards innovation, and contributes to communities.
If you're passionate about your future, join our team. Our diverse teams of subject matter experts help clients make informed decisions that confidently drive value and deliver exceptional results. With deep sector expertise and global experience, we provide comprehensive solutions in deal-making, tax, regulatory, and advisory services.
Our Values are the foundation of everything we do and every action that we take. We are a people business. Our people define what we can achieve, and our refreshed Values offer a strong foundation that is fit for the future. These Values define the expectations we have of each other, and most importantly, ourselves. Ultimately, they are core to who we are as a firm, what it means to work at KPMG, and help us achieve our Purpose.
Together we continue our journey to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm, staying committed to our purpose and values as we navigate the future in a rapidly evolving world.
We are currently looking for a Tax Consultant within the Tax & Legal business unit in our Johannesburg office
About The Job
The Tax Consultant will need to be proactive in all aspects of tax consulting and compliance
Key Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Involvement in consulting and advising clients on a wide range of individual tax and employees' tax issues, including the taxation of globally mobile employees (both resident and non-resident in South Africa), share incentive schemes, trust related taxation, estate duties, labour law aspects of globally mobile employees, the employment tax incentive and application of Double Taxation Agreements.
- Assisting with local payroll employees' tax reviews, health checks and audits
- Participating as a member of engagement teams to deliver tax consulting services to international assignees, individual taxpayers and employers
- Producing accurate work to a high technical standard, including preparation of calculations (where required), drafting of opinions and reports
- Interpretation and application of legislation, double taxation agreements, employment contracts, share scheme rules, theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Prioritisation of workload and meeting required deadlines
- Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
- Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
- Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
- Assisting managers with drafting of billing and monthly financial reporting
- Keeping accurate record of time spent on tasks
Skills & Attributes Required
- Numerically strong
- Ability to work with technology, understanding of AI and adaptability to the use of different technology tools
- Excellent opinion / report writing skills
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Sound technical ability and knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
- Able to communicate at and with all levels
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to deliver to tight time scales
- Able to adapt to different working environments
- Able to actively participate in the performance development and growth of oneself and others by giving honest and open feedback to all colleagues.
Qualification Required
- BCom Law, LLB, and preferably a qualified attorney
- HDip (Tax) or similar - beneficial
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in Legal Interpretation – experience with Expatriate Tax, interpretation of Double Taxation Agreements, Share Schemes, Labour Law, Exchange Control regulations, trust related taxation, Estate Duties, the Employment Tax Incentive and Employees' Tax will be beneficial
- Current SAIT or other Regulatory Controlling Body membership
- Active SARS Tax Practitioner membership will be beneficial
- SQL and/or data analytics qualifications and/or experience will be beneficial
Explore a career in an environment where learning lasts a lifetime, where you'll have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects that will give you invaluable experience and drive your professional growth. You'll also have access to market-leading learning and development programs and opportunities. Come thrive with us, where the best of the best converges to showcase subject matter expertise, world class innovators, and superior client service
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Senior Tax Consultant
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At PKF Octagon, our mission is to support the future of your business and personal wealth through partner-led relationships. We work closely with clients, partners, staff, and stakeholders to evaluate needs and craft innovative financial solutions. As leaders in our field, we provide tailored support to ensure you meet your financial goals.
Purpose:
The Purpose of This Role is to be proactive in all aspects of South African tax consulting and tax advisory.
PKF Octagon's tax advisory department is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in South African tax consulting and advisory services. Our advisory services encompass a wide range of tax-related issues, including corporate income tax, international tax, and merger and acquisition tax planning.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce work of exceptional accuracy and technical standard.
- Draft tax opinions, advise, reports or memorandums from various South African tax legislation ensuring technical correctness for review by tax manager.
- Experience drafting voluntary disclosure programmes, ceasing tax residency applications as well as collating calculations.
- Knowledge and understanding of preparation of tax due diligence assessments
- Good understanding of tax computations and applicable tax calculations
- Strong calculation capabilities
- Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
- Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to practical business solutions through a comprehensive understanding of basic South African taxes
- Prioritise workload effectively to meet established deadlines.
- Gather information from diverse sources using effective research tools.
- Assist in the research and preparation of proposals and engagement letters including risk management assistance.
- Establish credibility with colleagues and clients through effective communication skills.
- Contribute meaningfully to discussions and actively participate in generating innovative ideas and thoughts.
- Adapt to an evolving work environment and respond to changing client demands.
- Promote teamwork by regularly sharing knowledge with peers and actively seeking information to achieve personal and professional objectives.
Personal Competencies:
- Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Good interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good presentation skills
- Acts professionally at all times
- Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
- Team player
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Effective time management skills
- Needs to be comfortable with an office-based role
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified CA (SA) (Non-Neg)
- M-COM TAX / HDip (Tax) or related degrees (neg)
- Strong academic background
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Taxation and a demonstrated history of working across various industries and various tax types
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Responsibilities
BDO has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting and will
inter alia
be responsible for:
- Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
- Interpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.
- Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.
- Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.
- Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advice to be provided to clients and the audit department.
- Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
- Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
- Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.
- Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
- Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
- Liaising with SARS.
- Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assisting clients with SARS audit and queries.
- Managing and maintaining client relationships.
- Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
- Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.
Qualifications
- LLB degree with postgraduate tax qualification and CA(SA).
Professional Designation
- SAICA and/or SAIT.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience as a Corporate Tax consultant.
- Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records.
Competencies
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership and supervising skills
- Working with people
- Adherence to principles and values
- Relating and Networking skills
- Analytical skills
- Leaning and researching skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Adapting and responding to change
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Senior Tax Consultant
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BDO has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting and will inter alia be responsible for:
- Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
- Interpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.
- Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.
- Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.
- Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advice to be provided to clients and the audit department.
- Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
- Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
- Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.
- Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
- Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
- Liaising with SARS.
- Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assisting clients with SARS audit and queries.
- Managing and maintaining client relationships.
- Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
- Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team.
Qualifications:
- LLB degree with postgraduate tax qualification and CA(SA).
Professional designation:
- SAICA and/or SAIT.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience as a Corporate Tax consultant.
- Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records.
Competencies:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership and supervising skills
- Working with people
- Adherence to principles and values
- Relating and Networking skills
- Analytical skills
- Leaning and researching skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Adapting and responding to change
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking