10 Tax Regulations jobs in Cape Town

Ready to take ownership of a large, diverse tax portfolio and work with an experienced, supportive team? This is your chance to step into a role where your expertise will directly shape client outcomes and help businesses stay on the right side of tax law.
You'll be joining a well-established professional services firm with an international network and a strong local reputation.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a diverse corporate tax portfolio (companies, trusts, exempt entities) from start to finish
• Preparing and reviewing annual, provisional, and dividends tax returns
• Handling SARS assessments, objections, and dispute resolution
• Applying for tax clearances and directives
• Consulting directly with clients and managing SARS-related queries and verifications
• Working closely with your Tax Compliance Administrator to review and finalise work

What we're looking for:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Tax or Accounting
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles, ideally with 1-2 years post-articles in tax compliance
• Strong understanding of SA corporate tax, trusts, and exempt entities
• Solid grasp of financial statements and the ability to spot tax implications
• Self-motivation to manage a portfolio without daily oversight

What's in it for you:

• Hybrid working
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• A stable, established team with global reach

If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch , follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Overview

An established firm based in Cape Town is looking to employ a bright and independent Tax Compliance Officer/ Practitioner to join their team in the field of tax compliance and administration.

• Registration of individuals, companies, trusts for income tax, payroll tax (PAYE), value-added tax (VAT) and customs duty.
• Calculation and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and exempt institutions.
• Calculation and submission of provisional tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Attending to SARS reviews and audits on income tax returns for all taxpayer types.
• Completion and submission of objections and appeals against SARS assessments with reference to the relevant aspects of the Tax Administration Act.

• BCom degree specializing in Tax. (beneficial but not a prerequisite)
• Knowledge of eFiling and Easyfile are essential.
• Previous experience as a Tax Practitioner/Tax Compliance Officer (or similar)
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong analytical ability and work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality of work.
• Be deadline driven and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop in the position.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us in 2 weeks please consider you application successful.

Tagged as: Cape Town, Claremont, SARS, Tax, Tax Compliance Officer

PKF Cape Town, one of South Africa’s largest mid-tier auditing firms, is looking for a Tax Compliance Officer to join their team at their Bellville office.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for Companies Trusts and Individuals.
• Reviewing of income tax assessments companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• Application for reduced assessments in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Submission and follow-up of requests for reasons when SARS issues assessments without clarification.
• Attending to various registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Customs (import and export), NPO, PBO, Turnover Tax, Estate Late, bodies corporate, homeowners’ associations.
• Re-registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE.
• Manage requests for Dormant companies.
• Preparation of tax computations for individuals and trusts.
• Calculation, completion, and submission of provisional and dividend tax returns.
• Application for tax clearance certificates.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Attending SARS appointments when necessary and preparation and uploading relevant supporting documents as required for the appointment.
• Preparation and requesting relevant supporting documents to appoint or update a public officer.
• Attending to various SARS correspondence / queries / verifications.
• Manage SARS applications relating to when an individual has ceased to be a SA tax resident, attending to SARS’ queries and calculation of possible deemed CGT.
• Attend to e-mail and telephone queries to and from clients.
• Administration of e-Filing and attending to the upkeep of clients' e-filing profiles.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of IRP5 reconciliations.
• Upkeeping of tax database on Greatsoft.
• Tax invoicing.
• Perform new client take-on procedures.

• Tertiary qualification in Taxation
• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• Previous experience working within an audit / accounting firm
• Computer Literate (MS Office; SARS EFiling; GreatSoft)
• Good communication skills
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

PKF Cape Town, one of South Africa’s largest mid-tier auditing firms, is looking for a Tax Compliance Officer to join their team.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for Companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Reviewing of income tax assessments for Companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• Application for reduced assessments in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Submission and follow-up of requests for reasons when SARS issues assessments without clarification.
• Attending to various registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Customs (import and export), NPO, PBO, Turnover Tax, Estate Late, bodies corporate, homeowners’ associations.
• Re-registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE.
• Manage requests for Dormant companies.
• Preparation of tax computations for individuals and trusts.
• Calculation, completion, and submission of provisional and dividend tax returns.
• Application for tax clearance certificates.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Attending SARS appointments when necessary and preparation and uploading relevant supporting documents as required for the appointment.
• Preparation and requesting relevant supporting documents to appoint or update a public officer.
• Attending to various SARS correspondence/queries/verifications.
• Manage SARS applications relating to when an individual has ceased to be a SA tax resident, attending to SARS’ queries and calculation of possible deemed CGT.
• Attend to e-mail and telephone queries to and from clients.
• Administration of e-Filing and attending to the upkeep of clients' e-filing profiles.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of IRP5 reconciliations.
• Upkeeping of tax database on Greatsoft.
• Tax invoicing.
• Perform new client take-on procedures.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Taxation
• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• Previous experience working within an audit/accounting firm
• Computer literate (MS Office; SARS eFiling; GreatSoft)
• Good communication skills
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Reference : CPT -DvdM-1

Our client in the Northern Suburbs is in need of an E-filing Compliance offer / Tax administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities

Experience :

3 years in an accounting practice handling tax admin and personal income tax (calculations and submissions).

Daily SARS E-filing experience including problem-solving and managing all SARS communication / admin.

Strong administrative skills with proven ability to prioritise organise and complete tasks independently.

Professional client interaction (in person phone and email) and teamwork across all staff levels.

Software :

Proficient in MS Excel Word Outlook.

Experienced with SARS E-filing and general e-filing platforms.

Competencies :

Excellent communication (verbal written phone).

Strong problem-solving planning and organisational skills.

Deadline-driven detail-oriented and assertive multitasker.

High integrity and accuracy essential.

Able to work independently and in a team.

Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Please email your CV through to with a photo salary expectation location and availability

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Banking,Cost Accounting Standards,Quality Systems,Research Experience,NIST Standards,Securities Law,SOX,ISO 27000

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Reference: CPT -NP-1
Cape Town Hybrid position
The role is hybrid based with office and home office, with agreed regular office time to manage and coach staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Individual, Corporate and Trust Income Tax Returns
• Complete Provisional Income Tax Returns 6 monthly within the deadlines
• Ensuring that all clients are tax compliant.
• Reconciling and completing additional returns and queries ie, Income Tax Audits, DWT Returns and Donations Tax Returns
• Compiling Notice of Objections (NOO), Notice of Appeal (NOA)
• Preparing Tax Audit Responses for the client as and when necessary
• Arrange Tax Compliancy to ensure Tax Clearance Certificate including foreign investment certificates.
• Prepare applications to Waiver interest and Penalties.
• Compiling and assisting the Company’s External Associate with Tax Compromises and Deferments.
• Prepare and file with SARS repayment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure internal controls are complied with including the invoicing timeously of all tax work performed.

• 4 – 5 years of minimum experience in tax practice.
• Related professional qualification and membership of an accounting/tax body is preferred.
• Deadline focused, detailed and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Needs to be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Experience with ProfSoft, e-Filing, and SARS

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at or
• Click on the "APPLY" button or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to with “TAX COMPLIANCE OFFICER ” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

My client is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Officer. This role is responsible for individual income tax and related tax compliance support for the broader business. The suitable candidate will have prior individual income tax experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of return of income, including submission of return to SARS, and calculations of tax payments and ensuring execution of same
• Timeous data capture of all relevant data on tax management tools
• Check assessments and follow-up on errors
• Raise objections to assessments, and attend to enquiries raised by SARS, incl all supporting docs
• Request and remit payments and attend to client refunds from SARS
• Liaison with internal and external clients, and support departments as needed
• Client liaison: timeous response to attending to and resolving all queries; regular and ongoing feedback relating to progress and confirmation of finalisation of matters to internal and external clients

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in income tax for individuals, including for provisional tax payers
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite and Excel at an intermediate level

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

PKF Cape Town, one of South Africa's largest mid-tier auditing firms, is looking for a 
Tax Compliance Officer
 to join their team at their Bellville office.

Duties and responsibilities
will include, but not be limited to:

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for Companies Trusts and Individuals.
• Reviewing of income tax assessments companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• Application for reduced assessments in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Submission and follow-up of requests for reasons when SARS issues assessments without clarification.
• Attending to various registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Customs (import and export), NPO, PBO, Turnover Tax, Estate Late, bodies corporate, homeowners' associations.
• Re-registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE.
• Manage requests for Dormant companies.
• Preparation of tax computations for individuals and trusts.
• Calculation, completion, and submission of provisional and dividend tax returns.
• Application for tax clearance certificates.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Attending SARS appointments when necessary and preparation and uploading relevant supporting documents as required for the appointment.
• Preparation and requesting relevant supporting documents to appoint or update a public officer.
• Attending to various SARS correspondence/queries/verifications.
• Manage SARS applications relating to when an individual has ceased to be a SA tax resident, attending to SARS' queries and calculation of possible deemed CGT.
• Attend to e-mail and telephone queries to and from clients.
• Administration of e-Filing and attending to the upkeep of clients' e-filing profiles.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of IRP5 reconciliations.
• Upkeeping of tax database on Greatsoft.
• Tax invoicing.
• Perform new client take-on procedures.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Taxation
• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• Previous experience working within an audit/accounting firm
• Computer Literate (MS Office; SARS EFiling; GreatSoft)
• Good communication skills
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle

Reference: CPT -NP-1
Cape Town Hybrid position
The role is hybrid based with office and home office, with agreed regular office time to manage and coach staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Individual, Corporate and Trust Income Tax Returns
• Complete Provisional Income Tax Returns 6 monthly within the deadlines
• Ensuring that all clients are tax compliant.
• Reconciling and completing additional returns and queries ie, Income Tax Audits, DWT Returns and Donations Tax Returns
• Compiling Notice of Objections (NOO), Notice of Appeal (NOA)
• Preparing Tax Audit Responses for the client as and when necessary
• Arrange Tax Compliancy to ensure Tax Clearance Certificate including foreign investment certificates.
• Prepare applications to Waiver interest and Penalties.
• Compiling and assisting the Company’s External Associate with Tax Compromises and Deferments.
• Prepare and file with SARS repayment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure internal controls are compiled with including the invoicing timeously of all tax work performed.

• 4 – 5 years of minimum experience in tax practice.
• Related professional qualification and membership of an accounting/tax body is preferred.
• Deadline focused, detailed and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Needs to be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Experience with ProfSoft, e-Filing, and SARS

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at or
• Click on the "APPLY" button or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to with “TAX COMPLIANCE OFFICER ” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.