Senior Tax Practitioner

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023593/Bri

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

480 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established professional services firm is looking to appoint an accomplished Senior Tax Practitioner to strengthen its expanding team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax professional with at least five years of hands-on expertise in individual, corporate, and trust taxation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of tax compliance and advisory functions for a diverse portfolio of clients, collaborating closely with the accounting team, and providing specialist tax guidance to support the wider business.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Manage tax compliance for individuals, companies, trusts, and deceased estates
Prepare, review, and submit income tax and provisional tax returns
Calculate and submit dividends tax and related tax returns
Handle SARS verifications, audits, reviews, objections, disputes, and requests for reasons
Manage tax registrations and deregistrations across all tax types
Attend to tax directives, voluntary disclosure applications, and complex SARS queries
Maintain and administer SARS eFiling portfolios and taxpayer profiles
Provide expert tax advice and support to clients
Work closely with accounting staff to deliver integrated accounting and tax services
Assist colleagues with technical tax queries and compliance matters
Liaise directly with SARS to resolve taxpayer issues efficiently

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a dedicated tax role
Registered Tax Practitioner with SARS
Fluent in Afrikaans & English
Proven experience managing taxes for individuals, trusts, and corporate entities
Ability to perform tax calculations independently from start to finish
Extensive knowledge of SARS processes and eFiling
Strong understanding of South African tax legislation and compliance requirements
Experience dealing directly with SARS on complex matters
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Qualification:

Active SAIT or SAICA Membership
Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Tax or related

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