A reputable financial services company is looking for an experienced Tax Administrator with solid hands-on exposure to South African tax compliance and SARS eFiling. The role is office-based in Pretoria and involves managing a large and diverse client tax portfolio, ensuring all statutory obligations are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SARS profiles and tax obligations for a portfolio of approximately 300 clients, including companies, trusts, and individuals

• Prepare, submit, and manage Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and provisional tax returns via SARS eFiling

• Monitor filing deadlines and proactively notify clients of upcoming tax obligations

• Handle SARS queries, audits, and correspondence, ensuring accurate and timeous responses

• Register and deregister clients for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and COIDA

• Manage Public Officer appointments, non-resident applications, and FIA applications

• Act as the primary point of contact for all tax-related client queries

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal teams

• Provide clear explanations of complex tax matters and offer proactive tax advice

• Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, SARS rulings, and court cases

• Share relevant tax updates internally through training sessions or knowledge-sharing initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field (advantageous but not essential)

• Registered tax practitioner

• 3–5 years’ practical tax experience, with strong focus on SARS eFiling

• Experience using Greatsoft or similar tax systems

• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE)

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail

• Effective client communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver work timeously

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: financialcareers@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.