Consulting Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg seeks a Tax Advisory Manager to guide clients on complex tax regulations and optimize their positions. Candidates should possess a professional qualification in law or accounting and have 4-7 years of advisory experience. The role includes managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates demonstrate robust project management and communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and contributes to firm success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years in a Corporate Tax advisory environment.
• Expertise in advising on business transactions and restructures.
• Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality service.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical reviews.
• Stay updated on the evolving tax landscape.

Skills

Compliance Management

Customer Retention

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Extensive Knowledge

Account Management

Sales Goals

Education

Professional qualification in law or accounting

NQF level 8 qualification

Job description

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In tax consulting and advising at PwC you will focus on offering consulting and advisory services to clients on various tax matters. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning, compliance and strategy helping businesses optimise their tax positions and navigate complex tax regulations.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members unique strengths and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Core Capabilities and Experience

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements.

Role Summary

PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Corporate and International Tax advisory team. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of corporate and business transactions, group restructurings and financing arrangements. Specialist knowledge in the Energy, Mining and Utilities and/or Financial Services industries will be beneficial.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Professional qualification in law (Admitted Attorney) and/or accounting.
• Minimum NQF level 8 qualification (LLB / Honours degree) but an NQF level 9 qualification in Tax would be ideal (LLM / MCom in Tax).

Experience required

4-7 years experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to:

• Advising clients on structuring business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof;
• Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of action;
• Research of complex tax issues;
• Interpretation of tax legislation;
• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters;
• Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective; and
• Cross‑industry exposure (e.g. Financial Services, Energy and Mining).

Responsibilities of role

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets;
• Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard;
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members;
• Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables;
• Support the sales strategy of leadership;
• Manage project economics pro‑actively;
• Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies;
• Keep abreast with the ever‑changing tax landscape through relevant technical training;
• Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes.

Skill sets

• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level).
• Ability to multi‑task and work under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Well‑rounded project and people management skills.
• Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems.

Role related attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Performance driven
• Sales‑oriented
• Future‑oriented
• Digitally fit
• Agile
• Resilient
• Positive
• Pro‑active
• Eager to learn

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration

Standard PwC risk management restrictions apply.

Industry experience

Deep knowledge of and experience in dealing with complicated corporate transactions within a large tax practice (e.g. Big‑4 auditing firm and/or reputable corporate law firm) is preferred.

Candidate suggestions for headhunting

South African national; African, Indian and/or Coloured candidates preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No.

Job Posting End Date

October 30 2025

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Compliance Management
• Customer Retention
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Extensive Knowledge
• Account Management
• Front Office
• Telephone Calls
• Needs Analysis
• Cold calls
• Business Relationships
• Customer Complaints
• Sales Goals
• Sales Process
• New Clients

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1