Deals Tax Senior Associate

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an ambitious tax professional to join its fast-paced Deals Tax team in Johannesburg as a Senior Associate. You will advise clients on tax implications of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and due diligence, delivering practical recommendations with AI-supported insights.

2–3 years in Corporate/M&A tax advisory, qualified attorney or CA(SA) with LLB/Honours in Tax; postgrad in Tax advantageous. You’ll engage SARS and stakeholders while contributing to AI-enabled tax solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in Corporate/M&A tax advisory environment.
• Qualified attorney or CA(SA); LLB with required level.
• Postgrad Tax qualification advantageous (LLM/MCom).
• Experience drafting tax opinions and structuring presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact advisory engagements to technical standard, meeting demanding timelines.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence reviews and prepare reports.
• Review transaction documents from a tax perspective and translate findings into guidance.
• Collaborate with tax, legal and commercial workstreams to deliver client value.
• Stay ahead of evolving tax landscape with training and market activity.
• Utilize PwC’s AI tools in everyday workflow; apply AI to accelerate deliverables.

Skills

Tax advisory

M&A / private equity experience

Due diligence

Tax research

SARS liaison

Education

LLB

Honours in Tax

Postgrad Tax (LLM/MCom)

Tools

AI tools

AI research platforms

Job description

Role Summary:

PwC is seeking an ambitious tax professional with M&A, and/or general tax consulting experience to join its fast-paced, high-impact Deals Tax team. As a Senior Associate, you will help clients navigate pivotal transactions and create value through practical, commercially focused tax advice, powered by leading technology, AI and data-driven approaches. You will advise corporate clients on the tax implications of acquisitions and disposals, group restructurings, refinancings, due diligence, BEE transactions and divestments. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, time-critical matters alongside experienced deal teams, turning challenging tax questions into clear recommendations and helping clients move forward with confidence. Prior deals M&A and/or private equity related experience is preferable but not essential; curiosity, drive and a readiness to learn will enable you to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications /certifications required:

Relevant professional qualification: (Admitted Attorney – preferable and/or CA(SA)) Minimum NQF level 8 qualification (LLB / Honours degree); a postgraduate qualification in Tax (e.g. LLM / MCom in Tax) would be advantageous.

Experience required:

2–3 years’ experience in a Corporate/M&A Tax advisory environment, with exposure to the following and a desire to grow in a fast-moving deals setting: Advising clients on structuring business transactions, private equity transactions, restructures and M&A activity, translating complex tax implications into practical, value-creating recommendations; Drafting clear, persuasive tax opinions and/or structuring presentations that compare alternative courses of action; Supporting buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence reviews, identifying key risks, opportunities and value drivers; Researching complex tax issues, interpreting tax legislation and distilling findings into actionable advice; Engaging confidently with SARS and Counsel on complex or uncertain tax matters; Supporting the implementation of transactions, including reviewing transaction legal documents from a tax perspective and helping deal teams execute advice effectively.

Demonstrated, hands-on use of AI tools—including generative AI and AI-enabled tax research or data analytics platforms—to accelerate research, sharpen analysis and enhance the quality of tax advisory outputs, with sound professional judgment applied to validate results.

Responsibilities of roles:

In this fast-paced role, you will:

• Partner with managers and directors to deliver high-impact advisory engagements to an exceptional technical standard, meeting demanding timelines and creating practical value for clients;
• Drive detailed tax research and prepare initial tax opinions, memoranda and structuring presentations that turn complex issues into clear, actionable advice;
• Support buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence reviews, helping identify material risks, opportunities and deal implications and preparing clear, insightful due diligence reports;
• Review transaction legal documents from a tax perspective and translate technical findings into practical deal guidance;
• Shape client deliverables under the supervision and review of senior team members, contributing ideas that strengthen the quality and impact of our advice;
• Build trusted client relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues across tax, legal, financial and commercial workstreams;
• Stay ahead of the evolving tax landscape through relevant technical training, self-study and active participation in the market;
• Use PwC’s digital tools, applications and AI-powered research and analytics capabilities as part of your everyday workflow;
• apply generative AI thoughtfully to accelerate deliverable preparation;
• and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of AI-enhanced tax solutions, templates and workflows while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professional judgment;
• Ensure adherence to internal risk management policies and quality standards while championing rigorous, technology-enabled ways of working.

Skills sets required:

Ability to produce clear, concise, high-quality written and verbal work that distils complex tax issues into compelling, client-ready advice; Ability to prioritise, multi-task and perform calmly under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven deal environment; Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and use analytics to connect tax analysis to transaction objectives; Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems with curiosity, sound judgment and a practical mindset, including proficiency in AI-powered tax research and analytics platforms; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative working style and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to critically evaluate, verify and refine AI-generated outputs and integrate AI tools into day-to-day workflows while protecting confidentiality and data integrity.

Role related attributes:

The ideal candidate will be: Performance driven Future-oriented AI-centric and technologically curious Agile Resilient Positive Pro-active Eager to learn Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Job Posting End Date November 7, 2026

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.