Junior Tax Assistant / Tax Administrator

Sagen Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Bellville is seeking a Tax Administrator / Junior Tax Assistant to join their Tax Department. The role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail, assisting with tax compliance processes and managing client tax documentation. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or tax administration role, and familiarity with SARS eFiling is advantageous. The position offers on-site work and a competitive salary of R15,000-R20,000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in an administrative, accounting support, or tax administration role preferred.
• Exposure to SARS eFiling will be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of South African tax administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax payment and refund correspondence for clients.
• Monitor tax payments, refunds, and assessments via SARS eFiling.
• Maintain organised electronic client files and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Client communication

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping

Tools

SARS eFiling

Job description

Job Title: Tax Administrator / Junior Tax Assistant

Recruitment Company: Sagen Advisory Recruitment Company

Type of company: Accounting/Audit/TAX company

Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

Work Arrangement: On-site

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: R15 000- R20 000pm, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Sagen Advisory Recruitment Company is recruiting on behalf of a professional services client for a Tax Administrator / Junior Tax Assistant to join their Tax Department in their office in Bellville, Western Cape.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is looking to build a career in tax compliance and administration within a structured professional environment. The successful candidate will support the tax team with administrative processes, SARS correspondence management, and maintaining accurate client tax records.

The role offers exposure to tax compliance processes and provides a solid foundation for career development in taxation.

Job Summary

The Tax Administrator / Junior Tax Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Tax Department, assisting with tax compliance processes, monitoring SARS eFiling activities, managing client tax documentation, and ensuring accurate record keeping. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks while meeting compliance deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance Administration

• Prepare tax payment and refund correspondence for clients.
• Monitor tax payments, refunds, and assessments via SARS eFiling.
• Review and manage SARS correspondence and notifications.
• Assist with auto-assessment reviews and elevate discrepancies where necessary.
• Submit requests for extensions relating to SARS audits and verifications.

SARS Registrations and Updates

• Assist with income tax registrations and deregistrations where required.
• Process Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin applications.
• Update Registered Representative and Entity details on SARS systems.
• Process client banking detail updates on SARS eFiling.

Client and Administrative Support

• Communicate with clients to obtain documentation required for tax submissions.
• Prepare and distribute tax-related correspondence.
• Maintain organised electronic client files and records.
• Monitor tax compliance deadlines and follow up on outstanding documentation or submissions.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Certificate in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping will be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience

• 1–2 years’ experience in an administrative, accounting support, or tax administration role preferred.
• Exposure to SARS eFiling will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of South African tax administration processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage digital records and correspondence efficiently.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within a professional services environment. The role requires strong administrative capabilities, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a proactive approach to client service.

The successful candidate should demonstrate professionalism, accuracy in handling compliance-related information, and a willingness to learn and develop within the field of taxation.