Manager: Audit - Mining

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Manager: Audit (Mining) to lead a dynamic audit team in overseeing complex audits and ensuring compliance within the mining sector. Candidates should have extensive experience in Corporate Income Tax and Mining tax, along with strong leadership skills to drive the audit process. This role is essential for shaping tax policy implementation and enhancing compliance across South Africa's mining industry.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of CIT and Mining tax audit experience, with 3–4 years at junior management level.
• Deep technical knowledge of Mining tax and Corporate Income Tax.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing audit teams and large-scale cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex audits within the mining sector.
• Oversee audit planning and operational delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance tax compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Tax Compliance

Change Management

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)

Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for tax compliance in the Mining sector? Ready to lead high-impact audits and shape policy implementation at a national level?

A prominent public sector client is seeking a Manager: Audit (Mining) to lead a dynamic audit team within their Large Business & International division, based in Johannesburg. This is a key leadership role for a professional with in-depth knowledge of Corporate Income Tax and Mining tax, and the drive to influence compliance outcomes across South Africa’s mining industry.

Key Duties:

• Lead and manage the execution of complex, multi-tax-type audits within the mining sector
• Own the full audit lifecycle, including objections and appeals processes
• Oversee audit planning, resource allocation, and operational delivery
• Provide input into legislative development and support national compliance efforts
• Monitor and enforce governance, risk, and compliance protocols
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance tax compliance and service excellence
• Build and lead a capable, motivated audit team to meet strategic objectives
• Drive cost control, financial planning, and performance optimisation in the unit

Key Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with 8–10 years’ CIT and Mining tax audit experience, including 3–4 years at junior management level
  OR
  Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years’ CIT and Mining tax audit experience, including 3–4 years at junior management level
• Deep technical knowledge of Mining tax and Corporate Income Tax
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing audit teams and large-scale cases
• Strong stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and change management skills
• Proven track record in driving compliance, managing budgets, and delivering service excellence

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