Product Development and Solutions Specialist - Sandton

Catch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch is seeking a Product Development & Solutions Specialist to develop cross-border tax and compliance products while supporting the commercial team with deal structuring and complex client solutions. The role bridges research, product development and client engagement to identify opportunities and create commercially viable solutions.

The successful candidate will work with Sales and Client Success teams, liaising with local legal, tax and accounting advisors to navigate market regulations

Qualifications

• Excellent academic results at both high school and university level.
• Degree in Accounting, Tax, Law, Finance, Economics or another business-related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACA, CPA, CTA, LLB, or similar) advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in working under pressure with deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business problems and develop practical commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop new cross-border tax and compliance products and support commercial team with deal structuring and client solutions.
• Bridge research, product development and client engagement to tailor complex solutions for global supply chains.
• Collaborate with local legal, tax and accounting advisors to understand market regulatory landscapes and secure necessary rulings.

Skills

Research skills

Commercial focus

Problem solving

Communication skills

Creativity

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Tax / Law / Finance / Economics

Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACA, CPA, CTA, LLB) advantageous

Job description

Role description:

The Product Development & Solutions Specialist is responsible fordeveloping new cross-border tax and compliance products whilesupporting the commercial team with deal structuring and thedesign of complex client solutions. This role bridges research, product development and clientengagement. The successful candidate will identify newopportunities, develop commercially viable solutions involvinginternational tax, VAT, customs, accounting and corporatestructures, and work directly with Sales and Client Success teamsto help clients navigate complex global supply chain and taxchallenges. A key part of the role involves working with local legal, tax and accounting advisors to understand each market'sregulatory landscape and, where required, applying to localrevenue authorities for special rulings. The role requires someone technically strong enough to conductdetailed tax and compliance research and build practical products,yet equally comfortable presenting those solutions to senior clientstakeholders. Success is measured not only by developinginnovative products, but by ensuring those products can be successfully implemented to win and deliver client business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to buildexperience in international trade and compliance, combiningtechnical expertise with client interaction and strategic thinking,within a commercially minded, growth-oriented business.

Preferred skills and competencies:

• Research and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention todetail
• Commercially minded - balances technical accuracy againstpractical business outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a structured and logicalapproach
• Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting complexconcepts simply to clients and senior stakeholders
• Creative, structured and well-organised, able to developinnovative products and manage multiple priorities whilecollaborating across teams
• Curious, adaptable and driven, thriving in a fast-paced,entrepreneurial environment where the role evolves alongsidethe needs of the business

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent academic results at both high school and universitylevel
• Degree in Accounting, Tax, Law, Finance, Economics or anotherbusiness-related discipline
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACA, CPA, CTA, LLB, orsimilar) advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working under pressure with deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business problemsand develop practical commercial solutions