Senior Tax Practitioner: Compliance, Planning & SARS Liaison

South Cape Recruitment; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

South Cape Recruitment in Plettenberg Bay seeks a senior tax professional to manage a diverse client portfolio, including individuals, trusts, companies and close corporations, and to prepare and submit ITRs and provisional tax returns.

You will liaise with SARS, provide tax planning and advisory services, review assessments, mentor juniors, and help refine internal tax processes while staying up to date with South African tax law and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Membership with a recognised professional body (SAIT/SAIPA/SAICA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a tax-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation.
• Experience dealing with SARS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of tax clients (individuals, trusts, companies, CCs).
• Prepare and submit IT Returns (ITR12, ITR14, Trust Returns).
• Submit Provisional Tax Returns and review assessments.
• Handle objections, appeals and disputes with SARS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Taxation/Accounting degree

Professional body membership

Tools

MS Office

Tax software

Job description

South Cape Recruitment in Plettenberg Bay seeks a senior tax professional to manage a diverse client portfolio, including individuals, trusts, companies and close corporations, and to prepare and submit ITRs and provisional tax returns.

You will liaise with SARS, provide tax planning and advisory services, review assessments, mentor juniors, and help refine internal tax processes while staying up to date with South African tax law and deadlines.