Tax Administrator

Ca Support Cc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ca Support Cc is seeking a Tax Compliance Administrator in Cape Town. The role focuses on administering SARS interactions, maintaining taxpayer records, and preparing and submitting tax documentation across a portfolio of entities, trusts and individuals.

You will handle registrations, amendments, deregistrations and eFiling, ensuring accuracy and timely responses to SARS requests while supporting onboarding and ongoing tax administration activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a tax administration or tax compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS administrative processes.
• Experience dealing with individuals, companies and trusts.
• Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting or Finance.
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage SARS correspondence and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Prepare and submit deregistration applications for tax accounts.
• Prepare draft tax returns for company, individuals and trusts.
• Maintain SARS eFiling profiles and client access.
• Perform onboarding checks and compile compliance documentation.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SARS eFiling

Job description

TAX ADMINISTRATOR

Cape Town CBD

A prominent family office responsible for managing the financial, tax and administrative affairs of a diversified group of companies, trusts and investment structures is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Administrator. The successful candidate will provide administrative and compliance support across a portfolio of companies, trusts and individuals, ensuring efficient interaction with SARS, accurate maintenance of taxpayer records, and timely preparation and submission of tax-related documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SARS Administration & Compliance

• Manage and monitor SARS correspondence and incoming communications.
• Follow up on outstanding SARS matters via the SARS Contact Centre and other communication channels.
• Escalate unresolved matters where required.
• Prepare and submit complaints to the Tax Ombud when necessary.
• Schedule and attend SARS appointments.
• Maintain and update taxpayer registration information and registered particulars.
• Assist with public officer updates and taxpayer profile maintenance.

Tax Registrations, Amendments & Deregistrations

• Attend to registrations and amendments for various tax types.
• Prepare and submit applications for deregistration of Income Tax, VAT and PAYE accounts.
• Process trust registrations and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate taxpayer records on SARS eFiling.

Tax Return Preparation & Compliance Support

• Prepare draft company income tax returns.
• Prepare draft provisional tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Prepare VAT, PAYE and dividend tax returns.
• Compile supporting schedules and tax working papers.
• Assist with responses to SARS verification and audit queries.

eFiling Administration

• Manage taxpayer profiles on SARS eFiling.
• Add, invite and maintain users and client access.
• Update banking details, addresses and contact information.
• Obtain tax compliance status letters, tax clearance certificates and related documentation.

Client Onboarding & Tax Administration

• Perform tax compliance and hygiene checks for new entities and individuals.
• Compile onboarding summaries and identify compliance risks.
• Request statements of account, notices of registration and other SARS documentation.
• Prepare supporting documentation, resolutions, powers of attorney and declarations.
• Assist with cessation of South African tax residency applications.
• Attend to requests for remission of administrative penalties.
• Process payment reallocations and related SARS requests.
• Assist with various ad hoc tax administration matters across the family office portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualification in Taxation, Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years' experience in a tax administration or tax compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS administrative processes.
• Experience dealing with individuals, companies and trusts.
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.