Tax Administrator

RecruitMyMom; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial planning organisation is looking for a meticulous and motivated Tax Administrator to support their Tax Director in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves overseeing client tax submissions, ensuring compliance, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have a relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification, experience in bookkeeping to trial balance, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role combines precision in tax administration with proactive executive support to ensure a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (e.g., Bookkeeping certificate, NQF level 5 Accounting, BCom or Bachelor in Accounting).
• Experience in Bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Strong computer literacy especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit personal and provisional tax returns for clients.
• Manage compliance for individuals and estates, including provisional tax.
• Handle objections, disputes, and follow-ups with SARS.
• Manage the Director's diary, correspondence, and travel.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification

Job description

Dunkeld, Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 11/11/2025

An established and exclusive financial planning organisation is seeking a meticulous and motivated Tax Administrator to support their Tax Director, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of professional and personal service. This role combines precision in tax administration with proactive executive support, contributing to a seamless client experience.

The ideal candidate is organised, analytical and client focused with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. You will oversee client tax submissions and compliance while providing administrative support to the director.

This position is a full-time, permanent, in-office role (Monday - Friday)

Responsibilities:

Tax Administration:

Complete and submit personal and provisional tax returns (IT12) for clients
Obtain and verify supporting information, including investment income and certificates
Prepare calculations and obtain Director sign-off before submission
Submit to SARS and follow up until finalisation
Manage compliance for individuals and estates, including provisional tax
Handle objections, disputes and follow ups with SARS
Onboard new clients and maintain accurate eFiling records
Keep clients and planners informed throughout the process

Administrative Support:

Manage the Director's diary, correspondence and travel

Prepare reports, presentations and meeting materials

Organise meetings and events, ensuring the Director is well prepared

Maintain filing and contact management systems

Screen calls and manage general administrative tasks as required

Requirements

• Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (e.g Bookkeeping certificate, NQF level 5 Accounting, BCom or Bachelor in Accounting)
  
• Experience in Bookkeeping to trial balance
  
• Strong computer literacy especially Microsoft Office