Tax Administrator

Merand Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tax Administrator for a hands-on role in a professional services environment in South Africa. You will handle provisional tax, SARS eFiling, and income tax submissions, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring accurate SARS compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in tax administration, with proficiency in SARS eFiling, Greatsoft or Caseware, and Excel, and a meticulous, organised approach to deadlines and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree, OR strong previous experience in provisional tax administration.
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar tax administration role.
• Practical experience with SARS eFiling, Greatsoft or Caseware, Microsoft Excel.
• Good working knowledge of provisional tax administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit provisional tax returns (IRP6) and process amendments.
• Manage SARS eFiling profiles and tax clearance applications.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns (ITR12, ITR14, IT12EI, ITR12T).
• Handle SARS registrations/deregistrations for Tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA and other taxes.
• Attend to SARS queries, assessments, penalties, verifications, disputes and appeals.
• Request remission of penalties and communicate outcomes to clients.
• Monitor SARS statements of account and follow up on outstanding returns.
• Manage client registration and changes to client details.
• Prepare and submit dividends tax declarations and assist with PBO registrations.
• Coordinate SARS appointments and tax administration for new client take-ons.

Skills

Provisional tax administration

SARS eFiling

Client communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in related field

Tools

SARS eFiling

Greatsoft

Caseware

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established professional services environment is looking for an experienced Tax Administrator to join their team.

This is a hands‑on tax administration role suited to someone with solid experience in provisional tax, SARS eFiling, income tax submissions and SARS registrations, who is highly organised and comfortable dealing directly with both clients and SARS.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit provisional tax returns (IRP6) and process related amendments.


• Manage SARS eFiling profiles, including user administration and tax clearance applications.


• Prepare and submit various income tax returns, including ITR12, ITR14, IT12EI and ITR12T.


• Handle SARS registrations and deregistrations for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA and other tax types.


• Attend to SARS queries, assessments, penalties, verifications, objections, disputes and appeals.


• Request remission of penalties and communicate outcomes to clients.


• Monitor SARS statements of account and follow up on outstanding returns and requirements.


• Manage client registration and changes to client details, including banking details.


• Prepare and submit dividends tax declarations.


• Assist with Tax Exemption Unit/PBO registrations.


• Coordinate and attend SARS appointments where required.


• Manage the tax administration aspects of new client take‑ons and client terminations.


• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding tax matters and SARS outcomes.


• Prepare supporting documentation and correspondence for SARS submissions and queries.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree, OR strong previous experience in provisional tax administration.


• 3–5 years' experience in a similar tax administration role.


• Practical experience with:
  
  
  • SARS eFiling
  
  
  • Greatsoft or Caseware
  
  
  • Microsoft Excel
  
  


• Good working knowledge of provisional tax administration.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Strong ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.


• Good communication skills.


• Comfortable dealing with clients and SARS.


• Strong administrative and follow-up skills.


• Able to work independently and manage multiple tax‑related matters simultaneously.

**ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED**