Tax Associate (Global VAT Compliance) | Gauteng

Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Global VAT Compliance team. The role offers hybrid/office-based work and exposure to multinational client engagements across VAT regimes.

You'll contribute to research, interpretation of legislation, and delivery of compliance outcomes while developing deep taxation expertise in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• A taxation-focused qualification.
• Strong academic track record.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity in VAT compliance.
• Willingness to learn and apply legislation to practice.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with multinational clients.
• Researching and interpreting tax legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing time-sensitive compliance deliverables.
• Analysing complex regulatory requirements and applying them in practice.
• Building trusted client relationships.
• Working independently while collaborating with a high-performing team.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Resilience under pressure

Experience with multinational clients

Education

Taxation-focused qualification

Job description

Tax Associate (Global VAT Compliance)

Pretoria | Hybrid/Office-Based | Multiple Opportunities Available

Some people see tax as compliance.

The best professionals know it's about solving complex problems, interpreting legislation, advising clients, and navigating an ever-changing global landscape.

We're building a talent pipeline of exceptional Tax Associates for several upcoming opportunities within an established international consulting environment.

If you're the person who naturally raises the standard, thrives under pressure, and walks into a room with confidence and credibility, we'd like to hear from you.

We're not simply looking for candidates with tax experience.

We're looking for high-performing individuals with a strong academic foundation in taxation, outstanding communication skills, commercial awareness, and the intellectual curiosity to work within the fast-paced world of global VAT compliance.

What you'll be doing:

• Working directly with multinational clients
• Researching and interpreting tax legislation across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing time-sensitive compliance deliverables
• Analysing complex regulatory requirements and applying them in practice
• Building trusted client relationships
• Working independently while collaborating with a high-performing team

What we're looking for:

• A qualification specifically focused on Taxation
• A strong academic track record

Exceptional communication skills

This is a client-facing role. You'll need to communicate confidently, explain complex concepts clearly, and build relationships with senior stakeholders across large multinational organisations.

A problem-solving mindset

• Analyse regulations
• Interpret legislation
• Apply technical knowledge to practical scenarios
• Work independently and think critically

Resilience under pressure

• Tight deadlines
• Managing multiple priorities
• Delivering accurate work in a fast-moving environment

Experience in EU VAT or US Sales Tax?

That's an advantage, but it's not essential.

We're far more interested in candidates with strong tax fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and the ability to apply legislation in practical, real-world scenarios.

We're not filling just one position. We're building a network of exceptional tax professionals for multiple opportunities over the coming months.

If you're academically strong, commercially minded, and ready to accelerate your career, we'd love to connect.