Tax Compliance Associate 2

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a motivated Associate to provide Income Tax and VAT services. The role involves liaising with clients, managing tax assignments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should be graduated and have completed a training contract, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position is based in Bloemfontein with a travel requirement of up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a training contract.
• Experience in tax compliance services is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Income Tax and VAT services.
• Liaising with colleagues and clients to provide tax consulting services.
• Manage a range of tax assignments.

Skills

Motivated individual who is passionate about tax

Commercial awareness and business acumen

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple assignments and multitask

Fully bilingual (Afr & Eng) or English speaking

Education

Graduated

Tools

Abinitio

Cost Estimation

Job description

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non‑compliance.

Driven by curiosity you are a reliable contributing member of a our fast‑paced environment you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm you build a brand for yourself opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen ask questions to check understanding and clearly express ideas.
• Seek reflect act on and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) uphold the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Main Purpose

The position requires the incumbent to provide Income Tax and VAT services

This person might also be involved in tax compliance services.

Key Performance Areas

Liasing with colleagues and clients to provide tax consulting services

Managing a range of tax assignments reporting to managers and directors

Performing IT and VAT reviews / audit documentation as part of statutory audits

Performing IT and VAT related research

Interpreting IT and VAT legislation

Liasing with SARS and handling queries raised by SARS if needed

Implement methodologies standards and processes on all assignment to ensure quality.

Identify opportunities and understand business

Complying with risk management procedures

Billing client work

Performing general project administration

Qualification / Education

Graduated

Experience

Training contract completed

Key Competencies

Motivated individual who are passionate about tax

Commercial awareness and business acumen

Strong research skills

Ability to provide solutions to business problems

Analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Organisation and time management skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple assignments and multitask

Fully bilingual (Afr & Eng) or English speaking

Proactive able to work independently and deliver precise and accurate work

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Job Posting End Date

November 11 2025

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio, Apprentice, Dermatology, Cost Estimation, Data Networking, Liaison

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1