Tax Manager

Edge Executives; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services group in Bedfordview seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and accounting for a multi-entity group. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) and a Master's in Taxation, capable of managing complex tax advisory roles. You'll ensure compliant and reliable outcomes while upskilling teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role offers a fast-paced environment with significant ownership of tax matters.

Qualifications

• Proven capability in tax opinions and legal writing.
• Hands-on experience with disputes and tax rulings.
• Strong grasp of corporate income tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full direct tax compliance cycle.
• Manage SARS verifications and audits.
• Draft tax opinions and legal memoranda.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Legal writing

Communication

Education

CA(SA) with a Master's in Taxation

Job description

Tax Manager — Bedfordview, Gauteng (On-site / Hybrid)Type : Permanent Make your mark leading complex tax matters. Shape policy, drive compliance, and unlock value across the group.

About the RoleWe're seeking a seasoned Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and complex advisory for a multi-entity South African group.

You'll steer the tax calendar, own SARS interactions end-to-end, and deliver clear, defensible positions on evolving legislation.

The role blends hands‑on technical work with leadership—guiding stakeholders, uplifting capability, and ensuring reliable, audit‑ready outcomes.

Who the Client IsThis opportunity is with a well‑established, internationally connected professional services group with a strong South African presence.

The organisation is respected for technical depth, disciplined governance, and partnership with blue‑chip clients across multiple sectors, operating at the intersection of advisory and execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead the full direct tax compliance cycle for companies, individuals, and trusts (incl. provisional tax and annual returns).
• Manage SARS verifications, audits, and supporting documentation; lead disputes (remissions, objections, appeals, ADRs), payment suspensions and VDPs.
• Prepare and review tax accounting, reconciliations, and disclosures; partner with Finance on month‑end and year‑end.
• Draft tax opinions and legal memoranda; perform research on new developments, rulings, and pronouncements.
• Coordinate and submit tax rulings; advise on transfer pricing considerations and documentation.
• Provide guidance on estate duty and related planning within policy and risk appetite.
• Build strong internal stakeholder relationships; upskill teams on processes and compliance standards.
• Track risk, controls, and deadlines; maintain audit‑ready files and defend positions confidently.

What You Bring

• CA(SA) with a Master's in Taxation (or equivalent advanced tax qualification).
• Proven capability in tax opinions / legal writing, tax accounting, and end‑to‑end SARS engagements.
• Hands‑on experience with disputes (objections / appeals / ADRs), VDPs, and rulings.
• Strong grasp of corporate income tax across companies, individuals, trusts; confident with provisional tax.
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and documentation; exposure to estate duty helpful.
• Clear, concise communicator who can simplify complexity for non‑tax stakeholders.
• Ability to work on‑site in Bedfordview (preference for candidates within ±30km for hybrid / on‑site collaboration).

What Success Looks Like

• Zero missed deadlines; clean SARS outcomes with strong documentation.
• Robust, audit‑ready tax files and accurate tax accounting at month‑ and year‑end.
• Clear, defensible positions on complex matters; timely, practical guidance to the business.
• Reduced dispute cycle times and improved quality of submissions.
• Proactive horizon scanning—no surprises on legislative changes.
• Trusted relationships across Finance, Legal, and Operations.

Rewards & Challenges

You’ll gain broad exposure across entities and issues, real ownership, a seat at the table for key decisions. The pace can be demanding—tight SARS timelines, evolving legislation, and complex queries—but you’ll have the platform and support to lead with confidence and make measurable impact.