Tax Strategy CEO — Lead, Grow & Influence Practice

Edge Executives; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Pretoria is searching for a Chief Executive Officer to lead their tax-focused organization. This role requires a seasoned tax professional with over 10 years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, and litigation. Responsibilities include setting the strategic direction, ensuring technical excellence, and representing the firm within the tax community. The candidate should hold a law or accounting degree, advanced tax qualifications, and display strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility in the South African tax landscape.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15 years’ tax experience across advisory, compliance, and litigation.
• Broad-based knowledge of the South African tax landscape.
• Professional recognition through publications or speaking engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic and operational leadership.
• Ensure quality and integrity of tax advice and services.
• Lead and mentor senior professionals.
• Represent the organization in the tax community.
• Contribute to thought leadership in tax.

Skills

Leadership

Tax advisory

Tax compliance

Tax litigation

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Education

Law or accounting degree

Advanced tax qualification

Master’s degree (NQF Level 9)

Job description

A leading professional services firm in Pretoria is searching for a Chief Executive Officer to lead their tax-focused organization. This role requires a seasoned tax professional with over 10 years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, and litigation. Responsibilities include setting the strategic direction, ensuring technical excellence, and representing the firm within the tax community. The candidate should hold a law or accounting degree, advanced tax qualifications, and display strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility in the South African tax landscape.