Tax Consultant for Compliance and SARS Administration in Sandton
HR Legend · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
A growing tax practice in Sandton is looking for a Tax Consultant with 3 to 6 years of experience to manage SARS correspondence, compliance and disputes. You will earn between R35k and R40k per month while supporting the Tax Manager on technical matters. This role suits someone who enjoys hands on tax administration and wants to grow their technical tax knowledge in a professional services firm.
About the role
This Tax Consultant role is based in Sandton and focuses on keeping tax administrative and compliance matters running smoothly. You will be the go to person for SARS interactions, making sure queries and disputes are handled proactively and that the tax department stays organised.
What the day to day looks like:
- Reviewing incoming SARS correspondence and client communications, then either resolving issues yourself or allocating work to the right team member with clear instructions.
- Preparing and submitting SARS complaints, Requests for Remission, Notices of Objection and Notices of Appeal, and drafting standard letters to SARS.
- Monitoring submitted matters, following up with SARS, and escalating complex technical issues to the Tax Manager.
- Managing SARS eFiling profiles for clients, including registrations, updates and deregistrations for various tax types.
- Assisting Portfolio Managers with SARS verification queries by coordinating supporting documents and tracking progress.
- Helping to manage workflow within the tax department and driving tax non compliance items to resolution with Portfolio Managers.
- Supporting the Tax Manager with tax structuring, research and preparing tax opinions when needed.
This is a permanent full time position offering R35k to R40k per month depending on experience. You will join a small recruitment and selection firm with a client focused tax team in Sandton, Gauteng.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in Accounting or Tax.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in a tax administration or tax compliance role within an accounting or professional services firm.
- Practical experience with SARS eFiling, including submissions, registrations, objections and dispute processes.
- Working knowledge of South African tax types such as Income Tax, VAT, Provisional Tax and PAYE.
- Exposure to tax structuring and tax opinion work will be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple work items and follow up on SARS matters.
- Good written communication skills for drafting correspondence and responses to SARS.
- Ability to work proactively and escalate complex matters appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming SARS correspondence and client communications and resolve or allocate work items with clear summaries.
- Prepare and submit SARS complaints, Requests for Remission, Notices of Objection and Notices of Appeal.
- Draft letters and responses to SARS on standard administrative matters and keep accurate records.
- Monitor progress of submitted matters and follow up with SARS where required.
- Manage SARS eFiling profiles for clients, including registrations, updates and deregistrations for relevant tax types.
- Assist Portfolio Managers with SARS verification queries by coordinating supporting documents and submissions.
- Monitor and manage tax non compliance work items to resolution in collaboration with Portfolio Managers.
- Assist the Tax Manager with tax structuring, research and preparation of tax opinions.
- Support workflow management within the tax department.
Job details
- Organisation
- HR Legend
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R35k to R40k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Tax Consultant role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on SARS eFiling experience and the tax types you have worked with, because this is central to the job. Highlight specific examples of objections, disputes or verifications you have handled, and mention your experience with tax structuring if you have it. Before your interview, be ready to talk through how you prioritise multiple SARS queries and how you keep clients informed. Since the salary range is R35k to R40k depending on experience, it helps to know your own minimum. The role is in Sandton, so plan your commute. A calm, organised approach to SARS follow ups will count in your favour.
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