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Tax Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
TAX ADMINISTRATOR
Cape Town CBD
A prominent family office responsible for managing the financial tax and administrative affairs of a diversified group of companies trusts and investment structures is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Administrator.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and compliance support across a portfolio of companies trusts and individuals ensuring efficient interaction with SARS accurate maintenance of taxpayer records and timely preparation and submission of tax-related documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SARS Administration & Compliance
- Manage and monitor SARS correspondence and incoming communications.
- Follow up on outstanding SARS matters via the SARS Contact Centre and other communication channels.
- Escalate unresolved matters where required.
- Prepare and submit complaints to the Tax Ombud when necessary.
- Schedule and attend SARS appointments.
- Maintain and update taxpayer registration information and registered particulars.
- Assist with public officer updates and taxpayer profile maintenance.
Tax Registrations Amendments & Deregistrations
- Attend to registrations and amendments for various tax types.
- Prepare and submit applications for deregistration of Income Tax VAT and PAYE accounts.
- Process trust registrations and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate taxpayer records on SARS eFiling.
Tax Return Preparation & Compliance Support
- Prepare draft individual income tax returns.
- Prepare draft company income tax returns.
- Prepare draft provisional tax returns for individuals companies and trusts.
- Prepare VAT PAYE and dividend tax returns.
- Compile supporting schedules and tax working papers.
- Assist with responses to SARS verification and audit queries.
eFiling Administration
- Manage taxpayer profiles on SARS eFiling.
- Add invite and maintain users and client access.
- Update banking details addresses and contact information.
- Obtain tax compliance status letters tax clearance certificates and related documentation.
Client Onboarding & Tax Administration
- Perform tax compliance and hygiene checks for new entities and individuals.
- Compile onboarding summaries and identify compliance risks.
- Request statements of account notices of registration and other SARS documentation.
- Prepare supporting documentation resolutions powers of attorney and declarations.
Tax Residency & Specialised Tax Matters
- Assist with cessation of South African tax residency applications.
- Attend to requests for remission of administrative penalties.
- Process payment reallocations and related SARS requests.
- Assist with various ad hoc tax administration matters across the family office portfolio.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant qualification in Taxation Accounting or Finance.
- 35 years experience in a tax administration or tax compliance environment.
- Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS administrative processes.
- Experience dealing with individuals companies and trusts.
- Strong administrative organisational and communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.
TO APPLY:
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Required Experience:
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