Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Tax Consultant in Hermanus, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Tax Consultant is needed to support operations in Hermanus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Hermanus team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hermanus much easier.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hermanus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
Career progression for this finance jobs role in Hermanus depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Hermanus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Hermanus will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Workplace
On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.
Your Role
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.