Tax Consultant

A Tax Consultant is needed in Giyani. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Limpopo operation.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Giyani operation, and this Tax Consultant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Giyani much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Tax Consultant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Giyani colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Meet the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Giyani office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Giyani will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Giyani.

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, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Giyani.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

What Your Day Looks Like

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Giyani.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

In addition, the Giyani office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Daily Duties

• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.