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Applications are warmly invited for a Tax Consultant role based in Vanderbijlpark. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Vanderbijlpark operation, and this Tax Consultant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Tax Consultant taking on this position.
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 Vanderbijlpark much easier.
Why This Role
Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Vanderbijlpark. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Vanderbijlpark teams.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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 Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, 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.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Vanderbijlpark offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Gauteng.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vanderbijlpark 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.
Key Outputs
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Clear credit and criminal record
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.