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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Tax Consultant in Schweizer-Reneke, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Tax Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Schweizer-Reneke branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Tax Consultant to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Schweizer-Reneke also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Schweizer-Reneke.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Schweizer-Reneke 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Schweizer-Reneke will be explained during the hiring process.
Why This Role
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Schweizer-Reneke colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Working in Schweizer-Reneke
Notably, the role is based in Schweizer-Reneke, close to the Mahikeng administrative hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Schweizer-Reneke and the broader North West region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Schweizer-Reneke, North West.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Schweizer-Reneke.
Many candidates already living within reach of Schweizer-Reneke cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Schweizer-Reneke have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Schweizer-Reneke 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.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Schweizer-Reneke have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
The Environment
Notably, 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Schweizer-Reneke site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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 Schweizer-Reneke.
Importantly, the Schweizer-Reneke 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
What You’ll Need
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.