Tax Consultant

Role: Tax Consultant. Location: De Aar, Northern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About the Opportunity

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

On top of that, 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.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in De Aar.

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.

Why Join Us

On top of that, 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 De Aar. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in De Aar keep progressing.

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 Northern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the De Aar teams.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in De Aar have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The De Aar group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in De Aar reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

The Environment

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.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor debtors' age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation

Candidate Profile

• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.