Tax Administrator

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd

Tax Administrator

A growing small-to-medium-sized audit and accounting practice in Benoni, Johannesburg, is seeking

an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will

be responsible for managing a portfolio of tax compliance matters for companies, trusts, and

individual taxpayers while ensuring all submissions are completed accurately and within SARS

deadlines. The role requires a proactive individual who can work independently in a fast-paced

environment and confidently manage tax-related queries, verifications, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit IT14 tax returns for companies and close corporations.

• Prepare and submit IT12 tax returns for trusts and individual taxpayers.

• Complete and file IT3T returns for trusts.

• Complete and file IT3D returns for Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs).

• Prepare and submit EMP501 reconciliations.

• Generate and manage IRP5 certificates.

• Calculate and submit provisional tax returns.

• Liaise with SARS regarding tax matters.

• Manage SARS tax verifications, audits, and related correspondence.

• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely compliance.

• Maintain accurate client records and supporting documentation.

• Assist with resolving tax queries and compliance issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or Bookkeeping qualification advantageous but not

essential.

• Practical tax administration experience will be given priority.

• Minimum 4–6 years' tax administration experience.

• Proven experience preparing and submitting:

o IT14 returns

o IT12 returns

o IT3T returns

o IT3D returns

o EMP501 reconciliations

o IRP5 certificates

o Provisional tax submissions

• Experience handling SARS verifications and audits.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, particularly during SARS submission periods.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.