South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Position Reports to: Manager: Direct Tax
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Woodmead
Advert Closing Date: 16 January 2026
About the Position
We are seking a highly skilled legal and domestic tax specialist to provide expert advice on income tax compliance. The successful candidate will manage complex tax opinions, ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, and must have an in-depth understanding of tax administration act. The candidate must possess a post graduate qualification in Law, Accounting or Tax and have a comprehensive legal, accounting and tax or ancillary service in analysing/diagnosing the problem, identifying risks and enabling resolution. He/she must possess excellent legal research, accounting and tax skills, be willing to learn, possess excellent negotiation and drafting skills and must be willing to thrive in a busy and demanding work environment. The suitable candidate must be a team player with good listening skills, respect ideas and aim to improve the product or process at hand.
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive legal or ancillary service by analysing/diagnosing the problem, identifying risks and enabling resolution within Direct Tax.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma in Law (BA Law / LLB) equivalent to NQF level 7 and 8-10 years’ experience in all direct taxes environment, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level in the Income Tax advisory experience.
Minimum Functional Requirements
LLB and admitted Attorney OR BCom degree in Accounting; CA(SA) an advantage.