Corporate Tax Manager - CA(SA) / TA(SA) - CPT

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023876/CL

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
You’ve built a serious reputation in corporate tax - strong academics, proven commercial exposure, and the kind of technical credibility that makes people listen when you speak.

POSITION INFO:
I partner with high-performing finance and tax leaders across South Africa who are selective about who they bring into their teams. I’m currently connecting with exceptional Corporate Tax Managers who want to stay ahead of the market and position themselves for the right move when it appears. This is not a live vacancy. It’s a strategic career conversation for professionals who know their value and prefer working with a recruiter who genuinely understands the upper end of the market.
I work closely with established corporates, listed groups, and high-growth organizations that seek tax professionals who combine deep technical ability with commercial insight. These are environments where tax is seen as a strategic business function, not just a compliance exercise.

Key Responsibilities

Manage corporate income tax strategy, planning, and compliance within a commercial business environment
Partner with finance leadership on tax risk, governance, and structuring decisions
Lead or support tax audits, disputes, and stakeholder engagement with regulatory bodies
Provide technical guidance on complex tax matters including cross-border considerations and business projects
Drive process improvements and strengthen tax governance frameworks

Job Experience and Skills Required

BCom Honors or equivalent in Tax / Accounting / Finance
Qualified CA(SA) or TA(SA) preferred
Strong academic track record; Cum Laude achievements highly valued
3–5 years commercial experience post SAIT or SAICA articles
Proven corporate tax exposure within a medium to large organisation or advisory environment
Experience partnering with finance or business leadership teams
Strong technical understanding of South African corporate tax legislation
Ability to translate technical tax issues into commercial decisions
Advanced Excel and strong ERP/system exposure
Clear communication style and confident stakeholder engagement

Apply now!

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