2027 Tax Trainee_SAIT (Open to National Offices) 2026/03/01 Reference Number TaxNat23Feb2026BM
Description BDO Tax is looking for Tax Trainees to join their team. As part of your 3-year SAIT registered Traineeship you will get exposure to the following:
• Assist the tax team with preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts • Preparation of first, second and third provisional returns • Calculation of tax liabilities and finalisation of income tax • Payroll tax • VAT returns, registrations, and opinions • Identifying tax risks for audits on a multi-disciplinary basis • Support in conducting tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities as necessary • Draft response to SARS queries • Write tax opinions and reports • Demonstrate ethics and professional conduct in a tax environment • Register taxpayers and finalise income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns in a private tax practice • Draft memorandum and formulate responses to Alternative Dispute Resolutions • Write tax opinions related to tax disputes, business models and investment and estate planning • Draft VDP Applications • Participate in research and analysis of tax legislation, regulations, and case law to ensure accurate and up-to-date tax advice • Collaborate with senior tax professionals to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients • Draft articles • Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge
Requirements Qualifications • Senior Certificate and relevant B.Com degree • Applicants must have completed or still studying towards Taxation or equivalent • Sound Knowledge of the Tax legislation and Tax law
Competencies • Excellent communications and listening skills • Professionalism • Strong client orientation • Attention to detail • Creative yet organised • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure achieving reporting deadlines • Task driven and delivery focused • Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team • Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working • Ability to work with all levels within an organization
Work Level Student/Graduate
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration EE Position No
Location Open to National Offices
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