2026 Tax Trainee_SAIT
BDO South Africa
2025/06/13   Open to National Offices

Job Ref #: TaxNat10June2025BM
Industry: Tax
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 10
At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally. The foundation of our business is strong relationship, with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and we work hard every day to make this a reality. Our commitment is to create unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities.
Job 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  
Job Requirements

 Qualifications  

  • Senior Certificate and relevant B.Com degree 
  • Applicants must have completed or still studying towards their B.com Honours degree specializing in 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