Job Vacancies at BDO South Africa

The Tax Compliance Consultant Will Inter-alia Be Responsible For

• Completing tax specialist reviews and tax computations
• Ensuring that work is completed within reasonable timeframes
• Liaising with SARS and drafting responses to SARS relating to verifications, audits, and additional assessments.
• Liaison with SARS, clients, directors, managers, tax compliance, audit and accounting departments

Perform reasonable additional tasks that may fall in the ambit of your role

Qualifications

• BCom (Accounting) or similar post graduate qualification

Experience

• SAIPA qualified, or corresponding experience in the tax consulting environment will be advantageous
• SAIPA qualified - newly qualified or 2 years’ experience advantageous

BDO Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Must be able to work on your own.
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

Technical Competencies

• Completion and submission of tax returns, objections, appeals. Writing responses to SARS relating to verification, audits, and additional information requests.
• Ensuring high caliber business Writing skills and understanding of the legislation.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, completeness of advice and work.
• Analyse facts, develop suggestions and conclusions.

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As a Tax Intern will allow you to learn more about BDO, the world of work and what to expect from a career in your field, as well as more about yourself.

BDO’s Tax Internship Programme Offers

• Structured, output-based environment
• Grow your knowledge and experience from student to employee.
• Open the door to join a dynamic and fast-growing team.
• Meet, Interact, and develop relationships with, BDO SA managers and partners Stretch yourself personally and professionally.

Qualifications/Recognition Of Prior Learning, Work Experience

• Bcom Accounting (Specializing in Tax)

Work Experience

• 0-1 Years work experience

Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work on your own
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

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PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

• Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
• A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Would Like

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.
• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent levelqualification at a SAICA recognized University.

Competencies

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
• Strong technical ability;
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to relate to clients;
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
• Ability to work within diverse teams;
• Strong organizational ability.

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• The Delivery Manager manages key information technology and business transformation projects. The Delivery Manager will introduce new or enhanced applications and/or systems into the firm work processes to optimise operations and will execute plans for improved business functions through technological advances.
• Responsibilities include identifying, building, leading and managing cross-functional project teams to achieve the desired project outcomes. The Delivery Manager will work with the Business owner to ensure project output is aligned to overall business outcome. She/he will manage the full project life cycle from initiation through to closure.

Main Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Meet with service line heads and other business owners to clarify specific requirements of each project
• Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project
• Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time
• Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project Follow standard processes as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Organise regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes
• Synthesise and analyse data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports
• Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints
• Design a risk management plan to minimize foreseeable disruptions to the project Manage relevant budgets to ensure compliance with processes such as RFP generation and PO generation
• Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation, including managing contracts
• Manager a portfolio and resources to ensure stakeholder engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis
• Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project, challenges, resolutions, and alterations
• Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement
• Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met Optimise and improve processes, identify growth opportunities, and initiate new projects

Policies and Procedures

• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
• Complete all documents required by the firm policies and procedures

Other

• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the Shared Services team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, information systems, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5-6 years relevant work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in managing IT and business transformation projects through all phases of a project life cycle
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Expertise with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience
• Ability to solve problems by systematically analyzing issues, drawing logical conclusions, and recommending practical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage the workload of multiple projects

Job Competencies:

• Flexibility and creative thinking
• Demonstrated ability to effectively direct, coordinate, and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

BDO Core Competencies:

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Quality, Risk management and Operational transformation