Deals Tax Manager

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Management Level



Manager

& Summary



PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, group restructurings, re-financings, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.

Role Summary



PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, group restructurings, re-financings, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.


Qualifications /Certifications required



Relevant professional qualification (CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney) Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax would be ideal

Experience required



4-7 years' experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to: Advising clients on structuring business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of actions Assistance with buy side and sell side due diligence reviews Research of complex tax issues Interpretation of tax legislation Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective.

Responsibilities of role



The successful candidate will be required to:


Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables Support the sales strategy of leadership Manage project economics pro-actively Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes

Skill sets required:



Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level) Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment Well-rounded project and people management skills Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems

Role related attributes



The ideal candidate will be:


Performance driven


Sales-oriented


Future-oriented


Digitally fit


Agile


Resilient


Positive


Pro-active


Eager to learn


Role Summary



PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, group restructurings, re-financings, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.


Qualifications /Certifications required



Relevant professional qualification (CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney) Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax would be ideal

Experience required



4-7 years' experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to: Advising clients on structuring business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of actions Assistance with buy side and sell side due diligence reviews Research of complex tax issues Interpretation of tax legislation Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective.

Responsibilities of role



The successful candidate will be required to:


Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables Support the sales strategy of leadership Manage project economics pro-actively Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes

Skill sets required:



Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level) Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment Well-rounded project and people management skills Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems

Role related attributes



The ideal candidate will be:


Performance driven


Sales-oriented


Future-oriented


Digitally fit


Agile


Resilient


Positive


Pro-active


Eager to learn


Travel Requirements



Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?



No

Job Posting End Date



October 30, 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1565461
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned