This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TAXATION

Government Pensions Administration Agency

Management Accounting

Reference number: DD-TAX/2026/06-1P
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all -inclusive)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

A recognized three-year National Diploma/Degree or equivalent three-year qualification (at least 360 credits) with six (6) years appropriate proven experience in the Finance environment with three (3) years in management or middle management experience. Computer literacy which includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Income Tax Act and the interpretation thereof. Knowledge of the Pension Fund Act. Knowledge of the Retirement Fund. Knowledge of GEP Law. Knowledge of the PFMA. Knowledge of Debtors Policy. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Good Interpersonal skills. Good coaching skills Numeracy skills. Methodical skills. Integrity/Reliability and Honesty. Quality orientation. Team orientation. Service orientation. Good Leadership qualities.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for Manage the administration of income tax reconciliation processes. Manage integration of data between different income tax related administration system. Consolidate income tax information on financial system for reconciliation purpose. Undertake effective general ledger reconciliation on taxation. Undertake effective reconciliation of IRP5 and compile the EMP501. Verify and compare actual amount payable to South African Revenue Service and amounts per system used. Ensure that the test plan is in place and implemented for both the Biannual and yearend reconciliation. Manage the effective resolution of income tax related enquiries. Monitor the reconciliation process on manually and electronically calculated income tax information. Ensure that all tax general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly. Ensure that garnishee orders reconciliation is done on a monthly basis. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of income Tax management policy and framework. Conduct research on latest developments, trends and practices on income Tax management processes and policies. Assist with the compilation and updating of guidelines on income tax administration. Cascade information to line managers with regards to tax related issues. Support the collation and presentation of reports on implications with regard to Income tax policy. Ensure that all SARS tax and GEPF changes are implemented on the system. Manage the administration of manual and electronic Income Tax processes Oversee the collation of all individual information with regards to income tax. Monitor the electronic and manual processing of income tax. Liaise and interact with stakeholders on electronic and manual calculation of Income tax. Ensure timeous resolution on audit queries. Manage the implementation and compliance of multiple incomes fixed tax rates on the System (as per Paragraph 2B of the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act). Manage the administration of garnishee orders from SARS. Ensure instructions implemented as instructed by SARS. Ensure maintain of the IT88 and AA88 accounts after every daily and monthly payment runs. Ensure timeous collection of overpayments from SARS. Monitor timeous submission of reports after every payment run (daily & monthly). Monitor control measures over sundry payment and taxation. Ensure compliance with financial delegations, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, Income tax Act and Developmental Policies and GEP law. Report all unauthorized, irregular and wasteful expenditure to a higher authority. Ensure that supporting documents are authorized correctly before processing payments on the system. Monitor updates on Forensic and Fraud prevention Risk register. Ensure timeous payment to avoid interest and penalties. Manage all resources of the unit. Set, agree and monitor performance of direct reports, check that it is aligned with planned targets. Allocate work according to the individual workload, expertise, and developmental needs of the individual. Identify development and succession planning requirements. Ensure employment equity compliance. Monitor that output is achieved against business requirements. Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency, minimizing absenteeism and turnover figures. Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms. Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Manage the budget of the unit and monitor expenditure patterns as per the prescripts.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries

Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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