Tax Compliance Manager - South Africa

Who we are

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise across 17 countries – and with over 2,800 bright minds, we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters.

If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.
 

As a Tax Compliance Manager you’ll be supporting the delivery of ensuring that the company meets its tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. This includes managing a team of two members, preparing in the absence of the tax compliance specialist tax returns or the review thereof, managing tax audits, and ensuring compliance with changing tax laws and regulations. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

Tax Compliance Delivery

• Review tax returns, filings, and declarations across relevant tax types: Corporate income tax, Gaming Taxes, Indirect taxes (VAT/GST, sales tax), Withholding taxes and payroll taxes (where applicable)

• Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within statutory deadlines

• Review timely and accurate tax payments and reconciliations

Compliance Process Management

• Maintain and manage tax compliance calendars for assigned entities or jurisdictions

• Track deliverables and ensure accountability for timely completion

• Follow and apply standardised compliance processes and templates

Data Collection, Validation, and Reconciliation

• Collect financial and transactional data required for tax filings

• Perform data validation and reconciliations between: Tax returns, Financial statements and Accounting records

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances

Coordination with Stakeholders

• Liaise with local finance teams and external tax advisors

• Provide guidance on data requirements and compliance processes

• Ensure timely and accurate information flow for tax deliverables

Tax Audit and Authority Support

• Assist the Tax Director with tax audits, reviews, and authority queries

Tax Governance and Controls

• Apply the group’s Tax Governance Framework and internal controls

• Follow defined review procedures, approval processes, and documentation standards

• Identify and escalate data issues, control gaps, or compliance risks

Tax Reporting Reviews

• Support the tax reporting process by reviewing the South African CGU’s detailed current and deferred tax calculations and providing robust explanations for tax adjustments therein, analyse and explain the effective tax rate, review the tax provisions and accruals

• Ensure alignment between tax returns, provisions, and financial statements

Legislative Compliance and Monitoring

• Stay informed of relevant tax legislation and compliance requirements

• Support implementation of changes affecting tax compliance processes

• Update templates, trackers, and working practices as required

External Advisor Coordination

• Work with external advisors to support compliance preparation and review

• Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and aligned with group standards

• Assist in managing information requests and documentation exchange

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and workflows

• Support standardisation and documentation of procedures

• Contribute to initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data quality

Team Support and Knowledge Development

• Support and guide Tax Compliance Specialists

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and development of best practices

• Build technical expertise in relevant tax areas and compliance requirements

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who brings:

• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work

• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

• Honours degree in Tax / Masters degree in Tax

• Professional qualification CA(SA), CPA, CTA, or equivalent

• 8 + years’ experience in tax compliance across various jurisdictions

• 5 + years’ experience in tax compliance management leading teams of more than three team members

• Experience in a multinational and / or listed company environment

• Strong knowledge of tax legislation and principles, OECD guidelines and BEPS initiatives, including Pillar Two

• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in line with IFRS (IAS 12)

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement

• Ability to operate in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment

• Strong analytical, governance, and risk management capability

• High level of integrity and professional judgment

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• Knowledge and experience with accounting and reporting software: Business Central / Navision and Microsoft TM1

• Knowledge and experience with tax software: Thomson Reuters (Orbitax and OTP)

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability

• Ownership and accountability

• Initiating action

• Resilience

• Team orientation

• Integrity

• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.

• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.

• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.

• Group Life Cover

• Funeral Fund Benefit

• Income Continuation Benefit

• Medical Aid Subsidy

• Retirement Annuity Subsidy

Ready to feel superclass?

At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one.

Game on!

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.