About the position
Junior Tax Attorney (Tax Disputes & Tax Debt)
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg (Full-time | In-office)
Department: Tax Legal
Reports to: Senior Tax Disputes & Litigation Attorney
Before You Apply
This role is hands-on from day one. You’ll be working on real SARS disputes and tax debt matters, with guidance from senior attorneys but plenty of responsibility to grow quickly.
This position is ideal for someone who:
- Stays calm and focused under pressure
- Takes pride in accuracy and quality work
- Learns quickly and independently
- Enjoys research and problem-solving
- Wants to build a long-term career in tax law
About Latita Africa
Latita Africa is a specialist tax, legal and advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, growing businesses and high-net-worth individuals across South Africa and the continent.
We focus on:
- SARS disputes and tax debt management
- Tax administration and compliance
- Corporate and commercial advisory
- Accounting and financial reporting
Based in Rosebank, we operate in a fast-paced, technical environment. We value people who take ownership, think clearly, and remain composed under pressure. We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive tax legal team.
Role Overview
You’ll join our tax legal team as a Junior Tax Attorney, working closely with senior specialists. You’ll gain practical exposure to tax disputes, litigation and SARS engagements while developing strong technical skills.
This role offers a clear growth path into a mid-level tax disputes position based on performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Disputes & Litigation Support
- Assist with disputes across Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and penalties
- Draft and prepare:
- Requests for reasons
- Objections and appeals
- ADR applications and settlement proposals
- Prepare supporting schedules, timelines and case bundles
- Maintain dispute chronologies and internal notes
- Liaise with counsel when needed
2. Tax Debt & SARS Engagement
- Support with:
- Suspension of payment requests
- Payment deferrals
- Compromise and write-off applications
- Draft penalty and interest remission requests
- Manage SARS correspondence and follow-ups
- Track deadlines and key milestones carefully
3. Research & Technical Development
- Conduct legal research using legislation, case law and SARS guidance
- Draft internal research notes and opinions
- Stay up to date with:
- Tax Administration Act
- Income Tax Act
- VAT Act
4. File Management & Processes
- Keep digital files organised and up to date
- Maintain trackers for deadlines and case progress
- Help improve templates and internal processes
5. Client & Team Communication
- Draft clear, professional correspondence to clients and SARS
- Attend client calls and meetings when required
- Communicate progress, risks and challenges openly
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- LLM in Tax
- Completed or completing Practical Legal Training (PLT)
- Either:
- Admitted Attorney (up to 2 years post-admission), or
- Candidate Attorney in final stages of articles with litigation exposure
Experience
- Exposure to Magistrates’ or High Court litigation
- Strong drafting skills (pleadings, affidavits, formal documents)
- Comfortable managing multiple matters and deadlines
Skills
- Genuine interest in tax law
- Strong legal research ability
- Excellent written English
- High attention to detail
- Solid MS Office skills
- Experience with online court systems is a plus
Working Style
- Calm under pressure
- Solutions-focused
- Open to feedback and continuous learning
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
- Postgraduate tax qualification
- Experience with:
- Tax disputes
- SARS engagement
- Tax debt management
- High-volume litigation exposure
- Afrikaans or additional languages
Desired Skills:
- Junior Tax Attorney
- Tax Disputes
- SARS Litigation
- Tax Debt Management
