Head of Tax – Advocacy and Policy

Osiris Trading

Head of Tax overseeing tax advocacy and policy for Super Group, a leading digital gaming company. Responsible for managing tax issues, engagement with authorities, and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax advocacy, policy development, and technical tax interpretation, with a strong ability to engage with revenue authorities and provide strategic guidance to senior executives. Proven track record in managing complex tax disputes and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

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Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))Postgraduate Qualification in Taxation10+ Years of Tax ExperienceTechnical Tax InterpretationTax Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Tax AdvocacyTax Policy DevelopmentTechnical Tax InterpretationTax GovernanceComplex Tax Dispute ManagementLegislative ConsultationTax ComplianceTax Position PapersTax Legislative MonitoringTax Administrative Guidance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEngagement with StakeholdersAdvisory SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))Attorney

Industry Keywords

Multinational Corporate EnvironmentProfessional Services FirmRegulatory BodyTax AuthorityTax DisputesPolicy-Making ForumsIndustry ConsultationsRevenue AuthoritiesTax LawAdministrative Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the group’s tax advocacy agenda with revenue authorities, regulators, industry bodies, and relevant policy‑making forums.
Participate in industry consultations and working groups to represent the group’s interests and influence the development of tax law and administrative practice.
Draft and coordinate submissions on legislative proposals, discussion papers, and administrative guidance (directly or via industry bodies).
Support constructive, transparent engagement with revenue authorities to promote certainty and reduce future dispute risk.
Develop, maintain, and update group tax policies, technical opinions, and position papers across relevant tax types.
Serve as the internal technical escalation point for complex or contentious interpretive tax issues.
Ensure consistent technical positions are applied across jurisdictions, business units, and tax workstreams.
Provide authoritative guidance to other tax team portfolios (Compliance, Advisory, Audit & Defence) on policy and interpretative matters.
Monitor and assess tax legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments across relevant jurisdictions.
Communicate tax developments to senior management and the wider business in a clear, practical, and timely manner.
Provide structured updates to the Tax Director and senior leadership on advocacy activity, tax developments, and dispute trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), Attorney, or equivalent professional qualification.
Postgraduate qualification in Taxation, International Tax, Law, or a related discipline.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or a related field.
10+ years of tax experience in a multinational corporate environment, professional services firm, regulatory body, or tax authority.
Extensive experience in technical tax interpretation, policy development, and tax governance.
Experience engaging with tax authorities, policymakers, regulators, or industry bodies.
Proven experience managing complex tax disputes, controversy matters, or legislative consultations.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives on strategic tax matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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