The PwC Tax Programme 2027 is now open for candidates who want to build a strong career in tax, consulting, compliance, and client advisory services. The PwC Tax Programme 2027 is a three-year rotational programme aligned with the South African Institute of Taxation’s Tax Professional learnership. It gives successful candidates exposure to different tax disciplines while developing technical knowledge, commercial understanding, and professional confidence.
Position Details
- Programme: Tax Programme (SAIT) 2027
- Company: PwC
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Intake Year: 2027
- Location: Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Reference Number: PWC260317-1
- Closing Date: 07 June 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the PwC Tax Programme 2027, applicants should have:
- Postgraduate tax qualification or be in postgraduate year of tax qualification
- BCom Honours in Tax, or related postgraduate tax qualification
- Postgraduate LLB supported by undergraduate tax, accounting, or business science qualification
- Solid academic record with at least 60% aggregate
- Good understanding of tax laws
- Knowledge of VAT and Tax Administration Acts
- Knowledge of Income Tax and Customs Act advantageous
- Strong willingness to learn
Skills Required
To qualify for the PwC Tax Programme 2027, applicants should demonstrate:
- Tax research skills
- Analytical thinking
- Business mindset
- Attention to detail
- Professional communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity and quality focus
- Ability to work with clients and internal teams
Key Responsibilities
- Working on tax assignments under managers or partners
- Advising clients on tax-related matters
- Producing high-level tax opinions
- Performing tax-related pre-issuance work
- Supporting tax reviews during statutory audits
- Conducting tax research
- Interpreting tax legislation
- Liaising with SARS and handling tax queries
- Complying with risk management procedures
- Supporting project administration and client deadlines
Why Apply
- Three-year rotational tax development programme
- SAIT-aligned Tax Professional learnership
- Exposure to multiple tax disciplines
- Client-facing experience in tax compliance and consulting
- Mentorship from team leaders and coaches
- Career growth within a global professional services firm
Important Notes
- Applications close on 07 June 2026
- The programme is available in Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Candidates must have a strong academic record
- The programme is fixed term
- Applicants should be prepared to learn, grow, and work in a team-oriented environment