TrAX Graduate Programme

This graduate programme offers a 12-month journey of ongoing development, with the potential for progression to a second year based on performance. You’ll work closely with tax professionals, leveraging your analytical, technical, and tax knowledge to deliver exceptional solutions to clients. The programme includes on-the-job coaching, rotational experience (where applicable) in selected departments, and access to globally aligned learning pathways.

KeyResponsibilities

•  Extract, transform, and load data to support tax compliance and reporting.
• Develop and implement analytical models and technology-driven solutions for tax strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology into tax processes.
• Interpret complex datasets to generate actionable insights for tax planning.
• Support the maintenance and development of tax technology tools.
• Participate in client projects, including solution demos.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with tax legislation.
• Deliver high-quality service experiences and contribute to team success.

Programme Highlights 

• SAIT Learnership: Gain professional certification and practical experience through
  the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (for Tax Honours Graduates).
• Learning Pathways: Tax technical boot camps, peer-to-peer learning, technical sessions, and online development.
• Professional & Leadership Skills: Courses in business etiquette, client relationship building, emotional intelligence, and presentation skills.
• On-the-Job Learning: Rotational experience across selected business units for cross-functional tax specialisation.

Qualifications

• Honour’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Law, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• Knowledge of data analytics and data wrangling (e.g., SQL, SAS, Alteryx).
• Business intelligence and data visualisation skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Coding skills (e.g., Python, C#, .Net).
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (e.g., Machine Learning, NLP) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with tax legislation and principles is advantageous.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic tax environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Why Deloitte? You’ll be part of a supportive team, benefit from world-class learning, and gain exposure to a variety of tax service areas. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a recent tax honours graduate, Deloitte’s Tax department will help you build a strong foundation for your professional future.