1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Head of Tax South Africa (Global Tax & Tax Compliance)

Reports to:

Direct report to Engie South Africa CFO and strong dotted line to Group Tax

Department:

Finance

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Contract

Location:

Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa

CLOSING DATE:

13 June 2025

2. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:

• Renewables & Flex Power - Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures - Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks - Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management - Leveraging ENGIE’s global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years + presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 1,6 GW in operation
• Over 300 + professionals
• Developed, built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS) – in construction

For more information please visit: www.engie-africa.com

3. JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for the global taxes from business development activities of Engie in South Africa and for the supervision of compliance tax matters arising in all the business lines of Engie in South Africa. In addition, the role will include the assessment and monitoring of tax risks for the country.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide tax support in relation to new investments/divestments and existing operations in South Africa, identifying opportunities and risks (from a financial and tax point of view) and adding value to M&A and Business Development teams
• To monitor the local/group (debt and equity) structures
• To identify and alert about tax reforms including the potential impacts for the business. To provide tax advisory regarding new fiscal rules.
• To be responsible for the overall tax compliance with domestic or international rules of the Engie entities having business in South Africa and that the Tax management internal processes in South Africa are efficient (timely filing of accurate tax returns, timely payment or recovery of taxes, transfer pricing documentation, monitoring of tax audits and litigations, Group tax reporting, etc.). This includes all relevant tax types in the country. VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, Corporation tax, Provisonal tax, Dividends tax, etc.
• To manage and coordinate VAT recoveries from SARS
• To monitor and manage the tax audits and litigations in South Africa, and more generally identify and monitor tax risks
• To review and explain local P&L and cash tax budgets, forecasts and actuals, including the effective tax rate in compliance with corporate and local guidelines and policies
• To manage and coordinate tax advisor relationships and engagements, and manage costs
• Assist the Group with compliance regarding Pillar 2, Country by Country Reporting and CFC rules
• Development of robust internal tax policies with respect to income tax and transfer pricing, in line with the Group’s Internal Tax Control Framework

5. OUTCOME, RESULTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Tax efficient structures for new South African developments/projects
• No unexpected tax liabilities arising in South Africa
• Minimum South African tax leakage at Group level
• Tax advisory fees in line with budget, and advices reliable and consistent
• Regular feedback to Group Tax
• Compliance with local tax obligations
• Group compliant internal tax policies for robust tax controls and governance

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Knowledge and Skills:  

• To provide tax support in relation to new investments/divestments and existing operations in South Africa, identifying opportunities and risks (from a financial and tax point of view) and adding value to M&A and Business Development teams
• To monitor the local/group (debt and equity) structures
• To identify and alert about tax reforms including the potential impacts for the business. To provide tax advisory regarding new fiscal rules.
• To be responsible for the overall tax compliance with domestic or international rules of the Engie entities having business in South Africa and that the Tax management internal processes in South Africa are efficient (timely filing of accurante tax returns, timely payment or recovery of taxes, transfer pricing documentation, monitoring of tax audits and litigations, Group tax reporting, etc.). This includes all relevant tax types in the country. VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, Corporation tax, Provisonal tax, Dividends tax, etc.
• To manage and coordinate VAT recoveries from SARS
• To monitor and manage the tax audits and litigations in South Africa, and more generally identify and monitor tax risks
• To review and explain local P&L and cash tax budgets, forecasts and actuals, including the effective tax rate in compliance with corporate and local guidelines and policies
• To manage and coordinate tax advisor relationships and engagements, and manage costs
• Assist the Group with compliance regarding Pillar 2, Country by Country Reporting and CFC rules
• Development of robust internal tax policies with respect to income tax and transfer pricing, in line with the Group’s Internal Tax Control Framework

Experience:

• International & Corporate Tax experience within Big Four / large tax law firms (6 to 10 years), or 8 years being Head of Tax in a large company (energy, mining, or oil & gas sector preferred). In-house experience preferred

Behavioural Capabilities:

• Self-starter
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to communicate complex problems to non-specialists 

Qualifications:

• University Degree
• Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor

International and Corporate tax experience (6 to 10 years): Big 4 / large tax law firm, plus (preferably) in-house experience

7. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures.
• Behaves in a professional and responsible way.
• Lives the values of the Company.