Government tax and excise officials

Government tax and excise officials examine tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or Managers.

Skill level: Skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Government tax and excise officials earn a salary between R10 144 and R46 384 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Government tax and excise officials ranges from R10 144 to R24 020.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R14 378 and R31 643 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Advising organizations, enterprises and the public on government laws, rules and regulations concerning the determination and payment of taxes, duties and other government fees, and on the public’s rights and obligations
  • Examining tax returns, bills of sale and other relevant documents to determine types and amounts of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid
  • Investigating filed tax returns and accounting records, systems and internal controls of organizations to ensure compliance with taxation laws and regulations
  • Performing related administrative tasks to document findings, maintain records and report on actions taken for cases

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