Gain knowledge of applicable tax administration policy and relevant tax legislation with the certificate in taxation. Apply this practical knowledge and offer your expertise to a taxpayer, where necessary.
The Higher Certificate in Tax Administration is a one year programme that prepares students for employment in tax administration. The programme provides students with the framework for understanding tax administration and covers basic individual and business taxation.
The purpose of the programme is to respond to the needs of industry, government and the private and financial sector in the provision of a qualification in taxation administration.
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.
Articulation
Completion of the Higher Certificate meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to an appropriate Advanced Certificate. A Higher Certificate may also allow access to an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
Curriculum
Tax Administration and Tax Policy
Introduction to Taxation for Individuals
Basic Accounting
Business Communication
Introduction to Taxation for Business Entities
Statutory Tax Returns
Elementary Economics
Elective – Choose one of the following electives
End User Computing
Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Formative Assessment 1 (Knowledge Check Quiz 1)
Formative Assessment 2 (Knowledge Check Quiz 2)
Formative Assessment 3 (Knowledge Check Quiz 3)
Formative Assessment 4 (Knowledge Check Quiz 4)
Summative Assessment (Project)
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Tax Clerk and Consultant
Tax Administrator
Bookkeeper
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.
FAQs
School leavers looking to pursue a career in Tax Administration.
Individuals who are currently in employment within a tax environment and wish to advance their careers.
There are many excellent taxation courses and degrees available from a number of reputable institutions, but the best one will depend on what your objectives are it’s advisable to look at the the taxation job you’re interested in and decide what type of qualification would suit you best.
A Certificate in Taxation is a qualification for tax professionals. It is designed to assist these professionals with additional skills and knowledge they need to stay up-to-date and current with emerging tax trends and issues.
While you can become a tax advisor with this type of qualification, there are other opportunities available like income tax specialist, tax administrator, and finance controller.
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