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Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician

NQF Level 6SAQA ID 118770400 credits2 YearsFull-time

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Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician

Programme Overview

Specialised training in South African tax compliance.

SAQA & Registration

SAQA Qualification ID118770

NQF LevelNQF Level 6

Total Credits400

Qualification TypeOccupational Certificate

Quality CouncilQCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Accreditation / Quality AssuranceServices SETA — Accredited

This qualification is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.

Frame of Learning

Knowledge Modules

100credits

6 modules

Theory and subject knowledge that underpins the occupation.

Practical Skills Modules

120credits

4 modules

Hands-on skills developed in simulated and supervised settings.

Workplace Experience Modules

180credits

2 modules

Structured experience completed in an approved workplace.

Admission Requirements

Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
NQF Level 4 qualification with Accounting and Mathematical Literacy.

Highbury Application Documents

Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of highest school results
Proof of residential address

Curriculum

General Tax Fundamentals331303-000-01-KM-0135 cr
Personal Income Taxation331303-000-01-KM-0215 cr
Employment Payroll Taxation331303-000-01-KM-0310 cr
Corporate Income Taxation331303-000-01-KM-0410 cr
Value-added Tax331303-000-01-KM-0515 cr
Tax Administration, Practice Management and Ethics331303-000-01-KM-0615 cr

Assessment Criteria

Internal Assessment

Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence and a logbook completed under supervision. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.

External Assessment

The qualification concludes with an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted through the relevant assessment quality partner. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Highbury Delivery Arrangement

Study ModeFull-time

Highbury Duration2 Years

CampusPretoria Campus, 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng

Learning PlatformHighbury Digital Campus

Learning ArrangementClassroom + practical + workplace

IntakesConfirmed by Admissions

Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions with a compulsory workplace component arranged with approved employers, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.

Articulation and RPL

Articulation

Horizontal: Diploma: Law and Taxation; NQF Level 6 Vertical: Advanced Diploma in Taxation; NQF 7.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, as well as for access to the final external assessment, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.

Career Pathways

Tax TechnicianTax ConsultantSARS Agent

Workplace Experience

Workplace experience is compulsory: 2 modules totalling 180 credits, completed in an approved workplace under supervision with a logbook and portfolio of evidence. Highbury supports learners with placement arrangements through its employer partnerships.

Manage Activities Related to Taxation Compliance and Ancillary Explanations
Engage with Revenue Authority and Taxpayers on Taxation Related Issues

Certification

Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.

Certification follows successful completion of all modules and the final external integrated summative assessment.

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Official qualification information sourced from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Highbury-specific delivery, fees, intake and campus arrangements are maintained separately by Highbury College.

Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.

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