Education Pathways
SAIT Designation Pathway
Entry Requirements:
To enrol in the SAIT Tax Articles programme, you must have completed an
NQF Level 8 qualification, such as a Bachelor Honours Degree or
Postgraduate Diploma in Tax, Accounting, or Law. You must secure
employment with an accredited SAIT Workplace Provider.
Key points:
- Complete three years of tax articles.
- Must pass a board exam at the end of the articles.
- Successful candidates receive a SAIT designation (Tax Technician
Practitioner or Tax Adviser).
SAIT Qualifications Pathway
Entry Requirements:
If you only have an NQF Level 7 qualification and need to upskill or obtain a
higher accredited qualification (e.g., from a Degree to a Postgraduate
Degree), you can pursue your studies while working. This includes
completing the tax articles programme and completing part-time studies at
approved universities.
Key Points:
- Pursue an accredited qualification on NQF level 8.
- Combine workplace experience with part-time studies to prove competence.
- Designed for individuals needing to improve their qualifications in the taxation field.
Student Membership Pathways
The SAIT Student Membership comes with several benefits to help you
establish a career as a professional tax practitioner and equip you in the
process. More specifically, you will obtain:
- Job placement services: SAIT tax professionals can review your details
for potential hire. You will also have access to SAIT-approved workplace
providers who will advertise their vacancies for tax article trainees directly
to you. - Exclusive attendance to the SAIT student events such as the annual
virtual Tax Student Conference and annual Career Readiness webinars. - Tax publications: Access TaxTalk & Tax Chronicles Monthly.
- LexisNexis: Search acts, regulations and materials.
Membership Benefits Overview
Tax Helpline:
Get help with escalations, eFiling and more.
Free Publications:
Access TaxTalk & Tax Chronicles Monthly.
CPD Webinars:
70+ hours of CPD content.
LexisNexis Access:
Search acts, regulations, & materials.
Policy Representation:
SAIT voices your concerns at SARS & Treasury.
Indemnity Insurance:
Automatic PI Insurance with SAIT Membership
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