# The Tax Faculty – Accredited Tax Education & CPD Provider ## Overview The Tax Faculty is an accredited non-profit tertiary and continuing professional development (CPD) provider focused solely on tax studies. As a level 1 contributor to B-BBEE, The Tax Faculty equips students and professionals with the requisite skills required of the twenty-first century tax professional. The Tax Faculty is accredited as a registered skills development partner under the Skills Development Act, 1998 by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), enabling it to offer Tax Technician and Tax Professional occupational qualifications registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is also an approved CPD provider by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and a SARS recognised controlling body under the Tax Administration Act, 2011. Visitors can: - browse accredited occupational qualifications including Tax Professional (NQF 8) and Tax Technician (NQF 6), available as full and accelerator programmes - explore professional certificates in Corporate Taxation, International Taxation, Taxation of Individuals, Transfer Pricing, VAT, Payroll Taxes and Administration, and Estate and Trust Administration - enrol in the Certificate in Accounting (NQF 5) programme - register for live CPD webinars presented by leading tax experts including Prof. Jackie Arendse, Carmen Westermeyer, Christo Theron, Nico Theron, and others - purchase on-demand webinar recordings across categories including Individuals Tax, Corporate Tax, International Tax, VAT, Payroll, Transfer Pricing, Trusts, Tax Administration, Customs and Excise, and more - subscribe to individual or practice CPD subscription packages with access to tax helplines, eFiling support, tax libraries, and practice tools - access the Tax Resource Centre and Library for technical research and practice support - read tax news articles and blogs covering SARS issues, corporate tax, trusts, VAT, payroll, estate planning, and more - browse the FAQ knowledge base for common tax questions - view the Tax Career Centre for career guidance in tax specialisation - donate to support transformation and receive a section 18A certificate and B-BBEE letter of confirmation - contact the Pretoria office or submit support tickets via the integrated help desk - log into a user profile to access courses, CPD subscriptions, and member resources - **Industry:** Tax education, CPD training, professional development – South Africa - **Platform:** Laravel (custom PHP framework) - **Country:** ZA / ZAR - **Home URL:** [https://taxfaculty.ac.za](https://taxfaculty.ac.za) --- ## Site Structure ### Home - [The Tax Faculty – Accredited Tax Education & CPD](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/) ### About & Governance - [About The Tax Faculty – What We Do](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/about) - [Our Team – Board, Executive Office, Academic Faculty & Staff](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/ourteam) - [Presenters – Meet Our Tax Experts](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/presenters) - [Contact Us – Visit, Call or Submit a Ticket](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/contact) - [Privacy Policy](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/page/privacy_policy) ### Courses – Occupational Qualifications - [Courses Overview – Find Your Course](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses) - [Tax Professional (NQF 8) – Occupational Qualifications](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/tax-professional) - [Tax Technician (NQF 6) – Occupational Qualifications](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/tax-technician) - [Occupational Certificate: Tax Professional (NQF 8) – Full Programme (30 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/occupational-certificate-tax-professional-nqf-8-accelerator-programme-2) - [Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician (NQF 6) – Accelerator Programme (24 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/occupational-certificate-tax-technician-nqf-6-accelerator-programme) - [Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician (NQF 6) – Full Programme (30 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/occupational-certificate-tax-technician-nqf-6-full-programme) - [Certificate in Accounting (NQF 5)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/certificate-in-accounting-nqf-5-2) ### Courses – Professional Certificates - [Professional Certificates – 4 to 12-Month Programmes](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/professional-certificates) - [Advanced Professional Certificate in Taxation (12 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/advanced-professional-certificate-in-taxation) - [Professional Certificate in Corporate Taxation (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/professional-certificate-in-corporate-taxation) - [Professional Certificate in International Taxation (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/professional-certificate-in-international-taxation) - [Professional Certificate in Taxation of Individuals (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/professional-certificate-in-taxation-of-individuals-7) - [Professional Certificate in Transfer Pricing (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/professional-certificate-in-transfer-pricing-7) - [Professional Certificate in Value-Added Tax (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/professional-certificate-in-value-added-tax-3) - [Professional Certificate in Payroll Taxes and Administration (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/intake-2-professional-certificate-in-payroll-taxes-and-administration) - [Professional Certificate in Estate and Trust Administration (6 Months)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/courses/show/intake-2-professional-certificate-in-estate-and-trust-administration) ### Events & Webinars - [Calendar – Upcoming Events & Webinars](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/calendar) - [Past Events & Recordings](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/past) - [CGT Refresher – Prof. Jackie Arendse (Jun 23, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/cgt-refresher) - [Tax Litigation: Navigating Cost Orders and Appeals – Louise Swart (Jun 24, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/tax-litigation-navigating-cost-orders-and-appeals) - [Building a Business Advisory Practice – Nestene Botha (Jul 7, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/building-a-business-advisory-practice-from-compliance-to-business-advisory) - [Capacity Building: Recruit Work-Ready Staff – Tamryn Dicks (Jul 13, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/capacity-building-change-management-to-advance-organisational-excellence) - [From Audit to the Witness Box: Litigating Tax Disputes – Nico Theron (Jul 14, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/from-audit-to-the-witness-box-litigating-tax-disputes-from-day-one) - [Customs and Excise: A Focus on Exports – Christo Theron (Jul 15, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/customs-and-excise-a-focus-on-exports-2) - [Practical Guidance: Completing 2026 ITR12T – Cheryl Howard (Jul 16, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/practical-guidance-completing-2026-itr12t-july) - [Integrating Systems for Seamless Workflow – TBA (Jul 22, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/integrating-systems-for-seamless-workflow-and-operations-from-manual-to-digital) - [Monthly SARS Update with Prof Jackie Arendse – July 2026 (Jul 23, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/monthly-sars-update-with-prof-jackie-arendse-july-2026) - [TaxCafé with Carmen Westermeyer – July 2026 (Jul 28, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/taxcafe-with-carmen-westermeyer-a-discussion-forum-resolving-practitioner-issues-in-tax-practice-july-2026) - [Monthly SARS Update with Prof Jackie Arendse – August 2026 (Aug 20, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/monthly-sars-update-with-prof-jackie-arendse-august-2026) - [TaxCafé with Carmen Westermeyer – August 2026 (Aug 21, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/taxcafe-with-carmen-westermeyer-a-discussion-forum-resolving-practitioner-issues-in-tax-practice-august-2026) - [Monthly SARS Update with Prof Jackie Arendse – September 2026 (Sep 17, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/monthly-sars-update-with-prof-jackie-arendse-august-2026-2) - [TaxCafé with Carmen Westermeyer – September 2026 (Sep 18, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/taxcafe-with-carmen-westermeyer-a-discussion-forum-resolving-practitioner-issues-in-tax-practice-september-2026) - [eFiling Clinic: How to Work Around System Issues – October 2026 (Oct 15, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/efiling-clinic-how-to-work-around-system-issues-october-2026) - [Monthly SARS Update with Prof Jackie Arendse – October 2026 (Oct 22, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/monthly-sars-update-with-prof-jackie-arendse-october-2026) - [TaxCafé with Carmen Westermeyer – October 2026 (Oct 23, 2026)](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/events/taxcafe-with-carmen-westermeyer-a-discussion-forum-resolving-practitioner-issues-in-tax-practice-october-2026) ### Webinars On-Demand - [Webinars On-Demand – Online, Anywhere, Anytime](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand) - [eFiling Clinic: How to Work Around System Issues – June 2026](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/efiling-clinic-how-to-work-around-system-issues-june-2026) - [Taxation of Expats: SARS Pitfalls and Solutions](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/taxation-of-expats-sars-pitfalls-and-solutions) - [Preparing for Tax Litigation: The Trial](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/preparing-for-tax-litigation-the-trial) - [Mastering SARS Biometrics & Registered Representative Updates](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/mastering-sars-biometrics-registered-representative-updates) - [Lunch Hour Conversation with the Tax Ombud – June 2026](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/lunch-hour-conversation-with-the-tax-ombud-june-2026) - [Monthly SARS Update with Prof Jackie Arendse – May 2026](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/monthly-sars-update-with-prof-jackie-arendse-may-2026) - [TaxCafé with Carmen Westermeyer – May 2026](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/taxcafe-with-carmen-westermeyer-a-discussion-forum-resolving-practitioner-issues-in-tax-practice-may-2026) - [Estate Planning for Wealth Preservation](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/estate-planning-for-wealth-preservation-2) - [Fundamentals of Customs and Excise](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/webinars_on_demand/show/fundamentals-of-customs-and-excise) ### CPD Subscription Plans - [Subscription Plans – Individual & Practice Packages](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/subscription_plans) - [General Tax Practitioner – Resource Centre & Subscription Plan](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/profession/general-tax-practitioner) - [Practice Plan – Tax Practice Training & Resource Centre](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/profession/practice-plan) - [Tax Technician – Resource Centre & Subscription Plan](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/profession/tax-technician) ### Resource Centre - [Tax Resource Centre and Library – Expert Research & Practice Tools](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/resource_centre) ### News & Blog - [News – Latest Tax Articles & Updates](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news) - [News Reader – Browse All Articles](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read) - [The Difference Between a Tax Technician and a Tax Professional](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/the-difference-between-a-tax-technician-and-a-tax-professional) - [I Just Finished Matric – What Are My Options in Tax?](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/i-just-finished-matric-what-are-my-options-in-tax) - [Entry-Level Tax Courses You Can Start Without a Degree](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/entry-level-tax-courses-you-can-start-without-a-degree) - [Tax Courses vs Accounting Courses: What's the Difference?](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/tax-courses-vs-accounting-courses-what-s-the-difference) - [What Are the Best Tax Courses in South Africa?](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/what-are-the-best-tax-courses-in-south-africa) - [Payroll and Tax Admin Courses: What You'll Learn](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/payroll-and-tax-admin-courses-what-you-ll-learn) - [Wealth Does Not Last: Why Estate Planning Strategies Are Essential](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/news/read/wealth-does-not-last-why-estate-planning-strategies-are-essential-for-wealth-preservation) ### Tax Career Centre - [Tax Career Centre – Start Your Journey in Tax Specialisation](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/careers/tax) ### FAQ - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/faq) ### Testimonials - [Student & Professional Testimonials](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/testimonials) ### Donate - [Donate – Support Transformation in Tax Education](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/donate) ### Account - [Login to Your Tax Faculty Profile](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/auth/login) - [Create Your Tax Faculty Profile](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/auth/register) --- ## Technical Details - **CMS:** Laravel (PHP framework) with custom Bootstrap-based front-end - **Front-end framework:** Bootstrap, jQuery for interactive UI components, tabbed interfaces, and modal dialogs - **Interactive elements:** Course brochure download popups with reCAPTCHA; request-a-callback modal forms; category-filtered events and webinar listings; FAQ accordion with collapse/expand toggles; search forms with category filtering - **Styling:** Custom CSS with brand colours (`--primary`: #009cae teal, `--dark`: #173b63 navy); responsive design with mobile breakpoints; greyscale image filters on presenter thumbnails; custom form styling with rounded inputs - **Content types:** Courses (occupational qualifications and professional certificates), events/webinars (live and on-demand), news articles and blogs, presenter profiles, team members, testimonials, FAQ entries, resource centre - **User profiles:** Authenticated area with login/registration; profile-based access to courses, CPD subscriptions, webinar purchases, and support tickets - **Integrated help desk:** Support ticket system with categories for courses, events, account/profile, practice packages, purchases/refunds, subscriptions, and troubleshooting; "Ask a Technical Question" available to subscribers - **Third-party:** Google Maps embed on contact page for Pretoria office location; reCAPTCHA on forms; payment gateway for course enrolments, subscriptions, and webinar purchases - **SEO:** Clean URL structure with descriptive slugs; meta descriptions; breadcrumb-style navigation --- ## Contact - **Address:** Riverwalk Office Park, 41 Matroosberg Road, Block A, Ground Floor, Ashley Gardens, Pretoria - **Postal Address:** PO Box 712, Menlyn Retail Park, 0063 - **Phone:** 012 943 7002 - **Email:** info@taxfaculty.ac.za --- ## Machine-Readable Documents The following files expose structured data and crawl instructions for AI agents, search engines, and language models. ### [llms.txt](https://taxfaculty.ac.za/llms.txt) Plain-text summary of this site for AI language models. 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