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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
87488  Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation 
ORIGINATOR
Rhodes University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The first purpose of the qualification is to build on prior knowledge to provide qualifiers with specific skills and applied competence in the field of taxation as it relates to the economy in general and business in particular.

The second purpose is to equip learners for senior consulting positions in the specialised field of taxation.

The third purpose is to add to the knowledge and skills base of institution's learners to equip them for senior managerial positions in both the public and private sectors of the economy, in which such competencies are in short supply. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Taxation, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Core Learning:
  • Ten Assignments of 12 Credits each.

    Duration:
  • One year - 120 Credits. 
    		•

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Within an increasingly competitive global business environment, the learners will be able to innovatively:
    1. Analyse taxation problems.
    2. Work out optimal solutions and formulate appropriate strategies.
    3. Implement the solutions and strategies on the basis of tax principles and other appropriate functional business disciplines. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment entails three elements:
  • Formal end of course assessment (summative).
  • Continuing formal assessment (formative and summative).
  • Continuing informal assessment (formative).

    The following quality assurance procedures form part of the overall evaluation system:
  • Internal examiners and moderators.
  • External examiners and moderators.
  • Accreditation requirements and guidelines of the Higher Education Quality Assurance bodies (Higher Education Committee of the Council of Higher Education, and SAQA requirements).
  • Requirements and guidelines of the institution.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment in the qualification is based on integrated and continuing assessment with due consideration of the following principles:
  • Learning is best achieved when the learner is able to see the relevance of the concept.
  • Learning is improved through reflective practice where the learner is given the opportunity to apply concepts and reflect on what has been learnt.
  • Learning is enhanced if the learner is provided with the opportunity for regular assessment, which informs his/her learning.
  • Learners acquire insight in to the assessment criteria which are considered important when provided with commentary on written assignments. 
    		•

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Taxation, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Commerce in Taxation, Level 9.
  • Master of Accountancy in Taxation, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Rhodes University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.