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How to become a Tax Consultant in South Africa

Advises individuals and businesses on tax compliance, planning and disputes.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Education
    BCom Tax, Accounting or Law with tax specialisation
    1–6 yrs
  2. STEP 2
    Entry job
    First role: Junior Tax Consultant
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: Tax Consultant
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Senior Tax Consultant
    7+ yrs

Time estimate

Total typical time to senior level
~ 7–10 years
Education bcom tax, accounting or law with tax specialisation, then practical experience.

Salary growth timeline

Year 1
R28 000
/month
Year 5
R58 000
/month
Year 10
R95 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • Tax (SARS)High
  • IFRSMedium
MID-CAREER
  • IFRSMedium
  • Legal draftingMedium
SENIOR
  • Legal draftingMedium
  • Client advisoryHigh

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