About this programme

This training equips public sector officers with practical skills to manage Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) obligations. It covers tax laws, compliance frameworks, reporting standards, and risk management strategies for accurate tax administration in government and public institutions. Participants will gain the expertise to ensure compliance, reduce audit risks, and enhance transparency in revenue and payroll management.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Public Sector Finance & Accounts Officers
Payroll & HR Managers in Government Institutions
Tax Compliance & Revenue Officers
Internal Auditors & Risk Managers
Treasury, Budget, and Revenue Staff

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand VAT, WHT, and PAYE legal frameworks in the public sector.
Apply accurate tax calculations and deductions in payroll and procurement.
Prepare and file compliance reports effectively.
Identify and mitigate tax risks in public institutions.
Strengthen accountability in tax compliance audits.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Tax Framework in the Public Sector

Overview of VAT, WHT & PAYE regulations
Public service taxation obligations & compliance scope
Case Study: Tax compliance challenges in government agencies

Module 2: VAT Compliance & Administration

VAT rules, exemptions & zero-rated supplies in the public sector
Input vs. output VAT handling
Practical: Preparing VAT returns for government entities

Module 3: Withholding Tax (WHT) in Procurement

WHT obligations on goods, services & contracts
Rates, exemptions & reporting procedures
Case Study: WHT compliance failures in procurement contracts

Module 4: PAYE Administration in Public Institutions

Payroll tax computations & allowances
Pension & social security contributions
Practical: PAYE calculation exercises

Module 5: Tax Reporting, Audits & Risk Management

Filing tax returns & compliance documentation
Common risks: underreporting, late filing, fraud
Case Study: Tax audits in the public sector

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Ensures compliance with tax laws & statutory regulations
Reduces penalties, tax risks, and audit queries
Enhances public financial accountability & transparency
Improves efficiency in revenue collection & payroll management

Individual Impact

Strong knowledge of VAT, WHT & PAYE laws and applications
Ability to file and manage compliance reports accurately
Skills in handling tax audits and dispute resolution
Professional credibility in tax and public finance management

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book