About Get Sharp Academy

Founded by professionals, built for excellence. We're transforming education through expert-led, practical learning solutions.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, engaging, and practical education that empowers South African students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to achieve financial literacy, maintain regulatory compliance, and unlock their full potential.

Our Vision

To be South Africa's leading online education provider for accounting, financial, and legal compliance, recognized for our expert-led instruction, practical teaching methodologies, and the tangible success of our learners.

Who We Are

A South African educational technology company built on professional excellence

Get Sharp Academy (Pty) Ltd is a South African educational technology (EdTech) company founded by a Chartered Accountant and a Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor. We operate at the intersection of professional expertise and digital accessibility, offering a comprehensive suite of courses and tools across three distinct business divisions.

Our headquarters are in Paarl, Western Cape, but our digital infrastructure allows us to serve a national audience across South Africa. We leverage a 100% online delivery model to provide flexible, on-demand learning solutions that fit the modern learner's lifestyle. Proud Member of South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA).

Expert Leadership

Founded by CA(SA) and Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor

Three Divisions

Serving students, entrepreneurs, and institutions

100% Online

Flexible, on-demand learning nationwide

Meet Our Co-Founders

Our leadership brings decades of professional experience in accounting, law, and education

Monica de Beer

CA(SA) | Co-Founder & Director

Monica is a SAICA-registered Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial management, auditing, and education. As Lead Educator for Get Sharp and Elevate Business Academy, she brings complex accounting principles to life through engaging, practical instruction.

Key Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) - SAICA Registered
• Extensive auditing and financial management experience
• Specialist in accounting education and curriculum design
• Director at MDB Chartered Accountants
• Founder of MDB School of Accounting (now Get Sharp Accounting)

Jac de Beer

B.Com (Law) UP | Co-Founder & Director

Jac is a Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor and Registered Tax Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As Lead Content Architect, he transforms complex legal and tax principles into practical, actionable learning materials for entrepreneurs and businesses.

Key Qualifications:

• Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor
• Registered Tax Practitioner
• Partner at DB Legal Services
• Founder of Elevate Business Academy

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating with leading institutions to deliver excellence

DB Legal Services

Close working relationship providing optional value-added legal services for clients requiring hands-on compliance assistance.

MDB Chartered Accountants

Professional founding partner offering accounting and financial management expertise for course development and content accuracy.

Ubuntu Institute

Strategic partnership for SARS Trainees 2026 program, focusing on skill-development, upliftment, and Youth Employment in tax administration and compliance.

Professional Network

Access to vetted pool of local accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, attorneys, and business advisors for client referrals.