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Institute of Loss Adjusters of Southern Africa (ILASA)

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ILASA was established in 1963 as a voluntary Professional Institute specific to Insurance Loss Adjusters. This was at a similar time as the establishment of the IISA. The two bodies worked together to ensure cohesive and solid insurance qualifications for the Insurance Industry. Whilst the IISA focus on Insurance Brokers, Underwriters and Claims staff competencies, the ILASA specifically focuses on the Loss Adjusters who are independently appointed individuals to investigate complex and high value non-motor claims for Insurers and provide an independent report on the circumstances, cause, validity and settlement recommendations to Insurers.

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Institute of Accounting and Commerce (IAC)

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The Institute of Accounting and Commerce (IAC) (formerly The Institute of Administration and Commerce) was established in 1927 as a provider of distance learning education and a professional management institute.

In 2009 the Institute changed to become a professional accounting membership body only and is registered in South Africa as a non-profit company (NPC) (Reg. No. 1981/011981/08).

In terms of section 60 of the close corporations act 69 of 1984, the IAC registers Accounting Officers, and since 2013 is also a Recognised Controlling Body with SARS for Tax Practitioners (in terms of section 240 of the tax administration act 28 of 2011).

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Institute of Credit Management of South Africa (ICM)

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With over 1 500 members, the institute represents individuals from all credit disciplines, including trade credit, consumer credit, banking credit, credit information, credit insurance, debt administration and collections and insolvency practitioners to name just a few. The Institute’s aim is to raise professional standards in credit management, to increase the awareness of its importance as a crucial management function that plays a vital role in marketing, cash flow and profitability, and to educate and inform its ever-growing membership base.

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Institute of Natural Resources (INR)

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INR are a team of passionate, professional people applying innovative science to catalyse change for a better planet.Partnering with government, civil society, the private sector and other leading research organisations they develop cutting edge solutions to support the resolution of natural resource challenges; they provide advice to practitioners, researchers and policy makers; they integrate effort; they build the capacity of graduate professionals to operate effectively in the workplace; and they advocate an environmentally secure future for all. The INR is an independent, non-profit, public benefit organisation committed to serving the people of southern Africa.

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South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV)

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The SA Institute of Valuers (SAIV) was founded in 1909 as the national society of professional real estate valuers.

The objective of the SAIV is to promote the common interests of persons carrying out the valuers’ profession.

It is a voluntary professional organisation, and its purpose is to look after members’ interests. Today, SAIV represents more than 50% of registered valuers in South Africa.

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National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA)

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NEMISA develops e-skills capacity in South Africa by creating a partnership framework that guides e-skills initiatives. It is part of the solution to ensure that South Africans have the necessary e-skills (digital skills). NEMISA addresses e-skills interventions through teaching and learning, research, innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and aggregation.NEMISA’s original mandate was to train previously disadvantaged individuals, particularly women, to equip them with necessary skills to play a significant role in the constantly changing broadcasting environment.

NEMISA is positioned to become iKamva Digital Skills Institute and its mandate has been extended to promote and guide the development, training, learning, research and innovation of digital skills.

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National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)

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The National Health Laboratory Service’s (NHLS) Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), is recognised internationally for excellence in research, services and training to support occupational health services not only in South Africa but also in Southern Africa through its extensive outreach activities and collaborations.

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National Labour & Economic Development Institute (NALEDI)

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NALEDI was formed in 1993 and carries out labour and economic research. NALEDI’s mission is to conduct policy-relevant research aimed at building the capacity of the labour movement to effectively engage with the challenges of the new South African society. Besides research, NALEDI’s work also includes managing multi-institutional projects at national and international levels.

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