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Institute of People Management (IPM)

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The Institute of People Management is a professional membership body representing Human Resource and People Management fraternity. They are a not-for-profit, independent body with official professional recognition from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). We dedicate our efforts to providing knowledge and tools for strategic and operational people management and development that contribute to growth, profitability and sustainability of businesses. Our values are member-centricity, integrity and advocacy.

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South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA)

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The SA Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) was founded in 1989 to provide a clear set of industry standards that promote the ethical practice of the auctioneering profession. SAIA is the national association for auctioneers and the stakeholders and clients of the auctioneering industry in South Africa.

SAIA is responsible for building and maintaining good relationships with its stakeholders to the benefit of its members and the public.

SAIA members must meet specific legal requirements, be in strict compliance with the Industry Code, the SAIA Code of conduct and be members of the requisite affiliated associations.

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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

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CIPS, as the professional body for the procurement and supply profession, is using its global standard, network, education, expertise and charter for public good to ensure that procurement and supply chain management professionals have the capabilities and responsibility to deliver sustainability goals for their organisations.
CIPS is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have one professional designation:

  1. Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
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Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA)

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The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of SA (EAPASA) was established in 2012. It exists to promote, on a non-profit basis, the advancement of the practice and quality of environmental assessment in South Africa in the public interest, in the interest of the environment and in terms of relevant legislation. EAPASA is a Registration Authority which registers Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) based on the set of core competencies under the Section 24H Registration Authority Regulations of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Act 107 of 1998, as amended.

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South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)

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The SA Institute of Physics (SAIP) was established in July 1955 and has grown to a membership of over 600 in 2015, of which about 10% are in other African countries or further abroad. It has also diversified to the extent that there are today a number of Divisions within the SAIP, concentrating on more specific fields, whilst participating in the general activities of the Institute. 

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South African Institute for Non-destructive Testing (SPBNDT)

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SAINT is the South African Institute for Non-destructive Testing formed in 1968 and made up of persons involved in Non-destructive Testing (NDT) in South Africa and neighbouring countries. It is governed by its constitution and an annually elected COUNCIL where “all members” are volunteers. SAINT is registered with SARS as a Non Profit Organization. Any person involved in any way with NDT, whether individual or companies interested in accomplishing the objectives of the Institute an join SAINT. Third party inspections, organizations and NDT equipment supply companies, companies involved in or using NDT. Individuals such as operators, technicians, technologists, engineers and NDT company personnel are required to register with the SAINT Professional Body For NDT SPBNDT. On doing so they automatically become SAINT members at no extra charge.

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Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA)

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The Disaster Management institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) was founded in 1985 and still maintains its position as the premium professional association for Disaster Management professionals and associated disciplines in Southern Africa. DMISA is committed to providing learning, networking and alignment opportunities for the Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction community of practice in Southern Africa. We encourage interaction between practitioners, researchers, legislators, stakeholders and leadership across Southern Africa to build capacity and resilience, reduce risk, and improve our common understanding of disaster risk. Our common goal is to reduce the impact of disasters on society and to build future ready sustainable communities.

DMISA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body. They have four professional designations:

  1. Disaster Management Technician (DMT);
  2. Disaster Management Associate (DMA);
  3. Disaster Management Practitioner (DMP);
  4. Disaster Management Professional (PrDM)
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