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Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA)

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The Insurance Institute of SA is a national registered professional body recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority for awarding professional designations in the short-term insurance industry. The IISA is a registered non-profit organisation established in 1966 by the industry to advance the insurance sector in South Africa and beyond. The primary responsibility of the institute to its members and the industry in general, is to promote the advancement of knowledge and skills, the maintenance of the highest level of standards and ethics as well as the professional development within the insurance industry.

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Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA)

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The Association for Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that exists for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and promoting archaeology in southern Africa (all SADC states). ASAPA is committed to the development of archaeological research, management (the term management includes all related concepts such as conservation, curation, archaeotourism and restoration), outreach and the exchange of archaeological expertise and information in, and beyond, southern Africa.
ASAPA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have one professional designation:

  1. Professional Member
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Association for Skills Development in South Africa (ASDSA)

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The Association for Skills Development in South Africa (ASDSA) is a Section 21 company that represents skills development practitioners and skills development administrators, which includes facilitators, assessors, moderators and training providers. Members are required to abide by a code of conduct and a constitution.
ASDSA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have three professional designations:

  1. Skills Development Technician (SD.Tech);
  2. Skills Development Practitioner (SD.Pr);
  3. Skills Development Master (SD.Mas)
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Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)

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IRMSA has been recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), as the only professional body for Risk Managers in Southern Africa. The Institute is dedicated to the advancement of the Risk Management profession and accreditation, and is the leading source of information and networking opportunities within the Risk Management industry.

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Institute of Business Advisers Southern Africa (IBASA)

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The Institute of Business Advisors SA (IBASA) is a Non-Profit Company which was formed in 2001. It is a self-regulatory professional body which prides itself on the calibre of members in its membership base who subscribe to its code of ethics and the high standards that have been set. It was previously known as IBA until recently when the name was changed to include our geographical local. We are recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as the professional body for Business Advisors. The Institute is responsible for the grading, accreditation and continuous professional development of business advisors, business coaches, and mentors serving the micro, small and medium enterprises SMME’s in South and the Southern Africa sub continent/ region.

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Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA)

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The Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA) registered as a non-profit organization (2001/010708/08) was formed in 1997, then known as the Southern African Maintenance Association (SAMA). The purpose was and still is to promote the interests of asset management and maintenance as a whole, as well as to uplift asset management and maintenance practitioners in Southern Africa.

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Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA)

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Established in 1957, the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) represents professionals in public relations and communication management throughout the southern African region and has registered practitioners in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa.

PRISA promotes the common interests of public relations professionals and best public relations practices public relations through its code of ethics, dialogu with stakeholdets and contribution to curriculum development in institutions of higher learning.

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Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (BATSETA)

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Batseta is a non-profit organisation, which is focused on the interests of principal officers, trustees and fund fiduciaries within the retirement industry and is managed by its own appointed Board of Directors.
BATSETA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have three professional designations:

  1. Chartered Principal Executive Officer (CPEO);
  2. Associate Principal Executive Officer (APEO);
  3. Licentiate Trustee (LT)
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Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA)

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Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) was launched in April 2006 as an inclusive, umbrella professional association for individual and strategic partner providers, buyers and trainers of coaching and mentoring services. COMENSA’S core purpose is to empower coaches and mentors to make a positive contribution to the people of South Africa.

COMENSA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have six professional designations:

  1. COMENSA Credentialed Coach;
  2. COMENSA Senior Coach;
  3. COMENSA Master Coach;
  4. COMENSA Credentialed Mentor (CCM);
  5. COMENSA Senior Mentor (CSM);
  6. COMENSA Master Mentor (CMM)
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