South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
The SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa.
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Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP)
The Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) is established to lead the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Verification and BEE Consultancy industry as it takes up a vital role in the transformation of the South African economy. The first and only industry Professional Body of its kind, the ABP aims to facilitate the accreditation of qualifying BEE Verification Agencies as set out in the Codes of Good Practice.
The ABP is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have one professional designation:
- Economic Empowerment Professional (EEP)
The Economic Empowerment Professional (EEP) designation is a nationally recognised designation awarded to the BEE Professionals practicing in the field either as BEE Verification Professionals, BEE Consulting Professionals and Corporate Transformation Managers and Practitioners affirming their astute knowledge and skills in the understanding and application of the Codes of Good Practice on B-BBEE. The designation is awarded to experienced persons who have also successfully completed the B-BBEE Management Development Program (MDP) which is a post graduate programme offered by UNISA and Wits Business Enterprise
Continue reading →South African Career Development Association (SACDA)
The SA Career Development Association (SACDA) is a country wide professional body for the ethical regulation and professional development of Career Development Practitioners in South Africa.
Continue reading →Institute of Business Advisers Southern Africa (IBASA)
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.
Continue reading →South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
The SA Institute of Taxation (SAIT) is the largest of the professional tax bodies in South Africa and seeks to enhance the tax profession by developing standards in education, compliance, monitoring and performance. SAIT contributes to the development of world class professional practises and people.
Continue reading →Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA)
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.
Continue reading →Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA)
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.
Continue reading →Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
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.
Continue reading →Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA)
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:
- COMENSA Credentialed Coach;
- COMENSA Senior Coach;
- COMENSA Master Coach;
- COMENSA Credentialed Mentor (CCM);
- COMENSA Senior Mentor (CSM);
- COMENSA Master Mentor (CMM)
Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (BATSETA)
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:
- Chartered Principal Executive Officer (CPEO);
- Associate Principal Executive Officer (APEO);
- Licentiate Trustee (LT)