The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa is the formal professional institute for the enabling of corporate governance and company secretaryship as well as the expert commentator and thought leader in Southern Africa on governance matters. CGISA is the professional qualifying body for chartered secretaries and chartered governance professionals, offering an international qualification recognised in more than 80 countries. The career-long programme comprises attainment of the professional qualification and continuing professional development (CPD), which ensures that members remain on the cutting edge of developments. CGISA represents Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Eswatini.
CGISA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have three professional designations:

1. Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute (GradCG);
2. Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute (ACG);
3. Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (FCG)