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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
CITP(SA) - Chartered Information Technology Professional 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
722  CITP(SA) - Chartered Information Technology Professional 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
ICITP - Institute of Chartered IT Professionals  Registered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 002/21  2021-11-19  2026-11-18 


DESCRIPTION:
The CITP (SA) designation is an outstanding Information Technology designation in South Africa. The CITP (SA) brand is recognised by business decision makers as an exceptional designation. Holders of the designation are also significantly prominent as Information Technology leaders in the IT sector.

It demonstrates that you have completed the CITP (Chartered Information Technology Professional) board exam and ICITP's Practical, Technical and Managerial Experience Requirement (PTMER) and:
  • Sets you apart as a Chartered Information Technology Practitioner and shows your commitment to high ethical and professional values and to lifelong learning.
  • Gives you the opportunity to choose where you work - in any sector, anywhere in the world.
  • Increases your employability because employers recognise the value that the CITP designation brings to their business.
  • Keeps you at the top of the IT profession. 
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    AWARDING CRITERIA
    For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
    For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements:

    Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
    Any one of the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering at NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in any other related field at NQF Level 7. 
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    Experiential Learning or Experience
    At least five years work experience in an IT environment. Three of these five years must have been spent in roles that carry a significant amount of responsibility, full accountability and present a challenging range of complex work activities. Candidates also need to demonstrate personal influence and well developed business skills. 
    Competency Assessment
    Three professional Examinations:
    The CITP (SA) Board Examination is compulsory:
  • Managerial Level CITP- Paper 1 Exam.
  • Strategic Level CITP - Paper 2 Exam.
  • Chartered Level CITP - Paper 3 Exam. 
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    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    The ICITP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy requires the following ongoing learning by members:
  • 20 CPD points per year must be accumulated and recorded. 
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    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
    (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

    Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
    11043AMICITP-SA - Associate Member, Institute of Chartered IT Professionals
    2721ITCP(SA) - Information Technology Certified Professional
    31001CITBP(SA) - Certified Information Technology Business Professional
    4722CITP(SA) - Chartered Information Technology Professional


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
    For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.icitp.com