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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
MCIPS - Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
331  MCIPS - Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 13141/23  2022-05-10  2027-05-09 


DESCRIPTION:
As a full member of CIPS (MCIPS) you will have achieved an internationally recognised award which represents the global standard within the profession for a procurement and supply professional. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
Master of Management in Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 9. 
Experiential Learning or Experience
At least three years' experience within procurement and supply and holding positions of responsibility for procurement functions. 
Competency Assessment
CIPS competency assessment. 
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)
Every designated procurement and supply professional is required to accumulate 30 CPD hours per twelve months period to maintain their professional designation. 
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
1331MCIPS - Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply


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