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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute (GradCG) 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
419  Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute (GradCG) 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
CGISA - Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 196/22  2022-05-10  2027-05-09 


DESCRIPTION:
The Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute (GradCG) is an individual who has successfully completed all seventeen subjects that underpin the theory of the qualification in Company Secretarial and Governance Practice. The GradCG is expected to possess the qualities and integrity required of a position that deals with corporate governance. Similar to how lawyers or accountants do articles, the GradCG must attain relevant work experience before they can progress to associate membership. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
Professional Qualification: Company Secretarial and Governance Practice: SAQA ID number: 60654 at NQF Level 8. 
Experiential Learning or Experience
Candidates must have one year's work experience. 
Competency Assessment
Professional Qualification: Company Secretarial and Governance Practice: SAQA ID number: 60654 at NQF Level 8. 
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)
None. 
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
1419Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute (GradCG)
2420Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute (ACG)
3421Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (FCG)


PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit www.chartsec.co.za