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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: |
GIA - General Internal Auditor |
DESIGNATION ID | DESIGNATION TITLE | |||
424 | GIA - General Internal Auditor | |||
PROFESSIONAL BODY | DESIGNATION STATUS | |||
IIASA - Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa | Reregistered | |||
SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | ||
SAQA 147/22 | 2022-08-18 | 2027-08-17 |
DESCRIPTION: |
The General internal Auditor is a legacy designation which was formulated at the start of the designation process. It has been replaced by the more formal route of occupational qualifications underpinning designations. It is no longer allocated but is active as some individuals have not taken up the offerings as the education opportunities have developed over time. |
AWARDING CRITERIA |
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
A registered qualification in Internal Auditing at NQF Level 7. |
Experiential Learning or Experience |
One year of workplace experience which is delivered in the form of a structured programme. |
Competency Assessment |
Summative and formative assessments during the workplace experience. |
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) |
15 hours of CPD activities per annum. |
Fees |
Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.) |
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Sequence | Designation ID | Designation Title |
1 | 423 | IAT - Internal Audit Technician |
2 | 773 | CIA - Certified Internal Auditor |
3 | 424 | GIA - General Internal Auditor |
4 | 567 | PIA - Professional Internal Auditor |
5 | 1195 | Principal Certified Internal Auditor (PCIA) |
PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS: |
For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.iiasa.org.za |