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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 It has been replaced by the more formal route of occupational qualifications underpinning designations.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.)

Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
1423IAT - Internal Audit Technician
2773CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
3424GIA - General Internal Auditor
4567PIA - Professional Internal Auditor
51195Principal Certified Internal Auditor (PCIA)


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