Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), incorporated as a Non-Profit Company (NPC) in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
The Compliance Institute Southern Africa is the SAQA-recognised, independent professional body uniting and empowering compliance professionals across Southern Africa. As the custodian of compliance professionalism that awards a number of NQF registered professional designations, and the owner of the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP) framework, we advance best practice, foster a collaborative community and strengthen trust and integrity in organisations and society.
PURPOSE
We are the recognised professional body uniting and empowering compliance professionals and promoting global best practice, fostering community, and advancing trust and integrity for society.
VISION
To be the recognised, independent professional body for the compliance profession.
MISSION
We advance the compliance profession by setting standards, accrediting professionals, and empowering a strong community through education, advocacy, collaboration, and thought leadership. By promoting global best practice and engaging internationally, we strengthen trust, integrity, and societal impact across Southern Africa.
OUR VALUES
- Integrity: We act honestly, fairly, and consistently.
- Excellence: We deliver high-quality work rooted in professionalism and best practice.
- Accountability: We own our decisions and their impact.
- Collaboration: We build partnerships to strengthen the compliance ecosystem.
- Impact: We measure success by the positive contribution we make to society.
WE SUPPORT THE COMPLIANCE ECOSYSTEM THROUGH:
- Professional Membership: building a vibrant, engaged compliance community.
- Education & Formal Qualifications: appointed as a QCTO Assessment Centre and in partnership with various universities.
- Professional Designations: SAQA-recognised designations including CPrac (SA), CProf (SA), AMLC Prac (SA), and ICCP recognition through IFCA.
- Training & Development: standard and bespoke programmes
- Standards & Guidance: including the GACP framework and supportive practice guides.
- Thought Leadership: research, publications, interest groups, and expert forums.
- Events & Networking: conferences, forums, roadshows, and power hours.
- Advocacy & Influence: shaping compliance practice through engagement with regulators, industry bodies, and global networks.
OUR COMMUNITY:
We are home to practitioners across all compliance domains - AML/CFT, ESG, OHS, data privacy, cyber governance, environmental compliance, financial sector compliance, and more. Through interest groups, mentorships, forums, and regional partnerships, we build networks that strengthen the profession.
International Federation of Compliance Associations (IFCA)
The Institute is a member of the International Federation of Compliance Associations (IFCA). Selected designations qualify its holders to be awarded the Internationally Certified Compliance Professional (ICCP) designation that is recognised in IFCA member countries. www.ifca.co