The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa

NQF Level: 5

This programme is the first step to completing the CGISA Governance Practitioner professional qualifications. It provides the student with practical knowledge and competence in highly developed numeracy and literacy skills for the workplace that can be applied in a variety of entities as well as acquiring impeccable organizational skills. It also provides a step to a higher phase of learning in governance, administration and finance, and widens the learner’s opportunities for advancement.

Duration: 1 Year

This course will cover:

• Communication 1
• Introduction to Financial Accounting 2
• Introduction to Law 3
• Introduction to Corporate Governance 4

Admission Requirements:

Senior Certificate with English and a numeracy subject (e.g. mathematics, accountancy or science) - with a minimum rating of 4 for each of these key subjects. OR Equivalent qualification.

NQF Level: 6

This programme is the second step to completing the CGISA Governance Practitioner professional qualifications. It provides the student with a level of knowledge and skill that is required for management, administration and governance positions in the practical workplace while still having an understanding of the CGISA philosophy and operational requirements. It also provides a step to a higher level of learning in governance, administration and finance, and widens the learner’s opportunities for advancement.

Duration: 1 Year

This course will cover:

• Managing Information Systems 5
• Principles of Business Law 6
• Advanced Financial Accounting 7
• Principles of Corporate Governance 8

Admission Requirements:

Successfully complete Governance Practitioner Programme 1

NQF Level: 7

This programme is the third and final step to completing the CGISA Governance Practitioner professional qualifications. It is a broad-based qualification with the emphasis on governance, administration and strategic issues in both public and private sectors.

Duration: 1 Year

This course will cover:

• Management Principles 9
• Advanced Business Law 10
• Advanced Corporate Governance 11

Admission Requirements:

Successfully complete Governance Practitioner Programme 2

Candidates that successfully complete the Governance Practitioner programme can advance their studies and choose to complete the Board Level programme. Under this programme, candidates will choose to complete either the Company Secretary professional qualification or the Governance Professional professional qualification.

Company Secretary

NQF Level: 8

Duration: 1 Year

This course will cover:

• Applied governance 12
• Finance for Decision Making 13
• Corporate law 14
• Risk and Compliance 15
• Company Secretarial Practice 16
• Development of Strategy 17

Governance Professional

NQF Level: 8

Duration: 1 Year

This course will cover:

• Applied governance 12
• Finance for Decision Making 13
• Corporate law 14
• Risk and Compliance 15
• Enterprise Risk Management 16
• Public Sector Governance 17

• Company Secretary
• Governance Professional
• Risk and Compliance Manager
• Legal Counsel
• Finance Manager
• Non-Executive Director
• Auditor

The CGISA Qualification is an internationally recognized qualification that provides students with key competencies that can be developed further in the qualification at a higher level of learning in Governance, Law, Finance and Strategy. Promoting the development of skills, knowledge and values that are required within the area of Governance. The aim is to create a sustainable educational system that is both innovative and empowering. There currently exists a huge shortage of qualified and experienced Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals. This qualification will enable you to command a competitive salary package.

Accreditation Number: CSSA/1/2015