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Compliance Officer Roles and Responsibilities in South Africa

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In South Africa, compliance officers play a crucial role in ensuring that organizations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6)

The Compliance Institute Southern Africa has developed an Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6), which is registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This qualification consists of 240 credits and focuses on work-based learning, practical skills, and work experience standards as defined in the curriculum.

Key Features

  • Unlike academic- style qualifications, this certification requires learners to have relevant work experience to obtain the qualification.
  • The qualification is designed to support the critical function of compliance officers in ensuring organizations comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Assessment Centre

The Compliance Institute Southern Africa is the approved Assessment Centre for this qualification. Details of the assessment centre are as follows:

  • Exam venue: CI SA/Virtual
  • Registration closing date: March 29, 2024
  • Exam date: July 2, 2024
  • Prep session: May 17, 2024

Skills Development Providers

Several Skills Development Providers (SDPs) have been approved by the QCTO to offer this qualification. The following providers are currently approved:

  • Khulisane Academy (Pty) Ltd: A dynamic company that offers skills development services and has established partnerships with clients to ensure long-term relationships.
  • Moonstone Business School of Excellence: An education institution that provides qualifications, including the Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6).
  • Octomate Education (Pty) Ltd: An education and training company that delivers qualifications, skills programs, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs.
  • SHERQ (Pty) Ltd, branded as Future Banker: A financial services education and training provider that offers a range of qualifications and CPD programs.
  • LA Financial Services (Pty) Ltd: A dynamic firm of professional accountants, tax practitioners, and compliance officers that offers a comprehensive service in accounting, taxation, secretarial, business consulting, and compliance.
  • Curiosa Academy (Pty) Ltd: An education institution that focuses on ethical practice, legal compliance, and risk management, offering qualifications, part-qualifications, and skills programs.
  • Spectrium Pty (Pty) Ltd t/a Spectrium Graduate School of Business: A professional qualification provider that specializes in executive education programs and provides a platform for career development.
  • Project Management Consultants (Pty) Ltd: A project management consulting and training provider that offers training programs and has experience across different business sectors.
  • Kairos Foundations (Pty) Ltd Trading as Kairos Training College: An education institution that prides itself on providing top-tier education and professional development opportunities to empower individuals.

Additional Information

For a list of all QCTO-approved Skills Development Providers, please visit the QCTO website or contact them directly.