Pierre Villiers

Compliance Institute Southern Africa

The Compliance Institute Southern Africa is the recognised, independent Professional Body for the Compliance Profession and endeavours to set, maintain and promote best practice standards for the Compliance Profession by facilitating professional development and accreditation for its members. The Compliance Institute Southern Africa is incorporated as a Non Profit Company (NPC) in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008. Strategic direction of the Institute is the responsibility of the Board, but the day-to-day management rests with the Managing Director and the CI SA team. The Compliance Institute Southern Africa aims to: Encourage and promote compliance within the regulatory environment, across all industries; Promote the professional status, image and credibility of its members; Identify, establish, maintain and promote international compliance best practices; Encourage and facilitate Forums for the exchange of information and ideas among members/other stakeholders; Provide accreditation for compliance professionals by providing Board exams, towards obtaining the Compliance Practitioner (CPrac SA) and Compliance Professional (CProf SA) Designations; Stimulate and promote education, training and professionalism in the field of compliance to its members and other stakeholders; Provide members with opportunities to gain and keep a record of their CPD (Continuous Professional Development) hours ; Alert members of new developments in, and changes to, legislation and the interpretation and application of such by the relevant authorities; Build synergistic rapport between organizations on compliance issues and to create liaison with similar organisations in South Africa and other countries; Establish, maintain and promote standards for compliance functions and compliance officers; and To do all such other lawful things as are or may be incidental or conducive or ancillary to, or necessary for the attainment of the above objectives.