At least NQF level 8 or higher Qualification in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics

And / Or

Be a Chartered Accountant (SA).  Must have Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualifications ID No. 48965) for Local Government employees.

And / Or (New Applicants)

Chartered Framework will be required to become a Chartered member (June and November examinations) – as from 1 April 2020

And / Or (New Applicants)

Complete a Logbook (mandatory prep course)
Compulsory 2-hour per year Ethical Training

Assessment Criteria for Migration:

• Updated CV
• Job Description Signed off by Manager
• Membership fee paid up to date
• Sign Code of Conduct
• Complete Application form

Assessment Criteria for New Applicants:

• Updated CV
• Job Description/Performance agreements
• Certified Copy of ID
• Certified Qualifications
• Statement of Results
• Confirmation letter of employment
• Finance mandatory Accounting III
• Internal Auditing mandatory Auditing III
• Option 1

Assessment through experience route (3 case studies plus POE plus Journal of Experience and 3-hour interview)
Or

• Option 2

Prep Course
And
Board Exam as per Framework

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
25 points per year
75 points per 3-year cycle

Applicant has a minimum of 7 years at Management level of which 5 years must have been on Senior Management level in the Public Sector

Must have studied at least four of the following subjects in the NQF 8 qualification:
Accounting III
Introduction to Auditing
Introduction to Risk Management
Introduction to Performance Management
Economics/Business Economics III
Financial Management III
Supply Chain Management
Cost and Management Accounting III

Chartered Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
Chartered Government Internal Auditor (CGIA)

Ethical Behaviour and Professionalism
Strategy, Risk and Governance
Accounting and External Reporting
Financial Management
Management Decision making and Control
Auditing and Assurance

NQF Level 7 Qualification in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics
And / Or
Obtained the Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualifications ID No. 48965)

And / Or

Complete a Logbook (new applications - mandatory prep course)
Compulsory 2-hour per year Ethical Training

Assessment Criteria for Migration:

• Updated CV
• Job Description Signed off by Manager
• Membership fee paid up to date
• Sign Code of Conduct
• Complete Application form

Assessment Criteria for New Applicants:

• Updated CV
• Job Description/Performance agreements
• Certified Copy of ID
• Certified Qualifications
• Statement of Results
• Confirmation letter of employment
• Option 1

Assessment through experience route (3 case studies plus POE plus Journal of Experience and 3-hour interview)

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
25 points per year
75 points per 3-year cycle

Applicant has a minimum of 5 years at Middle Management in the Public Sector

Must have studied at least three of the following subjects in the NQF 7 qualification:
Accounting III
Introduction to Auditing
Introduction to Risk Management
Introduction to Performance Management
Economics/Business Economics III
Financial Management III
Supply Chain Management
Cost and Management Accounting III
Auditing III
Risk Management
Audit Reporting
Financial Risk Management

Professional Government Finance Officer (PGFO)
Professional Government Internal Auditor (PGIA)
Professional Government Risk Officer (PGRO)

Revenue (Tariff and Collections)
Expenditure
Budgeting and Costing
Annual Financial Statements and Standards
Insurance, Borrowing and Investments
Supply Chain Management
Asset Management
Internal Auditing
Risk Management

NQF Level 6 or higher Qualification in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics
And / Or
Internal Audit, Risk or Supply Chain
And / Or
Complete a Logbook (mandatory prep course)
Compulsory 2-hour per year Ethical Training

Assessment Criteria for Migration:

• Updated CV
• Job Description Signed off by Manager
• Membership fee paid up to date
• Sign Code of Conduct
• Complete Application form

Assessment Criteria for New Applicants:

• Updated CV
• Job Description/Performance agreements
• Certified Copy of ID
• Certified Qualifications
• Statement of Results
• Confirmation letter of employment

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
25 points per year
75 points per 3-year cycle

Applicant has a minimum of 4 years of which at least 2 years must have been on Junior Management (or higher) level or 5 years at any level in a role related to the position in the Public Sector

Must have studied at least two of the following subjects in the NQF 6 qualification:
Accounting I & II
Economics/Business Economics I & II
Financial Management
Cost and Management Accounting
Supply Chain Management
Asset Management
Auditing I & II
Risk Management
Audit Reporting
Financial Risk Management

Registered Government Finance Technician (RGFT)
Registered Government Internal Audit Technician (RGIAT)
Registered Government Risk Technician (RGRT)

Revenue (Tariff and Collections)
Expenditure
Budgeting and Costing
Annual Financial Statements and Standards
Supply Chain Management
Asset Management
Internal Auditing
Risk Management
(Must have all the competencies – training to be provided)

NQF Level 4 or higher Qualification

And / Or

Complete a Logbook
Compulsory 2-hour per year Ethical Training

Assessment Criteria for Migration:

• Updated CV
• Job Description Signed off by Manager
• Membership fee paid up to date
• Sign Code of Conduct
• Complete Application form

Assessment Criteria for New Applicants:

• Updated CV
• Job Description/Performance agreements
• Certified Copy of ID
• Certified Qualifications
• Statement of Results
• Confirmation letter of employment

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
15 points per year
45 points per 3-year cycle

Applicant is employed at any level in a role related to the position in the Public Sector – Budget, Treasury and Revenue Office with at least 6 months experience.

Must have had Accounting as a subject in Grade 12 or tertiary studies.

Registered Government Finance Practitioner (RGFP)
Registered Government Internal Auditor (RGIA)
Registered Government Risk Practitioner (RGRP)

Revenue (Tariff and Collections)
Expenditure
Budgeting and Costing
Annual Financial Statements (Input)
Insurance and Preparation of Investments
Supply Chain Management
Asset Management
Auditing
Risk Management
Audit Reporting
Financial Risk Management
(Must have at least two)

• Municipal Finance Officers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Municipal Managers
• Mayors and MMCs
• Councillors who are Finance Portfolio Members or who have served at least 2 years as a Finance Portfolio member
• Officials in a related institution involved in financial matters
• Officials in the private sector involved in municipal finance

• Municipal Auditing Officers
• Municipal Managers
• Mayors
• MMCs Corporate Service and Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation
• MPAC Chairperson
• Councillors/Officials who are members of an Audit Committee or who have served at least 2 years as an auditing Portfolio member
• Officials in a related institution involved in auditing matters
• Officials in the private sector involved in municipal auditing