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The General Internal Auditor (GIA) -is the next step, after a candidate
has obtained the IAT designation, in the career path and is a supervisory
level designation. While not necessarily in a management position, the
competent general internal auditor (GIA) must be able to supervise and
give instruction to juniors.
A GIA should be able to perform some senior and supervisory tasks, and
conduct multiple audit duties. These include budgeting, planning, audit
program preparation, scheduling, staff monitoring, completion of special
projects with little supervision, and preparation of audit reports.
The GIA program comprises 5 training modules facilitated by the Academy
and presented by experienced, well qualified presenters at regular intervals
over the 12 month period of the program. These modules of 3 days duration
are supplementary to the structured workplace training.
The structured workplace training is monitored and assessed in the workplace
by evaluators. As the GIA program is competency based, it may be extended
beyond the minimum period of 12 months, depending on the progress of the
individual trainee. At the end of the program, the candidate would sit
for the GIA exam.
The program is generic, but flexible enough to cater for sector specific
needs. A learnership Agreement, prescribed by the relevant Sector Education
and Training Authority, is signed by the 3 parties involved - the learner
(trainee), the employer, and the training provider and is lodged with
the relevant SETA.
The General Internal Auditor is registered under the jurisdiction of
the Department of Higher Education and Training and the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) at NQF Level 8.
Entrance Requirements
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Education and Professional Experience
The candidate for the GIA program would have either progressed through
the IAT program or, having obtained appropriate previous experience
(measured against the IAT Training logbook specs), be assessed as
being competent at the IAT level. |
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Membership
The first step in the process is to register as a member of the IIA
SA. Membership of the IIA SA is a pre-requisite for any person wishing
to take part in the Professional Training Programs. Members agree
to abide by the code of ethics, the standards for the professional
practice of internal auditing and any terms set by IIA SA for membership
and accreditation. Click
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Benefits of following a Professional Training
Program
The benefits of a professional training program to employers are significant.
In addition to having improved skills in the workplace, there are various
financial benefits that more than compensate for the cost per individual
learner. In the private sector this includes tax incentives and recoupment
of skills levies. More details on benefits can be found here.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Once the designation has been awarded, candidates will be required to
maintain their knowledge and skills and stay abreast of improvements and
current developments in internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques.
Individuals who have achieved the designations must demonstrate ongoing
professional commitment to the field by satisfying continuing professional
development requirements (CPD).
| Dept of Labour registration: |
02/03/2007 |
| DoL Learnership number: |
01 Q0100 2500 1207 |
| Notional credits: |
120 |
| Qualification awarded upon successful completion: |
Professional Internal Auditor |
| NQF rating: |
NQF level 8 |
| SAQA reference: |
20359 |
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