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Compliance Practitioner (SA) / CPrac (SA)

The CPrac (SA) designation focuses on the fundamental aspects of compliance and is awarded to candidates who meet the relevant knowledge and work experience requirements. The foundation of the designation is the 2024 Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP) framework. The CPrac (SA) designation is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

CPrac (SA) journey

CANDIDATE PROFILE

    CPrac (SA) candidates typically operate at mid-management level and are responsible for the operational aspects of the compliance process that includes:

    • Facilitate compilation of the organisation's / division's compliance risk profile
    • Compile CRMP's 
    • Evaluation of control adequacy and effectiveness 
    • Monitoring assignments
    • Reporting
    • Provide advice on new / developing legislation and how it may impact on the relevant business area
    • Stakeholder management at an operational level such as line managers, regulators (e.g. reporting requirements)
    • Having a working knowledge of the organisation's compliance governance, framework and policy

     

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Individuals applying for the CPrac (SA) designation need to comply with the following entrance criteria:

    • Hold the required qualification (lowest level is a Matric / NQF 4)
    • Have the required compliance work experience (NQF 4 = min 7 years | NQF5 = 6 years | NQF6 = 5 years | NQF6+ = 3 years))
    • Remember that the lower your qualification, the more work experience will be required. At least 3 years of work experience is required as an absolute minimum, regardless of the qualification that you hold. The work experience must cover all the prescribed aspects.
    • Be a member in good standing; and

    • Not have anything in their past of present that will put CISA or the designation into disrepute; and

    • Any of the following:

    1. Hold an Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer on NQF 6 and have a minimum of three (3) years of compliance-related work experience; or
    2. Hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 and have a minimum of five (5) years of compliance-related work experience; or
    3. Where the applicant holds a qualification below NQF Level 6, they may apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route, provided they have a minimum of seven (7) years of compliance-related work experience.

     

    IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEN

    APPLY HERE 

    FEES
    • Application fee for eligibility: R1,995.00
    • Assessment fee: Exam or RPL fee: R6,250.00 
    • Note: RPL is determined by assessor and is not elective.

    Prices include Vat

    2027 EXAM DATES - Registrations will open in November 2026

    26 MAY 2027

    • Registrations close: 26 February 2027

    • Eligible candidates who wish to write the exam must attend the prep session and technical dry runs; date TBA. 

    29 SEPTEMBER 2027

    • Registrations close: 29 June 2027

    • Eligible candidates who wish to write the exam must attend the prep session and technical dry runs; dates TBA. 

    Contact professionalism@compliancesa.com for any queries.