VISION AND MISSION

IPSA is the Professional Body providing recognition to the Secretarial, Administrative and Executive Assistant professions, through certification of Professional Designations. We uphold the credibility of our members through a Professional Code of Conduct, engage in capacity building through Continuous Professional Development, and networking through events and mastermind groups. We are the professional support structure that unifies, promotes, represents and elevates the vital role and contribution of our members in the South African economy.

BENEFITS

  1. A professional support structure that unifies and elevates the vital role and contribution of IPSA Members in the South African economy.
  2. Recognition through certification of Professional Designations for qualifying members.
  3. Increased credibility through a Professional Code of Conduct adhered to by members.
  4. Standards for the profession are established and upheld through the IPSA Constitution, Code of Conduct, and Professional Designations based on workplace experience, qualifications and continuous professional development.
  5. Capacity building through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain designations, progression through Life-Long Learning, CPD credits for attending workshops and conferences offered by all accredited training providers, knowledge sharing through Mastermind Groups on current professional issues, and Events to increase awareness about new developments and celebrate achievements.
  6. Representation through a unified voice in engaging with relevant stakeholders, such as government, the recruitment Industry, academic institutions in the skills development arena, SAQA, the corporate sector, and promotion of the profession in wider society.
  7. Networking opportunities amongst members through mastermind groups, an annual summit, and regular newsletters, as well as with relevant stakeholders in both the public and private sectors.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

A Professional Designation is a title or status that is verified and conferred by a professional body in recognition of an individual’s expertise and right to practice in a particular occupational field. A Professional Designation provides both recognition and credibility to the role, as knowledge and skills are evaluated against registered standards, workplace competence, and a code of conduct for practitioners.

Associate Professional Assistant

APA (SA)

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Matric, Year of Entry & Code of Conduct