Memberships

Retired membership is awarded to members in good standing for a minimum period of 5 years, who retire from active public sector auditing and accounting employment who holds the RGA designation. Retired members may make use of their designatory Retired RGA letters next to their name.

1) Recognition as a Public Sector Auditor and Accounting professional

2) Continuous professional development (CPD) training opportunities within the public sector space to advance public accountability and auditing

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

12) Ex-officio Commissioners of Oaths according to Act 16 of 1963.

Fellow membership is conferred on individuals who holds or have completed the Registered Government Auditor (RGA) designation.

1) Recognition as a Public Sector Auditor and Accounting professional

2) Continuous professional development (CPD) training opportunities within the public sector space to advance public accountability and auditing

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

12) Ex-officio Commissioners of Oaths according to Act 16 of 1963.

Membership Benefits - SAIGA​

Associate membership is conferred on individuals who holds NQF Level 7 academic commercial degree, diploma, and possess a minimum of three years public sector auditing and accounting experience but have not yet completed the RGA designation.

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

Graduate membership is conferred on individuals who holds an NQF Level 7 commercial degree, diploma who are practicing auditing and accounting in the public sector but do not possess a minimum of three years public sector auditing and accounting experience, and have not yet completed the RGA designation.

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

Student membership is awarded to students studying commercial degree or diploma, and who are not full-time employed.

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

Affiliate membership is conferred on individuals who are not practicing auditing and accounting in the public sector and have also not completed the RGA designation.

3) Special rates for public sector auditing and accounting CPD courses

4) International recognition by INTOSAI, IFAC and PAFA

5) Access to online learning

6) Access to webinars and podcasts

7) Special rates when buying a motor vehicle

8) Lifestyle Special rates

9) Access to further discounts to attend SAIGA seminars, events, and conferences, and those offered by our partners

10) Special rates to the Southern African Journal of Accountability and Accounting Research publication

11) Technical guidance

Honorary membership is only awarded by the Council of SAIGA to individuals in recognition of their outstanding service to the public sector auditing and accounting profession.

The recognition of the Universities and their Accounting and/or Auditing programs as a feeder into the Registered Government Auditor (RGA) designation at a minimum NQF level 7

• Recognition of prior learning must be motivated by presenting evidence to the RPL evaluator. The evaluator will sign off the competencies for which the candidate is recognised.
• Experience gained from employer(s)should be supported by a letter(s) from the employer(s). The letter(s)must include employment start and end date, position, details of experience gained relevant to SAIGA key competency areas. Also refer to the RPL Evaluation Template for detailed evidence required.
• RPL evaluation will be based on RGA Competency Framework accessible on SAIGA website.
• If experience was obtained as a trainee at another professional body, please submit previous assessment reports.
• Certified copies of qualifications and professional body certificates must be attached.
• Applicant must have a minimum of NQF 8 qualification in Auditing or Accounting or passed GASP.
• Applicant must have completed and signed articles with exposure and focus in the public sector OR
• Applicant must have minimum of five years working experience in external auditing or public finance management.
• Certified copies of the signed logbook must be submitted (if applicable).
• Detailed CV with contactable references.
• Certified ID copy
• Proof of payment.
• Applicant must be a SAIGA member or in the process of applying to be a member.
• Complete consent and Indemnity form for Criminal Checks and Qualification verifications.
• Final verification of RPL evidence will be assessed by the Education Committee. SAIGA reserves the right to overturn the evaluator's recommendation.
• Non-refundable of R3400,00 payable includes, background and qualification check as well as RPL evaluators fees.

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