Who We Are

CIBA Army of Accountants badge: Est. 1987, Mission: GDP

Since 1987, we’ve been the only statutorily recognised professional body for the entire finance department, from Bookkeeper to CFO, championing every accountant, at every level.

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Your title isn’t just a label, it’s legally recognised by SAQA, SARS, CIPC, and BIPA. That means employers, clients, and regulators know your role is official.
From assurance to non-assurance and tax, our members are authorised to perform the engagements businesses rely on most.
CIBA designations show that you’re accountable to a code of ethics, covered by PI insurance, and committed to lifelong learning.

What the Law Lets You Do

Ethics: CIBA members follow a code of ethics, are covered by PI insurance and commit to lifelong learning

Legal authority: CIBA members are authorised for work from assurance to non-assurance and tax

Recognition: CIBA is legally recognised by SAQA, SARS, CIPC and BIPA

Empowering Statutes for designation Holders

Laws and Regulations

All Designation Holders

It Allows You to
Your work is governed by professional ethics and continuous learning, protecting you and your employer.
It Allows You to
Your designation is formally registered, legally valid, and nationally respected.

Only for CBAP Designation Holders

It Allows You to
Serve as Accounting Officer
It Allows You to
Issue assurance reports for medium-sized companies
It Allows You to
Act as a Recognised Controlling Body for tax practitioners
It Allows You to
Prepare and submit financial intelligence reports
It Allows You
Professional Engagements e.g. compilations, factual findings, review, and advisory work, across sectors vital to communities & the economy

Accounting Is a Team Sport

The economy runs on a web of regulators, universities, employers, industries, and professional bodies — all shaping the work accountants do.
When these players work in silos, businesses fail. Opportunities are lost, jobs disappear, and GDP shrinks.
CIBA brings the players together. We connect accountants to regulators, industry bodies, and employers, making sure you’re in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time.

Who’s Who in Accounting

Who Runs CIBA

CIBA is structured as a non-profit company, governed by the Companies Act, our Memorandum of Incorporation, King IV principles, and recognised in10 statutes. Our board and committees keep us honest, mission-focused, and accountable — ensuring that your professional body is managed responsibly

Meet the Board

Pieter de Jager

Chairperson & Non-Executive Director

Nicolaas van Wyk

Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants(CIBA)
Chantelle Booyens

Chief financial Officer & Executive Director
Pumlani Majozi

Independent Non Executive Director
Babalwa Gova

Independent Non Executive Director
Rory Voller

Non-executive Director
Nonhlanhla Nene

Independent Non Executive Director