Apply for Membership
Be part of the profession, even if you’re not ready for a designation yet.
Two Ways To Join CIBA
Membership only: Join the community now; add a designation later when you’re ready.
Designation + Membership: If you want the professional title and privileges, go to Apply for a Designation.
CIBA Membership
R1480 pa
Community. Free CPD on the basics. A clear path to a Chartered designation.
Who membership is for
People who work with finance (formal or informal), in any industry
Students / graduates starting out
Entrepreneurs and SME owners who handle their own finance
Practitioners between designations or building hours/experience
Membership = access, community, support.
Designation = professional title + scope/privileges.
What you get as a Member
Member Portal access: guidance, templates, checklists, and practical “how-to” notes
Compliance alerts: SARS, CIPC, labour & company-law updates in plain English
Problem-solving library: step-by-step explainers for real issues (not theory)
Discounts on CPD & events: member pricing on webinars, short courses, and conferences
Community & opportunities: invites to forums, sector meetups, and the member newsletter
Not a professional designation (no post-nominals)
Not a licence for Independent Reviews or Tax Practitioner work
Not a directory listing (listings are for designated professionals)
What membership is not
If you need a title and scope/privileges, apply for a Designation instead
How joining works
Create your profile: quick form + ID/contacts
Agree to the Code of Ethics: we’re serious about conduct
Pay membership fee: secure checkout
Get access: portal login, resources, and member pricing from day one
Pricing & billing
Simple annual fee
Member discounts apply at checkout for CPD, events, and short courses
Upgrade anytime to add a Designation (membership carries across)
Why members stay
Save time: practical templates and checklists you can use today
Stay out of trouble: early warnings on compliance changes (SARS, CIPC, etc.)
Membership → access, community, resources, discounts, ethics commitment
Designation → Chartered professional title + defined scope/privileges; appears in the public register; CPD and competency requirements per designation
You can start with Membership and upgrade to a Designation when ready.
Membership vs Designation (quick guide)
FAQs
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Yes. Membership is open to people who work with finance across industries; designations have specific criteria.
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Public directory listings are for designated professionals. You can add a designation later.
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Not with membership alone. Those are licensed services, available when you hold the relevant designation / licence.
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No. Your active membership carries across; you’ll only cover the designation application and any licence fees.