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1. Applying for a Designation

2. Quick Overview

A CIBA designation isn’t just a title, it’s a career accelerator. 
The formula for success:  CIBA Membership + Qualifications + Experience + Competency Assessment = Professional Designation 

By applying for a designation, you: 

  • Gain a SAQA-recognised professional title that validates your competence. 

  • Signal to employers and clients that you meet globally benchmarked standards. 

  • Position yourself for better job opportunities, promotions, and higher earning potential. 

  • Join a career journey that grows with you from entry-level (Bookkeeper) to executive leadership (CFO). 

  • Not applying means missing out on recognition, mobility, and credibility in a competitive finance market.

Step-by-step guide to earning your CIBA professional designation and unlocking career opportunities. 

3. Step-by-Step Process

  1. Register as a CIBA Member – You must be an active CIBA member before you can apply. 

  2. Log in to your CIBA Member Profile at https://myciba.org. 

  3. Navigate to “Apply for a Designation.” 

  4. Select your designation depending on your career stage: CBK, CFAdmin, CBAC, CFM, CCFO, CBAP. 

  5. Complete the online application form. 

  6. Upload required documents (Certified ID, CV, qualifications, competency framework, proof of experience). 

  7. Pay the application fee (use your membership/invoice number as payment reference). 

  8. Wait for verification – New Applications Team checks your documents. 

  9. Attend interview. 

  10. Final approval & award – Certificate + Letter of Good Standing uploaded to your profile.  

4. What You’ll Need 

  • Active CIBA membership 

  • Certified ID/passport 

  • Detailed CV (with roles and responsibilities) 

  • Certified academic qualifications (SAQA evaluation for foreign) 

  • Competency Framework form (signed) 

  • Proof of work experience (Reference letters, logbook,) 

  • Payment of application fee (If Applicable) 

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid  

  • Submitting uncertified or outdated documents
    → Certify within the last 3 months. 

  • Selecting the wrong designation
    → Use the CIBA career pathway guide. 

  • Skipping the Competency Framework
    → Upload the signed form where required. 

  • Foreign qualifications without SAQA
    → Get SAQA evaluation before applying. 

  • Paying with the wrong reference
    → Always use the membership/invoice number . 

6. Related Resources 

  • CIBA Designations Overview: https://myciba.org/join/designations 

  • Career Blog: https://myciba.org/blogs?p=level-up-your-career-with-a-ciba-chartered-designation 

  • Designation Application Checklist  

  • Competency Framework Forms 

  • CPD Policy Guide 

  • Membership & Fee Schedule 

7. Need More Help? 

Email: support@myciba.org 

Call: +27 (0)12 643 1800 

Submit a Support Ticket: Open Ticket – Designation Application