Memberships

Student of the Institute of Bankers in South Africa

Without a designation "Non-designated"

The RBP (SA) is awarded to practitioners in the financial services or banking industry who have some experience in the banking environment and would like to gain recognition for their experience. Roles include Junior Manager, Team Leader, Banker with basic lending responsibility, compliance officer, junior specialists. Roles are at a medium level of complexity, medium risk and would be governed by limited decision making. 

AWARDING CRITERIA:

For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:

The applicant needs to have attained an NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent, including, but not limited to a Diploma. 

Experiential Learning or Experience:

An applicant is required to have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in banking environment. 

The following documents must be submitted for the evaluation:

Curriculum vitae

Certified ID

Certified copy of qualifications

Signed Code of ethical Conduct 

Designation RPL Statement:

This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 

RETAINING CRITERIA: In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Code of Conduct:

Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of relevant, verifiable CPD activities in a reporting cycle. One relevant hour of CPD will earn the IOBSA member 1 CPD point (minimum of 50 minutes constitutes one hour). 

Fees:

Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 

The BP (SA) is awarded to practitioners who have just started working within the banking environment and would like to pursue a career in banking. Roles include and are not limited to Universal Banker, Teller, Administrator, Data analyst and entry level specialist roles. Roles are non-complex, low risk and would be governed by supervisory oversight.

Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:

A minimum of NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent in financial services or related industries. 

Experiential Learning or Experience:

Minimum one year work experience in Banking environment. 

The following documents must be submitted for the evaluation:

Curriculum vitae

Certified ID

Certified copy of qualifications

Signed Code of ethical Conduct 

Designation RPL Statement: 

This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 

RETAINING CRITERIA: 

In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Code of Conduct: 

Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): 

Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of relevant, verifiable CPD activities in a reporting cycle. One relevant hour of CPD will earn the IOBSA member 1 CPD point (minimum of 50 minutes constitutes one hour). 

Fees: 

Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 

The CEBP (SA) is awarded to practitioners in the banking industry who have at least 3 Years experience and have attained an NQF Level 7 qualification in the field. Roles include and are not limited to Senior Manager, Business Banker and Commercial Banker with complex lending responsibility, senior specialists, junior executives. Roles are at a high level of complexity, high risk and would be governed by broader decision making. For bankers with extensive banking experience (3+ years) who are operating at a managerial position. 

AWARDING CRITERIA:

For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:

The applicant needs to have attained an NQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent, including, but not limited to a bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7, 360 credits). 

Experiential Learning or Experience:

An applicant is required to have a minimum of 3+ Years of experience in Banking. 

The following documents must be submitted for the evaluation:

Curriculum vitae

Certified ID

Certified copy of qualifications

Signed Code of ethical Conduct 

Designation RPL Statement:

This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 

RETAINING CRITERIA:

In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Code of Conduct:

Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of relevant, verifiable CPD activities in a reporting cycle. One relevant hour of CPD will earn the IOBSA member 1 CPD point (minimum of 50 minutes constitutes one hour). 

Fees:

Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 

The CHBP (SA) is awarded to practitioners with extensive experience and operating at a managerial level. Roles include Senior Executives, Company Secretary, Executive specialists. Roles are at an exceedingly high level of complexity, very high risk and would be governed by broad decision making. 

AWARDING CRITERIA:

For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:

An applicant will need to have acquired:

Postgraduate Diploma in Banking (or related field), 120 credits at NQF Level 8.

Or

Any NQF Level 8 qualification or equivalent in financial services or related industries. 

Experiential Learning or Experience:

Five years of relevant experience as aligned to the IOB professional competencies. 

The following documents must be submitted for the evaluation:

Curriculum vitae

Certified ID

Certified copy of qualifications

Signed Code of ethical Conduct 

Designation RPL Statement:

This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 

RETAINING CRITERIA:

In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Code of Conduct:

Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of relevant, verifiable CPD activities in a reporting cycle. One relevant hour of CPD will earn the IOBSA member 1 CPD point (minimum of 50 minutes constitutes one hour). 

Fees: Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 

The FIBSA is awarded very selectively and reflects a professional and senior status in the financial services or banking industry. The professional designation can be awarded to IOBSA members or non-members.

AWARDING CRITERIA:

For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: 

A Fellow who has already gained the CAIB designation would have attained an NQF 6 qualification or equivalent. A list of IOB recognized qualifications is provided in the IOBSA Handbook. 

Experiential Learning or Experience: 

An applicant can only be nominated when they have demonstrated to have made a significant contribution to the sector. The Fellowship is a statement of seniority in the industry. The assumption is that a practitioner would take at least five years at managerial to achieve the competencies contained within this designation. 

Competency Assessment:

A desktop evaluation is performed on the application. IOBSA is currently engaging with Bankseta regarding the implementation of competency assessments /board exams.  

RETAINING CRITERIA:

In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 

Code of Conduct:

Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of relevant, verifiable CPD activities in a reporting cycle. One relevant hour of CPD will earn the IOB member 1 CPD point (minimum of 50 minutes constitutes one hour). 

Fees: 

Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid.