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Compliance Officer

An NQF Level 6 qualification developed by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA) that prepares professionals to help organisations comply with laws, regulations, standards and internal governance requirements.

About the course

An NQF Level 6 qualification developed by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA) that prepares professionals to help organisations comply with laws, regulations, standards and internal governance requirements. Delivered via asynchronous online modules and readings with synchronous mentorship, practical workshops, and structured workplace practice via an AI-powered LMS, this programme requires a commitment of 15–30 hours per week of study. This is a nationally recognised qualification registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO/SAQA) under SAQA ID 91671. The curriculum is structured to prepare you directly for the industry.

Duration and Program Structure

Duration & Intensity

18–24 Months of self-paced learning.
Required effort: 15–30 hours per week.

Cohort Info

Max Seats: 20 seats per cohort.
Format: 100% Online online lectures & practical labs.

Accreditation & Certificate

SAQA ID: 91671 (NQF Level 6).
Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer

Credits Breakdown

Total: 240 credits

  • • Knowledge modules: 90 Credits
  • • Practical modules: 90 Credits
  • • Work experience: 60 Credits

Programme Curriculum

Phase 1: Knowledge (1–6)Compliance Knowledge
  • Introduction to compliance management
  • Corporate governance
  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Compliance risk management
  • Ethics and professional conduct
  • Internal controls
  • Financial crime prevention (AML/CTF)
  • Data privacy and information governance
Phase 2: Practical (7–14)Compliance Practice
  • Conducting compliance risk assessments
  • Developing compliance policies and procedures
  • Performing compliance monitoring and testing
  • Investigating compliance breaches
  • Advising business units on obligations
  • Maintaining compliance registers
  • Preparing compliance reports
  • Delivering compliance awareness training
Phase 3: Work Experience (15–24)Workplace Practice
  • Compliance monitoring and regulatory research
  • Risk assessments and policy implementation
  • Incident and regulatory reporting
  • Internal compliance reviews
  • Supporting governance committees
  • Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)

Skills You'll Gain

Compliance Risk Management

Design and maintain compliance risk frameworks.

Regulatory Frameworks

Monitor compliance with applicable legislation.

Monitoring & Assurance

Perform compliance monitoring, testing and reviews.

Financial Crime Compliance

Apply AML, CTF and fraud-prevention controls.

Compliance Reporting

Prepare compliance reports for management and regulators.

Ethics & Governance

Promote ethical business practices and governance.

Career Outcomes

Compliance Officer
Compliance Analyst
Risk & Compliance Administrator
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Governance Officer
Applications close in:16:05:20
12 lessons
18–24 Months duration
55 students enrolled
Level: Advanced
SAQA ID: 91671
NQF Level: 6
Total: 240 credits
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