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Enjoy on demand training. For just R12,500 ex VAT per license, our interactive training solution fits 350+ CPD points directly into your schedule. Get a full year of access to 70+ expert-led courses covering IT auditing, communication, risk analysis, and team productivity. Unbeatable value, total flexibility. Supercharge your development, visit gamifiedtraining.co.za #InternalAudit #ProfessionalDevelopment #CostEfficiency #CorporateGovernance #PlayLearnAdvance #GamifiedTraining #GRCTraining #ValueOptimisation

Great audit leadership is about more than technical review; it is about unlocking critical thinking, building ownership, and growing future audit leaders. The Effective Coaching Skills for Audit Managers (ECSAM) course equips internal audit managers, supervisors, and senior auditors to balance coaching with directive instruction depending on risk, timeline, and team capability. Delegates will master structured coaching frameworks, Level 3 active listening, and psychological safety to foster accountability without increasing deadline pressure. Delegates will learn how to embed coaching directly into working paper reviews, deliver constructive, growth-oriented feedback, and guide junior auditors toward sharper analysis and confident decision-making. Date: 3 - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Are you a busy professional seeking flexibility in your skills development? Our on-demand Skills Development Portal is designed for you! Access a range of digitised learning alternatives to upskill and reskill at a reduced cost. Unlock these incredible benefits: • Over 50 hours of CPD hours • Includes MBA Express courses • Over 35 online learning programmes to choose from • Different fields of study to choose from • Pay a once-off fee for 12 months access • R11,500.00 incl. VAT for annual access • Enjoy self-paced learning Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your professional growth! Visit our website for more information: governanceacademy.co.za/page… #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy #SkillsDevelopment #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPDCredits

To help their organisations achieve strategic goals, internal audit leaders must navigate complex relationships across boards, audit committees, executive suites, and their own audit teams. The Leadership Development – Introduction (LDEV) course introduces senior internal audit professionals to the multifaceted leadership capabilities required in today’s assurance landscape. Through eight comprehensive modules, delegates will explore visionary storytelling, strategic decision-making, and talent optimisation while fostering team resilience, ethical innovation, and adaptive leadership during transformational change. By examining practical coaching frameworks and active case studies, participants will gain the essential skills to motivate high-performing teams, manage conflict constructively, and command a credible, influential presence across all stakeholder interactions. Date: 7 - 8 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

The Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor is an opportunity to augment your skills and knowledge. This qualification aims to prepare Internal Auditors to conduct internal audit engagements under the guidance of an Internal Audit Professional. The entry requirement is NQF Level 6. Seize this chance to participate in a dynamic learning experience. For more information, email betty@governanceacademy.co.za, or visit our website: governanceacademy.co.za/page…, or leave a comment, and we will be in touch. #Learnerships #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

When you’re inside the frame, it’s almost impossible to see the whole picture. Internal audit teams work tirelessly within established processes, but proximity naturally creates blind spots; in methodology, capability balance, and resource allocation. That is where an objective, external perspective changes the game. By stepping back to evaluate your internal audit function with fresh, authoritative eyes, our Quality Assurance Services (QAS) help you pinpoint exact areas for performance improvement. The outcome isn't just a compliance stamp; it's tangible efficiency gains and a measurably higher-impact function that drives organisational success. Curious about what a fresh perspective could uncover for your IAF? Let’s start with a confidential 30-minute conversation: unathi@governanceacademy.co.za | dirk@governanceacademy.co.za or visit governanceacademy.co.za/page… #InternalAuditActivity #QAS #RiskManagement #AuditExcellence #EQA #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Optimising a professional development budget shouldn't mean compromising on the depth of your training. Structured classroom training and high-level masterclasses will always have a vital place in developing internal auditors, but to build continuous, department-wide capability across a modern risk landscape, functions need an ongoing, cost-effective asset that fits seamlessly into daily operations. At R12,500 per person for an entire year, the Leadership Academy’s Gamified Training interactive learning platform delivers unmatched institutional value. It provides your team with an on-demand training ecosystem without the added corporate travel overhead, accommodation expenses, or lost billable hours. The Financial Force Multiplier: • Unlimited Annual Access: 12 months of self-paced execution across 70+ immersive "Serious Business Games". • Complete CPD Management: Easily secure 350+ CPD points, including the mandatory 5 Ethics training credits. • Broad Technical Scope: Modules cover critical operational pillars, from deep-dive risk analysis to advanced IT auditing. Equip your function with premium, globally benchmarked training built for sustainable annual value. Secure your cost-effective all-access licenses here: gamifiedtraining.co.za #InternalAudit #ProfessionalDevelopment #CostEfficiency #CorporateGovernance #SouthAfricaAuditors #GRCTraining #ValueOptimisation

Stop "wading in the technology back-waters" and start leveraging the true power of your data. This two-day course is designed for auditors who want to move beyond limited sample testing and achieve 100% population coverage through automated, risk-focused analytics. You will gain a deep understanding of how application systems are designed, how data is structured, and how to navigate databases to ensure your audit conclusions are accurate and objective. From mastering data mining techniques to exploring advanced Excel tools and SQL concepts, you will learn to transform manual, time-consuming tasks into continuous monitoring routines that provide visible value-add, enhance fraud detection, and significantly deepen your audit impact. Date: 2 - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 24 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

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Preparing for Part 1 of the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) exam requires a thorough understanding of foundational governance, authority, and professional practice. The Certified Internal Auditor 1 (CIA 1) course provides internal audit professionals across levels 1 to 4 with focused preparation aligned with the updated Global Internal Audit Standards. This course examines the core purpose and mandate of internal auditing, the governance responsibilities shared between the board and the Chief Audit Executive, and the essential components of an internal audit charter. Delegates will explore assurance approaches across operational, financial, compliance, organisational culture, and management reporting audits; building the clarity, exam readiness, and technical confidence needed to excel. Date: 1 - 2 December 2026 Location: Definitive Conferencing, Cnr Definitive Lane & Kruin Streets, Harmelia, Isando, Gauteng CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Recognising high-level cyber risks and perimeter threats is only step one. When the board and audit committee demand comprehensive assurance, can your internal audit team effectively evaluate the actual applications, architecture, and transaction data running beneath the surface? True operational resilience requires testing the controls in the engine room. To help your team move beyond high-level policies and gain hands-on technical assurance capabilities, the Leadership Academy has scheduled three practical, instructor-led IT audit CPD programmes before year-end: Fundamentals of IT Auditing (FITA) Build a solid foundation in evaluating technology-backed business processes by mastering core IT general controls, access management, and business continuity resilience. Dates: 2 – 3 November 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… IT Auditing for Non-I.T. Auditors (Basics of I.T. Auditing) (BITA) Bridge the gap between operational business units and technology by gaining practical methods to assess IT general controls, application systems, and third-party service provider reports. Dates: 9 – 11 November 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Using CAATs to Audit Application Systems – Auditing Through the Data (CAATACR) Empower your internal audit team to independently interrogate system data, verify application controls, and uncover digital fraud patterns using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques. Dates: 7 – 9 December 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Seats are limited across both virtual and face-to-face sessions. Secure your booking via the links above or email neo@governanceacademy.co.za before registrations close. #InternalAudit #ITAudit #CybersecurityAwareness #CyberAwarenessMonth #CAATs #CorporateGovernance #RiskAssurance #CPDTraining #GlobalInternalAuditStandards #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Much of the commentary is written with larger internal audit functions in mind: sizeable teams, dedicated methodology support, a formal quality assurance function, and budget for specialists. That is not the reality for many internal audit functions in South Africa. Some have a CAE and two internal auditors. Others operate through shared services arrangements or co-sourced models stretched across several entities. For these functions, the honest question is not simply, “How do we conform?” It is, “How do we conform with the capacity and specialist skills we realistically have available?” A few practical steps can make a meaningful difference: • Build coverage across several engagements over time. One exhaustive audit is not required. • Make scoping decisions based on risk and document the rationale clearly. • Where specialist skill is genuinely not available, say so transparently to the audit committee. The Standards contemplate obtaining the necessary competence; acknowledging the gap is responsible governance, not failure. • Invest once in templates and methodology. For a small IA function, that may be the highest return available, because it carries forward into every subsequent engagement. The requirement establishes a baseline; it does not assume unlimited resources. To small internal audit functions and one-person shops: what is the single biggest constraint you are facing? Email: dirk@governanceacademy.co.za. Learn more: governanceacademy.co.za/page… #InternalAudit #CAE #QualityAssurance #PublicSector #IIA #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Become an indispensable internal audit manager. Our Occupational Certificate equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead, plan, and execute high-impact internal audits. Gain a nationally recognised qualification that validates your expertise and opens doors to career advancement. Ready to take control? For more information, email betty@governanceacademy.co.za, or visit our website: governanceacademy.co.za/page…, or leave a comment, and we will be in touch. #Learnerships #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

In an era of increasing cyber threats, internal auditors must be equipped to assess their organisation’s digital defences. This course, "Auditing Cyber Security and Information Security", is designed to provide auditors with the practical skills to examine preventive, detective, and corrective controls across modern enterprise environments. You will gain a deep understanding of core concepts from an audit perspective; including cyberwarfare, digital forensics, incident response, and cloud and mobile security. Guided by leading frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27002, as well as the South African legal landscape (POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act), this programme empowers you to evaluate critical risks and deliver robust assurance on your organisation's cyber resilience. Date: 2 - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 24 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

October marks Cyber Awareness Month, but for internal audit professionals, cyber resilience is never just a 30-day conversation. Today, boards and audit committees demand clear, objective assurance that digital assets, cloud environments, and sensitive data are protected against emerging threats. Bridging that assurance gap requires practical, up-to-date technical skills. In Part 1 of our Cyber Awareness series, the Leadership Academy highlights three instructor-led, core cybersecurity CPD programmes scheduled before year-end to empower your internal audit function: Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Audit Controls for Internal Auditors (CSIA) Equip yourself to evaluate core cyber domains, assess operational controls, and calculate a reliable cyber safety score to report directly to executive management and the board. Dates: 17 – 19 November 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Auditing Cyber Security & Information Security using NIST & ISO 27002 (ACSIS) Master framework-driven auditing across technical perimeters, cloud environments, and mobile controls, aligned with South African legislation, including POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act. Dates: 2 – 4 December 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Cybersecurity Basics (CYBB) Designed specifically for internal audit professionals without an IT background to demystify technical jargon, evaluate frontline controls, and align with global cybersecurity topical requirements. Dates: 8 – 9 December 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Seats are limited. Book via the links above or email neo@governanceacademy.co.za to secure your registrations before year-end. #InternalAudit #CybersecurityAwareness #CyberAwarenessMonth #CorporateGovernance #ITAudit #RiskAssurance #CPDTraining #LeadershipAcademy #GlobalInternalAuditStandards #GoodGovernance

The IIA’s Third-Party Topical Requirement has now been in effect for over a month, having gone live on 15 September 2026. It marks the second mandatory Topical Requirement in the IPPF, following Cybersecurity in February, with Organisational Behaviour scheduled to take effect on 15 December 2026. So, what does this reality look like in practice? For internal audit functions that prepared in advance, the transition has been seamless. For those that did not, the shift is significant — every third-party assurance engagement currently underway or scheduled in the approved plan must now be assessed against a defined baseline, along with every related engagement file that follows. A recurring reflection as these requirements roll out: the profession is visibly moving away from accepting “it depends” as a sufficient answer to how high-risk areas are audited. Consistency is increasingly being formalised. Some internal audit professionals may view this as a constraint on professional judgement. Rather, it represents the floor being raised: judgement still determines what applies, but the rationale must be clear, defensible, and documented. Where does your internal audit function stand? It remains an active and essential discussion across the profession, with valid perspectives on both sides. Email: dirk@governanceacademy.co.za. Learn more: governanceacademy.co.za/page… #InternalAudit #IIA #ThirdPartyRisk #ProfessionalStandards #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

The Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor is an opportunity to augment your skills and knowledge. This qualification aims to prepare Internal Auditors to conduct internal audit engagements under the guidance of an Internal Audit Professional. The entry requirement is NQF Level 6. Seize this chance to participate in a dynamic learning experience. For more information, email betty@governanceacademy.co.za, or visit our website: governanceacademy.co.za/page…, or leave a comment, and we will be in touch. #Learnerships #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Stepping into internal audit requires more than theoretical knowledge; it demands end-to-end practical execution. The Conducting an Audit from Cradle to Grave (CACTG) course provides new internal auditors and risk custodians with a comprehensive roadmap through every phase of the IA engagement. Delegates will explore preliminary surveys, risk assessments, COSO internal control evaluations, and internal audit programme design. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies participants will learn how to gather defensible internal audit evidence, document working papers, conduct effective interviews, and formulate root-cause-driven findings and recommendations that deliver clear value to management. Date: 30 November - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 40 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

The performance of an internal audit function relies heavily on the individual and collective talents of its people. To navigate complex corporate environments, present findings confidently, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders, internal audit professionals must understand how to leverage their unique cognitive talents. The Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance, in collaboration with the Being Human Group (as the sole agent in Africa for Gallup), delivers the globally acclaimed Gallup Global Strengths Coaching Certification. Built on over five decades of positive psychology research, this programme equips Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) and internal audit managers to move away from fixing weaknesses and focus on accelerating self-awareness to build high-performing, strengths-aligned internal audit functions. According to Gallup research, organisations that embed a strengths-based culture achieve: • 72% lower turnover in team members • 10.5x higher employee engagement rates Unlock your IAF’s true potential and drive meaningful organisational change. For full programme details and online bookings. Ready to register? governanceacademy.co.za/page… Referral Code: Guardians2025 or contact Neo Mashike today at Neo@governanceacademy.co.za for individual and group registrations. #InternalAudit #CliftonStrengths #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy #GallupGlobalStrengthsCoaching

As regulatory expectations and stakeholder scrutiny intensify, internal audit plays a vital role in ensuring sustainability reporting is reliable, compliant, and defensible. The Auditing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Responsibilities course provides internal auditors, risk managers, and compliance leaders across levels 1 to 4 with a practical grounding in ESG governance frameworks, metrics, and third-party data risks. Delegates will explore global ESG regulations, unpack reporting requirements, and learn how to align audit strategies with key Global Internal Audit Standards (including Standards 3.1, 9.5, and 13.2) to safeguard organisational reputation and enhance sustainability assurance. Date: 1 December 2026 Location: Definitive Conferencing, Cnr Definitive Lane & Kruin Streets, Harmelia, Isando, Gauteng CPD Hours: 8 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy