iQ Academy (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No. 2006/033114/07: is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2027 as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2012/HE07/001.

iQ Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Further Education and Training College under the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006. Our registration number with the DHET is: 2009/FE07/102

The DHET keeps a register of all PHEIs, which you can view on their website at: www.dhet.gov.za

SAQA is a statutory body, regulated in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act No. 67 of 2008. SAQA is responsible for recording all qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) offered by providers, both public and private. iQ Academy has submitted all its qualifications to SAQA for recording on the NQF. A list of the qualifications offered by iQ Academy can be viewed on the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za.

You can also find the SAQA ID listed on our website for each of the qualifications we offer. You can search for a qualification on SAQA at: https://pcqs.saqa.org.za/search.php?cat=qual

The CHE is an independent statutory body that quality assures all programmes offered by higher education institutions. Before a programme is offered by iQ Academy, it is submitted to the CHE for accreditation in terms of meeting the minimum standards set by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the CHE. iQ Academy has received accreditation for all of our qualifications.

You can learn more about CHE at: www.che.ac.za

iQ Academy is passionate about connecting individuals to professional bodies to enhance their career prospects as well as their professional development. Review our professional associations and endorsements below.

The Association for Office Professionals of South Africa is a non-profit Association, founded in 1982, for administrative assistants, administration managers, executive assistants, executive officers, clerical assistants, office managers, personal assistants, receptionists, secretaries and data capturers – in fact all administrative professionals. In 2017 OPSA was recognised by SAQA as a professional body (ID 1027)

iQ Academy currently has professional endorsement with OPSA for two programmes:

1. Office Management – 6 CPD Points
2. Office Administration – 8 CPD Points

Learn more about OPSA membership here: https://www.opsa.org.za/membership-2022/

In 2013 Saiosh was recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body to register Occupational Health and Safety Professionals in South Africa in terms of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008. Saiosh is today the largest Occupational Health and Safety professional body in Africa and the leading source of information and networking opportunities within the Occupational Health and Safety profession in South Africa.

iQ Academy currently has professional endorsement with SAIOSH for two programmes:

1. Occupational Health and Safety Management – 5 CPD Points
2. Manufacturing Safety Management – 5 CPD Points

Learn more about SAIOSH membership here: https://www.saiosh.co.za/page/About_membership

SAPICS is a not-for-profit organisation that offers professional development opportunities for supply chain professionals in South Africa and across Africa. SAPICS’s mission is to educate, empower, and elevate the supply chain community. It does this through: Membership, Events, Training programmes, Certifications, Resources, and Annual conference and exhibition. Membership in SAPICS can help new professionals establish legitimacy and credibility. It also provides access to a network of industry professionals who can help with career advancement.

iQ Academy has partnered with SAPICS to deliver discounted membership rates to all our current and completed students. Providing access to professional development for a drastically reduced fee.

Learn more about SAPICS membership here: https://www.sapics.org/membership