Who We Are

The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA), referred to as The Institute, is part of an international network representing the interests of Internal Auditors worldwide. As a part of this international network, The Institute upholds and supports the fundamental tenets of the profession - the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Institute supports the profession by providing a wide range of services dedicated to the education and advancement of internal auditors and dynamically promoting and developing the profession in South Africa.

The Institute’s objectives are to build the profession, its credibility and a thriving business environment in South Africa. The Institute serves internal auditors in South Africa by offering Technical Guidance, Professional Training Programs, Certification Programs, Continuing Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences and Networking Opportunities.

The Institute is a credible and well-respected body within South Africa and embraces an autonomous, consultative and people focused leadership culture.

The objects of the IIA SA per the MOI are to:

have as its mission to promote, protect and maintain the interests of members and to enhance the integrity, relevance and standing of the Institute and the profession, to the benefit of society;
promote the adherence to good governance, risk and control principles in organisations in both the public and private sectors in South Africa through the activities of its members;
provide on a national scale, comprehensive professional development activities and standards for the practice of internal auditing, career path standards for internal auditors as well as certification;
promote the interests, upholding the professional status and representing and protecting the views of the internal auditing profession and its members;
research, cultivate, promote and disseminate knowledge and information concerning internal auditing and subjects related thereto, both to its members, to statutory bodies and government, to related professions and to other persons interested thereto and the general public; and
make representations to appropriate parties on matters affecting the profession.

Professional bodies join hands in fight against fraud, corruption in SA

SAIGA, the ICFP and the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa are jointly hosting a free dialogue session on the topic of protecting whistleblowers.

Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa unveils Leaders Circle

The product is tailored for chief audit executives and audit committee members to be effective in their roles.

IIA SA to host Annual National Conference 2024

The annual internal audit hybrid conference aims to elevate the profile and stature of internal audit professionals as trusted advisors and business leaders.

IIA South Africa wins bid to host AFIIA Week 2026

The events of AFIIA Week play a pivotal role in shaping the future of internal audit on the African continent and on a global scale.

Institute of Internal Auditors SA, The Ethics Institute form strategic partnership

By joining forces, the IIA SA and TEI will leverage their combined expertise to better serve their members and promote ethical practices within their professions.

IIA South Africa, Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners collaborate to extend value proposition to members

The memorandum of understanding establishes collaboration for professional development and industry advancement.