Membership-Making the most of your membership
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Making the Most of Your Membership

The IoDSA value proposition is well developed and includes professional and career pathway benefits for each category of membership.

Optimising the value you will get from your membership only takes a little bit of planning on your side. Apart from benefits provided by 3rd party providers, the IoDSA provides its members with many different opportunities to engage with the Institute, to network with peers, gain complimentary access to certain identified products and services and offers on discounted services on individual and customised professional development, among others.

Most popular benefits

Update your CV

By updating your CV, IoDSA Members will be included in CV searches commissioned by companies recruiting for a particular skills set.




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NED vacancies

If you are looking for your first board position or want to expand your current portfolio of directorships, IoDSA Members have exclusive access to these vacancy advertisements.



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Free King VTM Technical Support

Fully paid-up members have access to technical support around anything King V related. This service aims to provide high-level informal guidance around the application or interpretation of King V principles and related recommended practices. Note: This service is subject to these terms and conditions.

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Events

Members qualify for certain free events during the year. These events include technical paper launch events, networking and social functions and other value adding events.



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All member benefits

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Contemporary Gazette

Complimentary e-publication providing key South African legislative updates, amendments and summaries in a searchable format.

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getAbstract

Complimentary access to an online library and have summaries of the latest business books, available through a PC, downloaded as a PDF or through the getAbstract mobile app.

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IoDSA Governance Newsletter and Alerts

Exclusive access to updates through our quarterly Governance Matters newsletter and ad hoc Governance Alerts.

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IoDSA eDirectorship

A complimentary newsletter keeping you up to date on what is happening at the IoDSA.

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Events and networking

Complimentary attendance to selected events and networking sessions

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Discounts on IoDSA training programmes

Subsidised rates for members of up to 25% off quoted fees on range of presentations, workshops and courses.

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King V Technical Support

Complimentary King V technical support, access to our FAQ database and case law summarises. 

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BusinessBrief online magazine

A complimentary bi-monthly online magazine. BusinessBrief is a dynamic platform rooted in Africa with content tailored to directors and professionals.

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IoDSA Publications

Exclusive access to the IoDSA Publications Library - a much-referenced online repository of knowledge that includes all our guidance notes and technical webinars.

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Toastmasters SpeechCraft Programme

Discounted access to the Toastmasters SpeechCraft programme.

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FluidRock

A 15% discount on all Cosec-themed programmes and the ISO-37000 programmed offered by FluidRock. Please use your membership number when booking to access the discounts.

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10% discount on Bowmans’ legal advisory services

Bowmans helps its clients to manage legal complexity in Africa and is widely regarded as the pre-eminent African law firm.

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NED Vacancies

Exclusive notification of available board positions.

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CV Search

Companies conduct specific searches of the IoDSA member database when looking for potential non-executive candidates. To be part of these searches ensure your online member profile is kept up to date and that you complete the online CV/resume section as well as upload your latest CV.

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Privyseal

Provides you with an electronic seal that you can insert in your email signature, LinkedIn profile, website, or any other electronic platform you choose to verify your status as a member.

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Director Designations

Chartered Director (SA)® and Certified Director® designations.

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Board Enhancement Programme

A programme aimed to boost the presence of Certified Directors® on governing bodies, by campaigning for their placement on the pro-bono boards of NPOs and SMMEs.

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Mentoring Programme

One-on-one mentoring sessions aimed to strengthen the competency, development and readiness of Certified Directors®.

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NED Coaching

Individualised coaching to assist the prospective NEDs with CV review, and preparing for interviews.

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15% discount on Afriwise subscription for Corporate Members

Afriwise is a legal intelligence platform, transforming and democratising access to legal and regulatory information across Africa and beyond.

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Board Performance Evaluations, Customised Board Development and King IV Advisory Services

Corporate Members receive a 15% discount on board performance evaluations, in-house customised board training and development programmes and King IV advisory services.

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10% discount on Bowmans’ legal advisory services

Bowmans helps its clients to manage legal complexity in Africa and is widely regarded as the pre-eminent African law firm.

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Event: JHB_Let's Cook and Dine

Join Us for a Culinary Networking Experience! You're invited to spice up your networking game at our upcoming Cook and Dine event! Connect with fellow members in a unique setting while mastering the art of culinary delights. Unleash your inner chef, mingle with like-minded professionals, and savour the flavours of meaningful connections.

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Event: Annual IoDSA Golf Day - FULLY BOOKED!

Get ready for an ace of a day on the greens at our Golf Day, followed by a networking dinner.

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