About the ICBA
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants (ICBA) is a professional body for qualified finance professionals and office administrators in southern Africa.
We award designations for people who hold recognised, registered qualifications and relevant work experience – while working to improve the perception and professionalism of our field.
The ICBA welcomes members who have ICB qualifications, as well as NQF-registered qualifications from other professional bodies and accredited tuition providers. Learners who are studying towards one of these qualifications are also welcome to join the ICBA as student members.
| Membership level | Designation | NQF level attained | Minimum work experience * |
| Student | None | Not applicable | 0 months |
| Certified Junior Bookkeeper | CJBIcba(SA) | Level 3 | 6 months |
| Certified Public Accounts Administrator | CPAAIcba(SA) | Level 4 | 12 months |
| Certified Senior Bookkeeper | CSBIcba(SA) | Level 4 | 12 months |
| Certified Technical Financial Accountant | CTFAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
| Certified Technical Public Accountant | CTPAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
| Certified Junior Office Administrator | CJOAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
| Certified Senior Office Administrator | CSOAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
| Certified Financial Accountant | CFAIcba(SA) | Level 6 | 36 months |
| Certified Office Manager | COMIcba(SA) | Level 6 | 36 months |
| *Relevant and current work experience |
