This occupational certificate will assist in providing the required number of people able to fulfil the internal audit role thereby helping government departments meet their legislative requirement in this regard and will contribute to the National economic development strategies. This qualification will enhance the existing qualifications and it will provide the required structure in practical and workplace learning. This Occupational Certificate will enable people working in internal audit to develop the required competencies to plan, implement, manage and advise on internal audits.

The qualification will acknowledge that a successful learner has attained the skills, knowledge and competencies equal to those of the highest and most prestigious, globally recognized internal audit certification. This qualification is confirmation to the market (the body of employers in all sectors), that the holder has attained globally recognised competencies which are based on the mastery of academic knowledge and its application in practical work situations.