To be eligible for appointment as a Designation Assessor, the following minimum requirements must be met:

Knowledge and qualifications

• Possess an academic qualification at the same level or higher than the designation requirements they will assess.
• Familiarity with the SAIBA Admission Criteria for SAIBA Designations, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) routes to designations.

Experience

• Demonstrate experience at a higher level than the designation requirements they will assess.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Comply with CPD requirements to ensure they remain up to date in their field of expertise.

Skills

• Possess planning, administration, and management skills necessary for the evaluation process. Proficiency in the English language, with knowledge of additional languages being advantageous.

Professional standing

• Be a member in good standing of a professional body with a designation equal to or higher than the designation they will assess.

Assessment expertise

• Complete relevant assessor training and demonstrate competence through the submission of a portfolio of evidence. For assessors conducting assessments in registered learnerships, completion of the generic Assessor Unit Standard (Unit Standard 115753 – Conduct outcomes-based assessment) is required.

Authorisation

• Authozised by the SAIBA Education Committee (EDCOM) to conduct assessments on their behalf. Appointment as an assessor must be approved by EDCOM.

Interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish a trusting relationship with candidates. Fairness, integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to the principles of a good assessment are essential.