In November 2022 we signed a mutual recognition of membership agreement with the SABPP (South African Board for People Practices). So if you’re a CIPD Chartered Member, you can become a member of SABPP. And if you’re a SABPP Chartered or Master professional, you can become a member of the CIPD.

As part of the agreement you’ll also have full access to both CIPD and SABPP exclusive member benefits.

Please take a look below to see how the membership grades are matched:

  • If you’re a Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD) your grade of membership is equivalent to Chartered Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
  • If you’re a Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) your grade of membership is equivalent to Master Human Resources Professional (MHRP).

How to join

CIPD members

If you’re a CIPD Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow and would like to benefit from joint membership you’ll need to provide proof of your membership and a current curriculum vitae, and on joining you’ll automatically be awarded the equivalent membership grade of SABPP.

Please email professional@sabpp.co.za for more information.

SABPP members

If you're a SABPP member and would like to benefit from joint membership you’ll need to provide proof of your membership and a current curriculum vitae, and on joining you’ll automatically be awarded the equivalent membership grade of CIPD.

Download the application form below.

SABPP members application form

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