The Institute of Management Consultants and Master Coaches of South Africa
About Us
The Institute is the professional body representing business advisors, business rescue practitioners, management consultants, business, executive and leadership coaches. It sets and maintains standards for these professions in South Africa. It seeks to make the professions recognised, respected and accepted as providing a valuable and indispensable service to organisations in South Africa and the Southern African Region.
The IMCSA thus:
- Draws from and services all facets of our society.
- Encourages the achievement of standards required by the profession through its accreditation process.
- Promotes and maintains contact with complimentary local, regional, national and international bodies.
All members agree to abide by the Institute’s Code of Ethics which is approved by our international partners.
- Maintain a professional approach, attitude and behaviour in all our dealings with clients, the general public and fellow members.
- Accept assignments only for which we are qualified and where our objectivity, independence or integrity will not be impaired.
Base our client recommendation on impartial observations, responsible opinion, pertinent facts and practical considerations. - Ensure our anticipated benefits are obtainable and realistic.
Disclose timeously to clients all financial or other interests in recommended goods or services. - Ensure mutual understanding of all arrangements with clients prior to engagements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and never use privileged information without client permission.
- Refrain from inviting or receiving approaches from clients’ employees for employment which could compromise client confidentiality and confidence.
- Accept an engagement only where there is no potential conflict of interest with one of our colleagues or where all parties are made aware in advance of the circumstances.
- Ensure all professionals under our control are fully conversant with, and abide by the Code of Ethics.
- Accept an engagement only where there is no potential conflict of interest with one of our colleagues or where all parties are made aware in advance of the circumstances.
- Ensure all management consultants under our control are fully conversant with, and abide by the Code of Ethics.
Benefits of Membership
The full benefit of membership can best be achieved through active participation in Chapter and National Activities. Some of the many benefits of membership and participation to consider are:
