Author: Neftaly Malatjie

  • 114055 LG 1.9 Terminology:

    • The following conventions apply to the reading of this Code:
      1. “A member” includes all categories of corporate membership defined in the Society’s Articles of Association.
      2. “Client” is any person, or organisation for whom the member works, or undertakes to provide computer-based aid, in any way.

      1. “User” is any person, department or organisation served by computer-based systems.
        4. “System” means all applications involving the use of computer and information technology. The term does not imply any particular mode of processing, eg. local batch or remote real time, etc. “System” may be interpreted as encompassing non-computer procedures and disciplines, eg. Clerical, Manual, etc.

  • 114055 LG 1.8 NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

    • The six principles set out on the previous page make up the Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA) Code of Conduct, and each professional member of the Society, as a condition of membership, undertakes to adhere to these principles. The principles are clear, but have an inevitable appearance of generality. In the following pages each principle is supported by a number of notes for guidance which will help in specific interpretation. Members of the Society will readily appreciate that continued evidence of the determination to abide by the Code will ensure the public trust and confidence in computer professionals which is so necessary to the continuing effective use of computers.

  • 114055 LG 1.7 PRINCIPLES

    • A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE COMPUTER SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA.
      1. Will behave at all times with integrity. A member will not knowingly lay claim to a level of competence not possessed and will at all times exercise competence at least to the level claimed.
      2. Will act with complete loyalty towards a client when entrusted will confidential information.
      3. Will act with impartiality when purporting to give independent advice and must disclose any relevant interests.

      1. Will accept full responsibility for any work undertaken and will construct and deliver that which has been agreed to.
      2. Will not seek personal advantage to the detriment of the Society and will actively seek to enhance the image of the Society.
      3. Will not engage in discriminatory practices in professional activities on any basis whatsoever.

  • 114055 LG 1.6 CODES OF PRACTICE FOR PROFESSIONALISM IN THE IT INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    • COMPUTER SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA (C.S.S.A.) CODE OF CONDUCT

      BASIC APPROACH

      The Society is ready at all times to give guidance in the application of the Code of Conduct. In cases where resolution of difficulties is not possible informally, the Society will invoke the disciplinary procedures defined in its Articles of Association. These procedures involve initial discussion to establish the background for a formal complaint, the appointment of a Committee of Enquiry and, if the latter find a case to answer, a Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee is empowered to exclude from the Society; to suspend from membership for a given period; to reprimand; to admonish or; of course, to dismiss the case.

      NOTE: In case of conflict in the interpretation of any provision contained in this document the English version will prevail.

  • 114055 LG 1.5 List PROFESSIONAL BODIES IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    • ISACA South Africa

      With more than 100 000 constituents in 160 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information systems (IS) assurance and security, enterprise governance and management of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance. Founded in 1969, the non-profit, independent ISACA hosts international conferences, publishes the ISACA Journal, and develops international IS auditing and control standards, which help its constituents ensure trust in, and value from, information systems. It also advances and attests IT skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designations. ISACA continually updates COBIT, which helps IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfil their IT governance and management responsibilities, particularly in the areas of assurance, security, risk and control, and deliver value to the business. ISACA in South Africa has chapter representation in all of the key cities, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein.