The Professional Company Secretarial Practitioners (PCSP) provides the company secretarial backup you need to run your secretarial practice — training, regulator engagement and recognition for the practitioners who keep South African companies compliant.
While there are recognised controlling bodies within the industry, none adequately represents or safeguards the interests of the company secretarial profession. This deficiency has resulted in a decline in standards, reputation and professionalism — and aside from holding advanced degrees, most Professional Company Secretarial Practitioners lack formal designations despite years of experience and demonstrated expertise.
Outdated electronic systems at government agencies have significantly prolonged turnaround times, further damaging the profession's credibility. Communication from these agencies on new laws and regulations is often inadequate, leaving the secretarial community without effective channels for engagement or training.
The PCSP exists to train and upskill the individuals who perform these functions every day, to engage with regulators to ensure systems work, and to recognise the experts within the industry.
Our aim is to create a Recognised Controlling Body for working secretarial practitioners — to make a meaningful contribution to an industry that is going through a hard time.
Create an environment where PCSPs can obtain a qualification that is meaningful and that builds trust in their engagements.
Establish a forum for serious engagement with regulators including the CIPC, Masters Offices and the FIC.
Provide an opening qualification standard so practitioners can achieve recognition and take pride in their accreditation.
Maintain educational standards by ensuring courses are delivered with the necessary CPD requirements.
Hold regulators accountable so that service delivery standards across the industry are consistently met.
Run jointly by Accfin and PCSP · Under the auspices of Accfin
A practical webinar hosted by Accfin Software & PCSP, unpacking the most misunderstood areas of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 — the issues that trip up directors, company secretaries, accountants and business owners in day-to-day practice. Most compliance mistakes happen in ordinary governance, and they are easy to avoid once you see the structure.
PCSP members are the individuals who perform day-to-day secretarial functions and engage with clients and regulators. They may run their own practice or work inside a corporate, accounting or legal environment — practitioners with years of experience whose contribution to the industry is essential.
One of our objectives is to provide members with a designated qualification based on their experience and knowledge — and to deliver the training and ongoing professional development that maintains the professionalism of the industry.
Founder · B.Acc CA(SA)
Chartered Accountant and tax expert with over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax and compliance. Founder of Accfin Software, a leading South African developer of back-office systems for accountants. Created South Africa's first integrated tax and secretarial software, chaired the SAICA Tax Technology Committee, and established the PCSP to professionalise secretarial compliance.
Founding Member · Lowveld
Has been doing corporate governance and compliance since 1997 — 28 years inside an auditor's firm. Identified the anomaly where a private company can become a regulated company and must obtain Takeover Regulation Panel approval for a simple buy-back of shares. Instrumental in founding the PCSP.
Committee · Durban
Over 30 years' experience in corporate governance and compliance. Began her career in 1992 in the audit environment and later headed up the Durban branch of Statucor (Pty) Ltd, an affiliate of BDO Southern Africa, before founding her own consultancy in 2015. Provides governance, board support and compliance services to audit and legal firms and a variety of national and international corporates.
Committee · Tax & Compliance
Tax and accounting professional with over 20 years in public practice and industry. Former firm owner (2007–2020) and now Senior Advisor at Charter Business Advisors. Registered Tax Practitioner and member of IAC and CIBA, with expertise in IFRS reporting, VAT/PAYE, SARS disputes and corporate compliance. Vice Chairman of the IAC Gauteng Committee.
Committee · F.Inst.D
Maggie Zeelie, F.Inst.D, brings over 30 years of experience in the company secretarial profession, helping businesses navigate corporate governance and compliance.
Committee · Company Secretary
Senior company secretary with many years of on-the-job experience. A dedicated professional, quick to learn and adapt to the ever-changing nature of the role. Focused on sharing knowledge and simplifying secretarial procedures across the profession.
Registration is free. Choose a username and password, and a member of the committee will be in touch.