The Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA) is a SAQA-recognised professional body active in the entertainment and communications industry across Southern Africa.

It is specifically designed to promote the adoption of professional standards and ethical business practice, and seeks to further the interests of members through partnership and representation on a range of issues.

The Association awards several designations based on an individual’s education, work experience and business ethics. Individual’s applying for a designation also participate in an assessment of competence – either writing an online exam or providing a portfolio of evidence which supports their claim of competence.

The Association is a member-driven organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members, with an Executive Director and support staff appointed to manage association activities.