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Welcome to IMA South Africa NPC Your gateway to a unique global professional network! About International Management Assistants (IMA) is a global network dedicated to management support professionals. Established in 1974, IMA has been connecting management assistants worldwide for the last 50 years. With a strong international presence, IMA connects over 1,300 members across more than 20 countries, cultivating a diverse and dynamic community of professionals. IMA South Africa NPC, established in 2018 with just 11 members, now proudly represents over 70 members across South Africa and Africa. IMA South Africa NPC is registered as a Non-Profit Organization in South Africa (2017/585475/08). |
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Vision and Mission Statement Our focus is to promote the personal and professional growth of our members through networking, training, webinars, and events. We are dedicated to being the leading global network for management support professionals, through:
The Association is a non-political, self-development organization and refrains from engaging in political or trade-union activities. Young Professionals of IMA As a leading network for Management Assistants, IMA is committed to engaging and supporting young professionals. Whether you're new to the profession or early in your career as management assistant, we warmly welcome you to our dedicated division for Young Professionals. If you want to learn more or get involved as a young professional member, email Nicole Breunissen. Nicole leads this dynamic division and can provide additional details.
Resources Feel free to share these documents with your colleagues and manager to assist with your membership application and/or event registrations:
| IMA Global Governance Our members play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the Association through active participation in the Annual General Meeting, held together with the IMA International Annual Conference. The IMA Council serves as the consultative and policy-making body, guiding the Association's strategic vision. The Executive Committee acts as the executive arm, implementing decisions and managing day-to-day operations. Elected National Committees oversee the daily administration and operations of the National Groups (in each country), ensuring alignment of initiatives and activities with our mission and values. Meet the current national committee and previous national chairs of IMA South Africa NPC here. Sonia Vanular Sonia Vanular, the founder of the European Association of Professional Secretaries (EAPS, now IMA - International Management Assistants), was a pioneer in her field. Despite her law degree and passing the British Bar in 1956—a remarkable feat for a woman of her time—she chose to use her exceptional secretarial skills while travelling the globe. Sonia's visionary leadership laid the foundation for countless professional assistants who owe their success to her determination and foresight. EAPS, born from her dream, became her life's work—a legacy she dedicated 50 years to nurturing and protecting. In honour of Sonia's contribution and impact, IMA has established the Sonia Vanular Fund. Discover more about the fund and her legacy here.
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Upcoming events
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21 Aug 2024 11:00 (SAST) • Online (MS Teams) - IMA South Africa NPC members only
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6 Sep 2024 13:00 (SAST) • Online (MS Teams)
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4 Oct 2024 08:30 (SAST) • The Verve, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town