ProGuild

Requirements & verification

Thinking about offering your services via ProGuild? Use this checklist to prepare your artefacts before you request an invite.

Verification steps

Identity & practice validation

We verify company registration, professional body numbers, and responsible partners or directors before listing a profile.

Insurance & indemnity

Professional indemnity, cyber cover, and relevant guarantees are loaded into Document OS and monitored for expiry.

Compliance posture

POPIA/PAIA readiness, data handling commitments, and escalation contacts are part of the onboarding packet.

Delivery track record

At least two buyer or SME references, scoped work orders, or published projects must be on file.

Documents to prepare

  • Professional body membership letter (e.g., SAICA, IRBA, ECSA, LPC).
  • Tax clearance (TCS PIN) and B-BBEE affidavit or certificate.
  • Proof of banking details or trust account confirmation (where relevant).
  • Professional indemnity certificate covering South African jurisdictions.
  • Signed POPIA/PAIA undertakings and data processing agreement with Okhantu.

Badge tiers

Verified Professional

3 checks
IdentityRegistrationInsurance

The baseline badge for every ProGuild member. Shows that a full identity, insurance, and compliance audit is on record.

Trust Partner

2 checks
POPIASecurity

Reserved for firms that operate SOC-compliant infrastructure, have breach playbooks, and can be embedded in Document OS automations.

Buyer-ready

1 checks
Tender Delivery

Awarded when a professional has delivered at least three Okhantu-facilitated projects with positive audit logs.