PMI South Africa Chapter is a volunteer-managed not-for-profit company established in 1982, and is the oldest operating chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) operating outside of North America. PMI is the world’s leading professional association for project management. Our core purpose is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management within South Africa in a conscious and proactive manner. Our core values are: 1. Professionalism -Competence -Ethical behaviour -Honesty 2. Knowledge -Sharing information -Thought leadership -Standards-setting -Educational excellence 3. Community and volunteerism -Inclusiveness -Member participation -Constructive synergies -Openness with stakeholders -Diversity -Consideration of all cultures 4. Value of project management to business -Importance of business and government