Institute of Directors - Harare

The IoDZ believes that corporate governance is a prerequisite for a vibrant economy. In conducting its business IoDZ upholds the principles and values of:
◊ integrity
◊ accountability
◊ transparency
◊ innovativeness
◊ corporate responsibility
and a
◊ learning culture

MEMBERSHIP
The IOD is unique in that directors are members in their ‘individual’ professional capacity and it is the only professional organisation to represent the interests of directors as such. There are various categories of membership to enable company directors, partners, consultants and other business professionals to take advantage of the facilities and benefits of the IoDZ. Members comprise individuals and corporations/ organizations. Membership of the IoDZ is by application.
INDIVIDUAL  

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:
Associate Member
To become an associate member an applicant must be over 21 years of age and be:
● A partner in a small professional practice; or
● A sole proprietor of an unincorporated business; or
● A senior executive reporting directly to a board member in an NGO, a state enterprise, parastatal or other public body of similar standing; or
● A senior executive of a national or international company or organisation reporting to a board member; or
●A director who does not otherwise qualify to be an ordinary member.
N.B. Associate members have no voting rights.
Ordinary Member
To become an ordinary member an applicant must be over 21years of age and meet one of the following criteria:
● A company director for a minimum of 3 years having been in business for a minimum of seven years; or
● In business for a minimum of five years as one of the following
 a partner or senior manager in a professional practice, or a holder of a professional or educational qualification working in the business sector or public sector; or
 a sole proprietor or partner of an unincorporated business; or
 a senior executive of a national or international company or organisation, or public sector body, reporting directly to a main board member; or
● or, meet such other conditions which in the opinion of the IoDZ are of a sufficiently acceptable standard so as to confer membership and, preferably have attended the IoDZ course on ‘Board Role, Director Duties and Liabilities