To promote, direct and influence the development of the human resources profession; to review competency standards for the education, training and conduct of those engaged in the profession; to advise involved parties on the development and attaining of those competencies and to evaluate such attainment. 

Our actions are guided by the following values: The SABPP is committed to objectivity, fairness, consistency and integrity in all its functions.  The quality assurance system of the SABPP ETQA strives to contribute to the economy of South Africa.  The SABPP links the achievement of quality to equity and the fostering of innovation and diversity. With a customer-centered focus the SABPP will work in a consultative and cooperative mode with partners and stakeholders offering service excellence being professional in all our dealings building and maintaining trust and confidentiality.  The SABPP strives to facilitate the delivery of high quality HR practice.