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 functionsThe quality assurance system of the SABPP ETQA strives to contribute to the economy of South AfricaThe 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 stakeholdersoffering service excellencebeing professional in all our dealingsbuilding and maintaining trust and confidentialityThe SABPP strives to facilitate the delivery of high quality HR practice.