PIA BENEFITS COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE

The PIA is a Voluntary Association looking after the interest of its members. Benefits Committee reviews the needs of our members in the profession and identifies what interventions are require to meet this demand. Five key focuses have been identified; Promoting the Profession, Growing the Profession, Representing our members, Assisting our Members, and Communicating. This list is reviewed within this committee on an ongoing bases as to address the changing needs within our profession. Members are invited to raise concerns they would like the PIA to addressed.

Benefits Identified
Promoting the Profession
Promoting the profession to the public
Promoting members and their work
BI -Annual PIA Awards
Public Exhibitions
Affording Member the opportunity to Uploading Projects on the PIA Website
Member information available to the public via the PIA Website.

Growing the Profession
Hosting Events, CPD events that provide a high quality of content to grow the professional
Building a strong PIA Community, providing opportunities for professional networking
Providing discounts on industry books and publications
Assisting and supporting students
SAIA membership for Professional Architects

Representing our Members
Representing our members in public committees and forums
Close liaison with SACAP on issues affecting the profession.
Interactions with the City of Tshwane
Representation on forums to protect our Architectural Heritage

Assisting our Members
Access to the Dispute Resolution Panel and advice from senior members
Access to the Practice Manual and advisory notes
Free access to employment advert platform and general classifieds
Discounts on industry contracts
Assistance in registration with SACAP
A centrally located professional office and boardroom

Communicating
Monthly Newsletter to members and Communication with our members on a regular basis.
Inform members of changes to regulations.
Providing communication to members on important matters, via social media