South Africa
King IV compliance, made simple
ComplianceDesk gives you 15 pre-built King IV controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving King IV compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.
Every King IV control, organised for you
The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate King IV — 15 controls across 5 categories.
Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship
- KING4-1.1 Code of ethics adopted and communicated
- KING4-1.2 Organisational ethics monitored
- KING4-1.3 Responsible corporate citizenship commitments documented
Strategy, Performance & Reporting
- KING4-2.1 Strategy linked to value creation
- KING4-2.2 Integrated/annual report covers material matters
Governing Structures & Delegation
- KING4-3.1 Board charter defines roles and responsibilities
- KING4-3.2 Board composition reviewed for independence and skills
- KING4-3.3 Delegation to committees documented
- KING4-3.4 Governing body and director performance evaluated
Risk, IT & Compliance Governance
- KING4-4.1 Risk governance framework approved
- KING4-4.2 IT and information governance framework approved
- KING4-4.3 Compliance framework and regulatory universe maintained
- KING4-4.4 Internal audit / combined assurance established
Stakeholder Relationships
- KING4-5.1 Stakeholder engagement policy maintained
- KING4-5.2 Material stakeholder relationships managed
Frequently asked questions
How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for King IV?
15, organised into 5 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.
Can I track King IV alongside other frameworks?
Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.
How long does it take to set up King IV in ComplianceDesk?
Activating King IV instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.
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