King IV Ethics Framework
Get Started with This SkillOverview
Draft or update an ethics framework aligned with King IV Principle 2 (governance of ethics) for South African organisations.
Getting Started
Add your source materials to the project workspace, then activate the King IV Ethics Framework skill. The agent will guide you through the process step by step.
Example conversation
You: We need an ethics framework document for the board—how we govern ethics, not just the code of conduct.
Agent: I’ll draft an ethics framework using the skill reference (Principle 2). I’ll cover: purpose and scope; governing body and management accountability; how we identify and manage ethical risks; how ethics is embedded (policies, training, performance, recruitment); protected disclosure and non-retaliation; monitoring and reporting to the board; and the link to our code of conduct and related policies. I’ll keep it concise and avoid duplicating the code.
Output excerpt
Ethics framework excerpt
Accountability
The board sets the direction for organisational ethics and approves the code of conduct and this framework. It receives an annual ethics report covering breaches, training completion, protected disclosure usage, and key ethical risks. Management is responsible for day-to-day implementation, recruitment and performance alignment, and ensuring that protected disclosure channels are known and used without fear of reprisal.
Embedding ethics
Ethical risks relevant to us include conflicts of interest, bribery and corruption, fair treatment of stakeholders, and use of company assets. We address these through the code of conduct, declaration of interests and gifts policies, anti-bribery training, and performance objectives that include behavioural expectations. New joiners are trained on the code; all staff complete annual refresher training.
Review
This framework is reviewed by the board at least annually and when material ethical risks or structure change. It is published internally and referenced in our King IV apply-and-explain disclosure (Principle 2).
Extension and validation
This skill does not include custom validation tools. Elaboration is guided by the skill workflow and reference materials.