Sacnasp Registration & Payment Processes

Organisation : SACNASP
Head Quarters : Silverton
Type of Facilities : Sacnasp Registration And Payment Processes

Website : http://www.sacnasp.org.za/new-submissions/information-brochure.html
Guideline :https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/4203-Questions.pdf

Sacnasp Registration & Payment Processes :

About SACNASP :
SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. The natural sciences encompass a wide range of scientific fields covering all of the basic sciences and many of their applied derivatives.

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For a complete list of the current fields of practise recognised by SACNASP, please click here.

1. Who should register?
All natural scientists working in their respective fields of practice should register.

2. Why should I register?
It is mandatory for all practising natural scientists are required to be registered in terms of the Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No. 27 of 2003) (Sections 18 (1) and 20(2)(a).

3. What are the benefits of registration?
Registration provides recognition by a professional body. Registration is indicative of peer recognition by all scientists in a particular field of expertise. Registration also ensures standard practices and conduct amongst scientists as it is regulated by a Code of Conduct.

4. I am completing my undergraduate qualification in 2013. May I apply for registration already?
It is advisable to complete the qualification before submitting your application for registration as an applicant can only be assessed in terms of completed qualifications.

5. Which qualifications are not considered for registration?
The qualifications currently excluded for registration purposes are stipulated in the information brochure.

6. I have a foreign qualification, what should I do to apply for registration?
All foreign qualifications that will be assessed as part of an application must be accompanied by a South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) certificate. Applicants with any foreign qualification are also liable to pay the Qualification Assessment fee for assessment by the Qualification Assessment Committee. No exemption is granted for any qualification obtained outside South Africa.
SACNASP FAQs November 2012

7. Can you please clarify what SAQA is? I am not South African and not familiar with it.
SAQA, or the South African Qualifications Authority, is an advisory / regulatory institution who evaluates foreign qualifications to assist decision-makers like SACNASP in interpreting these when foreign qualification holders are considered for, inter alia, application for professional registration.

8. What field of practice do I qualify for?
The identified fields of practice appear in Schedule 1 of the Act. Confirm the information in the work experience guideline documents for each field of practice to align your field of practice with your qualifications and current work functions.

9. How long does the registration process take?
The registration process is very rigorous and is estimated to take 3-6 months. The first is the receipt and compliance check by the Registration office. Thereafter a compliant application is submitted to the QAC if a foreign qualification is part of the application package. After the QAC, recommendations/applications are submitted to the respective Professional Advisory Committee (specific for each field of practice) to assess an application and make a recommendation to the Registration Committee, who makes the final decision in the registration process.

10. Can I have one invoice for all my employees?
SACANSP only invoices individuals and not companies.

11. When is my annual fee due?
The annual fee is due in April of each year.

12. When should my annual fee be settled?
Settlement of the annual fee should be within 60 days of date of invoice.

13. What methods can I use in settling my fees?
Electronic funds transfer (EFT), over the counter cash and cheques deposits at Nedbank. No cash, debit or credit card payments are accepted in lieu of payment by the SACNASP office.

Contact Address :
Private Bag X540
SILVERTON
0127
Gauteng Province
South Africa