If you plan to apply for the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme benefits, this article will provide a seamless guide through the application process and claim TERS benefits. Before initiating the application process, ensure that you are eligible to claim the benefits. The eligibility criteria are simple:

• You must have been required to stop business operations either fully or partially during the different lockdown levels according to the published regulations.
• The benefits extend to employees who have been required to quarantine themselves or self-isolate during the pandemic.
• You are also eligible if you have been unable to make use of your services either fully or partially because you had to limit the number of workers at the workplace or due to the introduction of the shift system, and any other measure that was taken in compliance with the regulations put in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19.
• If you are an employee aged 60 and above who cannot be accommodated at the workplace, you are eligible for this benefit.
• You (the employer) were not able to make alternative arrangements for vulnerable employees to work from home or take other measures.
• Most importantly, your employer must have registered you with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

The TERS Application Process

Once you have gone through the eligibility criteria and are eligible for the benefit, you can start the application process. You stand a better chance of claiming the TERS benefits if your company can prove that it has complied with all UIF legislation. If the company has not been compliant, then it can undertake to pay all outstanding contributions within a specific time frame. You also stand a better chance if your company can prove that it has or it will embark on a sustainability program that will guarantee job preservation once the funding agreement expires. And lastly, you stand a high chance of consideration if you can meet up with UIF legislation obligations.

For you to have an easy and trouble-free application, you should have all documentation ready. You will need these documents:

• A signed approval or an acceptance letter
• A current bank confirmation letter
• Proof of payment to employees for previous benefits claimed and received for the prior period. This could be an EFT, payroll report, or pay recon.
• Proof of refund to the UIF
• And a letter of authority.

If you are a first-time beneficiary, this would mean you will not be able to have proof of previous payment to employees. In this case, this is what you should do:

• Activate your profile online on the official website. The website URL is https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid-19/
• Follow the instructions as they appear
• Then you will be required to sign an electronic MOA (memorandum of agreement) and letter of undertaking
• Then upload your bank confirmation letter as well

Now to apply: 

• Use this direct link to apply. https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid-19/.
• Log into your profile.
• Fill out the forms correctly and upload all relevant documentation.
• Check to make sure everything is in order.
• Once you have done so, click on the apply button.
• Log in to your profile every couple of days to check your application status.
• Once you are logged in, click the “status” button in the menu bar. Then you will be able to see if your application has been processed or not. “Processed” means your application has been received, and if the amount value is zero (0), this means that your application has been rejected.

How Are TERS Benefits Calculated? 

Now that you have applied, you are probably wondering how much you would be paid and why. Your concern is valid, and to answer any questions you might have, here is a breakdown of how payment benefits are calculated and how much you should be expecting.

• The COVID-19 benefits are calculated using a UI calculation formula which is based on your usual monthly earnings. The system used for these calculations is the income replacement sliding scale (38%-60%) as stipulated in the unemployment act.
• The maximum amount an employee can receive is capped off to the amount of R6.730.56 per month per employee.
• The maximum amount that will be taken into consideration when calculating the benefits is R17.712 per month.
• The calculations are done such that an eligible employee receives at least R3.500 per month.
• Simple rules or directives guide how these calculations are made.
• The benefits of a qualifying employee will be calculated by section 13 (1) of the Unemployment Insurance Act.
• If, after the calculations and added remunerations, the benefits do not sum up to R3,500, the benefit will be increased to ensure that the employee receives the minimum amount of R3.500
• Calculations are also subjected to the number of days the lockdown lasts. This means the benefits you receive may reduce or may increase each month.
• Another determinant is how much you earned for work during the lockdown periods. If you worked more hours, then it is assumed that you earned more; therefore, your benefits would be reduced. The same conditions would apply if the situation were the opposite. So if you earned little for work, then your applicable benefit would increase.

TERS Claim (How to Claim) 

After submitting your application, you must check and track the process of your TERS application. If you had already claimed your UIF sickness benefit, you might not be able to claim TERS. If you had already applied for your TERS benefit, then these steps would help you claim your benefits with ease.

Step 1: Log in 

To log in to your profile, use this direct link to have access to the login portal. https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid-19/

Be sure to enter your username and password correctly in their corresponding boxes.

Step 2: Apply for benefits.

Once you have logged in, follow the steps listed above to apply for your TERS benefit. Be sure to have all important documentation ready before starting the application process.

Step 3: Check application status 

Log into your TERS profile every couple of days to check the status of your claim application. Once you are logged in, click the “status” button in the menu bar. Then you will be able to see if your application has been processed or not. “Processed” means your application has been received, and if the amount value is zero (0), this means that your application has been rejected.

Step 4: getting paid 

Suppose the application status shows that there has been a successful payment of your TERS claim, except to get paid within five days. TERS benefits are now paid directly into the bank accounts of employees. Employers are then required to input the correct bank details of their employees.

NB: The banking details would have to be verified; if the employee’s details and the bank details are a confirmed match, then payment will be made. If the information does not match, the application for funds will be rejected, and no fund will be transferred into the employee’s account. The employer will be obliged to correct the employee’s banking details. You must ensure all banking details are accurate and valid.

• If you would like to know the application status of all of your employees, you can do so by requesting a payment report. This allows you to be able to know which of your employees have been paid and which have been rejected. You can do this by clicking on the payment breakdown report in the menu bar.
• Click on the green successful payment button, and you will be provided with a letter that you will need to download and sign as proof of payment of funds.
• Click on the red decline payment button, and a list of declined employees will appear.
• Alternatively, if you are still waiting to hear back from a submitted application at TERS, you can track the status of your application by reaching them directly via the TERS hotline on 012 337 1997
• If you would like to add new people to your claim, you can do so by logging in to your COVID-19 TERS portal and then clicking on the “employee details” button. Click the orange ‘add new employee’ button. You will have to add employees one after the other. You cannot use a CSV during this process.

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When Do TERS Payout? 

Now that you understand what you need to apply for TERS and what to expect in terms of cash payout amount, you should also understand when TERS pays out. TERS allowances are paid monthly to each participating employee. Once the application process is completed successfully, the company can expect payment to be made within five days.

Since the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme was created to support employees through the economic lockdowns created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it pays out during these lockdowns.

The UIF has decided to continue paying out through the lockdown extensions. However, you will not be paid if you have already benefited from the UIF sickness/illness claim.

To conclude, in this article, we have been able to provide a step-by-step guide to applying for and claiming Temporary Employee Relief Scheme. We hope this guide proves useful in your TERS application and claims procedure. If you have any questions or concerns that have not been addressed in this article, it would be helpful for you to visit the UIF official website and visit their frequently asked question page.

Before diving straight into how you can check your UIF TERS payment status, here’s a brief overview of TERS and how it works. TERS stands for Temporary Employment Relief Scheme. It is a scheme developed by the department of employment and labour. The Unemployment Insurance Fund finances this scheme. What this means is that the scheme does not generate its own income. The money that is given to employees is money gotten from their UIF accounts. The scheme came into effect on the 11th of December 2019 after the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Temporary Employment Relief Scheme was created as a measure to manage the effects the COVID-19 and the different lockdowns have had on the economy and employees, providing some sort of solution for the job crisis. It was designed to assist employees who lost their main source of income because of the COVID-19 and other related regulations that limited economic activities. Those eligible to benefit from this relief scheme are employees whose monthly earnings have been reduced due to the following reasons:

• They were not permitted to start operations either fully or partially according to the regulations that were published.
• Those who were not able to make alternative arrangements for vulnerable employees to work from home or take other measures.
• Unable to make use of their services either fully or partially due to the introduction of the shift system, limiting the number of workers at the workplace, and other measures taken in compliance with the regulations put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.
• It also extends to employees who have had to quarantine themselves or self-isolate.
• Employees who are aged 60 and above who cannot be accommodated at the workplace are eligible for this benefit.

Those who are not eligible for the TERS benefits are:

• Employees who still receive their full income or salary are not eligible to benefit from TERS
• The scheme does not subsidize an employee’s payroll

If you are eligible to claim TERS benefits, the employer and the employees must have been registered with the UIF. You will be required to apply TERS to be able to claim these benefits. Your company will be able to benefit from TERS if it proves that it has been compliant with all UIF legislation. If the company has not been compliant, then it can undertake to pay all outstanding contributions within a specific timeframe.

You also stand a better chance if your company can prove that it has or it will embark on a sustainability program that will guarantee job preservation once the funding agreement expires. And lastly, you stand a high chance of consideration if you can meet up with UIF legislation obligations.

The application form is simple and easily assessable via the TERS online portal. Once the application process is complete, log in to your profile every couple of days to your application status.

Employers are required to submit the following documents during the application process:

• A signed approval or an acceptance letter
• A current bank confirmation letter
• Proof of payment to employees for previous benefits claimed and received for the prior period. This could be an EFT, payroll report or pay recon.
• Proof of refund to the UIF
• And a letter of authority.

If you are a first-time beneficiary:

• Activate your profile online on the official website. The website URL is https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid-19/
• Follow the instructions as they appear
• Then you will be required to sign an electronic MOA (memorandum of agreement) and letter of undertaking
• Then upload your bank confirmation letter as well

How to Check your UIF TERS Payment Status

After submitting your application, it is important that you check and track the process of your TERS application.

Step 1: Log in 

To log in to your profile, go use this direct link to have access to the login portal. https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid-19/

. Enter your username and password correctly in their corresponding boxes.

Step 2: how to check your status 

Once you are logged in, click the “status” button in the menu bar. Then you will be able to see if your application has been processed or not. “Processed” means your application has been received, and if the amount value is zero (0), this means that your application has been rejected.

Step 3: get the payment report. 

As an employer, when you have checked your application status, you can then decide to get a payment report to be able to know which of your employees have been paid and which have been rejected. You can do this by clicking on the payment breakdown report in the menu bar.

Click on the green successful payment button, and you will be provided with a letter that you will need to download as a sign as proof of payment of funds.

Click on the red decline payment button, and a list of declined employees will appear.

Alternatively, if you are still waiting to hear back from a submitted application at TERS, you can track the status of your application by reaching them directly via the TERS hotline on 012 337 1997

Also Read: UIF TERS Application: A Step by Step Guide to Applying For TERS Benefits

How do you receive Ters Payments? 

In case you are wondering why your payouts were not as much as you were expecting, this should help you understand how payouts are calculated and how you can receive your TERS payments.

The maximum amount an employee can receive is capped off to the amount of R6,730.56 per month per employee. The maximum amount that will be taken into consideration when calculating the benefits is R17,712 per month. The system used for these calculations is the income replacement sliding scale (38%-60%) as stipulated in the unemployment act.

Now that you understand how these calculations are made and why you are paid a particular amount, here’s how you get paid your benefits. The UIF pays UIF benefits through local banks. Ters benefits are paid directly into the bank accounts of employees. Employers are then required to input the correct bank details of their employees.

The banking details would have to be verified; if the employee’s details and the bank details are a confirmed match, then payment will be made. If the information does not match, the application for funds will be rejected, and no fund will be transferred into the employees’ account. The employer will be obliged to correct the employee’s banking details. It is important that you ensure all banking details are accurate and valid.

Registering with the necessary bodies is necessary if you want to participate in the Western Cape triathlon calendar.

This registration ensures you are competent but also ensures that you are supporting the necessary bodies that oversee local triathlons.

In this guide, we detail how you should go about registering with Western Cape Triathlon and Triathlon South Africa. This detailed step-by-step instruction ensures you can enjoy this year’s triathlons.

Is It Necessary to Have a Western Province Triathlon or Triathlon South Africa Membership?

The short answer is yes.

To participate in triathlons and duathlons, you must be registered with Triathlon South Africa. However, membership in a Western Province Triathlon club is only necessary if you reside in the Western Cape. This is because athletes in the province that don’t have the provincial membership will have their Triathlon South Africa membership revoked.

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Register with Triathlon South Africa

Triathlon South Africa membership ensures you get to participate in triathlons and duathlons associated with TSA. TSA is responsible for maintaining the sport’s standards and guaranteeing the safety of athletes participating in these events. While there are events that are held that aren’t associated with TSA, these are legally not allowed to use the term “triathlon” to describe the event. It also means that it may not they won’t

Step 1: Visit the TSA Website

You cannot become a member of TSA without registering as a user first. To begin your registration process, you must visit the Triathlon South Africa website. On the website, navigate to the burger menu on the right-top corner of the webpage and then select “Registration.”

Step 2: Complete the TSA Registration Form

In the registration, you will need to complete the form that will request you to fill in your first name, surname, ID number or passport, your gender, and your preferred name. The preferred name can be a name you usually use in day-to-day life if you don’t use your first name.

To complete the registration, you will also need to insert other personal information like your date of birth, email address, phone number, physical address, and citizenship.

During the registration, you will also need to include two emergency numbers, select whether or not you have medical aid, list allergies and medical conditions if you have any, and any medication you are taking.

Then, you must agree to the POPI terms and conditions, which give TSA the right to collect, process, and distribute your personal information where legally necessary.

Step 3: Purchase a TSA License

After completing the TSA Registration, you will get access to your profile. From your profile, you can purchase a license.

You can complete the purchase of a TSA license online. The cost of the various licenses is R310. This license lasts from the day of purchase to the upcoming 31st of August. Therefore, if you purchase the license between 1st September to 31st December, your license will expire on 31st August of the following year. Therefore, if you buy your license between 1st January and 30th August, your license will expire on 31st August of the same year.

Step 4: Pay Your License Fee

After selecting the type of license you need, you will be redirected to Triathlon South Africa’s payment gateway, where you can pay via card or EFT. The EFT option requires you to connect your bank to their payment gateway.

If you have any questions about the process, you can call the TSA Executive office on 012 343 6208 or email them at office@triathlonsa.co.za.

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Register with a Western Cape Triathlon Club

If you are an athlete that resides in the Western Cape, you need to join a club affiliated with the Western Cape Triathlon Association. This is not only necessary for TSA membership but also means you have access to the benefits available through the club you sign up to.

Step 1: Find and Register to an Affiliated Club

Your first step is to find a WCTA-affiliated club. There are currently five affiliated clubs:

Atlantic Triathlon Club

The club located in Green Point has a fee of between R60 for the season for scholars under 19 years old to R480 for the season for senior multi-sport membership.

The ATC also has weekly training sessions that include group cycles, track running at Green Point Athletics Stadium, and open water swimming at the Waterfront Canals.

Cape Multisport Club

Annual membership for the Cape Multisport Club costs R400; family members of club members get a 40% discount on their membership, and Pensioners only pay R200.

The club organizes members-only running, trail running, cycling, and triathlon training and events.

Club Multi-Sport Maniacs

Membership for Club MSM starts at R100 for temporary members to R400 for the season of senior members who participate in all disciplines.

Additional Clubs:

• TriLife Multisport Club (Rondebosch)
• DeltaSport MSC (Claremont)

Note: The club you choose to join is not necessarily the club close to you; instead, it should be the club that will be the most beneficial to join and provide tremendous added value for the annual fee you’re paying.

All of the WCTA-affiliated clubs enable you to join even if you don’t reside in the Western Cape; in such instances, your fee will usually be discounted.

Step 2: Sign Up for the Club

After choosing a club, you can visit the clubs’ website to sign up. Many of the clubs affiliated with the Western Cape Triathlon Association require you to sign up for the club by entering your details on an online form. You can access these forms for the corresponding clubs using the links below:

• Atlantic Triathlon Club Online Registration
• Cape Multisport Club Online Registration
• Club Multi-Sport Maniacs Online Registration

Step 3: Pay the Fees

For most of the clubs on this list, you will need to pay your fees via EFT and email proof of payment to the correct point of contact.

After receiving your payment, you will receive the next steps about training and other benefits available only to club members.

Now that you have this information, you can begin your journey as a fully-fledged member of the triathlon community, enjoying triathlons and other multi-sport events. If you have any questions about joining a local club, you can contact the local club for more information and a detailed list of what membership entails.

As the oldest association for independent schools, ISASA’s mission is to ensure the private schools within its association meet ethical and quality standards that guarantee they carry the prestige associated with private schooling.

Over 850 schools in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola, and Zambia are part of ISASA’s membership, making it one of the largest associations for private schools in the region.

Since ISASA-accredited schools are some of the most sought-after independent schools, if you have a private school, joining ISASA could prove vital in setting your school apart.

What Is ISASA?

The Independent Schools Association of South Africa, also known as ISASA, is a membership association that helps the schools in its association with various services.

As a non-profit organisation, ISASA doesn’t manage any schools, nor does it act as a governing body for its member schools.

To join ISASA, a private school needs to pay an annual subscription fee. This subscription fee is calculated per pupil, and the amount per pupil is determined by ISASA’s assessment of the school’s socio-economic standing. Category 1 schools pay the most per pupil, whereas category 6 pay the least. ISASA also allows schools with more than 2000 pupils to benefit from marginal costing.

How To Register For ISASA?

Joining ISASA is voluntary, but if schools do wish to become an ISASA-accredited members, they will need to meet specific guidelines in addition to completing the application process. You can learn more about the guidelines for prospective schools and the application process below.

Download and Complete The ISASA Application Form

To begin the process of becoming an ISASA member, you need to download the ISASA application form. You can find this form here. The form can be filled in electronically, or you can choose to print and scan the form; either way, all fields need to be completed. You can find the ISASA application form for private schools here. Once on the page, follow the steps outlined below.

• Select the Applicable Form

ISASA has two forms: one for primary and high schools and another for early childhood development (ECD) schools. Depending on the grades your school offers, select – and download – the application form.

• Attach Your School’s Mission Statement

To determine what your school’s philosophies are – and whether they align with ISASA – you will need to attach your school’s mission statement to the ISASA application form.

• Attach Founding Document

Before submitting the form, you will also need to attach the school’s founding documents.

Ensure You Meet The Criteria Set Out For Approved Members of ISASA

While completing the ISASA application, you should also begin analysing the criteria ISASA sets out for its approved members.

Sign The ISASA Conditions of Membership

To ensure that you accept and agree to uphold the conditions of membership, ISASA requires all prospective members to sign the conditions of membership. This document is legally binding and states that intend to uphold the ISASA philosophy and mission, but also acts as an agreement that outlines the conditions of your membership, determining what criteria you need to meet to ensure your membership remains valid. You can find the conditions of membership here

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Pay The Assessment Fees

Prospective members need to complete ISASA’s quality assurance process, which includes an evaluation by the Independent Quality Assurance Agency (IQAA). This evaluation determines whether your school is meeting the criteria stipulated to join ISASA. If you complete this evaluation successfully, you will be eligible to become an accredited member of ISASA. As a result, you gain access to member benefits. If not, you can still achieve – Introductory Status until you meet all of ISASA’s requirements to be an accredited member.

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Why Should Your Private School Join ISASA?

But, what is the purpose of joining ISASA? Why should your independent school join South Africa’s – and Southern Africa’s – most prestigious schools?

Well, ISASA offers its members discounts and benefits in addition to supporting their interests through lobbying.

Receive Worthwhile Discounts and Benefits

One of the most significant reasons for joining ISASA would be the discounts and benefits at your disposal. The annual fee includes public liability insurance, three staff vacancy advertisements, and HR documents (primarily for South African schools), among several other benefits.

Access Expert Government Lobbying

To ensure your rights and interests are promoted, being a member of ISASA will be critical. Due to the association’s size, reputation, and credibility, ISASA holds the expertise to effectively lobby for the interests and rights of its members, representing its members on key bodies and influencing policies and practices.

ISASA membership has long been associated with renown.

Although the association is not part of an accredited body, since the schools belonging to ISASA’s network are required to maintain the highest standards, having this membership can prove worthwhile.

The Department of Employment and Labor also known as the department of labour is South African arm of government responsible for employment matters, including industrial relations, job creation, unemployment insurance, and occupational health and safety. The department plays a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty, and inequality through a set of policies and programs to improve the country’s economic efficiency and productivity, create employment opportunities, create sound labour relations, and eliminate inequality. It does so by improving workers’ working conditions and quality of life through laid down principles, schemes, and projects for regulating workers’ work conditions.

How to register as a work-seeker

A work seeker is an individual actively seeking employment opportunities and has submitted an application to a potential employer. Unemployed people can register as worker seekers with the department of labour at its nearest centres. This will enable employers to find them if they are looking for candidates for employment. To register as a work-seeker, follow these simple steps:

Step one: Complete the work-seeker registration form 

Work-seekers must complete the work-seeker registration form and submit it at the nearest labour centre or office branch. The work seeker registration form is a document that the department of labour provides. The form has to be filled out and signed by the worker seeker. There are provisions to fill out the form electronically as well as on-site. Check the official labour department website.

Step two: Keep your contact details up to date.

Work-seekers must keep contact with the labour centre and let them know as soon as their details change.

Step three: Be prepared for interviews

Keep your CV up to date and handy. It is important that you prepare and make yourself available for interviews with potential employers.

Department of labour vacancies

The department of employment and labour offers opportunities for job seekers to gain employment within the department. To apply for these jobs, applicants must print, complete and submit the Application for Employment form (Z.83) form which can be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the department of employment and labour official website. It is also useful to make sure you meet the job requirements before submitting your applications.

The Department Of Labour Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

The Unemployment Insurance Fund is an initiative by the South African government that is focused on helping workers. It does so by saving up a small portion of workers’ monthly earnings or salaries and pays them out when the workers happen to be out of work, sick, or in other situations that they are insured against.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund schemes also pay out workers that have been retrenched or terminated from their employment by no fault of their own. Employees who are laid off due to their faults do not benefit from UIF schemes. The fund offers short terms assistance to the dependents of a worker who has died. However, the unemployment insurance act and unemployment insurance contributions act does not apply to:

• People working 24 hours or less for an employer
• Public servants
• Learners
• Foreigners working as contract workers
• Workers who receive a government senior’s pension
• Workers who only earn commissions
• Thus, this set of people do not qualify to register for UIF

Every worker registered with the unemployment insurance fund pays 1% of their monthly earnings into the fund. Their employers are responsible for paying another 1% deducted directly from their salaries, making 2% deducted from monthly earnings. The employer is also responsible for ensuring that every worker is registered with the unemployment insurance fund. Employers may register at the UIF by following these simple steps:

Step 1: get your data ready 

Get the necessary information, including ID numbers and addresses of your workers, before making the trip to your nearest labour centre.

Step 2: get the necessary forms.

For commercial employees or workers, get the UI-8 forms or the UI-8D. For domestic or private employees, get the UI-19 form. These forms are all available at your nearest department of labour office.

Step 3: fill out forms correctly. 

Employers are required to fill the forms for themselves and their employees. The registration form for workers would ask for the employer reference number. In the event that the employer does not have a reference number yet, this part can be left empty. UIF will provide a reference number for you. Also, ensure that all information entered is correct.

Step 4: submit!

Hand in the forms to the labour centre staff.

How to check UIF claims status

Employees registered with the UIF can then check the status of their claims or apply to redeem claims online or in the event of unemployment, death, sickness or even maternity in the nearest labour office. To check the status of your claim online, you can;

• Visit the UIF official website.
• Select the ‘check my status’ option
• Follow the instructions that will appear on your screen.
• Enter the Captcha number
• Proceed to enter your UIF reference number.
• Alternatively, you can check the status of your claim by emailing your name, identification and UIF reference number to online.BCP@labour.gov.za.
• If you may not be able to check the status of your claim online, you can visit the nearest labour office and sign the register. After providing the clerk with your identification and your UIF number, you will be given the status of your UIF claim.

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How do I claim UIF? 

The procedure to claim UIF varies with the benefit you are trying to claim. Registered members can claim unemployment, illness, maternity, adoption and death benefits. To make a claim, visit your nearest labour office and sign the register. You will be required to sign the register every four weeks to show that you still need to claim the benefits. You must visit the labour office and sign the register on the correct date along with your proof of illness, disease or unemployment. If everything is in order, expect to receive money from the fund within eight weeks of registering. To claim unemployment benefits, for example, you need to have:

• Copy of a 13 digits identification document
• A copy of your last six payslips
• A UI-19 form, provided to you by your employer
• A service certificate from your employer
• Proof of registration as a work-seeker (see how to register above)
• A fully completed registration form

As mentioned above, the requirements may slightly vary depending on your claim. Visit the nearest labour centre in case of any doubts or for more information.

Department of labour forms 

There are several forms that serve different purposes and knowing which form to use for which procedure is absolutely important. Below are some of the forms that you may need:

Form U17 – UIF – payment advice

Form UI2.2 – application for illness benefits

Form UI2.4 – application for adoption benefits

Form UI2.5 – application for dependants’ benefits by surviving spouse or partner

Form UI2.6 – application for dependants benefits by child or children of the deceased.

Form UI2.7 – remuneration received by an employee whilst still in employment

Form UI3 – application for payment of illness benefits

Form UI4 – application for the continuation of maternity benefits

Form UI5 – application for the continuation of adoption benefits

Form UI-8 – application for registration as an employee

Form UI-19 – declaration of information of commercial employees and workers employed in households

Form UI 12 – appeal to RAC

As a fundamental part of the health sector, nursing is a fulfilling and lucrative career. Regardless of whether you see yourself working in a challenging environment like a hospital, or a more community-oriented job like a private care facility for the elderly, there’s so much you can accomplish in the field to make it suit your ambitions.

That variety allows those who want to pursue a career in the field to have a lifetime of opportunities await them both in South Africa and abroad. But considering that the job can be demanding, it is not surprising that the requirements to enter the field are stringent.

Understanding The Different Nursing Ranks

Nursing in South Africa is the fastest-growing profession, nursing is in demand, so you will always have a job.

But, before you can dive into what you should be studying to become a nurse, take the time to understand the different nursing ranks in South Africa. These ranks will determine the kind of career you pursue and the job opportunities you’ll receive, so you should familiarize yourself with them.

Enrolled Nurse

An enrolled nurse can perform limited nursing care.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries

Auxiliaries can perform minor procedures and general nursing care.

Registered Nurses or Nursing Sisters

Nursing sisters and Registered nurses oversee auxiliaries and enrolled nurses and are responsible for all other nursing responsibilities based on their field of study.

What are the Requirements to Study Nursing in South Africa (Nursing Requirements)?

Several requirements are necessary to study nursing in South Africa. These requirements will be determined by what type of nursing you decide to study and the learning institution you select. However, in most instances, there are standard requirements you should meet.

Since qualifications are paramount to the type of career you pursue as a nurse, this list reveals the requirements for each qualification which should help you narrow your selection.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science (BCur)

A bachelor’s degree in nursing means you can pursue a career in general nursing, Oncology and palliative nursing, psychiatric nursing, research, midwifery, nursing education, child nursing, intensive care nursing, trauma and emergency nursing, and nephrology nursing.

The degree is usually a four-year course that is offered at public universities like UCT, Wits, UNISA, and UP, among others.

As part of your studies, you must complete compulsory practical clinical training supported by in-depth theoretical studies. The practical component entails completing the kind of work you would do as a nurse, with the theoretical parts including learning the theory of what it means to be a nurse.

The program will also require you to study medicine, psychology, pharmacology, natural sciences, and social sciences.

To pursue the degree, you’ll need to meet some minimum requirements.

National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification

Pass English, Home language or first additional language, maths literacy, life orientation, and life sciences with between 50% to 59%, depending on the institution

Note: Taking subjects like Mathematics, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences are encouraged but not compulsory.

Diploma in Nursing

You can receive a nursing diploma from a university of technology, like DUT, CPUT, VUT, and TUT. You can also obtain a diploma through accredited private institutions.

The course for a diploma in nursing is typically between two and three years long and will see you complete practical and theoretical studies. However, the coursework isn’t as in-depth as the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Despite this, many of the requirements to get a Diploma in Nursing will be similar to receiving a BCur.

You need to have a National Senior Certificate or a similar qualification like an NQF Level 4. You will also need to pass the following subjects:

• English (with a minimum of between 40-59%)
• Home language or first additional language (with a minimum of between 40-59%), and
• Life Orientation (minimum grades of between 40-59%)
• You will also need to pass four other subjects, with between 50 and 59%, depending on the institution you choose to study at.

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing

A much quicker course, getting a Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing, usually requires only one year of full-time study.

The course covers fundamental nursing care with instruction led by a nurse with a diploma or degree.

After completing the course, you will know how to properly care for patients by assisting either the Registered Nurse or medical doctor; you can register as an enrolled nursing auxiliary and can pursue a career practising as a nursing auxiliary or nursing assistant. You can also have a career as a home care nurse where a registered nurse is not needed.

To get a Higher certificate as a nursing auxiliary, you will need a National Senior Certificate or an NQF level 4, with a 40% minimum passing grade in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths or maths literacy, and
• Life sciences

You may also access the program if you have a health-related qualification at NQF level 3, like studying as an Auxiliary Nurse or an NQF level 4 as an Enrolled nurse.

How Much Do Nurses Earn?

Besides being a rewarding career, being a nurse can also be lucrative.

As a nurse, you can earn between R12,000 and R30,000 a month, a figure that will depend on the rank you have.

Enrolled nurses and enrolled auxiliary nurses usually earn on the lower end of the spectrum. However, your income will also depend on your experience.

How Much Does It Cost to Study Nursing?

The cost of studying nursing in South Africa depends on the qualifications you pursue.

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing can cost upwards of R50 000 per year, whereas a diploma can range from R20 000 a year. A higher certificate in nursing can cost approximately R50 000 for one year of study at a private college but can be cheaper at public colleges.

Where Can I Study Nursing in South Africa?

The price per course is not set in stone. Some programs will require you to pay more, others less. But to ensure you don’t fall victim to fake colleges 一 offering fake qualifications because of their low cost per cause, visit the list of accredited nursing schools and colleges at the South African Nursing Councils Website.

If you see yourself working in the healthcare profession as a nurse, choosing the right qualification and learning institution is the first step. You can then work to achieve the institution’s minimum requirements for the qualification you’ve chosen. That way, when it is time to apply, you are sure you meet the basic criteria for entry.

It’s hard to imagine that with everything that’s happened in the past two years, people still have money out there that remains unclaimed. But if you’re part of the 4.8 million South Africans with unclaimed benefits, you could be in for a substantial payday without having to do much work to get this money.

After all, this is savings you’ve already made, so why not claim from the billions already available?

If you’re unsure about how to go about doing this, this step-by-step guide will help you retrieve your unclaimed retirement benefits.

What is An Unclaimed Retirement Benefit?

Your benefit is described as “unclaimed” only if you have not retrieved it in 24 months after it became due to you. It’s not only retirement funds that fall into this category but several other benefits, including:

• Death Benefit: If a beneficiary is identified but has not claimed their benefit.
• Surplus Benefit: If there is an excess in a fund, this benefit is paid out to active and former fund members.
• Withdrawal Benefit: You’ll gain access to this benefit if your employment is terminated, you’re retrenched, or you resign.

Of the unclaimed benefits, 60% belong to employer funds for those in the mining, motor, metal, and engineering funds.

The number of people with unclaimed benefits is rising, as nearly 1 million people, with a cumulative sum of $9.6 billion, had unclaimed benefits in 2019.

That means that even as more people claim their unclaimed benefits, more people are being added to the number every year.

Do You Qualify for an Unclaimed Benefit?

Most of the people with unclaimed benefits never claimed from the retirement fund they contributed to when they resigned, were retrenched, or had their employment terminated by a previous employer.

For that reason, you will most likely qualify for an unclaimed benefit if you have an employment history.

However, you could also qualify for an unclaimed benefit if, at any time, you were a beneficiary of any retirement fund or were listed as a beneficiary for a death benefit.

3 Steps to Find Out If You Have an Unclaimed Benefit

If you’ve contributed to a pension fund at a former employer, you can follow this easy 3-step process to determine if you’re owed any money from the fund.

Step 1: Visit the FSCA’s Website

Start the process by visiting the FSCA website.

Step 2: Use The Online Search Engine to Find Outstanding

Scroll to the section that says customers, and click on “Unclaimed Benefits.” You will then be redirected to the unclaimed benefit page.

Once on that page, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the button that says “Unclaimed Benefits Search Engine.”

Using this search engine, you can find out if you have any unclaimed benefits.

Step 3: Enter Your Details and Submit

On the FSCA’s unclaimed benefit search engine, you must specify if you’re conducting the information on your behalf or on behalf of someone else.

If you’re conducting it on behalf of someone else, you will need to enter their full name and surname in addition to agreeing that you’ve received their consent to search.

After completing this process, enter the following details into the search engine:

• Full name
• Surname
• Cell Number
• Email Address

Give consent to the FSCA to retain your personal information and to give your details to the fund administrators if there’s a match.

Using The FSCA to Find Out if You Are Owed Money From an Unclaimed Pension Fund

You don’t only have to use the FSCA search engine to find out if you are owed money. You can also complete a search using one of the following options to conduct a request to determine if you have any unclaimed benefits:

Email Request:

You can send an email request to the following email addresses:

Use Pensions.UBMemberID@FSCA.co.za if you think you know who may owe you an unclaimed benefit. You will also need to send your ID number in the email.

For general enquiries, send an email to Pensions.UBQuery@FSCA.co.za.

SMS Request:

SMS one of the following numbers to determine whether you have an unclaimed pension fund benefit. Also, remember that you will be charged for the SMS.

If you want to know which fund owes you money, SMS your ID number to 30913.

If you’re unsure about if you have an unclaimed benefit, SMS 30766 for a general enquiry.

Telephonic Request:

You can also conduct a telephonic request by calling the FSCA’s toll-free number at 080 020 3722.

Written Request:

As many of the unclaimed beneficiaries are in rural areas, making them difficult to trace, the FSCA has also instituted a request via letter.

You can send a letter to:

PO Box 35655 
Menlo Park 
Pretoria
0102

Walk-In Request:

If you reside in or close to Pretoria, you can also conduct a walk-in request by visiting the FSCA’s offices at the River Walk Office Park:

Block B River Walk Office Park
41 Matroosberg Road
Ashlea Gardens
Pretoria

Steps to Claim Your Share of The Unclaimed Retirement Benefits

The purpose of the FSCA is only to confirm that you have an unclaimed retirement or pension fund benefit and not to help assist with a withdrawal of this money.

Therefore, if you want to withdraw the money, you’ll need to complete the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Contact The Fund Administrators to Confirm and Get Your Claim Form

If you have an unclaimed benefit, the FSCA will provide you with the contact information for the fund or the fund administrators. Use these contact details to communicate with the fund and initiate the process.

Your first communication should be to confirm that you have an unclaimed benefit. You will need to provide your ID number and possibly full names and surnames for them to relinquish this information. If the fund confirms that you have an unclaimed benefit, ask for a claim form to initiate a withdrawal.

Step 2: Provide Supporting Documentation

You will need to provide your ID number and possibly a certified copy of your ID. You may also need to send tax information in addition to any relevant documentation that is requested in the claim form.

Step 3: Follow Up With The Fund

After submitting the supporting documentation, you should contact the fund to ensure they’ve received the form and any documentation. If they need any more details from you, be sure to send that information in a timeous manner.

If you have any more questions, you can call the FSCA on 080 020 3722 or you can contact a fund directly if you think you know where you may have an unclaimed benefit.

Making a car insurance claim might not be the easiest task as most people think. If you happen to be a driver, the chances are that you’ll find yourself in a vehicle-related accident once or more (unfortunately) in your lifetime. While car insurance takes your few bucks every month, still it’s something you may not want to use, ever.

Different countries possess different processes for a car insurance claim, but this guide covers everything related to the process of making a car insurance claim in South Africa. Therefore, if you’re there as a visitor or are a native and happen to be in an accident, here’s how to make a car insurance claim.

When Should You File a Car Insurance Claim?

When in South Africa, you should readily contact your Car Insurance provider if any of the following occur:

• Your vehicle has been vandalized
• Your vehicle has been stolen
• Your vehicle has been damaged in any way due to a collision
• Your vehicle has been damaged by a natural disaster

How to Make a Car Insurance Claim in South Africa

In case you end up in a road accident, or your vehicle gets damaged in any way, it’s time to make a car insurance claim. However, when in South Africa, you must submit a claim as soon as possible because some insurers have a claims window that you must file the claim within. Make sure you have all the driving license details and the policy number.

In a way, the claim process mainly depends upon your insurer. Some of them ask you to file the claim while you’re on the phone and send you a claim form afterwards. It must be filled out and sent back by you, along with supporting documents. On the other hand, some may ask you to submit the claim online. As a claimant for a successful car insurance claim in South Africa,

• You must prove the damages suffered by you and your property are a direct result of the accident.
• You must prove the recklessness or negligence on the insured party’s behalf, such as driving at a fast speed or while talking on the phone.
• You must prove that compensation will be able to restore the original state of the vehicle.

The RAF will mediate the process of apportioning in a just manner. Suppose the responsible party does not have insurance, such as a public vehicle. In that case, you can peruse your claim through the government channels and contact the Road Accident Fund.

In case the integral reason for the damages caused was criminal conduct, you should lay a charge at the police station and, if possible, call the police to the scene. If there’s any witness of the incident, he/she would be requested to testify in defence of your case. Additionally, if you pursue criminal charges, any police investigation must be included in your claim.

Types of Car Insurance Claims

There are many types of car insurance claims that you can make.

• If you’ve had an accident, you must provide full details of the accident along with all the parties involved. Analyzing the seriousness of the accident, you may need to get in touch with the police and send the police report to the insurer. Another good idea is to take some statements from witnesses or pictures of the exact place to support your claim.
• Suppose your car has been stolen, and you’re about to make a car insurance claim. In that case, you must provide the insurance company with all the details of where your vehicle was located, along with any other necessary information or security systems designed to protect the car.
• If you’ve been involved in a vehicle accident involving another’s property, where you weren’t at fault, and your vehicle has been damaged in any way, you can claim back for the damages from the insured party. However, to do this, you must try your best to prove the extent of loss you suffered from the accident. It’s important that as a third party, you are not eligible to claim directly from the insurer of the responsible party. Instead, you should directly claim from the responsible party, who in turn will hand over legal documents to his/her insurer.
• Generally, your insurer needs to deal directly with the dealership. The excess has to be settled by you for the release of a new or repaired vehicle. If you want to get the car repaired at a particular garage, send the garage details and repair quotes to the insurer.

Documents Needed for a Car Insurance Claim in South Africa

To save yourself from the hassle of the whole process of ‘Insurance Claim’, have a look at some of the documents that you must need when submitting the claim. Different types of claims require different types of information/documentation.

1. Motor Collision Claim

• Driver’s license
• SAP (case) number
• Public Driving Permit (PDP)

2. Motor Collision Third Party Involved

• SAP (case) number
• Driver’s license
• Public Driving Permit (PDP)
• Third-party details

3. Stolen Motor Vehicle

• SAP (case) number
• Vehicle engine number
• Vehicle chassis number (VIN)

4. General All Risks (lost/damaged)

• Invoice (if the item has been repaired/replaced)
• Quotation to repair
• Quotation to replace
• Report from the service provider (Damage Report)

5. General All Risks (stolen)

• Invoice (if the item has been repaired/replaced)
• SAP (case) number
• Quotation to replace

6. Geyser With or Without Resultant Damage

• Invoice (if the item has been repaired/replaced)

7. Cellphone

• Invoice (if the item has been repaired/replaced)

8. Jewelry

• Quotation to replace
• SAP (case) number

In a nutshell, you need to be extra careful when driving your way through the streets of South Africa, as it’s not necessary that you’ll always be getting timely car insurance because the laws have been advancing over time, and many car insurance claims have been rejected in the past few months. The new rules require you to take reasonable precautions to prevent loss, death, damage, or liability. Any kind of breach by you, as an insured, might warrant the rejection of the claim.

The companies and intellectual properties commission, also referred to as CIPC, is the South African agency of the Department of Trade and Industry.

It governs all registered entities in South Africa, that is, public companies, Incorporated companies, private companies, close corporations, and extended companies in terms of the companies Act which states that a yearly return is due to be filed on the anniversary dates of the entities registration dates.

The companies and intellectual properties Commission was created in May 2011 from the merger of the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO) and the Office of Company and Intellectual Property Enforcement. (OCIPE)

 What is CIPC responsible for?

• Registration and maintenance of companies cooperatives and intellectual property rights that trademarks designs patents and copyrights.

• Promote education and awareness of the company and intellectual property law.

•  Promote compliance with relevant legislation.

• Disclose information on its business registers.

• Efficiently and effectively enforce relevant legislation.

• Research report and advise the minister on matters of national policy relating to the company and intellectual property Laws.

How can a company get registered on CIPC?

Profit or non-profit companies can be registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.

There are three categories of businesses: Sole proprietorship, partnership, and Private company.

A sole proprietorship or partnership does not need to be registered before operating. But, to administer as a private company and obtained the benefits that come with it, you will need to get through a registration process.

While different elements offer business registration, the basics are all the same, and at the end of the day, your company will eventually be registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)

If your business is big or small, it still has a few benefits When registered with the CIPC. Some of these benefits include tax efficiency, personal asset protection, credibility, as well as funding.

The process could be rather twisted and daunting. Below is a step-by-step process and explanation on how to register a company on the Companies and Intellectual for Property Commission(CIPC).

It has been split into three steps.

• Provide your company name.

To register your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, your company name must be provided. You must provide three names of options this is to ensure that one of the names has not been registered by another company.

For example, Phoenix Logistics

Bright Lights Trading,

Morningstar project.

• Submit the required documents.

After providing a company’s name, the next step is to submit the required documents. These documents include;

• Proof of address that is three months old or less than three months

•  Recent bank statements

• Proof of identification

•  proof of identification from the director,

• AARS registration documents, income tax number inclusive.

Some additional documents may differ and may be required depending on your industry. For example, in the security industry, PSIRA registration may be required, and an NHBRC registration might be required for a building and construction company.

• Wait for your certificates.

After going through the process of getting a name and submitting the necessary documents for registration, you then have to wait for your company registration certificate to be sent.

Your documentation can take over four to five days to be fully processed.

Once your company is registered, some important numbers and documents like the company name reservation certificate, income tax number, company name reservation, BEE certificate ( that is a document that contains a list of critical information like address name, registration, and details of the company, category as well as sector code.

The more the company evolves, the more beneficial its registration becomes.

The process might start as a complicated one, but it is rather simple given that you have got that all the required documents.

What is a CIPC Certificate?

The companies and intellectual property commission (CIPC) certificate is a reference to the legal registration of a company in terms of the company’s Act number 71 of 2008.

The certificate does not give an organization or an individual right to treat if the firm does not fall into an essential service.

During the coronavirus lockdown in April 2020, companies that were registered through the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission Bizportal were required to have new certificates from the bizportal website, to perform essential services.

To request this certificate, you must register as a customer to get a customer code and password.

You would then deposit the sum of R30 into the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission’s bank account using your customer code as a reference.

When you are done, click on the “online transaction” and sign in with your customer’s code and password.

Click on this closure and certificate and then click on the type of certificate required.

It takes about 10 working days to get a CIPC certificate from the date of application.

What types of companies can be registered?

Companies that can be registered with the companies and intellectual property commissions include private companies, state-owned companies, external companies, public companies, and personal liability companies.

What Are Annual Returns?

Annual returns are a type of yearly renewal of the organization or close corporation registration.

All organizations or closed corporations are required by law to the yearly returns with the companies and intellectual properties commissions every year, within a prescribed period of time.

The purpose of this is to confirm if a company is still in business or whether it will remain in business in the nearest future.

If annual returns are not filed within this period, the company is assumed to be inactive, and as such, the companies and intellectual properties commission will begin the registration process, and the organization or the closed corporation will be removed from its active records.

The effect of this process is that the juristic personality is withdrawn, and the organization ceases to exist.

Annual returns can only be filed electronically through the CIPC application website, and it can only be filed by the organization or an authorized representative that can provide the required information.

When must the company file its annual returns, and what will happen if the company doesn’t comply?

Filing is done annually, and it differs for organizations and close corporations.

However, companies must file within 30 days, starting from the day after registration. It doesn’t matter if the company was active or not.

Fore closed corporations there must file from the first day of the month it was registered till the next month, regardless of whether it is active or not.

Suppose the company or close corporation does not comply. In that case, the companies and intellectual properties commission will assume that it is not active and start the deregistration process to remove the company from active records. The company or close corporation ceases to exist.

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If A Firm Or Close Corporation Has Filed Its Tax Returns With Sars, Is It Still Expected To File Annual Returns With CIPC?

A clear difference must be given between an annual return and a tax return.

An annual return is an overview of the most pertinent information with respect to the company or close corporation and is filed with the Companie and Intellectual Properties Commission, while a tax return concentrates on the taxable income of an organization or close corporation in order to deduce its tax liability to the State and is filed with SARS.

Subordination with the tax returns with SARS does not mean that there is compliance with the annual returns with CIPC.

The processes are different and are administered in terms of distinct legislation by two distinct government departments.

Health Professions Council of South Africa, also called HPCSA, is a statutory regulator of Health Care professions in South Africa.

It promotes Health Care, determines education standards, and sets and maintains standards of ethical and professional practice for professions.

It was created in 1974 under the Health Professions at number 56 of 1974. It was created with the aim to enhance the quality of health by developing a strategic policy framework for effective coordination and guidance of its 12 professional boards in setting Healthcare standards for the training and discipline of professionals.

The medical and dental board regulate Health practitioners by

1. Setting and maintaining standards of training and practice for healthcare professionals and, if need be, disciplining those who go against the standards.

1.  Setting and monitoring mandatory requirements for the continuous professional growth of all registered practitioners and ensuring that the training institute sticks to the council’s standards.

1.  Setting ethical and Professional Standards and Publishing guidelines for practitioners to follow.

How to register with HPCSA.

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is a condition for professional practice and legal regulation to update all personal details at all times.

To register, an annual fee has to be paid, and failure to comply, the candidate will face a suspension from registration. And if they happen to be suspended, the practitioner can redeem their suspension by applying for restoration, in which a restoration fee will be paid.

There are nine classifications of registration, and not all categories apply to all professions.

These categories include internship, students, public or community service, Private Practice, student intern, supervised practice, specialized, independent practice, and sub-specialize practice.

Other classifications for temporary or restricted registration include education, volunteer, and postgraduate.

The registration process varies between the 12 professional boards.

Practitioners can do their registration online by following the steps outlined below.

• Visit the health profession council of South Africa website and click on the online registration tab.

• Create an HPCSA account by entering a 13 digit identification number or a passport number if he or she is a foreign practitioner.

•  Use your identification number as username and your password to log in. When logged in, you can edit and renew your details.

• You can then make the annual fee payment through bank deposits, integrated EFT, debit cards, or credit cards.

•  You can now access the Health Profession councils of South Africa (HPCSA) practising certificate. It can be accessed electronically, or you can print it out.

General registration requirements include;

• Registration from 23 Community Services.

• Certified copy of identification documents or passport with a clear photograph.

• An annual registration fee with the pro-rata annual fee.

Applicants can be registered in the public service category or in the community service category.

As earlier mentioned, registration requirements vary from One professional board to another.

For qualified candidates who obtained their qualifications abroad, registration as a health practitioner in any of the professions shall be done by acquiring a prescribed application form from the professional board in concern.

HPCSA Requirements

The registration requirements include;

• A certified copy of the candidate’s identification documents or passport.

• A certified copy of the degree certificate or other skills by a notary public is one English translation thereafter.

• A certified copy of a detailed and official curriculum of the candidate’s courses of study, the contents of theory and practical education, the specific courses, and the mode and duration of examination and evaluation.

• In case the applicant is registering in a profession that requires internship training, he or she will present the certificate of training as an intern or a similar experience acquired elsewhere.

•  In the case of the independence practice category, the applicant must present proof of compliance with the requirements of section 25 (3A) of the ACT

• An original certificate of good standing, issued by the foreign registration Authority where the candidate was registered and it should be six months old or less.

• An authorization letter issued by the national Department of Health for registration in terms of regulation, confirming the placement or employability of the candidate, or a confirmation of registration for postgraduate studies, issued by the educational institution in concern for registration terms of regulation or an endorsement letter for the registration in terms of regulation issued by the prospective employer.

• The prescribed and full registration fees.

A voluntary erasure is possible only if the practitioner has no intentions of practising his or her profession in South Africa for a certain period of time. In that case, a request should be submitted in writing before the end of March of the year it is requested.

 What are the benefits of registration?

One important thing to note is that you may not be allowed to practice if you have not registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

After registration, the practitioner can be rest assured that the profession is safeguarded.

Other benefits of registration include;

• Professional status is granted.

When you register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, your professional status is granted and you have the right to practice your profession. The Health Professions Council of South Africa ensures that no unqualified individual practices in your profession.

You are also recognized as a skilled practitioner who deserves a reward for services rendered.

•  The HPCSA sets professional behaviour standards.

Health Professions Council of South Africa guides you on the best practices in healthcare delivery. They also contribute to quality standards, promoting the health of all individuals in South Africa, and they act against unethical practitioners.

• The Health Professions Council of South Africa ensures your continuous professional growth by establishing and enabling principles of good practice to be followed throughout your career by ensuring you are up to date with trends in the healthcare sector. They also improve your customer care skills.

Practitioners who no longer practice their profession may request that they be removed from the HPCSA register on a voluntary basis. A request in writing should be submitted to the council before the end of March in the year they wish to be removed.

Professionals who are relocating are obliged to inform the Health Professions Council of South Africa prior to the day of location.

Practitioners are also requested to inform the Health Professions Council of South Africa at all times when they change addresses.

Read Also: How to Register With The Department Of Labour

How to get your HPCSA registration certificate.

The health profession Council of South Africa registration certificate is a document that indicates that the bearer is a legally qualified health care practitioner and he or she can therefore practice their profession in South Africa.

Practitioners are allowed to use the registration certificate as proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Outlined below are steps on how to download your registration certificate.

Before you start, ensure that you have an active HPCSA online account and that your yearly registration fees have been paid.

• Open the HPCSA website and click on the HPCSA login button.

• Click on “my registration”.

• Choose the registration status that is indicated as active and tap on the “click here” tab to continue.

• When you do that, the certificate will be displayed on the screen. To download the certificate, click on “print card” and choose the PDF option to save a copy.