The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has confirmed that the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the recognised professional body for Occupational Health and Safety in South Africa. Saiosh was approved by SAQA as a Professional Body for the purpose of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008.
Non Professional Designations
Professional Designations
- Technical Member - TechSaiosh
- Graduate Member - GradSaiosh
- Chartered Member - CMSaiosh
Minimum underlying Qualifications and Experience
Non Professional Designations:
|
Health and Safety Qualification/s |
Health and Safety Experience |
Member |
None |
None |
Associate |
OHS Certificate at NQF 5 or equivalent (RPL) |
Less than 2 years |
Professional Designations (SAQA Registered):
|
Health and Safety Qualification/s |
Health and Safety Experience |
Technical |
OHS Certificate at NQF 5 or equivalent (RPL) |
2 years |
Graduate |
Diploma at NQF 6 (360 credits) |
3 years (post graduate) |
Chartered* |
Degree at NQF 7 or higher
|
5 years (post graduate) |
* For Chartered Member terms and conditions click HERE
Note: Only Graduate Members that are in good standing with completed CPD can apply for Chartered Membership
Terms and Conditions
When applying for membership you agree to the following:
- You
agree that you will only submit true and accurate information in your application
- You agree to abide by the Saiosh Code of Conduct of Ethics and Disciplinary Regulations
- You agree to abide by the Saiosh CPD Policy
- You agree to abide by the Saiosh Trademark Policy and only use the trademarks as permitted
- You agree to and have read and understand the Saiosh Privacy Policy
- You agree that Saiosh will keep your personal data on a national database and submit it to SAQA
- You agree that you are responsible to manage your online membership profile visibility settings
- You agree that Saiosh may from time to time send you information on events and services
- You agree that Saiosh will communicate with you via e-mail
- You agree to update your contact details on your online membership profile.
2025 Fees (excluding VAT)
Once off Application and Registration Fee - All Categories
|
R550
|
Associate / Member Annual Fee
|
R593
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Technical Member Annual Fee
|
R845
|
Graduate Member Annual Fee
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R1097
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Chartered Member Annual Fee
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R1418
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