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Professional Registration

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

  • Member
  • Associate Member 

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: 

  1. You agree that you will only submit true and accurate information in your application
  2. You agree to abide by the Saiosh Code of Conduct of Ethics and Disciplinary Regulations
  3. You agree to abide by the Saiosh CPD Policy
  4. You agree to abide by the Saiosh Trademark Policy and only use the trademarks as permitted
  5. You agree to and have read and understand the Saiosh Privacy Policy
  6. You agree that Saiosh will keep your personal data on a national database and submit it to SAQA
  7. You agree that you are responsible to manage your online membership profile visibility settings 
  8. You agree that Saiosh may from time to time send you information on events and services
  9. You agree that Saiosh will communicate with you via e-mail
  10. 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

 Technical Member Annual Fee

 R845

 Graduate Member Annual Fee

 R1097

 Chartered Member Annual Fee

 R1418

  

I have read and understand the Membership Terms and Conditions and apply for Individual Membership by clicking HERE