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Botswana - Apply or Renew Practicing Certificate in Engineering Registration Board

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. An engineer who has been issued with a practicing certificate shall, within three months before the certificate expires, apply for renewal of the Practicing certificate to the Engineers Registration Board (ERB). ERB Website
  2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the Application Form for Practicing Certificate, obtainable at the ERB office or download it via the ERB website ERB Application Forms, or download it directly using this link, Application Form for Practicing Certificate
  3. Submit the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in addition to the duly completed application form in all respect to the ERA registrar's office. Any omission of these documents will render the registration process incomplete.
  4. Pay the applicable fees, either by depositing into the ERB account or can be received through the Point of Sale (POS) machine (swiping machine) at the ERB offices. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque written in favor of the Engineers Registration Board. No cash is handled at the ERB offices and as such, you should not give anybody any money for them to assist you.
  5. Upon receipt of the application file, the registrar will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the Board.
  6. Applicants will be issued with an ERB payment receipt and an acknowledgment slip as proof of submission of the application.
  7. Upon receipt of the application file, the board shall not approve the issue of a practicing certificate if-
    • The applicant is insolvent;
    • The declaration contains a statement that to its knowledge is false in a material particular; or
    • The Board is not satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements relating to continuing professional development determined by the Board.
  8. The Board shall approve the renewal of the practicing certificate, where the applicant continues to meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrates the required standards of an engineer.
  9. Applicants are notified in writing about Board resolutions, regarding their applications.
  10. If approved, the practicing certificate shall be issued to the applicant, upon presenting their identity document, ERD payment slip, and approved a letter to be validated by the registrar's office at the ERB.
  11. The practicing certificate issued shall specify the address of the principal place of practice and other places of practice and all other places of the practice of the engineer to whom the practicing certificate is issued.


Apply Online

  1. The practicing certificate can also be renewed online through the ERB website, using this link, ERB Practicing Certificate Application/Renewal online page
    • Note: Remember to have your registration number handy when completing the form.
  2. The Practicing Certificate Application/Renewal form, “Personal” detail section, complete accurately all mandatory fields then click on the “Next” button.
  3. The “Employment” detail Section will be displayed, fill it and then click on the “Next” button.
  4. The “Registration” detail Section will be displayed, fill it and then click on the “Next” button
  5. The “CPD Credits Attained” detail Section will be displayed, which should be completed only if the applicant is applying for the Engineering Professional category then click on the “Next” button.
    • If you are registered in the Engineering Professional category, remember to email your CPD logbook to [email protected].
  6. The “Declaration” detail Section will be displayed, if all the information is accurate, click on the “yes” option then click on the “Submit” button.
  7. Once you have submitted your application, an acknowledgment notification will be displayed on your screen, informing you that your submission was successful.
  8. Upon receipt of the application file, the receiving officer will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the Board.
  9. Upon receipt of the application file, the board shall not approve the issue of a practicing certificate if-
    • The applicant is insolvent;
    • The declaration contains a statement that to its knowledge is false in a material particular; or
    • The Board is not satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements relating to continuing professional development determined by the Board.
  10. The Board shall approve the renewal of the practicing certificate, where the applicant continues to meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrates the required standards of an engineer.
  11. Applicants are notified via email about Board resolutions (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection), regarding their applications.
  12. If approved, the board will direct the registrar to draw up the practicing certificate, and made it available to be issued to the client, upon presenting their identity document and proof of payment of the applicable fee to be validated by the registrar's office at the ERB.
  13. Applicable fees are either deposited into the ERB account or can be received through the Point of Sale (POS) machine (swiping machine) at the ERB offices. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque written in favor of the Engineers Registration Board. No cash is handled at the ERB offices and as such, you should not give anybody any money for them to assist you.
  14. The practicing certificate issued shall specify the address of the principal place of practice and other places of practice and all other places of the practice of the engineer to whom the practicing certificate is issued.


Appeal to the High Court. An engineer whose application for a practicing certificate has been refused by the Board may, within 30 days after being notified of such refusal, appeal to the High Court.

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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Applicable identity document (Omang for citizens /passport for foreigners)
  • A Declaration in writing, stating
    • The name of the applicant.
    • The applicant principal’s principal address or any address at which he practices in Botswana
  • A copy of the expired practicing certificate
  • CPD logbook ( in case of Engineering Professional category)
  • Proof of payment of the applicable fee



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Engineers Registration Board (ERB).  
Physical Address:
Building 4,
Plot 75783, Setlhoa Office Park,
Block 10Gaborone, Botswana

Postal Address:
P.O Box. 1909 AAD,
Poso HouseGaborone
Tel: +267 391 4446
Fax: +267 397 3626
Email: [email protected]
FB: Engineers Registration Board Botswana
Registration Enquiries: (+267) 731 378 05/09/16/17
Report writing: (+267) 731 378 22
Monitoring/Misconduct: (+267) 731 378 03
Finance Enquiries: (+267) 731 377 99/ 731 378 30
Administration Department: (+267) 731 378 02/12
General Enquiries: (+267) 731 378 26/01
ERB Website
Office hours are 09:00 - 12:30 and from 14:00 - 17:00 weekdays. Closed on the weekends


EligibilityEdit

  • All Engineers registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) are eligible to apply. 



FeesEdit

ERB Registration and practicing fee schedule
PAYMENT METHOD NOTES:

  • The accepted method of payment is direct deposits into the ERB bank account or using your debit or credit card at the POS machine available at the ERB offices.
  • No cash will be accepted at ERB Offices. Cheques sent to ERB by post will also not be accepted. ERB will take no responsibility for cheques lost in the post or intercepted and fraudulently banked in another party’s bank account.
  • When payments are made at the Bank, an applicant must quote their full name as the reference.


ERB Banking Details
Account name: Engineers Registration Board
Bank Name:     Absa Bank Botswana Limited
Branch name:  Government Enclave Branch
Branch code:   290267
Swift code:      BARCBWGX
Account No:    1014427
Account type: Corporate Current

ValidityEdit

  • The certificate shall be valid for one year unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the authority and shall be subjected to renewal upon expiring.



Documents to UseEdit

Application for Practicing Certificate

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The timeframe to process the application will take about seven (7) working days.



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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

  • Personal details
  • Nationality
  • Identity document details
  • Postal address
  • current employment details
  • Engineering category and disciple in practicing
  • contact details
  • number of the CPD credits attained
  • Declaration by the applicant



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The practicing certificate is a document that authorizing the holder (engineer) to engage in engineering work within the category of engineering during the period for which the certificate is issued.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

ERB

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