South Africa - Online Special registration as a Professional Natural Scientist

Step 1 : First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online. If you would like to know about the documents that are required for this procedure, please visit the following link : Required Documents for Special registration as a Professional Natural Scientist

Step 2 : To apply for Special registration as a Professional Natural Scientist online, the applicant has to visit the following link to register: Apply Online

Step 3 : Enter all the details asked in the “Register ” page and click on “CREATE PROFILE” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 4 : You will receive an email in the ID that you provided in the registration page with a verification link and a reference number.

Step 5 : Note down the reference number using which you should login into the portal. Click “Click here to validate your email address” button in your received email to validate your email address and activate your account.

Step 6 : Once you click on the verification link and activate your profile, you will be redirected to the login page. Enter your reference number and password, click on “Login” button.

Step 7 : In the Step 1, click “Download Template” button to download the eligibility criteria template which should be filled with the applicant’s academic qualification details and credits scored. After filling accordingly, upload the excel sheet in the portal by clicking on “Upload file” button.

Step 8 : Select your field of practice as applicable, category as “Professional Natural Scientist” and select the option “Yes” if you wish to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning route or option “No” if you do not wish to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning route.

Step 9 : If you wish to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning route, you will have to download the RPL Affidavit Template by clicking “Download Template” button and complete it accordingly. After completing click “Upload file” button to upload.

Step 10 : You can add a new field of practice by clicking “Add a New field of Practice” button. After adding fields of practices, click “Save all” button.

Step 11 : In step 2, particulars like Personal Details, Qualifications, and Employment History by uploading documents wherever necessary. Then answer the “Yes/no” question under Referees section and add the required details of referee (if necessary).

Step 12 : Upload the supporting documents in the Supporting Documentation section by clicking “Upload file” button. Before uploading Work experience document, click “Download Guidelines” button and read the guidelines carefully. After uploading, click “Save All” button.

Step 13 : Step 3 is payment for your application, click “Generate Pro forma Invoice” button to download your payment invoice. Click “Proceed to PAYFAST” button to pay your application fees.

Step 14 : After paying the appropriate application fees, your application is submitted at the council and will be taken to necessary evaluation process in the council.

Step 15 : If your application for Special Registration is successful, you will then be able to login to the portal and accept the SACNASP code of conduct for registered scientists, at which time a link will become available to you to download your Special registration certificate.

Step 16 : Your certificate can be downloaded from the portal at any time and serves as proof of your registration.