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South Africa - Registration of Speciality in Probation Services

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for Registration of Speciality in Probation Services, the applicant must go to the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP) office. Contact Link
  2. The application form “R.4. SW. 1 – APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION – SPECIALITY IN SOCIAL WORK” must be obtained from the authorities at the SACSSP office, or else it should be downloaded from the website. Application Form Link
  3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  4. The copy of the application form along with the required documents should be submitted to the Registrar in the SACSSP office.
  5. If the applicant’s postal address is not a residential address/street address, then the applicant should send the application form and the required documents by registered mail or by courier to the Registrar in the SACSSP.
  6. After that the application will be verified by the registrar, and if the details provided and the supporting documents submitted are legitimate, then the registration will be approved by the Registrar.
  7. If the applicant’s application is approved, the Social Worker specialisation in Probation Services registration certificate and the registration card will be issued to the applicant.
  8. The details of the registered Social Worker (Probation Services) will be updated in the “Register of persons registered” register for the public references.
  9. The registration fee must be paid while submitting the application, and the proof of payment must be attached to the application form.
  10. The complete fee details for the registration are given in the “Fees” section of this page.
  11. Each step of the application process and the processing time will be updated on time to the applicant via email, SMS, or as a feedback mail from the SACSSP team.


Note:
  • The payments must be made to the given bank details:
    • Account name: SACSSP
    • Account number: 1190739410
    • Bank Name: NEDBANK
    • Branch code: 198765
    • Branch name: Menlyn Maine
    • Reference: 11FF1 and the company name
  • Also, a deposit reference number must be provided with the payment receipt.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application Form Link
  • Proof of payments of:
    • Assessment and Moderation Fee.
    • Prescribed annual fee as social worker
  • Proof of identity such as
    • A certified copy of identity document (ID) or passport or residence permit indicating full names and surname, date of birth or age, and Identity number/passport number acceptable to the SACSSP.
  • Proof of marital status (if married) such as
    • A certified copy of the marriage certificate of a person who is married (should you wish to register in your married surname).
  • Proof of qualifications such as
  • A certified copies of documentary proof of the qualification(s) in social work on the basis of which you apply for registration.
  • Portfolio of Evidence such as:
    • Proof of registration
      • Proof of your current registration as a social worker with Council.
    • Qualification(s)
      • A certified copy of relevant post graduate qualification(s) (including accredited short courses, certificates, diplomas or degrees) applicable to the speciality in social work.
      • A motivation letter regarding the appropriateness or relevance these qualifications to the speciality in social work.
    • Narrative of work experience.
      • Narrative of two to three pages (typed) of your work experience, showing how this experience is relevant or appropriate to the speciality in social work for which registration is being requested.
    • Summary table of work experience
      • A description of relevant or appropriate work experience in table format with columns indicating (a) site or place of work, (b) years or months of relevant work and (c) nature of work to show relevance or appropriateness to the field of the speciality in social work.
    • Letter confirming relevant work experience.
      • A signed letter from the supervisor, relevant consultant or manager confirming years of experience in the area of the speciality in social work.


Note:
  • All copies of ID documents should be clear, and should not be older than 6 months.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS (SACSSP)
Physical Address 37 Annie Botha Ave,
Riveria, Pretoria - 0084
Postal Address: Private Bag X12, Gezina– 0031.
Telephone No: 012 356 8300
Address & Contact Link
Location Link

EligibilityEdit

  • The already registered social worker who wants to register for specialisation in Probation Services is eligible to apply.



FeesEdit

  • The complete fee details for the registration are given in the Fees Link



ValidityEdit

  • The registration of Specialisation in Probation Services is valid for one year. The registration must be renewed every year.



Documents to UseEdit

Application Form Link

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Each step of application process and the processing time will be updated timely to the applicant via email, or SMS, or through feedback mail from the SACSSP team.



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InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g., The state office holds birth records since January 1908.


Required InformationEdit

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

  • SACSSP Registration as social worker
  • Title
  • First Names
  • Maiden Name
  • Surname
  • ID number
  • Passport Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Country of Origin
  • Gender
  • Home Language
  • Population Group
  • Disability, Yes/No
  • If Yes, Specify


CONTACT DETAILS

  • Postal Address
  • Postal Code
  • Residential Address
  • Town
  • Province
  • Email
  • Mobile/Cell Number
  • Telephone (work)
  • Telephone (home)
  • Fax Number


ACADEMIC PARTICULARS Information on your first qualification in social work
Particulars of training institution (University, college, etc)

  • Name of Institution
  • Contact person
  • Country (If not in South Africa)
  • Telephone (work)


Academic information of applicant

  • Qualification
  • Duration of course
  • Name of qualification
  • Date on which you initially registered as a student for this qualification
  • Date on which this qualification was/will be conferred upon you


ONLY applicable to persons with a 3 + 1 year qualification

  • Qualification
  • Duration of course
  • Name of qualification
  • Date on which this qualification was/will be conferred upon you


Academic particulars of advanced qualification(s) in social work

  • Qualification/Training institution/Date conferred


Academic particulars of advanced (post-registration) qualification(s) in other fields of study which you possess

  • Qualification/Training institution/Date conferred


SPECIALITY IN SOCIAL WORK

  • Have you previously applied to register for speciality in social work? – Yes/No
  • If yes, what was the result? Approved/Declined/Incomplete
  • I am applying to register for the following speciality in social work?
    • Adoption social work
    • Occupation social work
    • Social work in probation services
    • Forensic social work
    • Clinical social work
    • SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE – (Please select this option while applying)
    • School social work
    • Social work supervision


EMPLOYMENT PARTICULARS Mark ONE most appropriate option

  • Full time employed/Part-time employed/Self-employed/Unemployed/Retired/Other’ (specify)


Current employment (if applicable)

  • Name of employer
  • Street Address
  • Town
  • Postal Address
  • Postal Code
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Fax Number
  • Date started with present employer
  • Post/Designation


DECLARATION

  • Signature
  • Date
  • Signature of the Applicant



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The Social Worker registration certificate (specialisation in Probation Services) and registration card is mandatory document to perform as a social worker specialising in Probation Services in South Africa. Because practicing as a Social Worker without registration is an illegal act.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be referred back to the applicant.
  • This will cause an unnecessary delay in the processing and finalisation of your registration.
  • Also, an additional fee will apply for incomplete applications that were referred back upon the resubmission of such an application.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

External Link

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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