Where Can I Register As A Safety Officer In South Africa

Where Can I Register As A Safety Officer In South Africa

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has confirmed that the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the recognized professional body for Occupational Health and Safety in South Africa. Saiosh was approved by SAQA as a Professional Body for 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)

How do I become a health and safety officer in South Africa?

In order to become a health and safety officer with a professional body such as the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH), you’ll need an accredited certificate at NQF level 5 or equivalent, of which South Africa’s leading option is SAMTRAC.

Where can I get an OHS certificate in South Africa?

NOSA is South Africa’s leading occupational health, safety, and environmental training provider, offering more than 100 safety-related training courses, skills programs and qualifications which hold various local and international accreditations.