What is a Medical Certificate?
A medical certificate or doctor’s certificate is a written statement from a physician or another medically qualified healthcare provider which attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient. It can serve as a sick note or evidence of a health condition.
How Long Is A Medical Certificate Valid In South Africa?
What is a valid medical certificate in South Africa?
From this section of the Act, it is clear that there are two requirements in order for a medical certificate to be a valid medical certificate;
it must state that the employee was unable to perform his or her normal duties as a result of illness (or an injury) and must be based on the professional opinion of the medical.
Where can I get a medical certificate in South Africa?
the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(This specific document is not published nor sold by the South African Labour Guide. It is available free of charge from the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
We provide this information as this forms part of the day-to-day issues that HR Managers/supervisors have to deal with.)
Can a doctor backdate a medical certificate in South Africa?
It is important to note that sick notes can be backdated, where the patient only consults the medical practitioner at a later stage, as long as it is the medical practitioner’s professional opinion that the patient was unfit for duty during the stated period.
What is a Class 1 medical certificate in South Africa?
There are 4 classes of Aviation Medicals. Class 1: (CPL) is in general for Commercial Pilots. Class 2: (PPL and Cc) relates to Private Pilots and Cabin Crew. Class 3: Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
How do I get a Class 4 medical certificate in South Africa?
Obtain your Class 4 Medical Certificate by arranging a medical examination with a SACAA accredited Medical Examiner
. Refer to the SACAA website for the latest list of recommended examiners. A chest x-ray from a radiology department is required prior to booking a medical examination.