The Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003
Good day,
SAAFoST asks all members to again take note of the Natural Scientific Professions Act - see extract below. All scientists are requested to apply for registration in the applicable field of practise in the category that is appropriate - depending on the individual's type and level of tertiary education.
This is important for individuals employed by companies as well as consultants. Please be reminded that only consultants registered with SACNASP as Professional Natural Scientists may be listed on the SAAFoST website.
If you go to the SACNASP (South African Association for Natural Scientific Professions) website -http://www.sacnasp.org.za/, you will find all the necessary information regarding registration.
Attached is an application form - see further guidelines for completion on the web.
Regards
SAAFoST Council
The Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003
(Act No 27 of 2003)
The purpose of the Act is … to provide for the establishment of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions; and for the registration of professional, candidate and certificated natural scientists; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Abstract
| Section 18 |
Categories of registration |
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(2) A person may not practise in any of the fields of practice listed in Schedule I unless he or she is registered in a category mentioned in subsection 1. |
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Categories of registration - Section 18(1) of the Act
(a) professional natural scientist;
(b) candidate natural scientist; and
(c) certificated natural scientist. |
| Fields of practice - Schedule I of the Act |
| Agricultural Science | Forestry Science | Metallurgical Science |
| Animal Science | GIS Science | Microbiological Science |
| Biological Science | Geographical Science | Natural Science Education Science |
| Botanical Science | Geological Science | Physical Science |
| Chemical Science | Hydrological Science | Radiation Science |
| Earth Science | Industrial Science | Soil Science |
| Ecological Science | Marine Science | Water Care Science |
| Environmental Science* | Materials Science | Zoological Science |
| Food Science | Mathematical Science | |
| Forensic Science* | Mathematics Education Science | |
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http://www.sacnasp.org.za/ - Click here for application form. (Please check guidelines for completion).
