Encourage your Students and Staff to Attend!

Details

Date and Time: Wednesday 15 October 2025 from 15:00 until 17:00

Venue:  Plant Science Auditorium, Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria

Attendees

Staff, third-year students, honours students, and other postgraduate students in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria are welcome to attend. It is advised that all of these groups are represented from the respective departments to ensure that participation covers all the different levels of relevance of professional registration. An attendance register will be taken.

Content

Professional registration is something that all prospective and current students consider. This workshop will address professional registration with SACNASP. Students are encouraged to plan their studies and futures bearing this in mind and ensuring that they comply with all the requirements to register professionally, including making the correct subject and degree choices. Staff can be assisted about why professional registration is important to them, and/or to assist their students to prepare for this.

There are different categories of registration, and registration must be maintained to continue your professional development. Academic staff and graduated students who are working are mostly involved in voluntary associations (VAs) that manage different professions to comply with the requirements of SACNASP. Participants will be given a comprehensive overview of the different VAs to SACNASP and their role in shaping the various professions, including opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Questions will be addressed, and open discussions encouraged to ensure that everyone leaves more comfortable and knowledgeable about their professional futures. 

RSVP and Inputs

This Google Form is required to ensure that the attendance list is in order and that the appropriate information and comments are available prior to the session. The form description is as follows: "This form is to provide background statistical information of the audience attending the workshop. Honesty is requested, and your names will be kept anonymous during any feedback or discussions. It is a workshop because it will be an interactive and engaging discussion while addressing all questions as they arise." Walk-ins will be allowed if space is available.

Presenter of the Session

Prof Matthys Dippenaar (Department of Geology, University of Pretoria) is involved with SACNASP since 2019 and the voluntary associations GWD, SAIEG, GSSA, and IAH-SA. He participates in short courses and workshops with industry, and is involved with professional registration, continuous professional development, recognition of prior learning, and grievances.

Presenter of the Role of the Voluntary Associations

Dr Christel Hansen (Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology) works closely with the voluntary associations of the  SSAG, SAAG, and GISSA. She has also arranged numerous CPD activities for SACNASP.

SACNASP Practice Notes for Natural Scientists: Practice Notes – SACNASP.