2027 Membership Categories & Fees
Annual Membership Fees and Criteria for each membership category.
2027 Membership fees
Full Membership
R840
Registered Professional Nurses actively participating in any field of Occupational Health (in the Republic of South Africa), who are current paid-up members of SASOHN and SANC.
Affiliated Membership
R840
Any health professional other than a Registered Professional Nurse (e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.) in any other field related to Occupational Health, or Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners registered and working in other countries, or Enrolled Nurses practising Occupational Health in South Africa.
Honorary Life membership
R340
Awarded, as per the set criteria in the SASOHN Rules of Procedure, to a member who has served with distinction in any field of Occupational Health Nursing. The right to award Honorary Life Membership resides with the SASOHN Executive Committee whose decision shall be final.
Retired Membership
In accordance with the SASOHN membership criteria, retired membership is not determined by age alone. To qualify for retired membership, a member must have reached the applicable retirement age and must no longer be gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health. Members who remain actively employed as Occupational Health Practitioners are required to retain Full Membership with SASOHN. This is important to ensure continued compliance with Medical Malpractice insurance requirements and to maintain the professional standards associated with active practice. Should you wish to apply for retired membership, kindly confirm whether you are no longer actively practising or gainfully employed in Occupational Health. Once we receive your confirmation, we will gladly assist you further. .
Retired Membership (age 65+)
R420 (50% reduction)
Retired Members are those who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year and are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health, but wish to retain their membership with SASOHN.
Retired Membership (age 60–64)
R630 (25% reduction)
Retired Members are those who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year and are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health, but wish to retain their membership with SASOHN.
Student/Affiliate Membership
R420 (50% reduction)
A Student Member is defined as an individual who is currently enrolled in a recognized educational institution and pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Occupational Health. This category specifically excludes individuals registered for Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) studies..
2026 Membership Categories & Fees
Annual Membership Fees and Criteria for each membership category.
2026 Membership fees
Full Membership
R840
Registered Professional Nurses actively participating in any field of Occupational Health (in the Republic of South Africa), who are current paid-up members of SASOHN and SANC.
Affiliated Membership
R840
Any health professional other than a Registered Professional Nurse (e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.) in any other field related to Occupational Health, or Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners registered and working in other countries, or Enrolled Nurses practising Occupational Health in South Africa.
Honorary Life Membership
R340
Awarded, as per the set criteria in the SASOHN Rules of Procedure, to a member who has served with distinction in any field of Occupational Health Nursing. The right to award Honorary Life Membership resides with the SASOHN Executive Committee whose decision shall be final.
Retired membership
Please note (Locum OHPs): In accordance with the SASOHN membership criteria, retired membership is not determined by age alone. To qualify for retired membership, a member must have reached the applicable retirement age and must no longer be gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health. Members who remain actively employed as Occupational Health Practitioners are required to retain Full Membership with SASOHN. This is important to ensure continued compliance with Medical Malpractice insurance requirements and to maintain the professional standards associated with active practice. Should you wish to apply for retired membership, kindly confirm whether you are no longer actively practising or gainfully employed in Occupational Health. Once we receive your confirmation, we will gladly assist you further. ..
Retired Membership (age 65+)
R420 (50% reduction)
Retired Members are those who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year and are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health, but wish to retain their membership with SASOHN.
Retired Membership (age 60–64)
R630 (25% reduction)
Retired Members are those who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year and are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health, but wish to retain their membership with SASOHN.