Become a SASOHN Member: Occupational Health Membership
Welcome to our community! We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming a member. Please fill out the form below to apply for membership. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed.
SASOHN annual membership period: 1 January to 31 December.
Applications will be processed when the following are received:
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Signed Application form
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Certified copy (not older than 3 months) of the following documents:
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Certified copy of Identity Document/Passport
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Certified copy of Occupational Health Qualification (Certificate/Diploma)
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Practising Certificate of Current Year
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SASOHN will send you an invoice after the validation process is completed.
Banking Details:
Banking details will be provided once the invoice has been received
Full Membership is Open to all Registered Nurses and Qualified Occupational Health Practitioners.
Benefits:
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As a member, you have several membership benefits, including:
- Access to Resources: Members have access to the SASOHN website and online library, providing updated information on all aspects related to Occupational Health. Access to a wealth of resources, including the latest research, best practices, guidelines, and case studies in the field of occupational health.
- Networking Opportunities: Membership to both the national body and regional branches of SASOHN allows you to connect with other professionals in the field, which can lead to valuable collaborations, peer support, and opportunities to share knowledge and experiences.
- Continued Education and Training: SASOHN offer workshops, seminars, and conferences, providing opportunities for continuing education. These resources help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and practices in the field of occupational health.
- Publications and Journals: Members receive Automatic subscription to the Occupational Health Southern Africa journal and publications that keep you informed about the latest research, trends, and developments in the field of occupational health.
- Credibility and Recognition: Being a member of a recognized professional body such as SASOHN enhances your credibility and establishes you as a dedicated and competent professional in your field. This can boost your career prospects and reputation.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance: Access to discounted indemnity coverage. By being a SASOHN member the annual indemnity fee can drop with up to 80%.
- Bursaries: Bursary of up to R 10 000 annually towards postgraduate studies in Occupational Health.
- Sponsorship: Sponsorship and discounted rates to National & International events related to Occupational Health for continued professional development ( e.g. the annual SASOHN Academic Days and/or the SASOHN National Conference).
- Discounts: Discounted price on the book “A Practical Approach to Occupational Health Nursing” (Editor K Michell).
- Discounted Event Rates: Members benefit from reduced rates for attendance at SASOHN-initiated events, such as conferences and workshops.
- Guidelines: Paid-up members have free access to the on-line SASOHN Occupational Health Guidelines.
- Awards: Nomination to the prestigious SASOHN’s National awards, such as Honorary Life Member, Member of Merit, President Award to Member of the Year, OHNP of the Year; Mentor of the Year, Student of the Year, etc.
- Involvement: The opportunity to make a difference in occupational health practice by getting involved in national governance; auditing OHS; facilitating workshops and/or training under the SASOHN banner as a committee member.
- Job Opportunities: Being part of a SASOHN connect you to job listings and career resources that are tailored to the field of occupational health nursing, helping you stay informed about potential career advancements.
By maintaining your membership, you support SASOHN’s mission to promote and continuously advance the quality of standards in Occupational Health Nursing, ensuring the well-being of both practitioners and the communities they serve.
Criteria & Categories of Annual Membership
2025 Membership
R800
Affiliated Membership Criteria
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
R800
Full Membership Criteria
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
R325
Honorary Life Membership Criteria
Honorary Life Membership is 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 regarding the matter shall be final
2025 Retired Membership
Please Note: Locum OHP’s, who are still actively employed, must retain full membership with SASOHN to ensure full compliance with Medical Malpractice insurance requirements. It is important to note that the age is not the determining factor for locum status; rather, it is the active engagement in Occupational Health practice. Membership ensures that locum OHP’s remain covered and continue to meet professional standards in their practise.
R405
Retired Membership Criteria
(a) Retired Members are those who have reached the retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year. These members are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health but wish to retain their membership with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (SASOHN).
This provision allows retired professionals to stay connected with SASOHN, continuing to benefit from the organisation’s resources and community.
The following criteria shall apply:
See Retired-member-as-per-SASOHN-Constitution
R605
Retired Membership Criteria
(a) Retired Members are those who have reached the retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year. These members are no longer gainfully employed in the field of Occupational Health but wish to retain their membership with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (SASOHN).
This provision allows retired professionals to stay connected with SASOHN, continuing to benefit from the organisation’s resources and community.
The following criteria shall apply:
See Retired-member-as-per-SASOHN-Constitution
2024 Membership
R750
Full Membership Criteria
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
R565
Retired Membership Criteria
(a) These are Members who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year, who do take on employment from time to time (locum and other) in the field of Occupational Health and want to retain SASOHN membership through payment of membership fees. The following criteria shall apply:
See attached Retired-member-as-per-SASOHN-Constitution
R750
Affiliated Membership Criteria
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
R375
Retired Membership Criteria
(a) These are Members who have reached retirement age by 1 September of the specific calendar year, who do take on employment from time to time (locum and other) in the field of Occupational Health and want to retain SASOHN membership through payment of membership fees. The following criteria shall apply:
See attached Retired-member-as-per-SASOHN-Constitution
R300
Honorary Life Membership Criteria
Honorary Life Membership is 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 regarding the matter shall be final
Indemnity Policy for Paid Up Members
Indemnity Update
We would like to remind you about the discounted medical malpractice insurance available to SASOHN members through Garrun-CFP Brokers. Please take note of the following important updates regarding indemnity and membership renewal:
Legislative Changes (2019):
Members are required to pay the indemnity amount directly to CFP Brokers.
Membership Fees and Indemnity Cost:
The SASOHN membership category fees do not include the indemnity cost.
Membership Fee Deadline:
According to the updated SASOHN Constitutional Rules, membership fees must be settled with SASOHN by the end of January each year. Only members with up-to-date memberships will qualify for the discounted indemnity cover when renewing at the end of February.
Indemnity Cover Choice:
Members are free to choose their preferred provider for malpractice insurance.
Attached, you will find instructions on how to access Garrun-CFP Brokers’ online portal to apply and pay for your cover online.
We encourage you to renew your SASOHN membership promptly to ensure eligibility for the discounted indemnity cover.