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MEMBERSHIP
CRITICAL SKILLS VISA LETTER
The South African Institute of Physics is now a SAQA registered professional body, hence it can provide critical skills
letters required for the application of a Critical Skills VISA and Permanent Residence Permits to Registered Professional
Physicist.
An application for a Critical Skills Work Visa has to be accompanied by proof that the applicant falls within the critical
skills category and the following;
1. A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognised by the South African
Qualifications Association (SAQA), in terms of Section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act,
or any relevant government department confirming the skills or qualifications of the applicant and appropriate
post qualification experience.
2. If required by law, proof of application for a certificate of registration with the professional body, Council or
board recognised by SAQA in terms of Section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act.
3. Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the
official languages of the Republic.
SAIP is recognised by SAQA and can provide you with the confirmations you require to comply with requirements 1
and 2 above.
Register as a Professional Physicist with SAIP
The SAIP is inviting its members to register as Professional Physicists (Pr.Phys) with SAIP.
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The short abbreviation for the designation will be Pr. Phys.
A member registered with SAIP as a Professional Physicist can use the letters Pr.Phys after their name e.g.
George Brown Pr.Phys
DOWNLOAD THE Pr.Phys APPLICATION FORM HERE
Who can apply?
Physics is a basic science that is a basis for all science and technology disciplines. This results in its graduates working in
every sector imaginable. Therefore, we must cater for a wide range of industries and economic sectors. Hence any
physicists who graduated with at least Physics Honours Degree working in either; industry, commerce,
government, academia, research, theoretical physics, experimental physics, and uses physics skills and thought processes
in their job/career.
A per son first should qualify to be an SAIP Ordinary member before they can be registered as a
professional physicist. Check the SAIP constitution regarding the criteria here SAIP Constitution.
This designation will represent the highest standard of professionalism, competence and commitment to keep
pace with advancing knowledge in the field of physics. It is hoped this designation will give a professional standing
and recognition of physics by the South African society.
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