How to Register SACE Certificate Online: Step by Step Guide

How to Register SACE Certificate Online: Step by Step Guide

How to Register SACE Certificate Online: Step by Step Guide SACE stands for the South African Council for Educators. It is a statutory body responsible for professional oversight and development of educators in South Africa. SACE’s primary functions include the registration of educators, the promotion and maintenance of ethical standards, the professional development of educators, and the management of a code of ethics. It aims to enhance the quality of education in the country by ensuring that educators meet certain standards and adhere to a professional code of conduct.

Step 1

First time applicants must apply using the online registration portal

• Go to www.eservices.gov.za (if already registered on eservices, use your existing username and password to Login).
• Create a profile by username and password
• After creating a profile, you will have to login by using the username and password you have created.
• Do not start with the application unless you have all the required documents, including proof of payment (note that you cannot use a savings card to pay online).
• To start an application, scroll down to citizens and click on SACE.
• All documents to be uploaded must be saved individually and in PDF format

Download the SACE Registration Guide Here

Step 2

ID Document

• ID Copy (Both side if it is a smart ID card)
• Non-SA Citizens
• A valid Passport and Permit
• Permit valid for six months or more at the time of submission
• Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in SA

Step 3

SAQA Evaluation report

• This is for all qualifications received outside of the Republic of South Africa including the matric certificate.
• Only qualifications with 360 credits or more are recognised for registration purposes.

Step 4

Matric Certificate OR A & O Level if received outside the republic of SA.

Step 5

• Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance)
• Note that the police clearance is only valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• The police clearance certificate must not be older than six months at the time of submission to SACE.
• The Police Clearance Certificate must be verifiable.

Step 6

Professional Teaching Qualifications:

• For example, B.Ed., PGCE, NPDE, Diploma in grade R teaching, etc.
• A complete Academic record for the professional teacher’s qualification on the University letter head and Signed.
• Indicate that the qualification has been completed and indicate the date of completion.

Step 7

Those who studied for a PGCE, the following documents must also be submitted:

• Academic Qualifications (qualification certificate).
• A complete Academic record for the academic qualification on the University letter head and signed and indicating that the qualification has been completed including the date of completion.

Step 8

Proof of payment

• Proof of payment to be attached even if payment was made online.
• R200 SA citizen | R400 Non-SA citizens.
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment.
• The email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment.
• Alternatively you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment with your application.
• SACE banking details can be found on the SACE website.

All enquiries must be forwarded to info@sace.org.za

Download the SACE Registration Guide Here

Student Teachers

Step 1

First time applicants must apply using the online registration portal

• Go to www.eservices.gov.za (if already registered on eservices, use your existing username and password to Login).
• Create a profile by username and password
• After creating a profile, you will have to login by using the username and password you have created.
• Do not start with the application unless you have all the required documents, including proof of payment (note that you cannot use a savings card to pay online).
• To start an application, scroll down to citizens and click on SACE.
• All documents to be uploaded must be saved individually and in PDF format

Step 2

SA Citizens

• SA ID (Both side if it is a smart ID card)

Non-SA Citizens

• Passport attached and valid
• Permit valid for six months or more at the time of submission to SACE
• Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in SA

SAQA Evaluation report

• This is for all qualification received outside of the Republic of South Africa including the matric certificate.
• Only qualifications with 360 credits or more are recognized for registration purposes.

Step 3

Matric Certificate OR A & O Level if matric received outside the republic of SA.

Step 4

• Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance)
• Note that the police clearance is only valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• The police clearance certificate must not be older than six months at the time of submission to SACE.
• The Police Clearance Certificate must be verifiable.

Step 5

Proof of enrollment

• Proof of enrollment for the current academic year for a professional teaching qualification. The proof must be on the university letter head and indicate that the student is registered.
• Indicate that the qualification has been completed and indicate the date of completion.

Step 6

Those who are studying towards a PGCE, the following documents must also be attached:

• Academic Qualifications (Graduation Certificate for the junior Degree or Diploma) together with:
• A complete Academic record for the academic qualification on the University letter head and signed.
• Indicate that the qualification has been completed and indicate the date of completion.

Download the SACE Registration Guide Here

Step 7

Proof of payment

• Proof of payment to be attached even if payment was made online.
• R200 SA citizen | R400 Non-SA citizens.
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment
• The email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment.
• Alternatively you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment.
• SACE banking details can be found on the SACE website.

All enquiries must be forwarded to info@sace.org.za

Professionally Unqualified (e.g. those with Bsc, Bcom, etc)

Step 1

First time applicants must apply using the Online registration portal

• Go to www.eservices.gov.za (if already registered on eservices, use your existing username and password to Login).
• Create a profile by username and password
• After creating a profile, you will have to login by using the username and password you have created.
• Do not start with the application unless you have all the required documents, including proof of payment (note that you cannot use a savings card to pay online).
• To start an application, scroll down to citizens and click on SACE.
• All documents to be uploaded must be saved individually and in PDF format

Step 2

ID Document

• ID Copy (Both side if it is a smart ID card)
• Non-SA Citizens
• A valid Passport and Permit
• Permit valid for six months or more at the time of submission to SACE
• Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in SA

Step 3

SAQA Evaluation report

• This is for all qualification received outside of the Republic of South Africa including the matric certificate.
• Only qualifications with 360 credits or more are recognised for registration purposes.

Step 4

Matric Certificate OR A & O Level if studied outside the republic of SA.

Step 5

• Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance)
• Note that the police clearance is only valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• The police clearance certificate must not be older than six months at the time of submission to SACE.
• The Police Clearance Certificate must be verifiable.

Step 6

Academic Qualifications: Qualification certificate: For example, BSc BCom, etc.

Step 7

A complete Academic record for the academic qualification.

• Be on the University letter head and Signed.
• Indicate that the qualification has been completed and indicate the date of completion.

Step 8

Those who are studying towards a PGCE, the following documents must also be attached:

• Proof of registration for PGCE for the current academic year on the University letter head.
• Academic Qualifications (Junior Degree or Diploma) together with:
• A complete Academic record for the academic qualification on the University letter head and signed and indicate that the qualification has been completed and indicate the date of completion.

Step 9

Proof of payment

• Proof of payment to be attached even if payment was made online.
• R200 SA citizen | R400 Non-SA citizens.
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment
• The email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment.
• Alternatively you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment.
• SACE banking details can be found on the SACE website.

All enquiries must be forwarded to info@sace.org.za

TVET Lectures, ECD and AET Practitioners

Step 1

First time applicants must apply using the Online registration portal

• Go to www.eservices.gov.za (if already registered on eservices, use your existing username and password to Login)
• Create a profile by username and password
• After creating a profile, you will have to login by using the username and password you have created.
• Do not start with the application unless you have all the required documents, including proof of payment (note that you cannot use a savings card to pay online)
• To start an application, scroll down to citizens and click on SACE.
• All documents to be uploaded must be saved individually and in PDF format

Step 2

ID Document

• ID Copy (Both side if it is a smart ID card)

Non-SA Citizens

• A valid Passport and Permit
• Permit valid for six months or more at the time of submission to SACE
• Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in SA

Step 3

SAQA Evaluation report

• This is for all qualification received outside of the Republic of South Africa including the matric certificate.
• Only qualifications with 360 credits or more are recognised for registration purposes.

Step 4

Matric Certificate OR A & O Level if received outside the republic of SA.

Step 5

Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance)

• Note that the police clearance is only valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• The police clearance certificate must not be older than six months at the time of submission to SACE.
• The Police Clearance Certificate must be verifiable.

Step 6

ECD Practitioners:

• (ECD Level 4 (120 credits) certificate and a complete academic record indicating that the qualification has been completed and indicating the number of credits obtained OR
• ECD Level 5 (240 credits) certificate and a complete academic record indicating that the qualification has been completed and indicating the number of credits obtained.

Step 7

AET Practitioners

• Higher certificate in Adult Education (certificate) and
• A complete Academic record indicating that the qualification has been completed and indicating the credits obtained.

Step 8

TVET Lectuires

• N3 Certificate plus a trade test; OR
• National diploma/Degree in technical subjects (360 0r 480 credits)
• A complete Academic record indicating that the qualification has been completed and indicating credits.

Step 9

• Proof of payment: to be attached even if payment was made online.
• R200 SA citizen | R400 Non-SA citizens.
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment

All enquiries must be forwarded to info@sace.org.za

Therapist/ Psychologist/ Social Workers

Step 1

First time applicants must apply using the Online registration portal

• Go to www.eservices.gov.za (if already registered on eservices, use your existing username and password to Login).
• Create a profile by username and password
• After creating a profile, you will have to login by using the username and password you have created.
• Do not start with the application unless you have all the required documents, including proof of payment (note that you cannot use a savings card to pay online).
• To start an application, scroll down to citizens and click on SACE.
• All documents to be uploaded must be saved individually and in PDF format

Step 2

ID Document

• ID Copy (Both side if it is a smart ID card)

Non-SA Citizens

• A valid Passport and Permit
• Permit valid for six months or more at the time of submission to SACE
• Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in SA

Step 3

SAQA Evaluation report

• This is for all qualification received outside of the Republic of South Africa including the matric certificate.
• Only qualifications with 360 credits or more are recognised for registration purposes.

Step 4

Matric Certificate (including A & O Levels for those who studies outside SA)

Step 5

Proof of current registration with the professional body, e.g. HPSCA

Step 6

Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance)

• Note that the police clearance is only valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• The police clearance certificate must not be older than six months at the time of submission to SACE.
• The Police Clearance Certificate must be verifiable.

Step 7

Academic Qualifications:

• Qualification certificate, for example, BSc BCom, etc.
• A complete Academic record for the academic qualification indicates that the qualification has been completed and indicates the date of completion.

Step 8

• Proof of payment: to be attached even if payment was made online.
• R200 SA citizen | R400 Non-SA citizens.
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment.
• The email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment.
• Alternatively you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment with your application.
• SACE banking details can be found on the SACE website.

All enquiries must be forwarded to info@sace.org.za

Update/ renewals including request for duplicate SACE certificate

Step 1

• Relevant Application Form:
• Update form for Updates/Renewals
• Request for duplicate certificate for re-print
• Downloaded from www.sace.org.za under registration.
• Completed on both side.
• Signed and Dated.

Step 2

Request for a duplicate registration certificate

• Relevant form (Request for duplicate certificate for re-print).
• ID copy (Both side if it is a smart ID card)
• Reprint of fee of R50.00

Step 3

• For update: Completed update form together with the following documents:
• ID copy (both side if it is a smart ID card) for SA citizens.
• Valid passport and permit for Non-SA citizens.
• A valid police clearance certificate (name clearance and proof of application from SAPS will not be accepted).
• For Newly qualified teachers: Qualification certificate together with an academic record indicating that the qualificaion has been completed (for those who are provisionally registered).
• For students’ teachers: Proof of registration with the University for the current year.

Step 4

Proof of payment:

• 00 update fee/reprint fee
• go to www.sace.org.za and click on pay here to make a payment.
• The email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment.
• Alternatively, you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment with your request.
• SACE banking details can be found on the SACE website under pay here.
• NB: Proof of payment must be attached to the application even if you have emailed it.