For Professionally Qualified 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
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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.
Am not a teacher by profession but I got all my qualifications in a foreign denomination. Am an Asylum seeker I got permit to work and study in my Asylum. I have SAQA accreditation on marketing.
But I want to be a teacher how can I get help to register. Am also doing a voluntary help in a school but yet to get registered in any universities.
The school need me to register in Sace before they can help me get a university which they are ready to pay my fees.
It’s my dream how can you help me get registered.