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Registration and membership with the ASDSA is open to all people who work in the skills development and related fields. This includes skills development practitioners and administrators, talent and organisational development practitioners, as well as assessors/moderators. Membership discount applies to corporates with multiple members.
The ASDSA is a recognised Professional Body (SAQA Professional Body ID: 866) and offers three professional designations: Skills Development Technician, Skills Development Practitioner, and Skills Development Master.
Membership Benefits
Benefits of membership of the ASDSA revolve around effective professional support structures, information sharing and networking, and lobbying on behalf of practitioners in the learning and development arena. The ASDSA offers:
Access to a professional designation
Professional support structures
Constitution, code of ethics
Information sharing through Workshops, Quarterly newsletters, Position papers
A unified voice in the skills development and learning and development arena
Lobbying to government, SETA’s and authorities on behalf of members and other practitioners in the learning and development arena.
Networking with fellow professionals for work opportunities and information sharing
Life-long learning – structured Continuing Professional Development programmes are being developed along with appropriate categories of membership.
Individual Membership - R1 325
- R295.00 once-off registration fee
- Renewal Invoiced Annually at R1030.00, or
- Monthly Debit Order at R111.71 (membership fee only)
Please note that all fees are inclusive of VAT
Rules
- Each individual member is required to sign the ASDSA Code of Conduct.
Annual
- The ASDSA will invoice the member annually.
- Membership fees are due for renewal annually, and are payable 12 months after the date of first registration as an individual member.
Monthly Debit Order
- Debited monthly on signature of the mandate.
- For new members the first payment will also include the costs of the registration fee.
Corporate Discount - R1 310
- R295.00 once-off registration fee
- Renewal Invoiced Annually at R1015.00
Please note that all fees are inclusive of VAT
Benefits to the Company
- Personal development support structure for employees in skills development functions
- Continuity of access to current skills development issues
- Lobbying on behalf of business
- Corporate discount
Rules
- A minimum of two members is required before corporate rates apply.
- The ASDSA will invoice the company annually for the full number of members required by the company.
- Membership fees are due for renewal annually, and provide for the next 12 months after the date of first registration for a corporate discount.
- Should the company wish to increase the number of members or replace a member before the renewal date for the company then the membership fee for the balance of the year to the next renewal date will apply for the additional member(s) on a pro rata basis.
- Should the company wish to replace an existing member with a new member, then an additional registration fee is payable by the Corporate for each such new member.
- Each individual member covered by the corporate discount is required to sign the ASDSA Code of Conduct.
Registration Process
The process for registration is outlined below.
Application
Complete the online registration form, including the code of conduct.
Code of Conduct
Complete the online registration form, including the code of conduct.
Receive Invoice
(Annual payments only)
Your invoice will be sent to you via e-mail.
Proof of Payment
(Annual payments only)
Please forward proof of payment to:
Membership Certificate
Once payment is received your membership certificate will be sent to you via e-mail.
Registration Process
The process for registration is outlined below.
Application
Complete the online registration form, including the code of conduct.
Code of Conduct
Complete the online registration form, including the code of conduct.
Receive Invoice
(Annual payments only)
Your invoice will be sent to you via e-mail.
Proof of Payment
(Annual payments only)
Please forward proof of payment to:
Membership Certificate
Once payment is received your membership certificate will be sent to you via e-mail.