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South African Nursing Council SANC APC Registration 2023, SANC Annual Fee Payment Procedures 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The South African Nursing Council (SANC) Annual Practising Certificate (APC) is a document (issued on payment of an annual fee) to nursing and midwifery practitioners and it entitles the person to whom it has been issued to practise in the capacities shown and for the period stated: provided that the person is not subsequently removed from the register of practitioners.<\/p>\n

SANC Annual Practising Certificate APC Registration 2023<\/h2>\n

Every registration certificate issued by the Council is proof that the person to whom it is issued is registered in the capacity indicated on the certificate for a period of 12 months from the date on the certificate.\u00a0 Thereafter, the practitioner must pay an annual fee and be issued an Annual Practising Certificate in order to continue to practise in that capacity.\u00a0 The APC then serves as proof of registration for all qualifications appearing thereon.<\/p>\n

This is a provision of Section 36(2) of the Nursing Act, 2005 which reads as follows:<\/p>\n

\u201c(2) A certificate of registration is proof of registration for a period of one year after its date and thereafter an annual practising certificate, issued upon payment of the prescribed annual fee and the submission of such information as may be required by the Council to keep accurate statistics on human resources in nursing, is proof of registration in the absence of any credible evidence to the contrary.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employers (particularly the HR departments) should take careful note of the preceeding paragraph and its implications.<\/u><\/b>\u00a0 There is some confusion in the field about this point, so it is necessary to emphasise the fact that during the valid period of the registration certificate (12 months), it is quite incorrect for employers to insist on the nurse paying the annual fee and getting an APC that reflects the new registered capacity.\u00a0 Even worse, it is not correct for an employer to insist that an employee \u201cupdate\u201d an APC which has already been issued to the employer.\u00a0 If this \u201cupdating issue\u201d is a bit confusing, lets demonstrate by means of an example:<\/p>\n

An employee is registered as General Nurse and paid the annual fee for 2012 in December 2011 in order to remain on the register as such.\u00a0 Her APC correctly shows her to be a General Nurse.\u00a0 In May 2012, she completes the one year Midwifery Programme and is registered as Midwife.\u00a0 Some time later she will receive her registration certificate showing that she is now registered as Midwife (from 31 May 2012).\u00a0 Her APC is proof that she is registered as General Nurse for 2012.\u00a0 Her registration certificate is proof that she is registered as Midwife for the period 31 May 2012 to 31 May 2013.\u00a0 Obviously, when she pays the annual fee for 2013 (must be paid by 31 December 2012), both qualifications will be reflected on the new APC so she will be covered for the calendar year 2013.<\/p>\n

Even if an employer were to insist that Council re-issue the APC, it would make no difference because, on the date on which the APC was issued (December 2011) this person was only registered as General Nurse \u2013 so that is all that will be reflected on a replacement APC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Who Must Pay the SANC Annual Fee?<\/h3>\n

Persons currently practising in the Republic of South Africa:<\/em><\/h5>\n

Every person registered with the Council who wishes to continue practising his\/her profession in the Republic of South Africa for the following year must pay the annual fee before or on the due date in the year concerned.<\/p>\n

Persons wishing to be restored to the register:<\/em><\/h5>\n

Every persons wishing to be restored to the register in order to practise his\/her profession in the Republic of South Africa, must pay the annual fee for the year in which he\/she intends to resume practising together with the application for restoration.\u00a0 In this case, an Annual Practising Certificate will only be issued if the application for restoration is approved.\u00a0 If not, the fees will be refunded to the applicant.<\/p>\n

Note 1:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The annual fee may also be paid by persons who are currently NOT practising \u2013 but this is not compulsory.\u00a0 Council recommends that if you wish to be removed from the register, you submit an application form for\u00a0Voluntary Removal<\/a>\u00a0(obtainable from Council) as this will make it less expensive to be restored at a later date.<\/p>\n

Note 2:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>If your employment is in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education, you are required to maintain your registration with the Council.<\/p>\n

Note 3:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>If it is a condition of your employment that you are registered with the Nursing Council , and you are considering allowing your name to be removed from the register, please check your conditions of employment\/service very carefully before doing so \u2013 to avoid problems with your employer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When Must the Annual Fee be Paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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DUE DATE:\u00a0FOR\u00a02023<\/b>\u00a0ANNUAL FEES:\u00a031 DECEMBER 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The due date for payment of annual fees is normally 31 December of the year preceding the year for which the fees are due.<\/p>\n

Early birds can pay the fee from 1 July of the year preceding the year for which it is due \u2013 no earlier.<\/p>\n

Please be advised that these dates may change in future.\u00a0 This page will be updated as soon as possible if and when it ever happens.<\/p>\n

Note 1:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>It is the responsibility of every registered or enrolled person to make sure that his\/her annual fee\u00a0reaches<\/b>\u00a0Council by the due date.<\/p>\n

Note 2:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>If your remittance is sent by post, please allow sufficient time for it to reach Council by the due date.<\/p>\n

WARNING:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>If you wish to pay at the Council offices during December, please be WARNED that you should pay early in the month to avoid dissappointment due to any year end closing of the Council offices.\u00a0 You are also WARNED that queues can sometimes be very long at that time.\u00a0 Council RECOMMENDS that you consider paying your fee into the bank to avoid any problems\/inconvenience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How much are the Annual fees for 2023<\/h3>\n

18 June 2021<\/b><\/p>\n

1. ANNUAL FEES FOR 2023<\/b>1.1 NORMAL ANNUAL FEES<\/b><\/p>\n

The annual fees for the calendar year 2023 for different categories of practitioners are provided in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORY<\/b><\/td>\nANNUAL FEE FOR 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR418.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\nR293.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\n1.2 REDUCTIONS IN ANNUAL FEES FOR AGE 60 AND OVER
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\nThe Council has resolved to introduce reduced fees for nurses 60 years of age and over as per the table below:<\/p>\n

1.2.1. 60 TO 64 YEARS OF AGE ON 1 JANUARY 2023\u00a0 (25% REDUCTION)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORY<\/b><\/td>\nANNUAL FEE FOR 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR525.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR314.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\nR220.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\n1.2.2. 65 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER ON 01 JANUARY 2023\u00a0 (50% REDUCTION)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORY<\/b><\/td>\nANNUAL FEE FOR 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR350.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR209.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\nR157.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nNB: To qualify for the discount amounts, practitioners may be required to submit a certified copy of their identity document in order to confirm their age.<\/b><\/p>\n

Notes:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The annual fees for 2021 must be received by the SANC on or before\u00a031 December 2021<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The amounts in the tables above all\u00a0include 15% VAT.<\/b><\/p>\n

2. RESTORATION FEES FOR 2023
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\nThe restoration fees for different categories applicable from\u00a01 January 2023<\/b>\u00a0are shown in the following table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORY<\/b><\/td>\nNORMAL
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Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR2 100.00<\/td>\nR146.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\nR1 254.00<\/td>\nR146.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\nR878.00<\/td>\nR146.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retired Nurses<\/td>\nR146.00<\/td>\nR146.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n

The reduced restoration fee only applies to a practitioner:<\/p>\n