Returning South african with british Electrical Qualifications!

[bossmanmonkey]

Hi my name is Michael.

i just want to know if my electrical qualifications will be recognized in south africa.
i want to return home after been here for 8 long years!!

could someone please help me with this!!

Cheers
Michael Neil-Boss

[AndyD]

Hi Michael,

Here's some light bedtime reading to start with. You'll probably find more info as well with the search tool.

http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...qualifications
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http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...qualifications
http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...qualifications

[bossmanmonkey]

Cheers Andy.
will have a look at it!!

[sparkydelux]

Hey Michael.

I am in the same position as you. just returned after 10 years in UK. I am doing the whole conversion so here is the low down
Firstly: Get all your certs (copies and certified) send them off to SAQA for evaluation, with the application form.
They'll send you an evaluation (probably a NQF ?)
The dont take into account your Inspection / Testing , or any additional certs.theyt will evaluate on C&G P1 and P2 (if you did the parts)

Then you'll need to enrol for 'The regs' or INSTALLATION RULES, this takes about 3 months.

Then you'll need to do your UNIT STANDARDS (same as your INSPECTION TESTING)

Then you'll probably need to do a TRADE TEST. We did ongoing assessments so I am not sure it helps here.

Then get all these and you can register for your wiremans.

Its a lengthly procedure so be prepared.

If you need any further info: mail me at ecolectrical@gmail.com

Good luck