Is Saiosh recognised as a professional body?

Yes Saiosh is recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body to register Occupational Health and Safety Professionals in South Africa in terms of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008.

All OHSA Health and Safety short training programmes are endorsed by SAIOSH and have a CPD pointed structure.

What is CPD?

The acronym CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. A CPD training course is the most well-known method of completing Continuing Professional Development and can vary in length from one day up to several days or over several weeks. Training courses will often be specific to one subject or offer skills in a particular area of industry. These certificates will be used to obtaining a full qualification

Do employers consider CPD certificates? Having an accredited certificate in an area relevant to the job you're applying for is a great asset to your application. A CPD certificate provides evidence that you have the relevant skills to excel in your desired role.