Dear Practitioner
To ensure that you receive the latest information from the HPCSA, please update your contact details through the HPCSA online at Practitioners Portal. You can also update your details by calling us at 012 338 9300, or emailing us at info@hpcsa.co.za
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HPCSA CIRCULAR
ONLINE RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES FOR 2017/2018
In line with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)’s Strategic Goal of an Improved Business Model to enhance performance, the HPCSA has developed an Online Renewal and Fee Payment Portal that will provide a simpler, quicker and more efficient Annual Renewal of Registration process.
Preferred Payment Method
From 1 March 2017, practitioners may visit our website on www.hpcsa.co.za and go to Online Renewal tab to renew their registration and make annual fee payments online. We are encouraging all practitioners to use the online portal as it has the capability to generate a Practicing Card immediately after payment is made. The new Practicing Card can be saved on any device, sent via email or printed and is acceptable proof of renewal of registration
Step-by-step guide on Renewal and Payment
Renewal and payment processes are completed in four easy steps as follows:
Step 1: Create an HPCSA account – Requirements: 13-digit ID number or passport number
Step 2: With ID Number as username and password created in Step 1, LOGIN and Renew. Personal details may be edited at this stage
Step 3: Make Annual Payment through Credit or Debit Card or Integrated EFT or Bank Deposit
Step 4: Access the HPCSA Practicing Card – electronically or print out.
Alternative Payment Methods
The current payment process via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or bank deposits to HPCSA’s ABSA bank account will still be available for practitioners who prefer this method. Even if Practitioners decide not to pay online, they are encouraged to update contact details and provide other relevant information which is requested by the HPCSA on the portal.
For practitioners who opt to pay via EFT or bank deposit, the practicing card will only be accessible on the portal after 72 hours of receiving payment depending on payment method used.
Card Printing
HPCSA will still be printing practicing cards in the old format for practitioners who prefer this format. We do however anticipate to fully migrate to the new electronic format for the 2018/2019 renewal period. In the meantime, all three Practicing Card versions – the QR code encrypted download, the printed summary with QR code and the old practicing card – are acceptable as proof of renewal of registration for the year 1 April 2017 to 31st March 2018.
Instructions on Using the Portal and QR Code Scanning
For a step-by-step guide to access the Online Renewal and Payment Portal and a guide on the scanning process of the QR code, please go to www.hpcsa.co.za.
Enquiries
Practitioners may contact the HPCSA on our Call Centre number: (012) 338 9300/1 or email us on: info@hpcsa.co.za for assistance
Advocate Phelelani Khumalo
Registrar/ CEO
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Circular to HODs and Associations - Online Registration.pdf | 124.5K | 2 Mar 17 09:46 |