1. THE SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS
Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003

2. Prof Pieter MARAIS Pr.Sci.Nat. President (SACNASP)
ANNUAL REPORT 2004/2005
Prof Pieter MARAIS Pr.Sci.Nat.
President (SACNASP)
Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003

3. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
MAIN OBJECTIVES
To increase professionalism and competence amongst Natural Scientists
To protect the community against incompetent practitioners
To gain international recognition for South African Natural Scientists
To ensure the highest quality of training in the Natural Sciences
To Represent ALL practitioners within the Natural Scientific Profession
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4. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
INTRODUCTION
New Act was implemented (many changes)
New Council was appointed (Oct 2004)
New Office bearers
New Committees
New admission requirements
Much wider participation through Voluntary Associations
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5. NEW COUNCIL (See Annexure A)
25 Council members nominated by:
Voluntary Associations (13 members)
The State ( 6 members)
The Public Sector ( 6 members)
First meeting held on 5 October 2004
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6. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
NEW COUNCIL
President Prof P Marais
Vice President Dr D Gihwala
CHAIRPERSONS OF COMMITTEES
Finance & Personnel Dr D Gihwala
Registration Prof M Sibara
Education Prof J Malherbe
Disciplinary Adv K Malatji
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7. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
DISCIPLINARY MATERS
One major complaint regarding alleged misconduct of a Professional Natural Scientist
Currently still under investigation
Escalating cost of future disciplinary cases a cause for concern
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8. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
New Act defines the new role of SACNASP in the Higher Education sector
Advise institutions regarding the training of Natural Scientists
Collaborate with HEQC with regard to accreditation of Educational Programmes at Universities
Many local and foreign qualifications have been evaluated for registration purposes
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9. FINANCES (See attached audited statements)
Financial situation improved substantially over last year
Mainly due to increased number of registrations
Increase in annual fees kept at 6% but it is still the lowest compared to other Councils
Reserve fund was established to make provision for legal costs
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10. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
FINANCES
2004
2005
Increase
ASSETS R R
119%
INCOME R R
60%
EXPENSES R R
2.5%
SURPLUS/
(DEFICIT)
(R ) R
>100%
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11. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
REGISTRATION STATS
Substantial increase over year
Technologists have been transferred to the category for Scientist
Database used did not provide information on demographic distribution of members
New database being developed
Still very few registered black and female scientists
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12. REGISTRATION ACCORDING TO CATEGORY
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13. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
AGE DISTRIBUTION
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14. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
QUALIFICATIONS
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15. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
GENDER DISTRIBUTION
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16. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
RACE DISTRIBUTION
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17. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
CONCLUDING REMARKS
2004/2005 has been a difficult year but also a year of change
Many challenges lie ahead
Image of the profession a concern
Inclusion of more female and black scientists
Office space a concern
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18. Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003
THANK YOU
Natural Scientific Professions ACT of 2003