Overview

SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. The natural sciences encompass a wide range of scientific fields covering all of the basic sciences and many of their applied derivatives. For a complete list of the current fields of practise recognised by SACNASP, please click here.

Our mission is to establish, direct, sustain and ensure a high level of professionalism and ethical conscience amongst our scientists. Their conduct should be internationally acceptable and in the broad interest of the community as outlined in the SACNASP Code of Conduct.

SACNASP’s main objectives are to:

SO-OG 1: To increase the number of registered natural science professionals, ensure greater retention, and enhance the efficiency of the registration process.

SO-OG 2: To ensure high professional and ethical standards for natural science professionals

SO-OG 3: To advance the professional development and transformation of the natural scientific professions through lifelong learning programmes.

SO-OG 4: To enhance and promote the contribution of the natural scientific professions through science communication and engagement.

SO-OG 5: To foster strategic partnerships and collaboration to advance the natural scientific professions.