Health Professions Council of South Africa | eBulletin | 24 July 2025

Following the successful implementation of Wave 2 of the Online Portal enhancements, I am pleased to share key updates on our digital transformation journey.

I am excited to announce that Wave 3A – focused on Registrations and Certifications, has been successfully tested and deployed in a live environment.

This marks the first major milestone of the broader Wave 3 rollout, which is designed to improve service delivery across all areas of Council’s operations.

Wave 3 Rollout: A Three-Part Upgrade

Wave 3 has been strategically divided into three components, each targeting a specific core function of the HPCSA:

  • Wave 3A: Registrations, Certificates and Renewals
  • Wave 3B: Education and Training
  • Wave 3C: Legal and Regulatory Affairs

The newly launched Wave 3A component enables practitioners to access a wide range of services on the online portal with greater efficiency, transparency, and user-friendliness. Services Now Available via the Portal:

1.    General Registrations

  • Subspecialist Registration and Certificates
  • Exemptions (Age/Ill Health)
  • Internship to Independent Practice Volunteer Services
  • Notice of Death (New)

2.    Credentialing and Restorations

  • Credential Verifications
  • Certificate of Good Standing and IDC Issuance
  • Certified Extracts
  • Medical Report Verifications Restoration Services and Quotations
  • Instructions to Erase/Suspend

3.    Foreign-Qualified Practitioners

  • Applications for public service, postgraduate study, military/government agreements and education
  • Foreign Medical Interns and Specialists
  • Section 29 Registrations
  • Volunteer Service Certificates

Foreign-qualified applicants can now submit their applications online. HPCSA officials will assess submissions for completeness and guide applicants on outstanding requirements.

Only after full submission will original documents be requested, and finalisation will follow once verified by the Central Registry.

As we shift focus to Wave 3B implementation, we are committed to sustaining momentum in modernising our services.

Video Tutorials For Practitioners

To support user onboarding, seven tutorial videos are available on the HPCSA website and YouTube channel, including:

Best Regards

Dr Magome Masike
HPCSA Registrar