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Extension of HPCSA Professional Board Nominations

Extension of HPCSA Professional Board Nominations

by | Jul 2, 2025 | HPCSA Regulations and Compliance

Health Professions Council of South Africa | eBulletin | 2 July 2025

Dear Stakeholder

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has extended the call for nominations of suitable persons to be considered to serve on the HPCSA Professional Boards for the term 2025-2030. The term of office for the current Professional Board members ends on 31 October 2025. Those practitioners who have submitted their nomination forms should not resubmit.

Please note: You may not nominate yourself, and that self-nominated submissions will not be considered. All health practitioners actively registered with the HPCSA are invited to nominate members of their respective Professional Boards to be appointed by the Minister of Health to serve for a period of five (5) years.

The persons to be appointed on the Professional Boards will have a duty to ensure that the HPCSA serves the interests of all South Africans by protecting the public and guiding the registered health practitioners. The closing date for the nominations is 31 July 2025. Click here for details on how to submit your nominations and eligibility criteria.

The appointed service provider to oversee the nominations process is Election Solutions 4 Africa (ES4A). All completed nomination forms must reach the Returning Officer by 31 July 2025.

How to nominate a candidate
1. Click here to download the nomination form
2. Complete the nomination form based on the eligibility criteria
3. Have the nomination form signed by a Commissioner of Oaths
4. Submit the completed form by 31 July 2025 for the attention of Chief Electoral Officer: Mr Ntokozo Ngidi in one of the following ways:

  • Physical document: Ground Floor, Building 4, Quadrum Office Park, 50 Constantia Boulevard, Constantia Kloof Ext 28, Johannesburg, 1709
  • Email: hpcsa@es4a.co.za
  • Fax: 0862 027 222
  • WhatsApp: 063 727 5208
  • telephone: 011 025 3763
  • Toll-Free: 0800 061 040

All the best.

The HPCSA Team

PsySSA AGM Notice 2025

PsySSA AGM Notice 2025

by | Jul 1, 2025 | PsySSA Announcements

Notice of the 30th Annual General Meeting

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Notice is hereby given that the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at 18:00.

All PsySSA Members are invited to attend to transact the following business:

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the previous AGM held on 2 October 2024 (available on the PsySSA website).
  2. To receive the Annual Report, including the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
  3. To confirm relevant decisions of Council.
  4. To transact such further business as may be transacted at an AGM.
  5. To elect Executive Members.

We look forward to your participation and continued support in shaping the future of the profession.

 
Click Here to register!
PiPS Online Workshop: Demystifying the POPIA Act – Recording Out Now!

PiPS Online Workshop: Demystifying the POPIA Act – Recording Out Now!

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Divisions, Psychology in Public Service (PiPS)

PiPS Online Workshop: Demystifying the POPIA Act – Recording Out Now!

We are pleased to announce that the recording of the PiPS Online Workshop: Demystifying the POPIA Act is now available!

Presented by Barry Viljoen, this practical session offers a psychologist-focused guide to understanding the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)—South Africa’s essential data privacy law.

In this workshop, Barry explores:

  • How POPIA applies in psychological practice, particularly in public service settings

  • Practical steps to protect client data and ensure compliance

  • Navigating ethical dilemmas in relation to data privacy

  • Key responsibilities of practitioners under the Act

This recording is a valuable resource for psychologists seeking to strengthen their understanding of POPIA and uphold best practices in data protection and ethical care.

Abstract

This presentation will provide an in-depth introduction to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), a key piece of legislation in South Africa designed to protect individuals’ personal data and ensure privacy rights. The POPIA Act regulates the collection, use, storage, and sharing of personal information by organizations and sets out the legal framework for how businesses must handle personal data. Throughout the presentation, we will explore the core principles of POPIA, including the conditions for lawful processing of personal information, the rights of data subjects, and the responsibilities of data controllers and processors. We will also discuss the practical application of the Act in various organizational settings, emphasizing how businesses can comply with its requirements through effective data protection measures and risk management strategies. Key topics will include obtaining consent, safeguarding data, ensuring transparency, and understanding the role of the Information Regulator in overseeing compliance. Furthermore, we will examine the potential consequences of non-compliance, including penalties and reputational damage, and the steps organizations can take to implement a robust data protection program. This presentation will equip attendees with a foundational understanding of POPIA, its implications for data privacy, and how to navigate the complexities of personal data protection in the digital age.

About the Presenter
Mr Barry Viljoen

Mr Barry Viljoen

Barry Viljoen is a Clinical Psychologist working in the public sector. He is involved in academics in terms of training. His areas of interests are child and adolescent psychology, psychology within forensic settings, assessment, and critical disability studies. He is currently completing his Dpsych in Child and Adolescent Psychology.

 

Resources

Workshop Presentation 

Government Gazette 

https://assentcompliance.co.za/popia-templates-healthcare/

https://www.cgm.com/zaf_en/forms/popia-draft-agreement-request-form.html

https://popiacademy.co.za/products/mini-popia-compliance-toolkit

https://www.hpcsa-blogs.co.za/hpcsa-popia-manual

https://cover4profs.co.za/popia-for-healthcare-providers/

https://www.gintanluthuli.co.za/product/diy-popi-compliance-system/

https://www.sahrc.org.za/

Nominations for PsySSA Executive Committee Vacancies 2025

Nominations for PsySSA Executive Committee Vacancies 2025

by | Jun 26, 2025 | PsySSA Announcements

PsySSA Call for Nominations

The PsySSA Nominations Committee wishes to advise that the following positions on the PsySSA Executive Committee will become vacant at the forthcoming 30th AGM to be held on Zoom on the 1st of October 2025.

  1. President-Elect
  2. Treasurer
  3. Four Additional Members

Members in good standing may propose suitable candidates for consideration by the Nominations Committee, which will duly present appropriate candidates for election at the AGM.

Nominations Guidelines for all these positions are available here.

All nominations with supporting documentation should be emailed to the Chair of the Nominations Committee, Prof Garth Stevens, at nominations@psyssa.com by 29 August 2025.

Guidelines

Please download the Call for Nominations and the Guideline Documents for each of the Executive Committee vacancies using the buttons below.

President-Elect
Treasurer
Additional Member

Nomination Form

Download (PDF, 327KB)

Burnout in Focus: Measuring for Mental Health and Organisational Change

Burnout in Focus: Measuring for Mental Health and Organisational Change

by | Jun 24, 2025 | AJOPA

How do we measure burnout—and why is it essential for healthier workplaces?

In an exclusive interview, AJOPA Editor-in-Chief, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, speaks with leading burnout researchers Leon T. de Beer, Wilmar B. Schaufeli, and Arnold B. Bakker to explore how accurate burnout measurement can support better mental health and foster healthier, more sustainable work environments.

The conversation is based on their co-authored article published in the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA), titled:

“Investigating the Validity of the Short Form Burnout Assessment Tool: A Job Demands-Resources Approach”

This article examines the psychometric validity of a brief burnout assessment tool and its grounding in the job demands-resources model—offering critical insights for practitioners, researchers, and organisations aiming to monitor and address burnout effectively.

Read the full article here!
Click Here To read the full interview!