Health Professions Council of South Africa | eBulletin | 5 June 2025

Dear Stakeholder

The Professional Board for Psychology would like to thank practitioners who are CPD compliant. Those who are not yet CPD compliant, have until 30 June 2025 to correct their compliance status. The following changes relate to the latest amendments made on the Rules Relating to the Continuing Development Programme (CPD):

• All community service practitioners are exempted from CPD obligations.
• The actual annual number of CPD points required to be compliant are listed on both the CPD Rules and CPD guidelines, indicating minimum requirements for both clinical and ethical points.
• Each CPD point is now valid for 12 months from the date on which the activity took place. This means that health practitioners should at all material times maintain the minimum balance of CPD points required for a year, topping-up on an ongoing basis.
• Non-clinical registered practitioners are also required to be CPD compliant in line with the set minimum requirements.

It is the role of HPCSA to amend the Rules Relating to the Continuing Development Programme and not the Board, these Rules apply to all practitioners registered with the HPCSA.

Click here for instructions on how to view and update your CPD status.

All the best

The Professional Board for Psychology

Health Professions Council of South Africa | eBulletin | 23 May 2025

Dear Stakeholder

Practitioners are reminded to nominate qualified individuals to be considered to serve as members of the HPCSA Professional Boards for the term 2025-2030. Please note that you may not nominate yourself, and that self-nominated submissions will not be considered.

The HPCSA will host its annual Council Stakeholder Engagement at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. The programme covers important HPCSA regulatory aspects to ensure ethical and professional standards. Attending practitioners will earn four (4) Ethical Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward their CPD points, and registration will take place at the venue for those who have not confirmed their attendance.
All the best.

The HPCSA Team

Professional Board Nominations Reminder

Practitioners are invited to nominate representatives to their respective Professional Boards to serve for a period of five years.

Please note: You may not nominate yourself, should you nominate yourself, the application will be null and void and not considered.

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 2 June 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 536 227

HPCSA Council Stakeholder Engagement

The HPCSA will host its annual Council Stakeholder Engagement for all practitioners under its ambit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

This event provides a platform for open dialogue with Council leadership, updates on the HPCSA’s progress and strategy, and developments in the health sector, with dedicated sessions for direct interaction and feedback. It is also an opportunity for practitioners to share their insights, concerns, and perspectives, contributing to the health regulation and the health sector in general. Read more

 Professional Board of Psychology (PBPSB Practitioners Monitoring Survey FY2025-2026)

Dear Esteemed Practitioner

We kindly invite you to complete the embedded survey attached to the link below.

The survey is conducted with the assistance of registered practitioners of the Professional Boards of the HPCSA to obtain feedback on the evaluation of the impact of its programmes.

Kindly follow the link to the survey: Practitioner – monitoring Survey fy2025-2026
All personal information provided will be kept strictly confidential and no personal information will be shared with any other institution. Your responses will be anonymised and analysed in combination with other respondent’s views.

NB: The survey will be open from 23 May – 12 June 2025, 5pm.

Should you have any queries relating to the survey please feel free to send an email to Practitionersurvey@hpcsa.co.za

Thank you in advance.

Regards
Mr Stanton Bramwyn Prinsloo
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Strategy & EPMO Division

 Invitation for Qualified Practitioners to Submit Curriculum Vitaes

Dear Stakeholder

The Professional Board for Psychology (PSB) invites suitably qualified practitioners to assist in the following roles:

• Experienced Examiners, Moderators and Invigilators for PSB Board examinations. Click here for the requirements.
• Suitably qualified evaluators for evaluation of educational and training institutions. Click here for the requirements. 

For submission and more information, please contact Ms Matshidiso Mogole of the Division: Education and Training at MatshidisoMo@hpcsa.co.za.

All the best.

The Professional Board for Psychology

Nominations Now Open: HPCSA Professional Board for Psychology (2025–2030 Term)

The term of office for the current HPCSA Professional Boards ends on 31 October 2025. In alignment with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s mandate and commitment to inclusive and representative governance, nominations for new board members are now officially open—as per the gazetted notice.

This is a critical opportunity for psychology professionals to shape the future of the profession and ensure the Board reflects the diverse needs and contexts of South African society.

Nominations are specifically open for the Professional Board for Psychology, which comprises:

• Twelve (12) psychologists

• One (1) registered counsellor

• One (1) psychometrist

• One (1) representative from accredited educational institutions, nominated by Universities South Africa (USAf)

• One (1) representative from the Department of Health

Nomination Process and Eligibility Requirements:
Refer to the official gazetted notice for comprehensive details:
Gazette for Nominations (PDF)

Nomination Form (fillable PDF):
Click here to access the form

As we collectively strive to transform South African psychology to be more responsive, equitable, and socially just, your participation in this process is vital. We encourage qualified and committed professionals—who share the values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, and public accountability—to stand for nomination or nominate others.

Let us continue to build a profession that is reflective of our nation’s diversity, its psychological needs, and our constitutional values.

Notice from the HPCSA: Temporary Hold on Developmental Pathways Programme

The Professional Board for Psychology has announced a temporary hold on the implementation of the Developmental Pathways Programme. This pause will allow for further consultation with key stakeholders, including the National Department of Health, to ensure the programme is responsive to the needs of both practitioners and the broader healthcare system.

Please see the below official communication from the HPCSA dated 1 April 2025 for full details.