South Africa - Apply for Permission to Wear a Distinguishing Device

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Procedure

Apply by post

1. To Apply for Permission to Wear a Distinguishing Device, the applicant has to approach the South Africa Nursing Council link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's postal address.
7. The postal address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get permission from the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by fax

1. To Apply for Permission to Wear a Distinguishing Device, the applicant has to approach the South Africa Nursing Council link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's fax - 012 343 5400
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will get permission from the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by email

1. To Apply for Permission to Wear a Distinguishing Device, the applicant has to approach the South Africa Nursing Council link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's email - [email protected]
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will get permission from the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application form link
• Proof of employment
• Proof of identity
• Proof of payment
• Criminal record check
• Medical clearance
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

South African Nursing Council
Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001,
Republic of South Africa

Physical address
Cecilia Makiwane Building,
602 Pretorius Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: 012 420 1000
Email: [email protected]
International: +27 12 420-1000

Distinguishing Devices Section
S A Nursing Council
PO Box 1123
PRETORIA, 0001
Fax: 012 343 5400
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any nursing person who is already registered with the nursing council is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Age
• Residential Address
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Passport number
• Fax
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In South Africa, Permission to Wear a Distinguishing Device refers to the authority granted to members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to wear certain symbols, insignia, or devices that distinguish them from other members of the police force.

Information which might help

• It is important to note that permission to wear a distinguishing device is regulated by the South African Police Service Act of 1995, and that unauthorized use of such devices can result in disciplinary action or even criminal charges.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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