A social worker, social auxiliary worker, child and youth care workers, auxiliary child and youth care workers, student social worker, student social auxiliary worker, student child and youth care worker or student auxiliary child and youth care worker registered with the SACSSP is required in terms of the Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978 and the applicable Regulations to inform the SACSSP in writing:
of any change of name/surname within three (3) months of such change with supporting documents as evidence; and
of any change in contact details (residential and postal address, email address (if applicable) and contact telephone number) within six (6) weeks of such change.
Failure to adhere to the above may result in a social service professional being removed from the Register in terms of section 20(1)(e) of the Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978. More importantly, the SACSSP is only able to send essential documents, including receipts, to social service professionals if their contact details are up to date.
Change of name and/or contact details need to be done in writing using the form indicated below. There are no costs associated with the change of name or contact details.
Form RR.1 Change of Particulars for all Professions