SACSSP Launches New Online Registration System

The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) officially launched its New Online Registration System and the new Website on 17 October 2025. Since its rollout, over 18 000 registrants were successfully migrated and received login credentials via email, based on information submitted through Google or Microsoft Forms.
 

Since going live, 193 new registration applications were processed on the system.
To support the transition, SACSSP hosted three webinars on 22, 23 and 31 October 2025, attended by 681 social service professionals, focusing on registration and updating particulars via Microsoft Forms. Social Service Professionals and employers of social service professionals are encouraged to visit the website and register for the provincial webinars aimed at capaciting users on the new Online Registration System.
 

The new system is accessible via the SACSSP website www.sacssp.co.za and the SACSSP Mobile App, which offers a convenient platform for engagement, networking, and accessing event and membership information. First-time applicants can register through the SACSSP website or the mobile app. Additionally, General Notice 14 of 2025 was issued on 28 October to over 18,000 registrants, with 10,185 having opened the notification.
 

On 09 October 2025, the Vice President, Mr Murendeni Muridili conducted a workshop on the SACSSP mandate and Code of Ethics attended by over 400 student social workers at University of Venda. On 24 October 2025, the Registrar, Education, training and development Manager and the Professional Conduct Manager presented on the registration requirements for social workers in South Africa at the 4th Year Student Social Workers Conference at three campuses of the North West University.
 

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Death Notice:The SACSSP and the Social Service Sector sector at large is moaning the passing of Mr. Sibusiso Mcanyana, a distinguished social worker and former President of the National Association of Social Workers of South Africa (NASWA).Mr. Mcanyana was a visionary leader, mentor, and advocate for social justice whose career spanned decades of service, beginning at Hillbrow Hospital. He played a pivotal role in shaping policy, empowering practitioners, and uplifting communities. His contributions to NASWA, SABSWA, and the broader profession will remain a lasting legacy.