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REGISTRATION PROCESS

 
Application Process for Registration in Candidate and Professional Categories
 

A step-by-step Guide to making an application in any category is available HERE.

Application may be made for registration in the following Candidate and Professional Categories: 

- CANDIDATE ENGINEER
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
- CANDIDATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
- CANDIDATE CERTIFICATED ENGINEER
- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATED ENGINEER
- CANDIDATE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

 Important Notice

The Engineering Council of South Africa in 2023 launched the online self-service portal for Candidate applications, and in 2024 it was made available for applications in the Professional and Specified Categories.

Candidate Applications:

Persons wishing to apply for registration in the candidate category may do so throughout the year on the online self-service portal

ECSA Portal.

Professional or Specified Category Applications:

Applications for registration in the Professional or Specified Categories are only open during two window cycles in a year through the online self-service portal

The Application Cycle Calendar is communicated on the Engineering Councils official communication platforms including the website and on social media.

Unfortunately, applications sent by courier or email will not be accepted or processed by the Council.