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<p>Hi Gavin,</p>
<p>A document is on its way soon explaining how the new
Geomatics Profession Act affects you, as well
as upcoming GISSA activities in this regard.</p>
<p>In the meantime PLATO has allowed a further
opportunity for persons to apply for registration as
Professional Geo-information Science Practitioners in
terms of Section 20(2A) of Act 40 of 1984 (as amended by
Act 170 of 1993).</p>
<p>The closing date for applications is 30 April 2014, no
late applications will be considered.</p>
<p>In short the requirements are 15 years relevant GISc
experience with at least 5 years management experience.
A degree, which does not necessarily have to be a GISc
degree, will also be accepted as part of the total
experience requirement.</p>
<p>NOTE this is only for the PGP Category and not for
Technician and Technologist categories.</p>
<p>Currently there are very few registered Professional
Geo-information Science Practitioners practising GISc in
the country and after numerous consultation processes
the PLATO council agreed to reopen the Grandfather
Clause to provide individuals whom did not apply in the
first round with the opportunity to be assessed. </p>
<p>GISSA would urge all qualifying individuals to apply to
ensure that we grow the profession with more registered
professionals. Furthermore, many of the new tender
documents have a mandatory requirement of a Professional
Practitioner on the team to ensure good GISc work.</p>
<p>Begin the application process early as affidavits and
proof of work experience are required in the application
process and these can take some time to get hold of.</p>
<p>The Public Notice by PLATO and the Application forms
are available on the GISSA Website at: <a
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<p>GISSA</p>
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