Congratulations to all EAPA-SA members who qualified for conversion to a higher designation. It is truly an achievement and we thank you for your commitment to the EAP field.
The following members were awarded EA Professional based on the criteria:
- Thob’sile Ntombela
- Nomthandazo Virginia Khumalo
- Nomfundo Mwelase
- Joyce-Lyn Esterhuizen
- Madikolobe Maggie Mothiba
- Mkateko Mathebula
- Albinah Nthabiseng Mokubedi
- Ngaletsane Onica Ramapuputla
- Mokgaetse Phasha
- Lebogang Mashaba
- Misiwe Bokwana
- Geraldine Du Plooy
- Mokgaetji Johanna Mamanyuha
- Ntombencane Ruth Masilela
- Maditaba Radikariki
- Kedidimetse Mohajane
- Wilna Minette Kruger
- Tshepang Lebogang Motloung
- Juliet Libuseng Sejake
- Bongiwe Nqala
- Bathabile Mhlongo
- Mapule Sithole
- Chanville Esterhuizen
- Dibuseng Khunwane
- Charmaine Oosthuizen
- Bernedette Roberson
- Judith Makenzie
- Nozipho Duma
- Alta Tebbutt
- Emmanuel Mohau Seitsang
- Nomgqibelo Masango
- Makopi Kate Modipa
- Ramogakabe John Lenong
- Palesa Mphosi
- Mosimanethebe Jeffrey Mapanyane
- Lindiwe Shayi
- Mashudu Ramalida
- Karien Du Toit
- Louis Marakalla
- Babiki Nasley Moeti
- Gugulethu Sibiya
- Fortunate Mokoena
- Makgoale Pride Matlala
- Premaloshni Naidoo
- Mzimkulu Mkile
The following members were the first people awarded EA Specialist, based on the criteria, which is our highest designation:
- Dr Pravesh Bhoodram
- Pieter Andrias Cloete
- Dr Serena Frank
- Smangele Simelane
- Ephenia Monama
- Pearl Shipalana
- Tshifhiwa Mamaila
- Matlale Masemola
- Andrew Davies
- Pogiso Mosadi
- Radhi Vandayar
- Isaac Koto
- Tshilidzi Alfred Thavhanyedza
- Bridgette Cain-Noveve
- Nevania Naidoo
- Prof Lourens Terblanche
- Dr Marion Borcherds
- Kelly Phumzile Manzini
- Gladys Chuene
- Thiloshni Govender
- Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala
The criteria for each EAPA-SA designation is as follows:
Employee Assistance Practitioner
Educational Qualification(s)
3-years B-Degree in Behavioural / Social science, Higher Diploma in occupational nursing, B-Tech Occupational Health, B-Cur, Degree in HR.
Working experience
At least two years of EAP related experience
CPD points
20
Employee Assistance Professional
Educational Qualification(s)
Honours Degree in the relevant field, Statutorily Certified/ Registered to render therapeutic services.
Working experience
5 years working experience in the relevant field.
CPD points
20
Employee Assistance Coordinator
Educational Qualification(s)
Diploma at NQF Level 6/ Advanced Certificate at NQF Level 6 /; Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 6 /; Comparable qualification at NQF Level 6 / Comparable foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA and equivalent to a Level 6 qualification on the South African NQF
Working experience
At least two years demonstrable work experience within an Employee Assistance environment.
CPD points
15
Employee Assistance Specialist
Educational Qualification(s)
Masters degree at NQF Level9,Masters degree (Professional)at NQF Level 9, Doctoral degree at NQF Level10, Doctoral degree (Professional) at NQF Level 10 or a Comparable foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA and equivalent to a Level 9 or 10 qualification on the South African NQF
Working experience
At least five years demonstrable leadership/senior management experience within an Employee Assistance environment.
CPD points
25
If you would like to apply for conversion of your existing designation and feel that you meet the relevant criteria, please submit your renewal documents for 2018 to admin@eapasa.co.za or a request if you have already renewed for 2018.