How to renew drivers license online

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To make sure you aren’t caught without a valid driver’s licence, it’s best to apply for a renewal four weeks before your existing one expires. That’s because the new licence isn’t completed immediately. Check the printed expiry date on the licence itself.

If your existing driver’s licence expires and you haven’t yet applied for a renewal, you will also need to apply for a temporary driver’s licence to carry with you until the permanent one is granted. This allows you to drive in the window period between application and delivery.

 

Requirements

 

Some of the requirements may take time, so it’s a good idea to allow a few days to a week to prepare the following:

 

  • Your South African identity document (ID) and/or South African passport (which, itself, must be valid, not expired!)
  • A certified copy of your ID or passport. This can be done by a Commissioner of Oaths at most police stations.
  • The driving licence card that is due to expire soon.
  • Black-and-white ID photographs. Check the requirements with the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), g. no smiles, possible protocol around headscarves worn for religious or cultural reasons, how many photos, etc.
  • Proof of your home address. This is usually a utility account like a rates bill.
  • If your name is not on it, ask the person whose name is on it to provide you with an official affidavit that says that you live at the address. Remember, you’re creating a connection so the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit.
  • Are you staying at an unofficial address? If you stay in an informal settlement, get a letter with an official date stamp from the area’s ward councillor.
  • The application fee. This may differ depending on the type of licence you hold.
  • OPTIONAL: wet wipes, kindle, book, crossword puzzle, sketchpad… 😊

 

how to apply

 

Take the documents along to a DLTC to make your application.

Some provinces (like Gauteng) allow you to book an appointment beforehand. They may also allow you to download the forms ahead of time so that you can fill them in more conveniently. Just a note that senior citizens are not obliged to book online in Gauteng. They can book in person.

How to apply for Inter-Provincial Travel Permit

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This service is only for Essential and Permitted Business TRAVEL PERMITS in response to the National Lockdown to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Illness.

Under Lockdown Level 3, genuine employees of businesses may travel for business purposes across provincial borders provided they have the Prescribed Permit. If you do not have the correct permit you will be turned back at the provincial borders and not allowed to continue.
The permit must be presented on demand to a law enforcement official at the roadblocks.

How to apply for Liquor License

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If you want to sell or manufacture liquor in the South Africa, you must have a valid liquor licence.

There are 4 different types of liquor licences you can apply for. Before you start your application process, study the application form in detail to ensure that you submit the correct documentation.

  1. Micro-manufacturing for on and off consumption – a licence for the micro-manufacture and sale of liquor for consumption both on and off the premises where the liquor is sold.
  2. Consumption on – a licence for the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises where liquor is sold.
  3. Consumption off – a licence for the sale of liquor for consumption off the premises where liquor is sold.
  4. Consumption on and off – in exceptional circumstances, a licence is given for the sale of liquor consumed both on and off the premises.

1. SAPS Clearance.
You need a SAPS clearance certificate confirming that you do not have a criminal record. This step can take up to six weeks, so start with this before you do the rest.

Take a copy of your I. D. document and R59.00 to your local SAPS during office hours.
Ask them to do your fingerprints for the purpose of an application for a Liquor License.
Once you have your fingerprints taken, hand the fingerprints together with your receipt of R59.00 and a copy of your I. D. document to:

The Criminal Records Centre, First floor, Bothong Plaza West Building, 271 Francis Baard Street, (Previously Schoeman Street) Pretoria and deliver the original Police clearance Certificate to our office or you can send us the original finger prints, copy of the receipt of R 59.00 per set of finger prints and a copy of the Identity Document/s and we will deliver it to Pretoria and arrange for collection at an additional cost of R 800.
2. Premises.

You need a premises before you can even apply for a Liquor License. The public area must not be less than 50m2. The ideal is that your premises is +500m or more from a church, school or similar business. However this is not always possible. Do not start spending money on renovating the existing building or start building a new building or sign a lease contract on the building before you have cleared the following:

Visit your local Municipality’s Town Planning or Land Use department and confirm with them that the premises or stand that you want to use are suitable for a Liquor Store. (You need the ERF number of your premises)
Request a Zoning certificate from the Municipality on the stand that you intend to use. Your Liquor License Consultant must be convinced that the zoning is correct. In Gauteng you need a Local Authority Approval (A letter confirming you may apply) for a Liquor Store in addition to the zoning certificate.
Negotiate a Lease Contract. If you are not the owner of the property then you require a lease contract between you and the landlord. Be careful when signing the lease contract. Read the conditions very careful, especially with regards to the following”
Escalation clause. This means the amount the rent will increase after every year. An annual escalation of up to 8% is acceptable in today’s economy. (Do not accept a 12% escalation clause for this is too high in today’s terms 2014.)
Right to renew. The renewal clause gives you the right to renew the lease contract after the expiry of the lease. There should be a % increase or a rand figure of the first year’s renewal increase in rent with an escalation clause for every year thereafter until the end of the renewed contract. The applicant is welcome to contact the writer for more information. (Do not accept a clause stating “The lessee has the right to renew the lease contract, without a clear stipulation of the cost of the lease after renewal.)

Note: The monthly payments stipulated on the lease contract can be inflated by the lessor’s on-costs such as administration cost, security cost, cleaning cost, rates and taxes etc. Establish first what extra cost will be charged before you mak a dicision. A guideline on the influence of rent on the profitability of a Liquor store is that if the rent is in the region 10% or more of a liquor store’s turnover, you are paying too much rent which will inflate your overheads out of proportion. Keep your overheads as low as you can. If you do not achieve at least 11% net profit, then your overheads are too high. Back to top
3. SARS clearance.

Apply for your Tax clearance certificate at SARS. If the applicant is a juristic person such as a Company, the Tax Clearance must be in the name of the company otherwise the tax clearance certificate must be in the name of the applicant/s.
4. Liquor License.

Contact a reputable Liquor License Consultant to give you a quote clearly confirming all cost. Investigate the Liquor License consultant and ask for references. Make sure you know what is included and what is excluded in the quotation. Apply as soon as possible because a Liquor License Application can take a long time. (4-6 months or longer) You can apply on an existing premises or on a stand on which there is no building yet.

Your Liquor License Consultant will give you a list of requirements for a Liquor License Application.
Don’t attempt to do a DIY job on your Liquor License application unless you are fully familiar with all aspects of the Liquor Act. Section 23(3) of the Gauteng Liquor act reads: “Where an application for a license has been refused by the Board, no new application may be made in respect of the same premises within a period of one (one) year from date of refusal,……..” If it takes six months before you receive a refusal from the board it means that you have wasted 18 months before you can apply again and then you might wait another 6 months before your application can be approved. That could mean 24 months which you might pay rent on an empty sho

How to apply for Joshco Flats in Devland

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JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA), predominantly serving families whose total household income is between R3500 and R7500 per month (for SHRA funded projects). JOSHCO also caters for Johannesburg residents earning between R1500 – R15 000 in certain projects.

SACPCMP Online Registration

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SACPCMP is to develop and demonstrate world class performance in the Construction Project Management and Construction Management Professions.
How to Register?

Just follow the below steps to apply for SACPCMP Registration.

Steps :
Step 1 : Visit the official website of SACPCMP through provided above.
Step 2 : Next, click on the “Apply for Registration” link in the home page.

Step 3 : Select your Category of Registration

Step 4 : Please create a username for your account USING YOUR ID NUMBER and enter your first name and last name.

Note : All fields are required. Please ensure your username is your ID NUMBER only, no special characters or spaces.

Step 5 : After account registration fill the remaining details to complete the application form.
Documents Required

To register in one (1) of the categories listed below, the following documents must be submitted;

1. Professional : (Pr.CPM/ CM)
Certified copy of the identity document Certified copy of relevant qualification/s and professional registration/s Detailed curriculum vitae Two (2) reports: Annexure A1(Project profile) Annexure A2(Project report).

2. Candidate : (C.CPM / CM)
Prescribed application form Attach the following documents; Certified copy of the identity document Certified copy of relevant qualification/s and professional registration/s Detailed curriculum vitae.

3. Professional Construction Mentorship : (Pr.CMentor)
Prescribed application form Certified copy of the identity document Certified copy of relevant qualification/sand professional registration/s Detailed curriculum vitae Two (2) reports: Annexure A1(Project profile) Annexure A2(Project report) Undertake a psychometric test.
Manage Your Profile

The system allows Registered Persons to manage and maintain their online profiles.

My Profile :
Once signed in, Registered Persons will be provided with a “profile box”. Various tabs deliver unique and personal features and functionality. Explore each of these tabs to see how and what assistance they provide.

Profile Home :
The “profile home/My Bio” tab provides key information, including category of registration and registration number. Personal and professional information can be edited and updated anytime, anywhere online

Manage Profile :
The “manage profile” tab allows a variety of features, including uploading of files, access to CPD, Fee status, invoices, event registrations and so on.

Prescribed Fees & Payment Info/History :
The “membership” tab provides status updates, payment history and access to invoices.

How to Upload My Files?

Step 1 : Sign in to your online profile using your username and password
Step 2 : From your profile box, click on Files and Links
Step 3 : Click on Manage My Files and Links
Step 4 : Click on Add a New Item
Step 5 : Follow upload instructions

Note :
Be sure to keep required registration documents set to “yes” i.t.o of sharing. Other documents can be set to private. After registration and approval.you may set all documents to private
FAQs

1. Under what circumstances is a registered person required to return their certificate?
Any person whose registration has been cancelled in terms of Act(No. 48 of 2000) must return his/her certificate to the Council within thirty (30) days from the date on which he/she is directed by the Registrar in writing.

2. What competencies are required to be a registered Professional Mentor?
The applicant must be able to,
** demonstrate the ability to transfer skills and assess a contractor’s capabilities
** demonstrate competence in construction contract administration
** demonstrate technical competence in one or more construction disciplines
** demonstrate competence in commercial aspects of contracting
** demonstrate competence in construction project management

3. How frequently do I renew my registration?
Registration is renewed annually. Upon receipt of invoice, a registered person has up to three (3) months to pay their renewal fee.

5. Are applicants who apply for candidature expected to submit reports?
Only applicants applying for professional status are required to submit reports.

6. What is required from foreign applicants who want to register with the SACPCMP?
All foreign applicants are required to obtain a SAQA evaluation of their qualifications and practice in South Africa for a minimum of one (1) year, in order to register with the Council.

7. How does a registered candidate upgrade their status to professional?
The registered candidate will upgrade by means of submitting a logbook signed by his/her mentor on an annual basis for a period of three (3) years. Upon completing the recommended candidature process he/she will be invited to attend the professional interview.

PSIRA Online Verification

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Kindly follow the below steps for PSIRA Online Verification.

How to check if a company is registered with PSIRA

Steps :
Step 1 : Visit the official website of PSIRA through provided above.
Step 2 : Then click on the “Business Verification” link under Online Services.
Step 3 : Next, Enter PSIRA Number Or Search By Company Name
Step 4 : Enter the Captcha Code as shown in the image.
Step 5 : Click on “Submit” button to verify your details.

How to check if my PSIRA is ready

Steps :
Step 1 : Visit the official website of PSIRA through provided above.
Step 2 : Then click on the “Individual Verification” link under Online Services.
Step 3 : Next, Enter PSIRA Number or ID Number
Step 4 : Enter the Captcha Code as shown in the image.
Step 5 : Click on “Submit” button to verify your details.

PSiRA Online Booking Online Application

Due to CoVid-19 regulations, the app has been suspended until the regulations is relaxed. Booking will resume at a later stage and thank you for your patience.

FAQs

1. How long does it take for PSiRA application to be approved?
12 working days
NB : Kindly advice the clients that the 12 days waiting period does not include weekends and public holidays.

2. Where can I go collect my Psira certificate?
At your nearest PSiRA branch except the head office. Please bring along your ID book for first time collection.

3. How can I obtain the PSiRA individual registration form without going to a Psira branch?
You can simply go on to the Psira website on www.psira.co.za , go to publications, scroll down to downloads, choose option for the registration form and select the one you require.

4. How would I know when my Psira application has been approved?
You can contact our customer care line on 086 133 3850 with your ID number handy to check the status of your application.
Or
Visit our website on www.psira.co.za,on the far right of the home screen, go to online verification, enter your id number, click I’m human then click submit.

5. Is it possible that you can post my certificate?
No, it is not possible, please note that our systems requires the owner’s finger print to print the certificate out, therefore you are required to personally come through to our offices for assistance.

6. Can someone renew my individual certificate on my behalf?
Unfortunately not, you are required to personally visit any of our offices except the head office with all the required documents as we need to verify your finger print on the system before we can print the certificate for you.

For those who are employed, your employer can renew your certificate on your behalf with your consent.

7. After how long does the individual/Business certificate expire?
** Individual certificate expires after 24 months.
** Business certificates expire after every 12 months.

8. What are the requirements to renew business certificate?
** Application letter from business (printed on business letterhead)
** Annual fees paid in full or sign acknowledgement of debt;

Secondary requirements :
Tax clearance certificate; Registration with COID (if the business has employees).

9. What are the requirements to renew your individual certificate?
** Duly completed application form (Renewal of individual certificate form)
** Payment of prescribed amounts (Certificate R40 First renewal / R20 Second renewal /R90 Re-issue and upgrade, ID Card R60 First issue / R90 Re-issue and upgrade)
** Authenticated copy of first page of ID document
** Original PSiRA certificate (affidavit if lost / misplaced).

10. I have checked my individual registration status and it says withdrawn, what does that mean?
Application may be withdrawn due to a criminal record or annual fees not being paid. Contact our customer care number on 086 133 3850 and verify.

SACE Updating/ Renewing Provisional Registration : South African Council for Educators

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Newly Qualified Teachers with SACE Provisional Registration Letters, Wanting to Update from Provisional Status to Full Registration Status.

1. As an employer, SACE has a responsibility to protect its staff and workplace from COVID-19. Therefore, in line with COVID-19 compliance requirements, regulations and an appeal made by Department of Employment and Labour to minimise contact with people and public in the workplaces, SACE will not be

** Opening its offices physically for providing any of the services to the teachers, including the professional registration of teachers; and
** Administering onsite registration through the walk-ins until further notice.

2. Educators will receive various documents, through this platform, addressing different areas in registration such as
** new registration through online service,
** dealing with the police clearance certificate,
** renewal or updating of provisional registration status,
** requirements for graduation certificates and others.

How to Update?

Just follow the below steps for Updating/ Renewing Provisional Registration,

Steps :
Step 1 : Please Go to the SACE website (www.sace.org.za) to download Update Form
Step 2 : Click on REGISTRATION, then choose UPDATE FORM
Step 3 : Complete the form on both sides. Sign and date it.

Step 4 : Please save all your documents in PDF (scanned update / renewal application form, expired letter of registration if available and certified copies of your supporting documents), .

Step 5 : Please send all the PDF saved documents to ONE of the following email addresses only,and please choose the province that is nearer to you
** update.centurion [AT] sace.org.za
** update.limpopo [AT] sace.org.za
** update.Kzn [AT] sace.org.za
** Update.freestate [AT] sace.org.za

Note :
** The turnaround time for processing the application will be between 5 and 7 working days.
** Should you not hear from us after 7 days, please contact SACE at info [AT] sace.org.za

** All registration letters / certificates will be sent to you via email (only original certificates will be sent via post office after being emailed)
** No collections will be allowed from any of the SACE office until further notice.

Documents Required

The following supporting certified documents must be attached
** SA ID(printed both sides in case of smart cards) / valid passport and permit

** For foreign nations (the permit must be valid for a period of six months or more at the time of submission of the application to SACE. Conditions of the permit allows the applicant to teach in South Africa)

** South African Police clearance certificate (Not a name clearance certificate)
** The police clearance must not be older than six months or more at the time of submission to SACE, and it must be verifiable

** SA ID (both side if it is a smart ID card)
** Qualification certificate together with a complete academic record indicating that the qualification has been completed. The academic record must be an official document, on the University letter head; and
** Proof of R50.00 payment.

Payment Methods

Online Payment :
** Go to www.sace.org.za. Click on pay here to make a payment
** You will receive the payment email from SACE.
** The payment email received from SACE must be attached as proof of payment)

EFT Payment / Bank Deposit :
** Alternatively, you can pay at the bank or via EFT and attach proof of payment with your request.
** SACE Banking Details are as follows

Instructions

** All registration certificates will be sent to you via email
** Originals Registration certificates will be sent through the post office
** No collections will be allowed from any of the SACE office
** All supporting documents copies must be certified including the Police clearance certificate;

** Certification must
i. be original and clear;
ii. state true copy of original;
iii. must be dated and the date not be older than 3 Months at the time of submission
** Copies of Registration certificates will be forwarded via email.

How to Join Elamant South Africa

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Is a worldwide membership BENEFITS CLUB & Consumer insights Company

Elamant Slips

Elamant collects shopping and retail data from its members/shoppers and generates target advertising to merchants & marketing partners from around the world.

How to upload receipts on Elamant

Elamant has something called DATA REWARDS PROGRAM where members shop at their usual stores with no change to their current buying habits. Members digitize their receipts and receive up to 20% cash back on each receipt redemption. Earning up to R3000 ($200) per month.

Elamant South Africa Registration

Elamant allows you to sign up as a team with another member.

Elamant Cashback

By introducing additional members you can increase your level in rankings. Higher rankings can start earning you hourly,weekly or monthly rates for educating,supporting and training your members.

Elamant Payment

Team Start-A-Business works together with all our members assisting those who find it hard to recruit members under their down-lines by using stronger people to assist others. We know some people are good with certain stuff and not so good with others so positioning referred members under the correct down-lines.That increases chances so that we all make a success of the business not just a few that earn and others don’t.

Make Money from uploading your shopping Elamant slips or receipts also from building up your team

Earn from R1500 ($100) – R 570 000 ($38 000) per week by helping Elamant train and retain its members,get paid hourly and build your skills as a professional.

How to apply for NSFAS Wallet

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Your NSFAS Wallet will allow you to withdraw cash and/or spend at any merchant registered by NSFAS. Allowance amounts are determined through consultation with institutions, communicated to NSFAS when you register.

What you will need to receive your NSFAS allowances via NSFAS Wallet?

• Your own cell phone and valid SIM card
• You must sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student to NSFAS
• You will not need to withdraw cash to pay you

How to apply for Covid-19 UIF relief benefit

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There has been some confusion about how employees who will not be paid during the lockdown can access promised financial help from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

Last week the government announced that the fund would help employers and employees who needed financial assistance through the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 Ters), previously referred to as the National Disaster Benefit.

However, desperate employees scrambling to ensure they have an income next month are frustrated about not knowing what documents are required and whether they can apply as individuals or if their employer must apply on their behalf. They say e-mails to the fund are not answered.

Many said information was made available too late and they are now struggling to get their employers to co-operate.

Before lockdown started on Thursday last week, the UIF urged employers unable to pay full salaries to apply for the Covid-19 Ters benefit by e-mailing covid19ters@labour.gov.za.

Lungelo Mkamba, deputy director of communications for the department of labour and  employment, said employers were encouraged to apply on behalf of their employees for the process to be faster, and to avoid the fund being overwhelmed by individual applications.

“Employees can report to us as well if their employer is not applying on their behalf so we can intervene,” he said.

Law firm Werksmans Attorneys said employees of a company which has to close for three months or less because of the Covid-19 pandemic would qualify for the Ters benefit, provided:

– the employer is registered with the UIF;

– the employer complies with the application procedure; and

– the company’s closure is directly linked to Covid-19.

Werksmans said on its website that the benefit would be based on a salary up to a maximum of R17,712 a month for each employee, and an employee would be paid a percentage (38%-60% depending on income) as set out in the Unemployment Insurance Act.

At no time can the salary paid fall below the minimum wage in a particular sector. As the benefit is not linked to the UIF’s normal benefits, the rule that workers accumulate one day’s credit for every four days worked to the maximum 365 days payable for every four years worked will not apply.

Applications will be subject to the fund’s usual verification and validation processes.

Where a company can still afford to pay part of a salary, the payout will work the same as maternity benefits, and Ters will top up earnings to a set sliding scale.

In addition to benefits when an employer closes, if employees are ordered to go into quarantine for 14 days because they have been exposed to someone with Covid-19, the employee will qualify for illness benefits.

Earlier last week, labour lawyer and DA deputy shadow minister of labour and employment, Michael Bagraim, expressed concern that there wasn’t enough time to get the new initiative up and running.

He said he worried about individuals who don’t have easy access to the internet and the fact that they can’t queue at the department for help.

“We’re labour specialists and it took us a long time to get a small staff of 10 people properly registered. Can you imagine a factory of 500 people?”

Employees who feel they have been unfairly treated will also face a difficult road ahead. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is closed during the lockdown.

According to law firm Webber Wentzel, a government-imposed lockdown can be seen as a force majeure in which an employer is able to implement a no-work-no-pay principle.