SAQA The information on Professional Bodies and Professional Designations on the National Qualifications Framework is public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for it is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
DMPc - Disaster Management Practitioner 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
762  DMPc - Disaster Management Practitioner 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
DMISA - Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 13127/19  2019-12-05  2024-12-04 


DESCRIPTION:
Disaster Management Practitioner manages disaster operations from a central control facility. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Disaster Management. 
Experiential Learning or Experience
A minimum of 3 years in the field of Disaster Management. 
Competency Assessment
Two summarised reports of specific disaster management projects of which the applicant led, of no more than 500 words each. It should indicate the ability of the member in project management and financial management. 
Designation RPL Statement
This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
RETAINING CRITERIA
In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Code of Conduct
Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
20 CPD points in a two-year cycle of registration. 
Fees
Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
(The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
1760DMT - Disaster Management Technician
2761DMA - Disaster Management Associate
3762DMPc - Disaster Management Practitioner
4593PrDM - Disaster Management Professional


PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.disaster.co.za/