Eligibility for membership is determined according to two criteria:

1. Education

A four-year degree (SAQA level 8) in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field as assessed by the Council.

2. Experience

At least ONE of the following:

1. At least one year working full-time in a research or lecturing environment,
AND/OR
2. At least one year full-time equivalent studying for a higher degree (SAQA level 9),
AND/OR
3. Acceptance of a paper in the conference or journal of the Institute after the year in which the education eligibility was attained.

Failing any of the above, the Council may deny or terminate membership.

Application

Membership applications shall be through the Institute’s website. Applications will be considered and approved or declined by the member(s) of the Council so designated for the task.

Entrance Fees and Subscriptions

• There are no membership fees.
• There is no membership certificate available.

Benefits

Active members of SAICSIT may, among other benefits determined by the Council from time to time:

• Receive a discount at the annual conference and other events as determined by the Council;
• Receive a discount on costs for publishing in the journal (SACJ);
• Log into the membership area of the website, view the membership list and communicate with other members.

Active Membership

An active member is one who, in the previous eighteen months, has done at least ONE of the following:

• Attended the annual conference; or
• Published in the journal; or
• Been a member of the Council; or
• Emailed the Honorary Secretary that they wish to continue as a member of SAICSIT.