How I did it:

• I discovered that I could register as professional scientist, and that it is a prerequisite to doing scientific consultation work.
• I went to the website, and downloaded all the forms and the information.
• I discovered that I needed two references of superiors, so I contacted two people to ask if they would be willing to act as references to me, and fill in the report.
• I collected all the documentation.
• I wrote a job experience report.
• I paid the money into SARNAP's bank account.
• I waited for the reference letters to appear.
• Very carefully I went through the documents checklist, to make sure I had all the required documentation.
• I made a pile of the documentation, and sealed it in an envelope.
• I drove to the headquarters of the Council for Geosciences to submit my application.
• The next day I phoned to make sure that my application had been received.
• I enquired ahout when I could expect a response.
• I waited patiently.
• When the email arrived I was quietly happy, and emailed some friends to tell them.

Lessons & tips: Start early: it's a long process, and there's a lot of documentation you need to provide.If you can, register as a candidate soon after you have graduated, so that you can get registered as soon as possible.

Resources: www.sacnasp.org.zaGoogle maps, who helped me find the entrance to the building.

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Nov 12, 02:01PM PST | 0 comments | 10 cheers