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REMP SASS training and accreditation

In order to maintain the quality of monitoring information, training in REMP fieldwork is important.
Attainment of an acceptable standard is followed by accreditation.

Training

Please visit the website of the Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg, or contact one of the following

Name Phone e-Mail Organisation, region
Dr. Christa Thirion 012 808 9508 thirion1c@dws.gov.za Resource Quality Information Services, Pretoria
Ms. Colleen Todd 083 499 7668 colleenptodd@gmail.com Pretoria
Dr. Helen Dallas 021 783 0155
082 960 2418
helen@frcsa.org.za Fresh Water Research Centre, Cape Town
Mr. Juan Tedder 033 343 2229 juan@groundtruth.co.za GroundTruth, Hilton, Pmb, KZN

Accreditation

The accreditation process is only for those who have successfully completed a training course.
For general queries, please contact Christa Thirion.

Download a list of accredited SASS practitioners (PDF).

Download a list of approved provincial auditors (PDF).

Training information is provided for convenience of reference, and does not imply an endorsement by the Department of Water and Sanitation of the services provided.

Mpumalanga training and accreditation

SASS5 Training Course 10-12 March 2020 , Merry Pebbles, Sabie, Mpumalanga
Cost: R7,150 (Vat Excl). This includes course material and lunches, but excludes accommodation and equipment.
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KwaZulu Natal training and accreditation

SASS5 Course in Hilton, KZN, 10 -1 3 March 2025 - contact Adéle Roux.
For Accreditation please contact Juan Tedder – juan@groundtruth.co.za

Western Cape training and accreditation

Contact Dr Helen Dallas for more information

Gauteng accreditation


  • 7 March 2025
  • 9 May 2025
  • 11 July 2025
  • 19 September 2025

Note that the dates are subject to change depending on antecedent rainfall. For information, please contact Colleen Todd.

Eastern Cape training and accreditation

For information about accreditation, please contact Helen James.

Proficiency testing documents


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