Apply for GSSA membership online.

The Geological Society of South Africa offers four categories of membership to accommodate professionals, students, institutions, and people who are either affiliated or have an interest in geoscience.

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How to apply for membership.

Sign up for a free GSSA account. This is your secure online area where you access our services.

Read through the membership categories below and decide which one is currently the best fit for you.

Collect any supporting documents you need, then complete and submit a membership application.

If your application is successful, we will contact you and ask you to pay the annual membership fee.

Select the membership category that's right for you.

Membership

Corporate

Applications are open to qualified and/or experienced geoscientists.

Membership

Student

Applications are open to full-time tertiary education students.

Membership

Affiliate

Applications are open to people who are affiliated with or have an interest in geoscience.

Membership

Institutional

Applications are open to organisations related to geoscience.

Earn accolades through experience, professionalism, and dedication.

Industry accolades demand years of experience, unwavering professionalism, and steadfast commitment to excellence. These qualities may lead to the prestigious recognition of Fellowship or Chartered Status, cementing a lasting legacy of impact in the field.

Accolade

Fellowship

Professionals whose expertise and leadership have made significant contributions to geoscience.

Accolade

Chartered Status

Professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ethical standards expected of an expert in geoscience.

These outstanding organisations make our work possible.

Important information to know before you apply.

Please read this information before submitting an application.

Members must comply with the Code of Ethics that governs the conduct of members.

Members are expected to engage in a Continuing Professional Development programme.

The application, professional references, and supporting documents must be in English.

Spouses and life partners of members may be eligible for a membership discount.

The Council may apply its discretion to applications that do not meet the requirements.