About the SAOA & memberships
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ABOUT US
The South African Optometric Association is a professional association, registered as a non-profit company, which represents the professions of optometry and dispensing opticianry in South Africa.
The driving force of the SAOA is the interests of its members which are accommodated by way of advocacy programmes , professional development, the promotion of high ethical standards and support of its membership.
The SAOA is recognised as the official home of the optometrist in SA; in essence, the hub of knowledge, information and reference source for all optometry related matters including the ‘Find an Optometrist facility’ i.e. The official mouthpiece on behalf of SAOA members
SAOA comprises a team of full time and part time individuals with a varying range of expertise and experience dedicated only to accommodating the needs of members and the professions
A menu of services and benefits are available to SAOA members across the spectrum of environments in which optometrists and dispensing opticians provide their professional services and encompasses all practice modalities. Such benefits include:
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & RATES
Payments Categories for 2021 Period (INCL VAT)
Full Practising Member - R 5 252,00
1st year Employed public (New) - R 1 122,00
1st year Employed(Private) - R 2 022,00
Non-resident/Non-practising - R 1 150,00
Employed Optometrists-Public - R 1 573,00
Employed Optometrists-Private - R 3 062,00
Dispensing Opticians - R 1 622,00
Senior Member 65+ (Practice and Employed) - R 422,00
Part Time Optometrists - R 2 822,00
Academic - R 1 430,00
Full Senior 70+ (New - R 0,00
1st Year Self Employed - R 3 062,00
Optometric Assistants - R 462,00
Ocularists - R 772,00
Opthamologist - R 2 312,99
NEWSFLASHES
Through regular electronic Newsflashes we keep our members up to date on news related to the optometry industry. View our recent past editions by clicking the links below.
25 November - Nomination Notice, Membership Fees, Indemnity Insurance, etc.- view here
12 November - Revised SAOA Procedural Codes, Indemnity Insurance, etc.- view here
6 November - Indemnity Insurance, Tribute, Therapeutics, Memorandum, etc.- view here
22 October - Award for Cape Town Clinic, New OHS Directive for Workplaces, Farewell, etc.- view here
8 October - Forthcoming Events, WTP Study, COVID-19 Ministerial Committee, etc.- view here
29 September - SAOA Statement, Survey Results, Eye Care Awareness Month, etc.- view here
18 September - Eye Care Awareness Month Survey, HMI, Retrenchments, etc.- view here
11 September - Private Practice Committee, CMS, NHI Bill, etc.- view here
1 September - National Women's Month, Tribute to Heads of Departments, etc.- view here
28 August - National Women's Month, Online Prescription Eyewear, Illegally Operating, etc.- view here
25 August - National Women's Month, SAOA Statements, Essential Services, etc.- view here
14 August - National Women's Month, Eye Sense, Employment Equity, etc.- view here
30 July - Essential Services, Farewell, Medical Schemes, etc.- view here
27 July - Mandela Day, COVID info, POPIA, HPCSA|PPN, etc.- view here
16 July - Online Eye Exams, PSCSA|PPN Update, Eye Care Awareness Month, etc. - view here
13 July - Academic Excellence, Memberships, PBODO, SAOA/SECO Partnership, etc. - view here
29 June - Farewell to Stalwart, Cataract Awareness, Codes for PPE, Pharma Permits, etc. - view here
22 June - Live CPD Webinars, Driver Certificate Screening, Covid-19 - Vulnerable Employees - view here
15 June - Pharmaceutical Permits, Member Benefits, SECO, Covid-19 - view here
CONTACT US
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Membership applications, renewals, details etc: Naledi - admin@saoa.co.za
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Driver Certificate orders: Naledi - orders@saoa.co.za
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Finance: Maserame or Mildred - finance@saoa.co.za or accounts1@saoa.co.za
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Medical Schemes or CPD: Ntombi - ppadmin@saoa.co.za
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Membership Benefits: Noko Thema - marketing@saoa.co.za
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Outstanding or pending matters: Michelle - operations@saoa.co.za