Aims & Objectives
Promote the professional identity of chaplains across South Africa by serving as a national registration and support body.
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The South African Chaplain Association represents a wide range of professionals.
What We Do
Our Services
The South African Chaplain Association serves as the official registration and accreditation body for Chaplains, Pastors, Priest, Apostles First Responders, Trauma Responders, Lifestyle Coaches, Facilitators, Mentors, and Counsellors across South Africa. We provide professional recognition, issue official identification, and uphold ethical standards through structured training, compliance monitoring, and continuous development. Our mission is to offer high-quality training, ongoing professional support, and national recognition across a wide range of sectors, including emergency response, healthcare, education, correctional services, faith-based ministries, and trauma support.
Membership & Entry Requirements
Membership with the South African Chaplain Association (SACA) provides para-professional standing and status to individuals working in formal and informal sector care levels.
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Categories & Application Fees
If you are not sure of which category to apply for , our office will communicate to you with all the relevant categories once the compulsory assessment is complete.
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South African Chaplain Association
We aim to strengthen the field of chaplaincy and counselling by providing structure, support, national recognition, and continuous professional development. Through this, we affirm the vital contribution of chaplains and related professionals to the well-being of individuals and communities throughout South Africa.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a cornerstone of maintaining excellence within the Chaplaincy and allied professions.
Whether you are embarking on your chaplaincy journey or are already engaged in service, you are joining a growing network of dedicated, well-trained, and spiritually grounded professionals committed to offering hope and care to those in need.
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