The SANC eRegister is a platform created by the South African Nursing Council. The platform was created to enable employers or prospective employers to easily verify the registration status of their employees or prospective employees. This register is accessible by anyone with a device that can access the internet.
This article will guide you on how to access the SANC eRegister and confirm the registration status of any South African Nurse or Midwife.
What do I Need to Use the SANC eRegister?
If you want to use this platform, make sure you have the following before proceeding to the website:
- You must have a device with an internet connection/ access to the internet, be it a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- your device has a suitable browser, such as Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox etc. However, the council recommends Internet Explorer 10 because the system was tested using it.
- You must have your SANC number (or that of the Nurse or Midwife you want to verify)
What is SANC Number?
Every Nurse or Midwife registered with the South African Nursing Council has a unique number assigned to them. This number is used to identify anyone on the eRegister. The number consists of eight digits and usually begins with a “1” . The number system was adopted because the register has so many duplicate names.
How to Use the SANC eRegister
- Open you browser and visit the platform
- Read and accept the terms and conditions for use
- Put the SANC number into the provided box without any spaces
- click the “find” button ( or click Alt + F)
If you still have trouble identifying any nurse on the eRegister, click the “help” button (or Alt + H). Click the FAQ button (or press Alt+Q) to display the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. The FAQ page provides additional assistance for users of the eRegister. You will also find a link to the Help page at the bottom of the FAQ page.
