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MEMBERSHIP

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

CUSTODIANS
SECTION 16A

PROFESSIONAL HUNTING RPL PROCESS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following carefully before completing the application form:

All relevant portions of this application form must be completed accurately.

This application must be accompanied by all relevant supporting documents.

No person shall be automatically entitled to be a Member, and the right to membership rests solely with the Executive Committee.

The decision of the Executive Committee to admit an applicant to membership shall be final. The Executive Committee shall not be obliged to give reasons for their decision to refuse membership.

Except for Life Members, membership endures for one year only, but shall be extended every year provided the member pays the relevant membership fee and provides any other documents that the Executive Committee may require to confirm that the requirements of the particular category of membership have been fulfilled.

The Executive Committee has the right to request further information that may be reasonably necessary to consider an application.

The outcome of applications will be communicated at the earliest possible opportunity. Joining fees and membership fees will be refunded should an application be unsuccessful.

Please note that we are obliged to notify SAPS, the relevant nature conservation department/s
and fellow industry bodies in the event of your membership being terminated as a result of
disciplinary procedures.

Bank details

FNB Richards Bay
Cheque Account
Branch code: 220830
A/c No. 627 432 83707
SWIFT Address – FIRNZAJJXXX
Reference number – Surname and initials

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

Full Membership may be granted to any person who is a licensed professional hunter or hunting outfitter in the Republic of South Africa and whose source of income is, either in part or in full, legal professional hunting or outfitting activities on the continent of Africa. Full members shall be entitled to vote at annual general meetings and receive firearm endorsements for professional hunting from the Association as provided by section 16A of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, provided it is accredited to do so.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

2025 fee: R2,780 (Including EVAC-911 cover)

Associate Membership A person who does not qualify for Full Membership but is connected with the professional hunting industry and who wishes to concern himself with the promotion of the Association and its best interests. Associate members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

2025 fee R1660.00

International Membership Any person who is not a licensed professional hunter or outfitter and who is not a South African citizen but who wish to contribute to the Association and its best interests and development. International members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

2025 fee R3780.00

Life Membership may be granted to applicants seeking to remain Members in perpetuity and such members must be Full or Associate Members. Life Membership may only be awarded to the applicant upon full payment of the Life Membership tariff by the applicant to the Association, which tariff will be prescribed and may be amended from time to time by the Executive Committee and will only be granted upon approval of the Executive Committee at its sole discretion.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Membership Fees:

Life Member R25,000

Field Membership Any South African person who is not a licensed professional hunter or hunting outfitter but who is endorsed and recommended to the Executive Committee by a Full Member to be fit for such membership. Field members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

2025 fee R840.00 (INCLUDING EVAC 911 COVER)

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM:

1. All relevant portions of this application form must be completed accurately.

2. This application form must be accompanied by all relevant supporting documents.

3. No person shall be automatically entitled to be a member, and the right to membership rests solely with the Executive Committee. The decision of the Executive Committee to admit an applicant to membership shall be final. The Executive Committee shall not be obliged to give reasons for their decision to refuse membership.

4. The Executive Committee has the right to request further information that may be reasonably necessary to consider an application.

5. The outcome of applications will be communicated at the earliest possible opportunity.

6. Joining fees and membership fees will be refunded should an application be unsuccessful.

7. Except for life members, membership endures for one year only, but shall be extended every year provided the member pays the relevant membership fee and provides any other documents that the Executive Committee may require to confirm that the requirements of the particular category of membership have been fulfilled.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT:

In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), also called the POPI Act or POPIA, which came into effect on 1 July 2021, Custodians needs its members consent to store and process their personal information on the website. As an organisation processing information, we have an obligation to be legally compliant. We would like to assure you that we will treat your personal information with the utmost of privacy and shall not share any of our member’s personal information with any third party.

Title:

Initials:

Surname:

Full Names:

Preferred Name:

Company Name:

Email:

Website:

Postal Address:

Address Line 2:

State / Province / Region:

City:

Country:

Cell Number:

Landline:

RSA ID Number:

Passport Number:

Country Issued:

PH/HO Lincenses

PH School Attended

TICK APPLICABLE BOX OF CURRENT HO / PH HUNTING LICENCES MEMBER HOLDS AND KINDLY SEND US A COPY

Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga Northern Cape North West Western Cape

MARK THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEROGY FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Full Membership - R2780.00 (Incl EVAC 911 Cover) Associate Membership - R1660.00 International Field Membership - R3780.00 Retired Membership - R1500.00 Field Members - R840.00 (Incl EVAC 911 Cover) Corporate Membership

Have you ever been convicted of a crime in SA for which your fingerprints were taken?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Are there currently any charges or investigations pending against you by the SA Police Services of any Nature Conservation authority in any province that you are aware of?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Have you ever been declared unfit to possess a firearm?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Do you currently belong to any other hunting associations in South Africa or elsewhere?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Have you ever been found guilty by a disciplinary tribunal of any hunting association?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Are you currently involved in the shooting of captive bred predators, either as a PH, HO, guide, breeder, hunting client or agent?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Are you aware that any involvement in the CBP industry is in contravention of our Code of Conduct and that such involvement will result in disciplinary action against you?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Please confirm that all the information filled in is correct

Copy Identity Document

Copies of all current PH/HO permits

Proof of successfully completing PH training/course (only if not yet in possession of PH permit)

Proof of payment of joining fee and membership fee

Name:

Surname:

Email:

Phone:

Name:

Surname:

Email:

Phone:

Name:

Surname:

Email:

Phone:

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all statements and information furnished in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that statements or information furnished on this form are subject to verification and I agree to furnish further supporting documents or information when so requested. I also understand that intentional misstatements or falsification may result in my application being unsuccessful or in disciplinary action.

I hereby pledge to uphold and observe the constitution of the Association, to abide by its policies, by-laws and rules and to adhere to and promote its Code of Conduct in that I will:

Conduct myself and my affairs in a manner that are in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the Association and its Code of Conduct.
Uphold to the highest standards of ethical and responsible hunting while in the field and promote the traditions of responsible hunting.
Act to promote and improve the image and integrity of professional hunting and hunting in general by supporting sound and socially acceptable hunting and conservation principles that generate incentives for conservation and social-economic benefits for wildlife stewards and people co-existing with wildlife.
Obey and comply with all laws and legal requirements pertaining to hunting in all countries where I conduct, market or sell hunts.
Obey and comply with all laws and legal requirements pertaining to the lawful and safe use of firearms.
Not misrepresent myself in any way to my clients and/or fellow members.
Not act as a professional hunter or hunting outfitter in any jurisdiction where I am not licensed to do so.
Not in any way be involved in the shooting of captive bred predators, either as professional hunter, hunting outfitter, guide, breeder, agent or by being a member of any association or body that condones or promotes the shooting of captive bred predators.
Not do anything that will bring the Association into disrepute.

I accept the above declaration

OUR MEMBERS

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Wayne Wagner

Andrew Walker

Ben Weighill

Ken Whiley

Paul White

Tyran Whitehead

Delvin Wichmann

Romano Willemse

CUSTODIANS SECTION 16A

We would like to remind Custodians members that our Association is accredited by the Central Firearms Registry to award Professional Hunter Status to members who are in possession of a valid provincial Professional Hunters Permit.

– Custodians is accredited in terms of the Firearms Control Act to award Professional Hunter Status to members in good standing and in possession of a valid and current provincial Nature Conservation Professional Hunters’ Licence/Permit.
– Custodians’ Professional Hunter Status will allow a Custodians member in good standing, to apply for firearm licences for professional hunting purposes.
– The Firearms Control Act defines a professional hunter as any person who supervises, escorts, offers to, or agrees to supervise or escort a client, for reward in connection with the hunting of a wild or exotic animal and who is authorised to do so in terms of any applicable provincial law.

APPLICATION FORMS

Please click button below to download form and email back to admin@thecustodians.co.za

The Section 16 A application form

Section 20 Endorsement application form

The Section 16 A application form

Professional Hunting RPL Process

The RPL Process to obtain the Qualification: SAQA ID: 58930 Professional Hunting

Please follow the following steps to ensure that you submit the correct documentation.

Phase A: Learner Registration

Complete the Learner Registration Document. This document must please be saved in PDF format.
Please complete all three pages of the Learner Registration Document.
Please sign the Learner Signature Document (page 3) in a black pen.

The following documentation needs to be submitted electronically together with your Learner Registration Document:

Documents scanned in PDF format or Hard Copy:
- Certified Copy of your ID
  - ID document can either be a Green ID Book or Smart ID Card (please ensure that both sides – front and back is needed of the Smart ID Card).
- Certified Copy of your Highest School Qualification
  - National Senior Certificate (Matric Certificate)
  - OR
  - Highest Standard / Grade completed in High School
  - OR
  - SAPS Affidavit / Sworn Statement of School, Town, Year and Achievement.
Additional documents to submit together with the above Learner Registration documents:
- PH Certificate from Hunting School.
- Provincial Professional Hunter Registration / Licence.

Please send Phase A: Learner Registration to: admin@thecustodians.co.za

REGISTER ONLINE

For your convenience you can also Register online by filling out the form below.

Once you are successfully registered on the system, an invoice for the complete RPL Process, will be sent to you. You will also receive instructions on the steps for Phase B.

ONLINE:
ECO RANGER LEARNER REGISTRATION DOCUMENT FOR RPL PROCESS

Full Names:

Surname:

ID Number:

Date of Birth:

Age:

Gender:

Male Female

Equity:

Black African Coloured Indian White

Social Economic Status:

Employed Unemployed

Home Language:

Cellphone Number:

Email:

Street Address:

Suburb:

Town / City:

Postal Code:

Urban / Rural:

Urban Rural

Municipality:

Province:

Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Norhter Cape Western Cape

Street Address:

Suburb:

Town / City:

Postal Code:

Urban / Rural:

Urban Rural

Municipality:

Province:

Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Norhter Cape Western Cape

Highest Qualification:

Year Obtained:

Last High School Name:

Year:

Area:

File Upload

Acceptance

I hereby confirm that the above mentioned information is correct and accurate. I, give permission to Eco Ranger (Registered Training Provider) to use my Information and Signature on the Learner Registration Document.

DOWNLOAD:
ECO RANGER LEARNER REGISTRATION DOCUMENT FOR RPL PROCESS

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