Qualification Requirements
FELLOW: (Minimum age 30 years). A person eligible for election or transfer into the class of Fellow shall be any minerals professional employed for a minimum of five years in a senior technical position of responsibility provided that the candidate has had ten years combined technical tertiary education and appropriate experience, or experience only.- MEMBER: (Minimum age 25 years.) A person eligible for election or transfer into the class of Member shall be employed for a minimum of two years in a technical position of responsibility provided that the candidate has had five years combined technical tertiary education and appropriate experience, or experience only.
- ASSOCIATE: A person eligible for election or transfer into the class of Associate shall be any person with a recognised industry qualification, within the disciplines of mining, extractive metallurgy, or metals technology.
- STUDENT: A full-time student or post-graduate student at a university, technikon, or any other educational institution approved by Council, who is being trained to occupy a technical position in the mining or metallurgical industry or associated organizations.
Membership Fees
| Member Type | Fees 09 / 10 Local Member | Fees 09 / 10 International Member * | Fees 10 / 11 Local Member | Fees 10 / 11 International Member * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | R 730 | R 640 | R 800 | R 700 |
| Company Affiliate | R 3400 | R 3000 | R 3700 | R 3500 |
| Fellow | R 850 | R 750 | R 900 | R 800 |
| Honorary Fellow | No Charge | No Charge | ||
| Honorary Life Fellow | No Charge | No Charge | ||
| Life Fellow | No Charge | No Charge | ||
| Life Member | No Charge | No Charge | ||
| Member | R 850 | R 750 | R 900 | R 800 |
| Retired Associate | R 130 | R 115 | R 150 | R 130 |
| Retired Fellow | R 130 | R 115 | R 150 | R 130 |
| Retired Member | R 130 | R 115 | R 150 | R 130 |
| Student | No Charge | No Charge | ||
* VAT is not charged on these prices.
Election Guidelines
Election of Fellow, Member, AssociateThe election or transfer of candidates to any category of membership of the INSTITUTE, other than Student or Company Affiliate, shall be proposed or seconded by Corporate members (Members or Fellows) having personal knowledge of the candidate’s character, qualifications and experience.
Please note that a copy of all certificates must be submitted in support of the application form.
Election of Student
A candidate for election as a Student member shall be recommended by his/her Professor or a Senior Lecturer of his/her Institution of tertiary education and the application shall be made on the form prescribed from time to time by the Council.
Election of Company Affiliates
Companies involved in or associated with the mining or metallurgical industries are eligible to become Company Affiliates.
Company Affiliates pay up front.
Application Form
The membership Application Form is only obtainable as a PDF format file, or as hard copy on direct application to The Secretariat.
Download the membership application as a PDF file HERE.
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The membership Application Form is only obtainable as a PDF format file, or as hard copy on direct application to The Secretariat. Download the membership application as a PDF file HERE.
Why become a member
Receiving a monthly Journal with a balanced content and of a high standard which serves as a communication medium to keep members informed on matters relating to their professional interests.The opportunity to attend congresses, symposia, colloquia, schools and discussion groups at competitive prices. Members attend such events at a discount.
Participation in technical excursions and social events which creates further opportunities for inter-active professional association and fellowship.
To make a contribution to the minerals industry in South Africa.
The opportunity to network with a wide cross-section of professional people in the minerals industry.
Official recognition of achievements.