Registration requirements for debt counsellors
- must be above the age of 18 years;
- must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent Level 4 qualification issued by SAQA;
- must successfully complete a debt counselling course approved by the NCR and provided by an institution approved by the NCR;
- have a minimum of two years working experience in any of the following fields – consumer protection, complaints resolution or consumer advisory services;
- legal or para-legal services;
- accounting or financial services;
- education or training services; counselling of individuals; or general business environment. In addition, the person must demonstrate ability to manage his/her own finances at the time of applying for registration as well as provide counselling or transfer skills.
For further information, refer to the  relevant sections of the Act
For further information, refer to the relevant sections of the Regulations
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