About SAINT
SAINT Professional Body for NDT
The South African Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (SAINT) Professional Body for NDT is a SAQA-recognized professional body dedicated to advancing Non-Destructive Testing across South Africa and the surrounding region.
Formed in 1968 as SAINT (the South African Institute for Non-Destructive Testing), we have worked for over 50 years to get NDT recognized as one of the engineering sciences. In September 2025, SAINT and the SAINT Professional Body for NDT merged to form a single, unified entity under the name SAINT Professional Body for NDT, combining our strengths to better serve the NDT community.
We are registered with SARS as a Non-Profit Organization and governed by our constitution and an annually elected Council where all members are volunteers.
Protecting the Public
As the governing body of a self-regulating professional NDT organisation, SAINT PB safeguards the public interest by ensuring members uphold high professional and ethical standards.
We do this by:
Regulating NDT professionals in practice
Conducting practice reviews
Managing a fair and transparent complaints and disciplinary process
Monitoring the use of professional designations
Enforcing a regulatory framework including a Code of Conduct and CPD requirements
Our Vision
To be the recognized leader in NDT professional development and standards in South Africa and the region, where every NDT practitioner operates with competence, integrity, and commitment to public safety.
Our Mission
To advance the profession of Non-Destructive Testing through education, professional development, ethical practice, and advocacy for the highest standards of safety and reliability across all industries..
Our Value Proposition
Representing accredited professionals across industry, commerce, academia, and the public sector
Ensuring qualifications remain relevant and aligned with NDT systems and standards
Enabling members to remain competitive and prepared for future industry challenges
Promoting and influencing the advancement of NDT
Delivering high-quality CPD programmes aligned with education and training frameworks
Implementing initiatives that advance the profession based on research and global developments
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SAQA-Recognized Professional Body
DESCRIPTION
SAINT Professional Body for NDT is officially recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act No. 67 of 2008.
Our recognition demonstrates that we: - Comply with and adhere to good corporate governance practices - Protect the public interest in relation to services provided by our members - Promote professional development of our members to meet their relevant designation requirements - Maintain a code of conduct for our members - Do not apply unfair exclusionary practices in terms of membership admission
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Governance Structure
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SAINT Professional Body for NDT is governed by: - Constitution: Defining our scope, operations, and member rights - Elected Council: Annual elections ensure democratic representation - Code of Conduct: Binding ethical standards for all members - Code of Ethics: Professional principles guiding practice.
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POPIA Compliance
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We take your privacy seriously and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
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