| SAR | SAPR Generalist | SAPR Quantitative | SAPR Qualitative | SR Entry Level | |
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SAMRA Membership |
5 Years |
3 Years |
3 Years |
3 Years |
1 Year |
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Level & years |
3 years or more in research management |
3 years or more in middle or higher research position |
3 years or more in middle or higher research position |
3 years or more in middle or higher research position |
2 years or more in a research position |
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Application fee |
ZAR 760 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 300 |
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Annual recognition fee (not including membership fees) |
ZAR 760 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 470 |
ZAR 300 |
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Complete CV |
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Two reference letters (one from a SAMRA member) |
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Certified copies of qualifications |
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Reinstatement fee (after voluntary suspension) |
ZAR 1 520 |
ZAR 940 |
ZAR 940 |
ZAR 940 |
ZAR 450 |
| SAR | SAPR Generalist | SAPR Quantitative | SAPR Qualitative | SR Entry Level | |
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General Research Knowledge |
66% |
66% |
66% |
66% |
50% |
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Qualitative general |
80% (or 50%)* |
70% (or 33%)* |
25%** |
80%* |
50% (or 33%)* |
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Qualitative advanced |
70% (or 33%)** |
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80%* |
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Quantitative general |
80% (or 50%)* |
70% (or 33%)* |
80%* |
25%** |
50% (or 33%)* |
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Quantitative advanced |
70% (or 33%)** |
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80%* |
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Digital general |
80% (or 50%)* |
70% (or 33%)* |
25%** |
25%** |
50% (or 33%)* |
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Digital advanced |
70% (or 33%)** |
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*80% in two and 33% in the third. |
*70% in two and 3% in the third. |
**80% pass rate in specialist area assessment. |
*80% pass rate in specialist area assessment. |
*50% in at least one of Qualitative, Quantitative, Digital and 33% in at least one other. |
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**70% in one and 33% in one of the other. |
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*25% in non-specialist area(s). |
*25% in non-specialist area(s). |
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All Associate and Individual SAMRA Members are eligible to apply for SAMRA Professional Recognition and obtain the following accreditations. These designations distinguish you from other research professionals, showcasing your expertise and credibility. As the only SAQA-recognised professional body for market research in South Africa, SAMRA ensures that these recognitions are highly regarded across the industry. If you are an Associate Member through your organisation and you resign from that organisation, you will need to move to another organisation member or apply as an individual Member to keep your recognition.
SR Entry level – Entry level researchers who are interested in recognising their skills.
SAMRA Accredited Partner Researchers with 3 subcategories: Qualitative, Generalist, Quantitative.
Experienced researchers who are interested in recognising their experience and skills: SAQA Accredited
