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HPCSA Registration Contact Details
For HPCSA registration queries, call the Health Professions Council of South Africa on 012 338 9300 or email info@hpcsa.co.za. The HPCSA is the statutory regulator for health professions under the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974, and registration is handled by its Registrations Division, part of the Department of Core Operations, on behalf of the professional boards.
HPCSA registration contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| HPCSA Quick Contacts (switchboard) | 012 338 9300 |
| HPCSA general email | info@hpcsa.co.za |
| HPCSA online enquiry portal | hpcsaonline.custhelp.com |
| Find a Practitioner (check registration status) | hpcsaonline.custhelp.com/app/i_reg_form |
| Physical address | 553 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083 |
| Postal address | PO Box 205, Pretoria 0001 |
Official contact channels
The HPCSA switchboard, listed under Quick Contacts on its website, is 012 338 9300. For written registration queries, email info@hpcsa.co.za or log an enquiry on the online portal at hpcsaonline.custhelp.com.
One enquiry block on the HPCSA website prints a different number, but the Quick Contacts block and the site header both give 012 338 9300, so use that one.
What this regulator handles
Registration with the HPCSA is a legal prerequisite to practise a registrable health profession, under section 17(1) of the Health Professions Act.
- Registration categories are Student, Intern, Community Service, Independent Practitioner and Specialist.
- Holders of foreign (non-prescribed) qualifications register under section 25.
- Students must register within 4 months of enrolling at an accredited institution, or pay a penalty for each month they are late.
- Registration can be suspended or removed if a practitioner fails to tell the registrar about profile changes, such as a new address, within three months.
Members of the public can check whether a practitioner is registered through the Find a Practitioner search.
Complaints and escalation process
The HPCSA does not publish a separate registrations escalation line. Log your query on the online enquiry portal, then follow up on 012 338 9300 or info@hpcsa.co.za. For the council’s other departments, see our general HPCSA contact details page.
Address and operating information
The HPCSA is at 553 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083. Post goes to PO Box 205, Pretoria 0001. The council does not publish office hours on the pages we read. More education and training contacts are in our education directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPCSA registration contact number?
Call the HPCSA on 012 338 9300.
What is the HPCSA email address for registration?
The general email address is info@hpcsa.co.za. You can also use the online portal at hpcsaonline.custhelp.com.
How long do students have to register with the HPCSA?
Students must register within 4 months of enrolling at an accredited institution, or pay a penalty for each month late.
How do I check if a health practitioner is registered?
Use the HPCSA Find a Practitioner search at hpcsaonline.custhelp.com/app/i_reg_form.
Sources
- Health Professions Council of South Africa, home page and Quick Contacts, hpcsa.co.za, read 27 September 2026
- Health Professions Council of South Africa, registration overview, hpcsa.co.za/api/website/get-reg-overview, read 27 September 2026