Established 1948 — Registered with SAMA — Affiliated with ICOH
South African Society of Occupational Medicine
Advancing the practice of occupational medicine in South Africa through CPD, guidelines, advocacy and professional community.
About SASOM
The South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM) is a professional society dedicated to advancing the practice of occupational medicine in South Africa. As a special interest group registered with the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and affiliated with the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH), SASOM plays a pivotal role in supporting occupational medicine practitioners through CPD opportunities, up-to-date resources, and strong advocacy.
What SASOM offers
Clinical guidelines
Access a comprehensive library of occupational medicine guidelines, protocols and best practices — regularly updated by field experts.
CPD events
Stay current with conferences, workshops and seminars tailored for occupational medicine professionals. Earn CPD points and network with colleagues.
Membership benefits
Exclusive access to resources, discounted events, networking opportunities and professional development tools for every career stage.
OHSA Journal
Access the Occupational Health Southern Africa journal — the leading publication for occupational health research and practice in the region.
AskSASOM AI assistant
Members can query the entire guidelines library using our AI assistant — get instant answers with cited sources from official SASOM guidelines.
ICOH affiliation
As an ICOH-affiliated society, SASOM connects South African practitioners to the global occupational health community.
Become an ICOH member →Membership
Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December each year. Join a community of professionals dedicated to advancing occupational medicine in South Africa.
All prices shown are annual fees for 2026.
Standard
Medical practitioners registered with HPCSA or equivalent body
- ✓All SASOM benefits
- ✓CPD events access
- ✓Professional resources
- ✓Networking opportunities
- ✓Industry input
Affiliate
Non-medical practitioners with interest in occupational health
- ✓Guidelines access
- ✓CPD activities
- ✓OHSA Journal access
- ✓Career opportunities
- ✓Networking
Student
Practitioners registered as DOH/DOM students
- ✓All Affiliate benefits
- ✓Legislation input
- ✓Fee structure guidance
- ✓Practice support
Retiree
Retired medical practitioners
- ✓All Affiliate benefits
- ✓Student benefits
- ✓Voting rights
- ✓Emeritus status
Corporate membership
Enrol multiple employees collectively and benefit from group pricing. Each enrolled employee receives full individual SASOM membership with complete access to all benefits, CPD and resources.