proSET, Professionals in Science, Engineering and Technology - is a sector of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) consisting of Professional Bodies and Learned Societies. proSET represents more than 40 organisations/ institutes/associations who themselves represent professionals in various specialised Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) fields. Notable among the membership are professionals in various branches of engineering, as well as educators specialising in Science, Technology and Mathematics education and research.

proSET, as a sector of the Forum, engages with Government policies in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation, hosts critical discussion forums, holds regular meetings, and contributes to the activities of the NSTF as a whole.

proSET has a particular interest in the issues listed below, and engages in discussion and debate around these, playing a role by lobbying among stakeholders:

• Accreditation of professionals, especially engineers and educators;
• Regulatory issues affecting professionals in SET;
• Setting and maintaining standards of safety, health, environmental sustainability, and quality;
• Opportunities for Research and Development and Innovation in industry;
• Opportunities for support and funding of research in SET;
• Creation of career paths for young Science/Engineering graduates and professionals;
• Encouraging professionals from other countries to study and work in South Africa; and
• The quality of school level education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

proSET is the new name of SETAG (Scientific, Engineering, and Technological Societies and Allied Professions Group of South Africa) which was established in 2003. proSET is governed by the by-laws of the NSTF Constitution. An Executive Committee elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting is responsible for proSET’s activities.

To join proSET
Apply for NSTF membership online and indicate that your organisation wants to be part of this exciting sector.

proSET brochure available in pdf format, 257 kb

proSET National Science and Technology Forum
Postal Address: The NSTF Secretariat
PO Box 9823, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0001, South Africa
Tel: +27 12 841 3987 Fax: +27 12 841 3025
E-mail: nstf@scientia.co.za