To become a member of the CSIR Alumni Programme you need to complete a membership application form here or complete an online survey on this link or register on the alumni webpage (to register on the alumni webpage please go to the CSIR website and click on the Alumni link to access the webpage). Alternatively, current employees upon exiting the CSIR, will receive a form to complete if they wish to join the programme.

You will receive an email informing you of the outcome of your application. You will then proceed to the alumni webpage to create/reset your own login details (email address and password), as your email address would have been captured on the webpage.

•  An alumni must enter his or her email address on the Forgot password page
• An alumni will receive an email that contains a rest password link.
• Click on the rest password link, you will then be rerouted to a Reset Password page where you will be given a chance to change your password.

There is no need. Should you wish to terminate your membership, please send an email to the Administrator of the Alumni Office at csiralumni@csir.co.za and ask for the cancellation of your membership.

Firstly, members are required to update their details on the alumni webpage. Secondly, members of the Alumni Programme need to complete an application form available from this link. Once the application form is completed, attach a copy of your ID and an ID size photo. Please send back the application form and relevant attachments to both the Alumni Office on csiralumni@csir.co.za and ID Card Office on IdCard@csir.co.za.

Alumni with access cards may access the CSIR campus without going through the visitor’s registration desk.

The alumnus access card will be valid for a year; however, if an alumnus does not comply with the rules and regulations of the CSIR, the Alumni and Security Offices have the right to disqualify or declare the membership invalid.

A card fee of R50 will be required to be paid at the Security Office for new applications, or to replace the card if lost or stolen.

It is R50 and includes card printing costs.