{"id":903,"date":"2022-02-22T07:45:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T05:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/?page_id=903"},"modified":"2022-10-06T11:31:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T09:31:34","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.26.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.26.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Abril Fatface||||||||&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Abril Fatface||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;56px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; height=&#8221;125px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;54px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Bebas Neue&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Bebas Neue';\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"page-container\">\n<div id=\"et-main-area\">\n<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13\" class=\"elementor elementor-13\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-152802d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"152802d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e5c98b\" data-id=\"8e5c98b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e7133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00e7133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"a11y-speak-assertive\" class=\"a11y-speak-region\" aria-live=\"assertive\" aria-relevant=\"additions text\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#00317a&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the requirements for joining the CSIR Alumni Programme?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.69);\">You need to be a former CSIR employee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.69);\">Willingness to participate in the programme; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.69);\">The CSIR will satisfy itself if any applicant to the Alumni Programme meets the requirements before acceptance into the programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.69);\">Former employees or current employees when leaving the CSIR who meet the requirements to join the Alumni Programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I join the CSIR Alumni Programme?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To become a member of the CSIR Alumni Programme you need to complete a membership application form <span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=1cXTL7Ld006YA_iWdZKN9IDuhgGUPStFj6YMQfUDMgxUOTVKNDJTQURBNUlOWFdYMFdOWUlDV1ExRS4u\">here<\/a><\/span> or complete an online survey on this <span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1cXTL7Ld006YA_iWdZKN9IDuhgGUPStFj6YMQfUDMgxUN0g2TkpSQlVXTzA2N0kyV0lFQkdOOE5VMS4u&amp;wdLOR=c1BC6FD4F-5FC1-4798-891E-EC84AD3CD6D6\">link<\/a><\/span> 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, c<span>urrent employees upon exiting the CSIR, will receive a form to complete if they wish to join the programme. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What happens after I have registered as an alumnus?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to create a new password\/reset password on the alumni webpage?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0An alumni must enter his or her email address on the Forgot password page<\/li>\n<li>An alumni will receive an email that contains a rest password link.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I need to renew my membership annually?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>There is no need. S<\/span>hould you wish to terminate your membership, please send an email to the Administrator of the Alumni Office at <a href=\"mailto:csiralumni@csir.co.za\">csiralumni@csir.co.za<\/a><span> and ask for the cancellation of your membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I apply for the CSIR alumni access card?                                       &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>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 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annexure-E-Application-Form-for-Access-Card-_-CSIR-Alumni-Members-2022.docx\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>link<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>. 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 <a href=\"mailto:csiralumni@csir.co.za\">csiralumni@csir.co.za<\/a> and ID Card Office on <a href=\"mailto:IdCard@csir.co.za\">IdCard@csir.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the privileges of having an alumni access card?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Alumni with access cards may access the CSIR campus without going through the visitor\u2019s registration desk.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How long is the alumni access card valid for? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How much is a new alumni access card?                                                            &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>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.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How much is a replacement card? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"CSIRbodycopy\" style=\"margin-left: 36pt;\">It is R50 and includes card printing costs.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.26.4&#8243; height_tablet=&#8221;300px&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;200px&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/index.php\/user-page\/\">Update Details<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/index.php\/privacy_notice\/\">Privacy notice<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.csir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Annexure-E-Application-Form-for-Access-Card-_-CSIR-Alumni-Members-2022.docx\">Alumni Access Card Form<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About the CSIR<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/about-us-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSIR mission, vision and values<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/work-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Work with us\">Work with us<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/publications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Publications\">Publications<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; 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