Competency certificates: Waiting time

**dawiemoller** · 18-02-2021, 17:00

Originally Posted by dawiemoller

Thank you for this input. I submitted at DFO on 26 Aug 2020 and probably have a long wait still by the sounds of it. I was wondering whether SAPS still sends out SMS notifications, has anybody received these recently for competency applications?

Just some feedback FWIW.
Got my notification from CFR on 15 Feb 2021 saying that my competency was approved. The sms also says that "You will receive a notification when ready for collection" which is incorrect. They do not issue the laminated cards any more but two A4 printed copies, once its approved the DFO can log into the system and print it. Got mine today.

**dawiemoller** · 18-02-2021, 17:04

My ref no started with 101, got the sms 15 Feb saying its been approved. Also see my previous post, once you get the sms you should be able to get the printout from DFO immediately

**ARK** · 18-02-2021, 18:42

Originally Posted by 458Exp

I’m on 185 days.
Just finished with CRC

I'm on 142 days and still in consideration since the 12/01/2021

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**CapeHunter** · 18-02-2021, 21:24

Originally Posted by dawiemoller

My ref no started with 101, got the sms 15 Feb saying its been approved. Also see my previous post, once you get the sms you should be able to get the printout from DFO immediately

Thanks Dawie, something to keep in mind when my app gets approved!

**CaptainChaos** · 25-02-2021, 13:36

YAY!!! Just got my SMS. Competency approved. From submitting my Competency application on 2 October 2020 at my DFO until approval today is 160 business days.
App number begins with C841....

**WoodsieEC** · 25-02-2021, 22:53

Originally Posted by CaptainChaos

YAY!!! Just got my SMS. Competency approved. From submitting my Competency application on 2 October 2020 at my DFO until approval today is 160 business days.
App number begins with C841....

Well done!
Your numbers are off. 2 Oct to today is closer to 100 business days.

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**Doctor_XRayGun** · 26-02-2021, 00:04

Originally Posted by CaptainChaos

YAY!!! Just got my SMS. Competency approved. From submitting my Competency application on 2 October 2020 at my DFO until approval today is 160 business days.
App number begins with C841....

Lucky you... nice well done now for the next step.l..

**CaptainChaos** · 26-02-2021, 08:47

Originally Posted by WoodsieEC

Well done!
Your numbers are off. 2 Oct to today is closer to 100 business days.

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You are 100% correct! 103 business days. NO idea where I got that count from. Thanks Woodsie

**CaptainChaos** · 26-02-2021, 08:49

Originally Posted by Doctor_XRayGun

Lucky you... nice well done now for the next step.l..

Thanks Doctor. I'm having Legally Armed in George do all of the paperwork for me. I realise that I can do it myself, but prefer that the experts do it.