Pet Sitter Institute SA
Join our professional community at The Pet Sitter Institute of SA (PSI-SA), where integrity, passion, skills, knowledge, competency and networking redefine local pet care.
Start your fulfilling journey today!
Who is PSI-SA
PSI-SA was founded in 2024, with humble beginnings as an independent pet care training platform serving the local pet sitters while imparting skills for its members through a tailored L1 certification process.
PSI-SA began in response to the industry's call for relevance, unity, collaboration and standardised training between formal and informal pet care service providers and industry stakeholders.
Over the past 16 years, our South African founders have trained, developed and mitigated risks for hundreds of successful small pet care businesses across South Africa through various training and interactive public platforms.
Our mission is to provide a professional approach to common sense training, a shared code of ethics, income sustainability, professional networking, and a like-mindedness regarding industry ethics and customer care for all Level 1 members of PSI-SA.
We invite all independent pet sitters to join our expanding movement to uplift, formalise and independently certify professional pet sitters in South Africa.
Welcome to our world!
About usWhat we do
Providing clients with peace of mind by ensuring professional, accountable, certified pet care training to all registered L1 members.
We provide Level 1 pet care certification for all pet sitters who share a passion for pets and people. New members (students) can register for the L1 pet care competency module to become members of the Pet Sitter Institute.
Members who successfully complete our internal L1 training will be included in our national database of certified pet sitters and will enjoy membership benefits and network opportunities.
Members completing the L1 module will receive a discounted membership fee to PSI-SA with all benefits.
Community and collaboration are key success factors to remaining connected and relevant in our fast-paced world.
PSI-SA encourages our members to engage with other like-minded members, sharing resources and experiences.
Join us for in-person and online meetings every quarter. Meet your colleagues and make friends.
Members enjoy annual Gala awards events in October.
PSI_SA allows all certified members to upskill themselves through our extensive trainer network.
We offer the following certified modules for members wanting to grow their skills, market influence, and income streams.
Courses available:
Members will be introduced to some of our top-performing pet care companies and stakeholders for shared knowledge and experiences, leading to additional insights and income.
Join the WePetSit South Africa Certified Pet Care Team and start your own business after completing the L1 Certification module and earn while you learn.
Join www.leepsa.co.za for additional networking and business collaboration.
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. T's and C's apply.
Why become a PSI-SA member today?
A customer poll indicated that 80% of pet owners prefer to use the services of a certified pet sitters with formal training.
Certified pet sitters are less likely to make mistakes that cost the clients time and money.
Certified pet sitters are trained in time management and priority care giving, reducing time spent on less valued tasks.
Certified pet sitters are trained to conduct professional interviews that yield a better customer experience and pet safety. They focus on customer care and customer retention by applying the WOW factor.
Certified pet sitters standardise their rates with industry standards and other certified pet sitters, thus yielding higher profits and better working mindsets.
Once certified, our members commit to upholding our National PSI SA Code of Ethics, helping to safeguard the interests of pet owners, their pets, and fellow industry members.
Certificates are valid for three years from the date of issue. Thereafter, members are required to complete an annual CPD course to maintain and validate their certification.
PSI SA membership must be renewed annually.
Members testimonials
I have been an independent pet sitter since 2015. I had a few regular clients which added to a small extra income. My biggest challenge was that I did not really understand the process of getting and keeping clients.
I joined WePetSit (assoc of PSI_SA) in 2018 and have never looked back. I love the training and the team collaboration offered as part of the membership fees. I earn an average of R 168 000 per year with little effort
Maryne 2025.(WePetSit / PSI-SA member - Monte Vista Cape Town)
I have always loved animals and decided to try my hand at pet sitting. I had the time but very little experience. After a year of starting and stopping I became frustrated and wanted to give up. A friend of mine was a pet sitter for PSI SA and was seemingly a lot more successful than me.
She invited me to a free introduction session and I fell in love with the idea becoming certified with a team of dedicated ladies. My income has grown threefold.
Teresa 2026.(Independent / PSI-SA member - Centurion Gauteng)
PSI-SA provides an international standard of training throughout all our platforms. Members have access to other members, ZOOM platforms, in-person gatherings, and pet care advice. We are ascribe to www.NSBC.co.za for further entrepreneurial access and business development. Join us today and experience the difference.
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