I registered in this lower category

Reason
Sine Grandfather clause approval was based mostly on years of experience you probably did not had the correct amount of relevant GIS experience.

Action
If you have an academic qualification, you might be able to get a higher registration depending on the level of your qualification.

Depending on approval by the EAC, the corresponding registration level for each qualification level is as follows:

• Diploma Level Qualification - Technician
• 3 Year Degree Level Qualification - Technologist
• 4 year Degree Level Qualification - Professional Practitioner