General FAQ's

Section 18(2) of the Act (Act 48 of 2000) categorically state that a person cannot practice as a Professional Construction Project Manager or Professional Construction Manager unless he/she is registered in that category.

The complaint should be lodged through the Complainant Affidavit that is available within the website.

The code of conduct is applicable and binding to all registered persons regardless of category registered in.

You can apply online and upload all your relevant documents such as a copy of certified ID, certified copies of qualifications, Curriculum Vitae and reports.

Non-refundable applicable application fee must be paid to our bank and submit proof of payment together with application form or you can submit the application form and you will be invoiced the applicable amount.  The application fee is published every year on the website. If you apply online the invoice will be automatically generated.

The RPL route of application follows two (2) phases: In the first (1st) phase, you apply through the normal Council application process, submitting your reports. The assessors will then assess your competencies acquired and identify the category you best fit, CPM or CM. If perceived competent you will then be recommended for RPL. The second (2nd) phase: the applicant will have to pay the RPL fee. Once paid, he will be briefed about the process and he will be required to compile the Portfolio of Evidence as per the prescribed format. The POE will be assessed. If he/she is successful, he/she [...]

All applicants with foreign qualifications are required to obtain a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation of their qualification and will thereafter be assessed for their competency along the lines of (7) and (8) above

The procedure is that at the completion of the prescribed Candidature period, registered Candidates will submit the following for consideration of their upgrading to professional status: •  Upload Logbook that is signed by the Candidate Mentor •  Upload Curriculum Vitae as per SACPCMP template •  Upload Certified copy of Identity Document/Pass port •  Upload Certified copies of educational qualifications •  Upload Project Profile as per annexure A1 •  Upload Project Reports as per annexure A2 Footnote All registered candidates are required to submit logbooks on an annual basis for the duration of their prescribed candidature period for assessment to guide them [...]

The applicant must possess the following accredited qualifications: National Diploma in the Built Environment field of study (not a trade diploma) must have three years post graduate relevant experience National Higher Diploma in the Built Environment field of study must have 2 years post graduate relevant practical experience B-Tech/Bachelor’s Degree in the Built Environment field of study must have one year post graduate relevant practical experience BSc Honours in the Built Environment field of study for which there is no requirement to have any post graduate relevant experience Footnote The specifics of the acceptable qualifications as well as the accredited programmes [...]

The years of relevant experience are determined by the type of accredited qualification that the applicant possesses as outlined below: • National Diploma in the Built Environment field of study must have seven years post graduate relevant practical experience • National Higher Diploma in the Built Environment field of study must have six years post graduate relevant practical experience • Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor’s Degree in the Built Environment field of study must have five years post graduate relevant practical experience • BSc Honours Degree in the Built Environment field of study must have four years post graduate relevant practical experience