• Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 46 of 2000)
  • Notice No. 1304 of 2000
  • Act
  • 1. Definitions
  • 2. Establishment of the Engineering Council of South Africa
  • 3. Composition of council
  • 4. Nomination procedure
  • 5. Term of office of members of council
  • 6. Disqualification from membership of council and vacation office
  • 7. Election of president and vice-president of council
  • 8. Appointment of chief executive officer and other staff members of council
  • 9. Decisions of council
  • 10. Administrative powers of council
  • 11. Powers of council with regard to registration
  • 12. Power of council with regard to fees and charges
  • 13. Powers of council with regard to education in engineering
  • 14. General powers of council
  • 15. Funds of council and keeping and auditing of accounts
  • 16. Reports to CBE
  • 17. Committees of council
  • 18. Categories of registration
  • 19. Registration
  • 20. Cancellation of registration
  • 21. Authorised titles
  • 22. Renewal of registration
  • 23. Return of registration certificate
  • 24. Grievance procedure in relation to registration
  • 25. Recognition of voluntary associations
  • 26. Identification of work
  • 27. Professional conduct
  • 28. Investigation of charge of improper conduct
  • 29. Charge of improper conduct
  • 30. Appointment of disciplinary tribunal
  • 31. Disciplinary hearing
  • 32. Proceedings after hearing
  • 33. Appeal against decision of disciplinary tribunal
  • 34. Professional fees
  • 35. Appeal against certain decisions of council
  • 36. Rules
  • 37. Procedure and evidence for evidential purposes
  • 38. Rectification of errors and exemptions
  • 39. Liability
  • 40. Delegation of powers
  • 41. Offences and penalties
  • 42. Transitional provisions
  • 43. Repeal of laws
  • 44. Act binding on State
  • 45. Short title and commencement
  • Schedules
    • Schedule (Section 43)
• Board Notices
  • Rules: Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration, 2014
    • Board Notice 16 of 2014
    • Part A
      • 1. Interpretation
      • 2. Applicability of these Rules to Registered Persons
      • 3. Exemptions from these rules
      • 4. General CPD Requirements
      • 5. Recording of CPD Activities
      • 6. Auditing of recorded CPD activities
      • 7. Renewal of Registration
      • 8. Non-Compliance with these rules
      • 9. Right of Appeal
    • Part B
      • 10. Approval of providers of CPD activities
      • 11. Approval of CPD Activities
    • Part C
      • 12. Transitional Provisions
    • Appendix A : Categories of CPD Activities
  • Rules: Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration, 2016
    • Board Notice 97 of 2016
    • 1. Interpretation
    • 2. Principles underlying CPD
    • 3. Definition of CPD in context
    • 4. Application of these Rules to Registered Persons
    • 5. Objectives and Benefits of the CPD system
    • 6. The role of the Council in the administration of CPD
    • 7. The Council's CPD Requirements
    • 8. Exemptions from the CPD Policy Framework
    • 9. The CPD Cycle and Measurement
    • 10. Recording of CPD Activities
    • 11. Auditing of recorded CPD activities
    • 12. Application for Renewal and Assessment against CPD requirements
    • 13. Non-Compliance with these rules
    • 14. Right of Appeal
    • 15. Approval of providers of CPD activities
    • 16. Approval of CPD Activities
    • 17. Amendment of the rules
    • 18. Transitional Provisions
  • Rules: Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration, 2017
    • Board Notice 86 of 2017
    • 1. Interpretation
    • 2. Principles underlying CPD
    • 3. Continuing Professional Development in context
    • 4. Application of these Rules to Registered Persons
    • 5. Objectives and Benefits of the CPD System
    • 6. The role of the Council in the Administration of CPD
    • 7. Role of Employers of Registered Persons
    • 8. Exemptions from the CPD Rules
    • 9. The CPD Cycle and Measurement
    • 10. Recording of CPD Activities for Registered Persons
    • 11. Auditing of recorded CPD activities
    • 12.  Application for Renewal and Assessment against CPD requirements
    • 13. Non-Compliance with these rules
    • 14. Refusal to renew a person's registration
    • 15. Return of Registration Certificate
    • 16. Refusal by Registered Person to comply with these rules
    • 17. Right of Appeal
    • 18. Verification of CPD Providers
    • 19. Validation of CPD Activities
    • 20. Amendment of the rules
    • 21. Transitional Provisions
    • Appendix A : Categories of CPD Activities
  • ECSA Fees and Charges
    • Board Notice 39 of 2019
    • 1. Definitions
    • 2. Application Fees
    • 3. Annual Fees
    • 4. Appeal Fees
    • 5. Payment Details
  • Application and Annual Fees
    • Board Notice 75 of 2020
  • Guideline Scope of Services and Professional Fees
    • Scope of Services and Tariff of Fees for Persons Registered in terms of the Act
      • Board Notice 783 of 2025
      • 1. Preamble and Definitions
        • 1.1 Preamble
        • 1.2 Definitions
      • 2. General Provisions
        • 2.1 Repeal and Transition
        • 2.2 Generality of Terms
        • 2.3 Short Title
      • 3. Guideline Scope of Services
        • 3.1 Specialist Engineering Services and Studies, and Feasibility Studies
        • 3.2 Normal Services
          • 3.2.1 Introduction
          • 3.2.2 Stage 1 - Inception
          • 3.2.3 Stage 2 - Concept and Viability (or Preliminary Design)
          • 3.2.4 Stage 3 - Design Development (or Detailed Design)
          • 3.2.5 Stage 4 - Documentation and Procurement
          • 3.2.6 Stage 5 - Contract Administration and Inspection
          • 3.2.7 Stage 6 - Close-Out
        • 3.3 Additional Services
          • 3.3.1 General
          • 3.3.2 Construction monitoring
          • 3.3.3 Quality assurance system
          • 3.3.4 Lead consulting engineer
          • 3.3.5 Engineering management services (principal consultant)
          • 3.3.6 Dispute resolution, litigation proceedings and similar services
          • 3.3.7 Principal agent of the client
      • 4. Guideline Fees
        • 4.1 General
        • 4.2 Percentage Fees based on Cost of Work Fees for Normal Services
        • 4.3 Fees for Additional Services
        • 4.4 Time-Based Fees
        • 4.5 Expenses and Costs