Rules > Rules for Registration, 2025 - effective 1 August 2025 > 4. Requirements for Registration

The SACPCMP Registration Policy indicates that there are two routes to registration, the Educational Route and the Recognition of Prior Learning Route. These rules cover the Educational Route to registration and where a full qualification is required the following NQF levels and credits are applicable:

•	NQF Level 8 and at least 480 Credits

•	NQF Level 7 and at least 360 Credits

•	NQF Level 6 and at least 240 Credits

•	NQF Level 5 and at least 120 Credits

4.4.1.

Registration Criteria for Professional Construction Project Managers

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Hons Construction Management NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

•	Post-graduate Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	BSc Hons in Construction Project Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non- aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of five (5) years relevant practical experience

4.4.2.

Registration Criteria for Candidate Construction Project Managers

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Construction Project Manager (Can CPM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Hons Construction Management NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

•	Post-graduate Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	BSc Hons in Construction Project Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.3.

Registration Criteria for Professional Construction Managers

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Professional Construction Manager (PrCM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Hons Construction Management NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

•	Post-graduate Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	BSc Hons in Construction Project Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of five (5) years relevant practical experience

4.4.4.

Registration Criteria for Candidate Construction Managers

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Construction Manager (Can CM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Hons Construction Management NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

•	Post-graduate Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	BSc Hons in Construction Project Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.5.

Registration Criteria for Professional Construction Mentor

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Professional Construction Mentor (PrCMentor) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Hons Construction Management NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

•	Post-graduate Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	BSc Hons in Construction Project Management (NQF Level 8, 480 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 8, 480 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of 10 years relevant practical experience

4.4.6.

Registration Criteria for Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent (PrCHSA) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	Bachelor of Construction in Health and Safety (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma in Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 7, 360 Credits

•	RPL certificate

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of seven (7) years relevant practical experience

4.4.7.

Registration Criteria for Candidate Construction Health and Safety Agent

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Construction Health and Safety Agent (Can CHSA) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	Bachelor of Construction in Health and Safety (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma in Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 7, 360 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.8.

Registration Criteria for Professional Building Inspector

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Professional Building Inspector (PrBInsp) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Bachelor of Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment in Construction Studies (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 7, 360 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of seven (7) years relevant practical experience

4.4.9.

Registration Criteria for Candidate Building Inspector

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Building Inspector (Can BInsp) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	BSc Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma in Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Bachelor of Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Bachelors of the Built Environment in Construction Studies (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

•	Advanced Diploma Construction Management (NQF Level 7, 360 Credits)

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 7, 360 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.10.

Registration Criteria for Construction Mentor

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Construction Mentor (CMentor) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	Diploma in the Built Environment in Construction Studies (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	Diploma in Construction (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	Diploma Building (NQF Level 6)

•	Diploma in Building Technology (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	RPL Certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 6, 240 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of 10 years relevant practical experience

4.4.11.

Registration Criteria Construction Health and Safety Manager

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited(including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 6, 240 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of five (5) years relevant practical experience

4.4.12.

Registration Criteria Candidate Construction Health and Safety Manager

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Construction Health and Safety Manager (Can CHSM) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

None

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 6, 240 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.13.

Registration Criteria for Construction Health and Safety Officer

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 5, 120 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of four (4) years relevant practical experience

4.4.14.

Registration Criteria for Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer (Can CHSO) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

None

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment or Occupational Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 5, 120 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

None

4.4.15.

Registration Criteria for Certified Building Inspector

An applicant who wishes to apply for registration as a Certified Building Inspector (Cert.BInsp) shall possess at a minimum the following:

No.

Requirement

Description

Status

(a)

Qualification Requirements

•	Diploma in the Built Environment in Construction Studies (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	Diploma in Construction (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	Diploma Building (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	Diploma in Building Technology (NQF Level 6, 240 Credits)

•	RPL certificate

SACPCMP

Accredited (including accredited and phased out HEQSF non-aligned qualifications obtained before June 2024)

•	An Equivalent Built Environment Qualification on the Recognition List (Annexure A) at NQF Level 6, 240 Credits

Subjected to educational evaluation

(b)

Years of experience requirement

Minimum of four (4) years relevant practical experience

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