Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000)RulesRules for Registration, 2025 - effective 1 August 20254. Requirements for Registration4.5. Recognition of Educational Qualifications |
| 4.5.1. | SACPCMP accredited qualifications are recognised in full for the purpose of registration. |
| 4.5.2. | Recognition of Educational Qualifications will be done in accordance with the SACPCMP’s Criteria and Process for the Recognition of Educational Qualifications. |
| 4.5.3. | Non-SACPCMP Accredited qualifications will be subject to an Educational Qualification evaluation. This is conducted to determine equivalence to an SACPCMP accredited or recognised qualification for a specific designation. |
| 4.5.4. | Upon completion of the educational qualification evaluation, a statement of full or partial recognition of educational achievement will be issued to the applicant stating the criteria that have been satisfied. |
| 4.5.5. | A qualification that satisfies all the criteria (including NQF Level and number of Credits required at least) for a specific designation may be utilised for registration. |
| 4.5.6. | If a qualification does not satisfy all the criteria, Initial Professional Development Modules (IPDM) as listed in Annexure C must be undertaken in support of the relevant core knowledge areas related to the gaps identified in the qualification evaluation. |
| 4.5.7. | The relevant fees payable for the IPDM will be gazetted annually. |
| 4.5.8. | Applicants required to undertake IPDM will be required to produce a certificate of competence following the completion of the relevant IPDM in order to proceed with the registration process. |
| 4.5.9. | The IPDM must be completed within twelve (12) months of the educational evaluation outcome. Failure to comply within this period may result in the registration application being cancelled. The applicant will be required to reapply if they still wish to pursue registration with the Council. |