JOINT STATEMENT PRESENTED BYTHE SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION (SACAP)andTHE SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR THE PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT PROFESSIONS (SACPCMP)

SACAP and SACPCMP Clarify Routes to Registration for Building Inspectors & Building Control Officers in South Africa

Gauteng, November 2021: In this joint statement, the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) would like to clarify any confusion caused as a result of the registration categories/disciplines developed recently by the
two councils.

​SACAP and the SACPCMP have come together to release a joint statement that details the registration categories, ensuring that Built Environment professionals have a clear understanding of the roles, requirements and routes to registration for each discipline.

Prior to the development of the registration categories, months of industry-related research pertaining to Building Inspectors’ scope of work and responsibilities was undertaken by the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC). In December 2019, the SACPCMP officially launched two registration categories for Building Inspectors and these were carefully developed by an SACPCMP-led task team comprising of representatives of Government, Academia and the Public Sector.

Coinciding with the launch and the finalisation of Building Inspector registration, SACAP also developed and launched the registration of Building Inspectors and Building Control Officers (BCOs).

This caused confusion within the industry which further developed during a set of roadshows that were undertaken across the country where prospective Building Inspector applicants noted their uncertainty in terms of where to register, and with which professional body.

In order to clarify the confusion, a meeting chaired by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) resolved that SACAP would register only Building Control Officers, while the SACPCMP would register Building Inspectors under the categories mentioned herein.

Who should Register as a Building Control Officer?
Any person appointed in terms of section 5 (1) of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 (as amended). 

SACAP Route to Registration (Building Control Officer):

Step 1
Submission of the online application (Certified copies ID/Passport, Proof of appointment and qualifications. Up to date CV and payment of application fee.

Step 2
SACAP assessment of the application (registration is based on qualification/experience/ Knowledge and capability)

Step 3
Compliance with continuing professional development Registration as a Building Control Officer can be done via SACAP’s website, www.sacapsa.com

Who should Register as a Building Inspector?
The SACPCMP officially launched two registration categories for Building Inspectors:
• Professional Building Inspector (PrBInsp)
• Certified Building Inspector (CBInsp)

The above-mentioned categories would apply to all Building Inspectors, whether they perform regulated inspections or whether they work in/or with National, Provincial or Local Government departments, or with the NHBRC – Professional Building Inspectors register via the SACPCMP.

SACPCMP Route to Registration (Building Inspector)

Step 1
Submit online application
Pay application fee

Step 2
Screen / validate / identify registration route

Step 3
Pay examination fee, write exam / obtain positive outcome

Step 4
PrBinsp: Peer review interview / positive outcome / pay registration and annual fee - designation awarded Registration as a Building Inspector can be done via the SACPCMP’s registration portal, https://mybi.sacpcmp.org.za/

ENDS

SACAP Media Enquiries:
Ntokozo Masango: Stakeholder Relations
Manager
Email: Ntokozo.masango@sacapsa.comSACPCMP Media Enquiries:
Natasha van der Berg: Stakeholder Relations
and Communications
Email: communicationsmedia@sacpcmp.org.za

About SACAP
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is the official regulator for the architectural
profession with over 10 000 registered architectural candidates and professionals. For more information, visit
www.sacapsa.com

About the SACPCMP
The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is empowered
by section18 of Act No.48 of 2000 to certify, register and regulate the Project and Construction Management
Professions. For more information on the SACPCMP, visit www.sacpcmp.org.za.