Introduction to the SACPCMP

The South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a Juristic person established by Section 2 of the Project and Construction Management Act (Act No 48 of 2000).

The SACPCMP was established to regulate Construction Management and Construction Project Management Professionals to protect the public. The SACPCMP fulfils the statutory mandate by:

  • registering professionals and maintaining a national register of professionals;
  • identifying the type and scope of work for the Project and Construction Management Professions;
  • determining registration criteria for professionals;
  • conducting examinations for the purpose of registration of Project and Construction Management Professions;
  • developing a Code of Conduct for registered professionals;
  • consulting with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or any other body established by it and the Voluntary Associations to determine competency standards for the purpose of registration;
  • conducting accreditation programmes for Construction Management and Construction Project Management offered at tertiary educational institutions in consultation with SAQA and the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
  • giving advice or rendering assistance to any educational institution, Voluntary Association or examining body with regard to education facilities for the training and education of registered persons and prospective registered persons;
  • entering into an agreement with any person or body of persons within or outside the RSA with regard to recognition of any examination or qualification for Project and Construction Management Professionals;
  • determining, after consultation with the Voluntary Associations and registered persons, conditions relating to the nature and extent of Continuing Professional Development (CPD);
  • establishing a Standards Generating Body (SGB);
  • recognising Voluntary Associations.