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Professional Construction Mentor
Professional Construction Mentorship (Pr.CMentor)
Professional Construction Mentorship is the evaluation and assessment of a contractor’s skills, identification of the contractor’s shortcomings and the provision of suitable relevant professional advice to the contractor to address these shortcomings to achieve the contractor’s potential.
Registration criteria
- be registered in terms of any of the Built Environment Professions Acts, or demonstrate an equivalent level of expertise;
- have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry at a senior management level;
- be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in technical, commercial and project management competencies;
- demonstrate suitability to act as a mentor following a compulsory psychometric test;
- be verified as competent in the transfer of skills and knowledge by means of a professional interview.
Competencies required to qualify as a Professional Construction Mentor (Pr.CMentor)
- demonstrate the ability to transfer skills and assess a contractor’s capabilities
- demonstrate competence in construction contract administration
- demonstrate technical competence in one or more construction disciplines
- demonstrate competence in commercial aspects of contracting
- demonstrate competence in construction project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I apply through the RPL route?
The RPL route of application follows two (2) phases:
In the first (1st) phase, you apply through the normal Council application process, submitting your reports. The assessors will then assess your competencies acquired and identify the category you best fit, CPM or CM. If perceived competent you will then be recommended for RPL..
What are the registration benefits?
- Registration benefit the Professional person, clients/employers, Industry and the general Public.
- Registration will benefit the industry by raising the profile of the of the Professions. It will work to towards eradicating tainted perceptions. Registered persons will be seen as truly professional and attract better and more interest from students.
- The Act, 48 of 2000 is established to protect the public. Registered Professionals are less likely to take unacceptable risks that affect the environment, lower quality and affect the safety of workers.
All CM & CPM are required to be Members of SACPCMP - How does this apply to consulting Engineers who are CPM & Resident Engineers on construction sites?
- Any person that assuming work identified for Construction and Project Management is required to register with SACPCMP as per section 18 of the Act,48 of 2000.
- For purposes of clarity, registered persons are not members of SACPCMP. A person becomes a member of the Council only by appointment by the Public Minister of Public Works as per section 3 and section 4(4) of the Act,48 of 2000.