Frequently Asked Questions.

 An application fee is  the non-refundable fee required  to process an Application for the PPE. 

To use the architectural titles and provide architectural services in South Africa, it is a legal requirement under the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000 to be registered with the SACAP. If you are not registered you cannot represent that you are an architectural professional, which includes stating or implying that you are an architectural professional, practicing as an architectural professional or undertaking or are willing to undertake work as an architectural professional.

A person registered as a candidate prepares building plans under the direction, control, and supervision of a registered professional who must take responsibility for the work performed by the candidate. A candidate cannot take responsibility for architectural work; only a registered professional can. 

Once you are on ‘Pay Here stage on your application > Go to ‘Green icon next to Pay here’ >

Go to ‘Click here’, > Click on the acknowledgement check box and proceed >

Go to ‘Supporting documents > ‘Attach company’s letter’ > Go to ‘Proceed’ > Pro-forma invoice will be issue/generated between 3-5 working days

Ø  Requests for pro-forma invoices or related queries can be sent to proformainvoices@sacapsa.com

Registered Professionals must obtain at least three points per annum, of which at least one point must be obtained in Category 1.