Frequently Asked Questions.

Unsigned MTRs are considered incomplete and cannot be processed. You must request your mentor to review, verify, and sign before submission

SACAP has 11 validated Architectural Learning Sites (ALSs) / Universities where a student can pursue a career in the architectural profession. These universities are; a. University of Cape Town (UCT) b. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) c. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) d. University of Pretoria (UP) e. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) f. University of Johannesburg (UJ) g. University of Witwatersrand (WITS) h. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) i. Durban University of Technology (DUT) j. University of the Free State (UFS) Note: Applicants must first understand registration categories of SACAP that they aspire to be registered in and then check that their University of choice offers the qualification to enable them to register in a preferred category of registration.

The candidate Draughtsperson is only required to write Paper one in order to upgrade to    Professional Draughtsperson. 

must not use the titles ‘professional architect, professional senior architectural technologist, professional architectural technologist and professional architectural draughtsperson’ or the controlled terms ‘architectural services’, ‘architectural design services’, ‘architectural designs’ (all in relation to building design).

Yes, In terms of the SACAP Code of Conduct, a registered professional must enter into a written architectural agreement with the client before commencing any work. This agreement must outline the scope of services, fees, responsibilities, PI insurance details, timelines, and other essential terms.