Verified architects
Architects you can trust.
Every architect listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
What I check
Checks for every architect
- SACAP registeredRegistered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
Why it matters
The law in plain words
The Architectural Profession Act requires anyone doing architectural work for reward to be registered with SACAP. Your building plans need to be drawn and signed by a registered person before the council will consider them.
A general guide, not legal advice.
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Before you hire
Three quick steps
1
Ask for the SACAP registration number and category.
2
Agree fees and stages in writing.
3
Ask to see plans they have had approved.
Questions
Good to know
Who can draw my building plans?
A person registered with SACAP in a category that covers the size and type of your building.