There are various qualifications that a person can take in order to prepare for a career in the architectural profession. These include: a Higher Certificate in Architecture, a Diploma in Architecture, a Bachelor of Architecture (NQF 7) or an Advanced Diploma in Architecture. Should you wish to study towards registration as a Professional Architect, you will then need to proceed to a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) and a Master of Architecture degree.

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

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

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. 

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