Frequently Asked Questions.

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

It is important that the correct reference number is used for each payment that is made to SACAP to ensure that the payment is allocated to the correct invoice. The reference number to be used is the invoice number starting with 3000…

 For online payments, a post-paid invoice will be automatically issued, and the payment will be allocated to the respective invoices. In the case of bulk payments, a pro-forma invoice will be issued. This invoice will include a unique reference number that MUST be used when making the payment.

Failure to use this reference number will result in the payment not being allocated to the corresponding invoice. To avoid potential misallocations, it is advisable to make payments online. 

Candidates are encouraged to update MTRs monthly to maintain accuracy and ensure timely progress reviews.

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

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.