Frequently Asked Questions.

In the event that the local authority does not approve your building plans, they will provide reasons why the building plans have been rejected and what must be done to ensure that the building plans are approved. The architectural professional should make all the necessary corrections to the building plans and resubmit the building plan application for approval. 

All SACAP’s applications are done online (from the website at www.sacapsa.com).

ONLY applications submitted online, in the prescribed format, will be considered.

If you are registered outside South Africa, but want to undertake architectural work in South Africa, you will need to apply for registration with SACAP and write and pass the professional practice examination of this Council.
No, you must enroll to study architecture only at institutions that have been accredited by CHE and validated by SACAP.