< PreviousANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 8 of unsustainability – sometimes by as much as 70% - to secure projects. This compromise in fees forces architectural professionals to dishearteningly compromise on the quality of their work and jeopardises the profession’s sustainability and reputation. Government calls for transformation are at odds with the lack of support for black architectural professionals, many of whom rely on winning government tenders for their livelihoods. Policies designed to address historical imbalances have inadvertently hindered progress. Transformation is obstructed by a procurement framework that fosters competition among firms and limits opportunities for black architects. These policies unfairly pit smaller, emerging firms against large firms. To achieve real transformation, we need policies that embrace diversity and inclusion and give all architectural professionals a fair share of the pie, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society. The current status quo hampers diversity, a goal that SACAP is diligently pursuing. We would like to see a return to the roster system that was in place before government tenders were introduced in 2003. Under that system, work was shared fairly among professional architects and the architectural profession flourished. Due to the current instability of the profession, many qualified professional architects are seeking work opportunities aboard. This contributes to the challenge faced by many architectural graduates in securing the mentorships required to complete their practical training and become registered architectural professionals. The 5th Term Council urges the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to open its infrastructure projects to students for mentorships. Despite a decline in government spending on infrastructure, substantial projects are in progress, capable of accommodating the 1000 to 1200 students who qualify annually, providing the requisite experience for registration. The 5th Term Council’s Achievements While we advocate for policy changes, we are immensely proud of the 5th term Council’s achievements over the past four years. When the 5th term Council assumed office in 2019, it inherited an organisation grappling with challenges. We promptly developed a ADVANCING PRESERVING & FOREWORD by the President As the tenure of the 5th term Council draws to a close, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the last four years. An intricate web of challenges has shaped the architectural profession landscape in South Africa during the period. I would like to acknowledge the notable accomplishments of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), despite the challenging environment architectural professionals have had to navigate. The consequences of a struggling economy have rippled through the built environment sectors. Infrastructure development has been hampered by reduced government spending and diminished private- sector investments. With government and private sector spending constrained, architectural professionals have found themselves at the forefront of these challenges, their livelihoods threatened by a dearth of opportunities. The situation has been compounded by anti- transformative government procurement policies that prioritise price over quality. These policies have forced RPs into competitive bidding on tenders, which have forced them to lower their fees to points South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 9 strategic plan to implement the statutory mandates outlined in the Architectural Professions Act 44 of 2000 to change the Council’s trajectory. The strategy culminated in the development of annual performance plans that are approved by the Council at the start of every financial year to exercise oversight on the implementation of the strategy, budgets, and plans. Remarkably, within two years, we accomplished the mandates set out for our four-year term, a testament to the dedication of the architectural community. In so doing, we laid a solid foundation for growth and progress. Over the past two years, we’ve focused on consolidating our achievements. In the second half of our term, unity in our profession prevailed as complicated relationships were mended to grow and sustain the profession. Our overarching strategy seeks to restore the architectural profession’s leadership role within the construction value chain. Guideline Professional Fees and Identification of Work We reached significant milestones with the publication of Guideline Professional Fees and the Identification of Work (IDoW). When it came to the Guideline Professional Fees, we convincingly conveyed to the Competition Commission that these fees are not price fixing but transparent benchmarks that educate the public about the actual value of architectural services. Our gratitude goes to the South African Institute of Architects for their benchmark report, which greatly aided the Competition Commission’s understanding and led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Furthermore, our persistent efforts led to the gazetting of the Identification of Work (IDoW), ensuring that professionals operate within the scope of their qualifications, upholding our profession’s integrity. We have also put mechanisms in place to acknowledge those who have worked beyond the scope of their qualifications. If they can provide SACAP with proof of their competency, we will allow them to continue that work. SACAP is the only council in the built environment that has published guideline professional fees and IDoW, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and professionalism. COVID-19 The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amplified the challenges we face, particularly regarding the profession’s sustainability. The payment of SACAP annual fees declined significantly as professionals navigated financial uncertainties. However, through SACAP’s determination and commitment to the profession’s sustainability and progress, we managed to weather the storm, and the situation has since improved. Audit SACAP takes great pride in the accomplishments of the 5th term Council and the administration team who have consistently secured clean, unqualified audit reports annually throughout our tenure. We are gratified to have successfully transformed SACAP into an organisation that prioritises governance and ethics as paramount considerations. Artificial Intelligence The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and complexities for our profession. While AI holds promise, we must ensure that it aligns with our values and enhances the quality of our work. AI should be a tool that augments our creativity and expertise rather than supplanting our uniquely human touch in designing spaces that meet people’s needs. Education Education remains a foundational pillar of our profession’s success. A critical aspect involves shifting to practical, industry-relevant training that bridges the gap between academia and practice. A robust architectural education should reflect our local context, champion indigenous knowledge systems, and address pressing spatial injustices. Our goal is to accredit architectural learning sites responsive to transformation, acknowledging indigenous knowledge systems and tailoring education to address local challenges. We must avoid imposing Western norms to solve indigenous challenges. Our architectural learning sites must evolve to meet our nation’s unique needs, encouraging students to create spaces that uplift communities, improve quality of life, and rectify spatial injustices. Our graduates should also be equipped to harness AI while preserving the essence of human-centered design. Mentorship Mentorship and skills development have been central to our strategy. Mentorship plays a critical role in empowering emerging professionals. A robust skills pipeline, driven by government and private sector collaboration, is essential for our profession’s sustainability and expansion. We must mentor the Architectural professionals of tomorrow and build an environment that resonates with our ideals for the built environment in South Africa. Social and Ethics Committee We applaud the establishment of the Social and Ethics Committee by the 5th term Council, which reinforces our commitment to ethics and professionalism, both internally at SACAP and in the profession at large. Acknowledgments As this chapter draws to a close, I am reminded that leadership is not about singular actions but collective endeavours. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 5th term Council for their unwavering support and dedication. Your tireless efforts have propelled the advancement of the architectural profession. I want to extend my thanks to my fellow councillors for affording me the opportunity to serve as your president, for providing me with the space to lead, and for making my role as President of SACAP more manageable. I’d also like to express my gratitude to the administrative team, led by Registrar Advocate Toto Fiduli, for their invaluable support in implementing the resolutions of the Council. The unity achieved during this term stands as a significant achievement. I want to acknowledge the Voluntary Associations and the Council for the Built Environment for their commitment to unity, which has paved the way for a more cohesive architectural community. It’s incumbent upon us to sustain and strengthen this unity for the betterment of our profession. Looking ahead As we pass the torch to the 6th term Council, we are confident that the seeds we’ve planted will bloom into a more radiant and sustainable future for the architectural profession. I extend my best wishes to the 6th term Council. I encourage them to build upon our achievements and continue the transformative journey we’ve embarked upon. Let’s remain steadfast in our commitment to ethical practice, sustainable development, and the upliftment of our profession and our nation. Mr Ntsindiso Charles Nduku PresidentANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 10 REGISTRAR’S Overview Over the past four years, The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has remained steadfast in its commitments to its mandates and strategic goals, despite a challenging economic environment. The unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted SACAP’s operating budget due to lower annual fee collections from registered persons. However, by being agile, adapting to the circumstances, and reviewing our budget, we were able to sustain our operations and continue delivering on our core mandates. The 5th term Council achieved major milestones during its tenure. As a result of its strategic efforts and the work of the SACAP administrative team, we achieved all our key objectives. One of the standout accomplishments was the successful publication of the Identification of Work (IDoW) for the architectural profession that had eluded previous Councils for two decades. Additionally, the Council successfully navigated Competition Commission South Africa regulations and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Competition Commission to publish our annual Guideline Professional Fees. These achievements were made possible through collaboration with the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), Registered Professionals (RPs), and Voluntary Associations (VAs). They demonstrate the Council’s commitment to fostering transparency and improving the professional landscape. We also optimised our registration and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) submission and approval processes to reduce turnaround times significantly. Post-COVID-19, from the 2021/2022 financial year onwards, we saw an improvement STANDARDS HIGHEST INTERNATIONALSouth African Council for the Architectural Profession PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 11 in our revenues as stability started returning to the built environment, enabling us to meet our performance targets and fulfil our mandates as per our annual performance plans. While diligently striving to pass on the stewardship of a more effective and efficient SACAP to the 6th term Council, our overarching strategy has encompassed the sustainable future of our profession. We have taken proactive steps to address the challenges faced by the profession, identifying measures SACAP can implement to alleviate those challenges and safeguard the profession’s long-term viability. One key challenge in this regard is nurturing a robust skills pipeline for the profession. We are committed to seeing a substantial increase in the number and diversity of registered professionals (RPs). Our efforts have focused on promoting the profession within black, coloured, and Indian communities and schools in townships and rural areas. By doing so, we aim to cultivate a sustainable stream of graduates who register as candidates and ultimately as professionals that better reflect our nation’s demographics. Education We have raised concerns about the skills pipeline and gaps in the education of architectural students. A concerning trend is a significant disparity between the number of graduates with architectural qualifications and the proportion of architectural graduates who formally register with SACAP. Of the 9922 students that graduated between 2012 to 2021, only 3107 or 31,3% of graduates proceeded to register with SACAP, raising questions about the fate of the remaining non-registered graduates. Losing so many graduates to other professions or industries is a significant loss for the architectural profession. We are working with universities to gain insights into the challenges faced by architectural students and graduates. We have advocated for the introduction of mentorship programmes to assist students in managing the demands of their studies and have extended complimentary registration to architectural students. This is to enable SACAP to track their progress and provide support structures for both students and graduates that encourage them to complete the journey to becoming registered professionals. During the 5th term Council’s tenure, 102 students registered with SACAP. We wish the 6th term Council every success in growing this number significantly. We are also encouraging universities to address the knowledge gaps young graduates face when entering the workplace. These gaps directly impact the profession’s sustainability and the livelihoods of RPs. An illustrative example is the rejection of 80% of building plans submitted to local authorities due to non- compliance with building regulations. SACAP is engaging with universities to bridge the gap in building regulations education. By doing so, we aim to elevate the quality and compliance of architectural designs, thereby ensuring the spaces conceived by architects are functional and safe. Furthermore, there is an urgent need to revolutionise the curriculum of architectural education in South Africa, which currently retains a Eurocentric orientation. Many curricula neglect African architectural traditions and the need for spatial transformation, despite the glaring social challenges and spatial inequalities experienced by most South Africans. This oversight is disconcerting. Our vision involves a paradigm shift towards architectural education in South Africa that resonates with our cultural tapestry, celebrates diversity, and addresses local challenges with indigenous solutions. Given architecture’s instrumental role in community development and building, it becomes incumbent upon architectural professionals to sensitively factor in the sociocultural dynamics of the communities they serve. To this end, we are actively collaborating with the Council for Higher Education to formulate a learning institution accreditation approach that integrates these considerations, thus augmenting the quality of architectural education across South Africa. Construction mafia The ‘construction mafia’ intrusion poses a substantial threat to our profession. These elicit groups’ disruptive actions on construction projects are triggering financial setbacks for architectural professionals and undermining the profession’s viability. We have escalated the problem to the CBE and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). Local Authorities Efforts to streamline building plan approvals by local authorities are essential for the architectural profession’s sustainability. Our RPs are hamstrung by protracted delays in building plan approvals and poor communication at inefficient local authorities, constraining construction activities. Given that construction hinges on building plan approval, the ramifications cascade down the value chain, resulting in financial challenges for RPs, which compromises their ability to pay SACAP’s annual fees. To try and tackle this issue, we have corresponded with various local authorities and are now engaging the South African Local Government Association and the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to secure a resolution. Mentorship A lack of mentorship opportunities due to the beleaguered construction industry is a significant hurdle for graduates seeking professional registration. Insufficient work opportunities at architectural practices impede the appointment and training of candidates. This means architectural graduates cannot gain the requisite practical experience necessary for registration. Recognising this challenge, we have advocated for government intervention to provide mentorship through infrastructure projects, thus nurturing graduates’ growth and the profession’s overall sustainability. Registration On a positive note, following the restructuring of the registration process, registration now takes five days. During the 5th term Council’s tenure, 1 067 applicants across various registration categories successfully attained registration. Investigations Upholding ethical standards remains paramount to SACAP. Addressing complaints and cases of improper conduct continues to be a priority, safeguarding the public against unscrupulous individuals posing as professionals or registered professionals violating SACAP’s Code of Conduct. In instances where unregistered individuals have masqueraded as professionals, they have been reported to law enforcement agencies, leading to prosecutions. We consistently run campaigns encouraging ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 12 agreed to train RPs on SANS at discounted fees. Unfortunately, the uptake was very low. We are therefore proposing that the 6th term Council considers funding the training to increase RP attendance, which will elevate their service standards to the public. Professional Practice Examination (PPE) During the 5th term, 1804 candidates from various registration categories sat for the PPE. Of these, 1 376 candidates passed the examination, while 428 failed. Remedial mechanisms are being devised to aid candidates who did not pass so that they too can progress to professional registration. A matter of concern has been the protracted status of registered candidates who linger in this category for an extended period without attempting the PPE. To mitigate this, a policy has been instituted wherein candidates must write their PPE within two years of completing their mentorship training. Failure to comply will result in deregistration. Education Fund The Education Fund has been a focal point of the 5th term Council’s initiatives, awarding bursaries to 55 students across diverse educational institutions since 2019. Emphasis has been on female post-graduate students, with an annual allocation of R40,000 to 11 beneficiaries. Regrettably, this quantum does not comprehensively cover their annual study expenses. Efforts are underway to secure additional resources to augment the Education Fund and lessen the financial challenges confronting many students. Identification of Work The Identification of Work (IDoW) policy provides for three mechanisms that recognise work-based experience. These are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Limited Special Dispensation (LSD), and Special Consent. Over the 5th term, 139 RPL applications were received, with 67 successful approvals. Concurrently, 603 applications for LSD were received, 285 assessed, and 41 approved. A notable observation is that certain knowledge gaps exist among professionals applying for RPL that necessitate theoretical education rather than practical experience. SACAP is poised to collaborate with partners, voluntary associations, and educators to curate concise courses to address these gaps, enabling professionals to ascend to higher registration categories. A call is extended to RPs seeking RPL to ensure comprehensive submission of all requisite documentation to facilitate processing within 60 days. Canberra Accord on Architectural Education SACAP became a signatory to the Canberra Accord in Architectural Education in 2017 and serves as its secretariat. A periodic review of the SACAP accreditation system to maintain its signatory status is required. In August 2022, an international delegation from the Canberra Accord visited SACAP for the periodic review. The Accord accepted SACAP’s accreditation as substantially equivalent subject to addressing certain shortfalls in the accreditation system, which we immediately reviewed and aligned with Accord requirements. the public to contact SACAP to verify the registration status of people purporting to be architectural professionals. Regarding RPs, the 5th Term Council received 567 public complaints during its tenure. Of these, 420 cases of improper conduct were referred to the Investigating Committee, 162 were escalated to the South African Police Services for further investigation, and 61 complaints were dismissed due to lack of evidence of improper conduct. Additionally, 218 registered professionals faced disciplinary action. PrivySeal PrivySeal, a real-time registration validation mechanism, has been introduced by SACAP, serving as a credible tool for public assurance. PrivySeal empowers the public to authenticate whether registered professionals have fulfilled the requisite registration standard. Numerous local authorities have mandated the use of PrivySeal for the submission of building plans, curtailing the submission of applications by non-registered individuals to local authorities. Ethics Committee and Code of Ethics The 5th Term Council appointed an independent Social & Ethics Committee, which developed a Code of Ethics for SACAP. The Council will now undertake an internal ethics audit to identify avenues for organisational enhancement. Public awareness campaigns and RP education SACAP undertook various media and public awareness campaigns during the term to promote the profession and educate the public. Workshops were held for RPs to educate them on the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000 and SACAP’s Code of Conduct. We held workshops for local authorities advising them that according to the IDoW, registered professionals are the only ones who may submit building plans to municipalities for approval. We ran 187 digital campaigns, posted 320 updates on social media, created 14 animation videos for public awareness, and were interviewed on the radio 14 times and on television four times. Overall, 547 awareness campaigns were initiated over the 2019 to 2023 term. We also held 16 webinars and a convention. Despite this extensive work, more must be done to expand our public awareness campaigns to the more vulnerable segments of society, particularly those residing in townships and rural areas. Continuing Professional Development SACAP is offering free workshops on IDoW and the Guideline Professional Fees and will grant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to RPs. Efforts to expedite the processing of CPD submissions at SACAP have borne fruit, with a swift turnaround of just one day. This development ensures compliance with RPs’ CPD requirements annually to secure their registration certificates. South African National Standards (SANS) Municipalities reject many building plans because professionals do not comply with national building standards. SACAP subscribes and pays these building standards annually so our professionals can access them for free. The South African Bureau of Standards South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 13 Audit The 5th term Council significantly improved the control environment when it took office. With pride, we announce the attainment of clean, unqualified audits throughout the four-year period. Governance We have improved governance in the organisation with effective internal and external audits. When it comes to risk management, we have risk registers in place, with controls reviewed quarterly to ensure risks do not materialise. Retention strategy According to the Act, RPs are required to pay annual fees within 60 days. However, we have extended the period in which they can pay to six months. Vision for the future In the next five years, SACAP envisions a more sustainable, diversified architectural profession that leads the way in the built environment and actively contributes to community development. The Council wants to see architectural professionals play a more significant role in shaping communities, primarily through government infrastructure projects. Addressing challenges related to government procurement policies, mentorship, registration, education, and community building will be paramount to achieving this vision. I wish the 6th term Council every success in their pursuit of a sustainable future for the profession. Acknowledgements Acknowledgements must be extended to the 5th-term Council and the SACAP administrative staff for their sterling contribution to the architectural profession and their dedication and commitment to achieving our targets. Our profound gratitude is extended to the 5th term Council for their steadfast support and oversight. Equally, we acknowledge the Council for the Built Environment, the Voluntary Associations and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure for their invaluable support. Last the support we receive from RPs and other stakeholders. Advocate Toto Fiduli RegistrarANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 14 STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND CONFIRMATION OF ACCURACY FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT To the best of my knowledge and belief, I confirm the following: All information and amounts disclosed in the annual report is consistent with the Annual Financial Statements audited by the external auditors. The Annual Report is complete, accurate and is free from any omissions. The Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines on the Annual Report as issued by National Treasury. The Annual Financial Statements (Part E) have been prepared in accordance with the standards applicable to the public entity. The accounting authority is responsible for the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and for the judgements made in this information. The accounting authority is responsible for establishing, and implementing a system of internal control, designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the performance information, the human resources information and the Annual Financial Statements. The external auditors are engaged to express an independent opinion on the Annual Financial Statements. In our opinion, the Annual Report fairly reflects the operations, the performance information, the human resources information and the financial affairs of the public entity for the financial year that ended 31 March 2023. Yours faithfully ADVOCATE TOTO FIDULI Registrar MR NTSINDISO CHARLES NDUKU President STRATEGIC OVERVIEW VISION Transformed Architectural leaders serving society in a sustainable built environment MISSION The mission matches the impact statements developed by the organisation, as follows: 1. A SACAP that is inclusive and transparent 2. An Architectural profession recognised as a global leader in the built environment 3. A clear understanding of our mandate amongst other regulators and stakeholders towards comprehensive conclusive delivery VALUES Responsibility: Being accountable for our decisions and actions Excellence: Promoting high standards Integrity: Ethical behaviour, honesty and trustworthiness Respect: Ethos of dignity, tolerance and consideration Transparency: Appropriate disclosure of information and open debate Cohesiveness: Shared, coherent values and aspirationsSouth African Council for the Architectural Profession PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 15 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MANDATES SACAP is legally charged to regulate the architectural profession in South Africa in terms of the Architectural Profession Act. The profession includes professional architects, professional senior architectural technologists, professional architectural technologists, professional draughtspersons, specified categories and candidates in each of the categories of registration, all of whom are required to be registered with SACAP. 1) REGISTER: a. keep a register of registered persons; b. decide on the form of certificates and the register to be kept; c. maintain a register or issuing of certificates; d. reviewing of the register and certificates and the manner in which alterations thereto may be affected; e. determine conditions for the renewal of registration; f. Cancel the registration of a registered person as prescribed by Section 20 of the Act. 2) DETERMINATION OF FEES AND CHARGES: a. determine application fees; registration fees; and annual fees, or portion thereof, in respect of a part of a year; b. determine the date on which any fee or charge is payable; c. determine the fees, or portion thereof, payable in respect of any examination referred to in section 19, conducted by or on behalf of the Council. 3) EDUCATION IN ARCHITECTURE a. Subject to sections 5 and 7 of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997), conduct accreditation visits to any educational institution which has a department, school or faculty of architecture, but must conduct at least one such visit during its term of office. b. Conditionally or unconditionally grant, refuse or withdraw accreditation to all educational institutions and their educational programmes with regard to architecture; c. Consult with the Council on Higher Education established in terms of the Higher Education Act, 1997, regarding matters relevant to education in architecture; d. Consult with the South African Qualifications Authority established by the National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008., or anybody established by it and the Voluntary Associations, to determine competency standards for the purpose of registration. e. Establish mechanisms for registered persons to gain recognition of their qualifications and professional status in other countries; f. Liaise with the relevant National Standards Body established in terms of Chapter 3 of the regulations under the National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008. with a view to the establishment of a standards generating body in terms of those regulations; g. Recognise or withdraw the recognition of any examination contemplated in Section 19; h. Enter into an agreement with any person or body of persons, within or outside the Republic, with regard to the recognition of any examination or qualification for the purposes of this Act; i. Give advice or render assistance to any educational institution, Voluntary Association or examining body with regard to educational facilities for and the training and education of registered persons and prospective registered persons; j. conduct any examination for the purposes of section 19; and k. Determine, after consultation with the Voluntary Associations and registered persons, conditions relating to and the nature and extent of continuing education and training. l. Establish and administer an education fund for the purpose of education, training and continuing education and training of registered persons and students in the architectural profession. 4) GENERAL MANDATES OF COUNCIL a. Determine, subject to section 25, the requirements with which a Voluntary Association must comply to qualify for recognition by the Council;ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 16 b. The Council may, if the Voluntary Association complies with the requirements determined in terms of section 14(d), recognise that association and issue it with a certificate of recognition; c. Advise the Minister, any other Minister or the CBE on any matter relating to the architectural profession; d. Encourage and itself undertake research into matters relating to the architectural profession; e. Take any steps it considers necessary for the protection of the public in their dealings with registered persons for the maintenance of the integrity and the enhancement of the status of the architectural profession; f. Take any steps it considers necessary for the improvement of the standards of services rendered by registered persons; g. Create an awareness amongst registered persons of the importance to protect the environment against unsound architectural practices; h. take any steps which it considers necessary, where, as a result of architectural related undertakings, public health and safety is prejudiced; i. Print, circulate, sell and administer the publication of, and generally take any steps necessary to publish, any publication relating to the architectural profession and related matters. 5) FINANCIAL MANDATE a. Collect and invest funds of the Council; b. Keep full and correct account of all monies received and expended by it; c. Prepare a statement of income and expenditure and a balance sheet showing its financial position as at the close of the financial year to which it relates; d. The statement and balance sheet must be audited by an auditor registered in terms of the Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Act, 1991 (Act No. 80 of 1991); e. Six months from the close of each financial year or such other period as may be agreed to by the Minister after a request by the Council, submit the audited statement and balance sheet to the Minister and must provide a copy to the CBE; f. Six months from the close of each financial year, provide the CBE with a report regarding its activities during that financial year, for the purpose of section 4 of the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000; 6) PRACTISING ARCHITECTURE a. A person may not practise in any of the categories contemplated in subsection (1), unless he or she is registered in that category; b. A person who is registered in the category of candidate must perform work in the architectural profession only under the supervision and control of a professional of a category as prescribed; c. A registered person must use his or her title in all architectural reports and other documentation relating to his or her work in the architectural profession, prepared by or for him or her; d. The council may determine abbreviations or acronyms for the titles referred to in subsection (1); e. A person who is not registered in terms of this Act, may not perform any kind of work identified for any category of registered persons; pretend to be, or in any manner hold or allow himself or herself to be held out as a person registered in terms of this Act; use the name of any registered person or any name or title referred to in section 18 or 21; or perform any act indicating, or calculated to lead persons to believe, that he or she is registered in terms of this Act. f. (4) Subsection (3)(a) of section 26 of the Act may not be construed as prohibiting any person from performing work identified in terms of this section, if such work is performed in the service of or by order of and under the direction, control, supervision of or in association with a registered person entitled to perform the work identified and who must assume responsibility for any work so performed 7) IDENTIFICATION OF WORK a. Council must consult with all Voluntary Associations; any person; anybody; or any industry, regarding the identification of the type of architectural work which may be performed by persons registered; and b. After the process of consultation, the council must submit recommendations to the CBE regarding the work identified in terms of subsection (1), for its consideration and identification in terms of section 20 of the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000.South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 17 8) PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINE FEES a. Council must annually, after consultation with the Voluntary Associations determine guideline professional fees and publish those fees in the Gazette; and b. Ensure that the principles upon which determination of fees which registered persons are entitled to charge in terms of Section 34 of the Act are in accordance with any legislation relating to the promotion of competition 9) PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT a. Council must, in consultation with the CBE, voluntary associations and registered persons, draw up a code of conduct for registered persons; b. Council must administer the code of conduct and must ensure that the code is available to all members of the public at all reasonable times. 10) INVESTIGATION OF CHARGE OF IMPROPER CONDUCT a. Council must investigate any complaint where Council has reasonable grounds to suspect that a registered person has committed an act which may render him or her guilty of improper conduct; or a complaint, charge or allegation of improper conduct has been brought against a registered person by any person; b. If the Council is convinced that sufficient grounds exist for a charge to be preferred against such a registered person. The council must furnish a charge sheet to the registered person; c. The council must appoint a disciplinary tribunal to hear a charge of improper conduct if a person charged. 11) APPEALS a. A registered person found guilty of improper conduct may appeal to the Council against a finding of the disciplinary tribunal or against the sentence, or both; b. A registered person may on payment of the prescribed fees and within 30 days from the date on which the refusal or cancellation came to his or her knowledge, appeal to the council against that decision.Next >