< PreviousANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 58 Registered persons by province over the last five years Province2018/192019/202020/212021/222022/23 EC746822795770801 FS287274302316315 GAU4 28644764 59244614640 KZN1 5171643161915491601 LIM237253288266279 MPM276285299280307 NC1733606275 NW245202228220233 WC3 1523485342332863474 *Other219266157197188 TOTAL 10 98211 73911 7631140711913 * Other: Registered persons residing/practicing outside of South Africa Registered persons by province over the last five yearsSouth African Council for the Architectural Profession PART B PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 59 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) In terms of section 13 (k) of the Act, SACAP is enjoined to determine, after consultation with the Voluntary Associations and registered persons, conditions relating to and the nature and extent of continuing education and training. CPD is a statutory requirement to ensure that Registered Professionals continuously develop their skills. It is compulsory for all Registered Professionals in all categories of professional registration. On 28 November 2019, SACAP conducted a survey on the quality, accessibility, and affordability of CPD offerings. Following the survey, on 31 October 2020, a CPD webinar was held with registered persons and Voluntary Associations to discuss the findings of the survey. The guidelines have been drafted into the CPD board notice to improve the quality and accessibility of CPDs in the architectural profession. All Voluntary Associations are required to comply with the requirements to improve the quality and accessibility of CPD activities. The date of renewal of registration is determined by the Registered Professional’s date of registration or re-registration. A total of 1527 Registered Professionals were due for renewal of their registration by January 2022, in terms of the CPD conditions. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION IN TERMS OF CPD CONDITIONS CategoryFor RenewalRenewedExtendedComplied Professional ArchitectPrArch79456852620 Professional Senior Architectural Tech-nologistPSAT29318625211 Professional Architectural TechnologistPAT1789220112 Professional Architectural Draughtsper-sonPAD26211536151 TOTAL15279611331094 2022 Renewal of registrationANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 60 Percentage compliance CategoryPercentage Compliance Professional ArchitectPrArch51.15% Professional Senior Architectural TechnologistPSAT48.51% Professional Architectural TechnologistPAT44.03% Professional Architectural DraughtspersonPAD31.77% TOTAL45.49% Percentage compliance RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) Section 19 (2) (b) (iii) and (4) of the Act compels the Council to consider evidence of prior learning in architecture in its registration process. This must take into account “previous learning and experience of a learner, how so ever obtained, against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification and the acceptance for the purpose of qualification of that which meets those requirements. Therefore, the purpose of RPL is to assess previously acquired skills, knowledge and experience of Registered Professionals, with the view to provide them with an opportunity to articulate to the next level of professional registration and unlock more work opportunities. This enable access to elevated professional registration and is not an academic qualification. RPL ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED DURING 2022/23 A total of 43 RPL assessments were done during the 2022/23 financial year. 7 of the Applicants were successful and 14 Applicants were not successful. 22 Assessments are pending. CategoriesSuccessfulNot successfulPendingTotal Professional Architectural Draughtsperson to Professional Architectural Technologist PAD to PAT64818 Professional Architectural Technologist to Professional Senior Architectural Technologist PAT to PSAT 336 Professional Senior Architectural Technologist to Professional Architect PSAT to PrArch 171119 TOTAL7142243South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART B PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 61 RPL assessments LIMITED SPECIAL DISPENSATION (LSD) Limited Special Dispensation (LSD) enables registered professionals to perform a type of project / work that is not identified in their category of registration following a successful exemption application A total of 603 applications for LSD were received and 308 applications were assessed. 285 applications were exempted, the Council declined 23 applications for exemption. Category of registrationExemptedNot exemptedTotal Professional DraughtspersonPAD16310173 Professional Architectural TechnologistPAT860793 Professional Senior Architectural TechnologistPSAT360642 TOTAL28523308 LSD assessmentsANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 62 ACCREDITATION ARCHITECTURAL LEARNING SITES (ALS) ACCREDITATION The Council is enjoined by section 13 (a) of the Architectural Profession Act subject to sections 5 and 7 of the Higher Education Act to undertake accreditation visits to ALSs and either conditionally or unconditionally grant, refuse, or withdraw accreditation to such Institutions. Accreditation visits Date InstitutionQualification accreditedAccreditation 20-22 April 2022University of Free State (UFS)Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Hons) Master of Architecture Unconditional accreditation 23 – 25 May 2022University of Pretoria (UP)Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Hons) Master of Architecture Unconditional accreditation 30 June 2022INSCAPE StellenboschHigher Certificate in Architectural TechnologyUnconditional accreditation 15 – 17 August 2022Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Bachelor Architecture Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) M Tech Architecture Unconditional accreditation 26 – 28 Sep-tember 2022 Namibian University of Science & Technology (NUST) Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) Unconditional accreditation 03 – 05 Octo-ber 2022 & 20 – 21 February 2023 Durban University of Technology (DUT) Bachelor of Built Environment Architecture Bachelor of Built Environment Honors Architecture Conditional accreditation ADVISORY VISIT TO COLLEGES In terms of section 13 (i) of the Act, the Council may give advice or render assistance to any educational institution, voluntary association or examining body with regard to educational facilities and the training and education of registered persons and prospective registered persons. The Private Institution, The School of Explorative Architecture (SEA) advisory visit In March 2022 SACAP conducted an advisory visit to the School of Explorative Architecture (SEA) for their Programme: Bachelor of Architecture which started in April 2022 - SACAP’s role in the process was to give guidance to SEA before offering the Programme. On the 6th February 2023 SEA was re-visited in order to assess their progress. The Accreditation Board members were satisfied with the progress and recommended that SEA be visited in 2025 for a full accreditation visit. The Private Institution, The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) advisory visit The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) was visited for an advisory visit for the Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology. The ALSs’ Programme has been supported by SACAP and they will be re-visited once they are finished with their first year of cohort. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION (PPE) Section 19 (1) (b) (iii) mandates the Council to register candidates with educational qualifications and who have passed the PPE as determined by Council. A person registered as a Candidate can only apply to write the PPE if he/she has completed the full period of required recognized practical experience. This implies that the Candidates must have been registered as follows: a) A minimum of two years for persons registered as Candidate Architects, Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists and Candidate Architectural Technologists; b) Complies with the 24 Monthly Training Records (MTRs) requirement; c) Obtain a minimum of 400 value units during the period of practical training; d) A minimum of three years for persons registered as Candidate Architectural Draughtspersons (CAD). e) Compliance with the 36 Monthly Training Records (MTRs) for a person registered as CAD ; f) Obtain a minimum of 400 value units during the period of practical training for a person registered as a CAD.South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART B PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 63 On 15 July 2020, SACAP introduced the first online PPE. The introduction of the online PPE has eased the burden on candidates to travel to various venues to sit for the PPE. All candidates can write PPE in the comfort of their homes or offices.The PPE for 2022 was written in May 2022 and a total of 248 candidates wrote and 143 of the 248 candidates passed and 105 failed. Furthermore, in October 2022, 268 candidates wrote PPE. Of the 268, 206 passed and 62 failed. May 2022 PPE Pass / Failure rate per category of registration October 2022 PPE Pass / Failure rate per category of registration SACAP signatory of the Canberra Accord South Africa, through SACAP, became a signatory to the Accord in 2017. Currently, SACAP serves as the Secretariat of the Accord. In order to maintain its signatory status, a periodic review of the SACAP accreditation system is required to ensure continuous adherence to the Accord requirements. As a result, from 11 to 17 August 2022, SACAP received a visit by an international delegation from the Accord for a periodic review of the SACAP accreditation system. The periodic review visit coincided with SACAP’s accreditation visit to the Tshwane University of Technology. The Accord accepted the SACAP accreditation system as substantially equivalent subject to addressing certain shortfalls in the accreditation system. We have immediately reviewed the SACAP accreditation system to align with the Accord requirements and we have also updated the SACAP 10 competencies to align with the Accord and UNESCO-UIA requirements.ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 64 IDENTIFICATION OF WORK (IDoW) The IDoW for the architectural profession was published in a gazette 44505 on 30 April 2021, under board notice 21 of 2021. The IDoW came into effect on 31 October 2022. In accordance with rule 2.3 of the Code of Conduct, all registered professionals shall only undertake architectural work identified for their category of registration as prescribed by the IDoW policy. The IDoW policy provides three(3) mechanisms that recognise the work-based experience. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Limited Special Dispensation (LSD), and Special Consent. During the 5th term Council, we received 139 RPL applications, 67 applications were successful and 72 applications were not successful. 108 applications are yet to be assessed. Further, we received 603 applications for LSD, 285 applications were assessed and 241 were successful and 23 were not successful. The 318 applications are yet to be assessed. Following the effective date of the IDoW policy, the IDoW Committee has noted some grey areas that must be addressed through a consultative review process. Therefore, the IDoW Committee has identified building types that are not included in the IDoW matrix. To that end, the Committee developed a draft IDoW matrix setting out building types. The draft matrix will be used as a baseline for the consultation process. GUIDELINES PROFESSIONAL FEES Section 34 of the Act mandates the Council annually, after consultation with the Voluntary Associations, to determine guideline professional fees and publish them in the Gazette. The guideline professional fees for 2022 were published in the gazette on 15 July 2022 under Board Notice 307 of 2022. The Fees Committee also undertook 2 Fee Surveys that helped SACAP to determine guidelines for professional fees. Furthermore, the Fees Committee undertook 2 Fees Webinars to educate registered professionals about the importance of guideline for professional fees. Recently, SACAP engaged the profession about task and deliverables method of fees. We anticipate that more engagements will take place about this method of fee calculation. VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS (VAS) VAs are voluntary organizations that are governed by a Constitution and a Code of Conduct. In terms of section 14 (d) read with section 25 (2), (3), of the Act, the Council is enjoined to determine the requirements with which a VA must comply with to qualify for recognition. Further, recognise any VA that complies with the requirements. The mission of recognized VAs is to represent a collection of professionals who work towards the common goal of promoting and improving the architectural profession. VAs champion their members interests by providing resources, information, and opportunities. VAs provide unparalleled networking opportunities, allowing members to connect with their peers, mentors, and other leaders in the profession. Members of VAs are in the unique position to attend conventions, seminars, award dinners and other related events with like-minded members. During the reporting period, the Council recognized the South African Institute of Architectural Professionals (SAIAP) NPC, Limpopo Region of the South African Institute of Architects, and Mpumalanga Region of the South African Institute of Architects. In terms of section 25 (4), a certificate of recognition of VAs is valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. RECOGNISED VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS (VAS) BKIASAIA Border Kei, Border Kei region of SAIA FACEFreedom Architecture Consulting Empowerment GIFAGauteng Institute for Architecture, a region of SAIA IIDThe African Institute of Interior Design Professions KZNIAKwazulu-Natal Institute for Architecture PIA Pretoria Institute for Architecture, a region of SAIA SAIA-FS Free State Institute of Architects SAIAT The South African Institute of Architectural Technologist SAIBDSouth African Institute of Building Design SAID South African Institute of Droughting NPC SAIA-MPMpumalanga Region of the South African Institute of Architects CIFA The Cape Institute for architecture, CIFA, a region of SAIA (the South African Institute of Architects) SAIASouth African Institute of Architects SAIA-EC Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape region of SAIA SAIA-LLimpopo Region of the South African Institute of Architects SAIAP South African Institute of Architectural Professionals (SAIAP) NPCSouth African Council for the Architectural Profession PART B PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 65 LEGAL, COMPLIANCE, AND COMPLAINTS The Architectural Professions Act 44 of 2000 enjoins the South African Council for the Architectural Profession to take any steps it considers necessary for the protection of the public in their dealings with Registered Persons and to take any steps it considers necessary, where, as a result of architectural related undertakings, public health and safety is prejudiced. The objective is to maintain the integrity and the enhancement of the status of the architectural profession. To that end, complaints of improper conduct against Registered Persons are lodged by aggrieved members of the public in an Affidavit form, under oath or affirmation. Additionally in cases where the Council has reasonable grounds to suspect that a Registered Person has committed an act which may render him or her guilty of improper conduct, the Council has powers to initiate and investigate such a complaint. The Investigating Committee has been delegated by Council to investigate all complaints of improper conduct and to obtain evidence to determine whether or not a Registered Person may be charged with improper conduct for contravention of the Code of Conduct. Below are the annual complaints of improper conduct that served before the Investigating Committee and subsequent actions against Registered Persons. Furthermore, we set out below complaints against unregistered persons which were referred to the South African Police Services for Investigation and Prosecution. 1 ST QUARTER REPORT TABLE 1: 1 ST QUARTER COMPLAINTS OF IMPROPER 1.Number of complaints received43 2.Number of complaints carried forward from the previous financial against registered per-sons4 3.Number of complaints investigated 39 4.Complaints referred for further information 1 5.Number of complaints dismissed due to lack of evidence of improper conduct.9 6.Number of Complaints held in abeyance 18 7.Number of complaints the Investigating Committee decided that sufficient grounds exist for charge(s) to be preferred against a Registered Person 29 8.Number of complaints received against unregistered persons/carried forward 17 carried forward + 7 received this quarter = 24 9.Plea of guilt and settlement agreements 11 10.Number of matters adjudicated by the Disciplinary Tribunal. 8ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 Preserving and advancing the highest international standards for the profession of architecture ANNUAL REPORT 2022 – 2023 66 Complaints referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal TABLE 2: 1 ST QUARTER – BREAKDOWN OF COMPLAINTS REFERRED TO THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL No. Charge(s) to be preferredNumber of charges 1.Perform professional work without entering into a written agreement with the client setting out requirements – Rule 4.1 (a) – (i) 17 charges to be preferred 2.Entering a professional relationship or association with a person who is not a registered person or a registered professional of a closely allied profession without the permission of Council 5 charges to be preferred 3.Submitting building plans to the Municipality using a consent given by the abutting neighbours to a different plan 1 charge to be preferred 4.Using registration details and forged the signature of another registered person on municipal submission documentation, without his knowledge or permission. 1 charge to be preferred 5.Failure to issue an inaccurate environmental report 1 charge to be preferred 6.Failure to attend to amendments on building plans as request by the local authority. 1 charge to be preferred 7.Failure to submit drawings to the local authority for approval. 4 charges to be preferred 8.Failure to perform as per the appointment by the client. 1 charge to be preferred 9.Failure to notify the Council within 30 days of establishing an architectural practice. 3 charges to be preferred 10.Failure to perform architectural work for a client within a reasonable time. 1 charge to be preferred 11.Failure to inform the client in writing about the progress of work undertaken on their behalf within a reasonable time. 1 charge to be preferred 12.Failure to promote services in a truthful and responsible manner.1 charge to be preferred 13.Failure to adequately communicate with the client regarding architectural work undertaken.1 charge to be preferred 14.Performing architectural work for the public during the period the registration is suspended/cancelled. 7 charges to be preferred 15.Failure to perform architectural work under the direction, control and/or continual supervision of a registered professional entitled to perform such work and who must assume responsibility for any such work performed by the candidate. 1 charge to be preferred 16.Failure to ensure that the letterhead of the practice displays the names of principals, registration numbers and the category of registration of principals. 10 charges to be preferred 17.Unauthorised use of a registered principal’s registration number to submit applications to the local authority for approval. 1 charge to be preferred 18.A registered person recommended to the client to commence with the erection of a building without the approval of the local authority. 1 charge to be preferred 19.Practice not determined by the most senior category of registered professionals in the practice. 1 charge to be preferred TOTAL59 charges to preferred 2ND QUARTER REPORT TABLE 1: 2 ND QUARTER COMPLAINTS OF IMPROPER 1.Number of complaints received 47 2.Number of complaints investigated 27 3.Number of complaints referred to institution vested with jurisdiction1 4.Complaints referred for further information 0 5.Number of complaints dismissed due to lack of evidence of improper conduct.7 6.Number of Complaints held in abeyance 1 7.Number of complaints the Investigating Committee decided that sufficient grounds exist for charge(s) to be preferred against a Registered Person 18 8.Number of complaints received against unregistered persons/carried forward 24 carried forward from the first quarter + 9 received this quarter = 33 9.Plea of guilt and settlement agreements 16 10.Number of matters adjudicated by the Disciplinary Tribunal. 5South African Council for the Architectural Profession PART B PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 67 Complaints referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal TABLE 2: 2 ND QUARTER – BREAKDOWN OF COMPLAINTS REFERRED TO THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL No. Charge(s) to be preferredNumber of charges 1.Perform professional work without entering into a written agreement with the client setting out requirements – Rule 4.1 (a) – (i) 12 charges to be preferred 2.Entering a professional relationship or association with a person who is not a registered person or a registered professional of a closely allied profession without the permission of Council 3 charges to be preferred 3.Misled client into believing that building plans were submitted at the municipality whilst in fact they were not submitted 1 charge to be preferred 4.Failure to attend to the referrals from the local authority within a reasonable time. 2 charges to be preferred 5.Failure to attend to the amendments on the drawings as request by the local authority. 1 charge to be preferred 6.Failure to submit drawings to the local authority for approval.1 charge to be preferred 7.Failure to notify the Council within 30 days of establishing an architectural practice. 4 charges to be preferred 8.Failure to perform architectural work for a client within a reasonable time. 1 charge to be preferred 9.Failure to inform the client in writing about the progress of work undertaken on their behalf within a reasonable time. 1 charge to be preferred 10.Failure to adequately communicate with the client regarding architectural work undertaken. 1 charge to be preferred 11.Performing architectural work for the public during the period the registration is suspended/cancelled. 2 charges to be preferred 12.Failure to promote architectural services in a truthful manner. 2 charges to be preferred 13.Failure to perform architectural work under the direction, control and/or continual supervision of a registered professional entitled to perform such work and who must assume responsibility for any such work performed by the candidate. 5 charges to be preferred 14.Failure to ensure that the letterhead of the practice displays the names of principals, registration numbers and category of registration of principals. 8 charges to be preferred 15.Failure to take into consideration the standard of honesty and integrity that underpin the Code of Conduct when performing architectural work in that the he/she failed to provide the services that she was appointed for. 1 charge to be preferred 16.Failure to drop off the plans at client’s residence. 1 charge to be preferred 17.Failure to conduct him /herself in a professional manner throughout the appointment. 1 charge to be preferred 18.Failure to indicate the contours line that fall across the side on the building plan. 1 charge to be preferred 19.Failed to adequately advise the client in terms of the title deeds restrictions, 1 charge to be preferred 20.Displayed Council’s logo on corporate stationery quotation and building plans, 2 charges to be preferred 21.Unauthorised use of a registered person’s registration number to submit applications to the local authority for approval. 1 charge to be preferred 22.Provided Client with a false invoice from the Municipality building Control as indication that he submitted the plan. 1 charge to be preferred 23.Establishment of Architectural practice whilst registered in the category of Candidate.1 charge to be preferred 24.Practice name portrays itself by name to be in a higher category than that of registered principals who own the practice. 2 charges to be preferred TOTAL56 charges to preferred Complaints referred to the South African Police Services TABLE 3: 2 ND QUARTER - CRIMINAL CASES (UNREGISTERED PERSONS) REPORTED TO THE SAPS No. Criminal case investigation statusNumber of cases 1.Withdrawn/nolle prosequi 2 2.Number of compliant reported to SAPS32 3.Referred for Senior Public Prosecutor decision 0 4.Pending prosecution 0 TOTAL34 In this quarter an Investigating Officer was recruited to deal with complaints against unregistered personsNext >