1. ANNUAL NOTIFICATION AND REMINDER TO SACAP REGISTERED
PROFESSIONALS
The
South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) hereby reminds
all Registered Professionals of their ongoing responsibility to comply with the
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as outlined in Section
18(1)(a) and (c) of the Architectural Profession Act, No. 44 of 2000 (“the
Act”).
2. CPD REQUIREMENTS
All
Registered Professionals are required to actively accumulate CPD points
throughout the year and submit these claims via their online profile at: https://www.sacapsa.com.
Key
requirements include:
2.1. A minimum of 3 CPD points must be obtained each calendar year;
2.2. At least one (1) of the three (3) points must fall within Category 1:
Developmental Activities; and
2.3. Over a five-year CPD cycle, a total of 25 CPD points must be accumulated, of which a minimum of 5 points must be from Category 1
Professionals
approaching the end of their five-year CPD cycle are reminded to submit any
outstanding CPD claims by December 31 of the final year of their cycle. For
example, if your registration renewal date is 1 January 2025, all CPD points
must be claimed no later than 31 December 2024. Please ensure that all Category
1 CPD claims are accompanied by the relevant certificate of attendance, which
must indicate the SACAP competency addressed during the activity
3. DEREGISTRATION AND CPD PENALTIES
In instances where registration has lapsed due to non-payment of annual fees (in accordance with section 20(1)(a)(iii) of the Act), the following applies:
3.1. The individual must first apply for re-registration and may
not practice until registration has been reinstated;
3.2. Upon re-registration, a penalty of two (2) additional CPD points from
Category 1 must be earned within 12 months; and
3.3 These points are in addition to the standard annual CPD requirements.
This means the total CPD requirement for the five-year cycle becomes 27
points, of which 7 must be from Category 1.
4. REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING ABROAD
For
professionals residing and practicing outside of South Africa:
4.1. SACAP may recognise compliance with an international CPD system,
provided documentary evidence is submitted;
4.2. This evidence may include a certification from the relevant
accrediting authority in the foreign jurisdiction; and
4.3. CPD points obtained abroad will be converted to the South African
system (e.g., 10 hours of relevant activity equates to 1 CPD point in
Category 1).
5. NON-COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
Failure
to meet CPD obligations may result in disciplinary action:
5.1. Non-compliance with CPD requirements constitutes improper conduct
under Rule 2.7 of the Code of Conduct;
5.2.
Disciplinary proceedings will follow the relevant sections of the Act
(Sections 27–33); and
5.3. A Registered Professional found guilty may be fined in accordance with Section 32(3)(ii) of the Act. The current fine for such an offence is R20,000, in line with the Adjustment of Fines Act, 1991 (Act No. 101 of 1991), and related regulations.
We
encourage all Registered Professionals to remain compliant and actively engaged
in continuous professional development.
Should you have any queries, please visit our SACAP website https://www.sacapsa.com or send an email to info@sacapsa.com.