About SACPVP

"Empowering and transformation through Professionalism"The South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP) is a statutory regulatory body established to regulate and oversee the property valuation profession in South Africa in the public interest.
2000

Established

1500+

Registered Valuers

26

Years of Excellence

100%

Commitment

Legislative Mandate

SACPVP derives its authority from the Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000, which mandates the Council to:

  • Provide for the registration of property valuers and candidate valuers
  • Regulate the valuation profession through a formal register and Codes of Conduct
  • Protect the public in their dealings with registered persons
  • Maintain and enhance the integrity, status, and standards of the property valuation profession
  • Accredit valuation education programmes offered by higher education institutions
  • Recognise and work with voluntary associations within the profession
Legal framework
Valuation professional
Property valuation work
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Our Vision

To create a transformed Property Valuers Profession that is of world-class valuation standards.

  • World-class professional standards
  • Transformed and inclusive profession
  • Internationally recognised excellence
Valuation standards

Our Mission

To develop and implement strategies that achieve measurable goals and objectives, enabling the Council to effectively regulate the profession and gauge its success in fulfilling its mandate.

  • Develop strategic implementation plans
  • Measure and achieve regulatory goals
  • Fulfill statutory mandate effectively

Role of SACPVP as a Regulatory Body

As a recognised regulator, SACPVP is responsible for:

Setting standards for education, training, and professional competence

Registering Professional Valuers, Professional Associated Valuers, and Candidate Valuers

Maintaining an up-to-date register of all registered persons

Enforcing a Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Investigating complaints of improper conduct and applying disciplinary measures where required

Protecting the public interest and promoting trust in valuation outcomes

Strategic Focus Areas

In pursuit of its mandate, SACPVP focuses on the following strategic pillars:

Regulating the conduct of registered persons in their dealings with the public

Providing advisory services to both private and public bodies

Protecting the interests of the public in their interactions with registered persons

Promoting utilisation of and compliance with the International Valuation Standards (IVS)

Ensuring professional and higher standards of competency through CPD requirements

Positioning property valuation as a career of choice

Strategic focus

Our Values

SACPVP's values support its continuous effort toward improving services and strengthening its commitment to registered persons and the public.

Integrity

We are honest in everything we do. We carry out our responsibilities in a manner that preserves and enhances the integrity of the organisation.

Competence

We are successful, efficient, and capable of delivering the work expected of a professional regulatory body.

Knowledge

We apply a mix of relevant experience, contextual information, and current understanding to effectively execute our functions.

Honesty

We are sincere, truthful, trustworthy, and honourable in all our actions and decisions.

Rationality

We exercise good sense and sound judgment in our work and decision-making processes.

Communication

We recognise SACPVP as a public entity and commit to providing reliable, accurate, and accessible information to all stakeholders.

Professionalism and Public Protection

Professionalism is central to the valuation profession. Registered valuers are expected to:

  • Uphold the highest ethical standards
  • Act impartially and in the public interest
  • Render services competently and within their scope of expertise
  • Remain accountable through regulatory and disciplinary mechanisms
  • Commit to continuous professional development

Registration with SACPVP provides assurance to the public that valuers meet defined standards of competence and conduct.

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Strategic Goals and Objectives

SACPVP's strategic priorities guide our mission to protect the public and advance the property valuation profession

1

Protection of the Public

Take leadership in building public awareness, confidence, and trust in the valuation profession

2

Competency and Standards

Advance and maintain professional and higher standards of competency within the profession

3

Transformation

Drive transformation and promote diversity within the property valuation profession

4

Organisational Excellence

Strengthen internal capacity, governance, and stakeholder relationships

5

International Alignment

Ensure alignment with international valuation standards and best practices

6

Innovation & Development

Foster innovation and continuous improvement in valuation practice and regulation

Leadership Messages

Mr John F. Cloete - President of SACPVP

Mr John F. Cloete

President

South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession

This message introduces strategic leadership perspective and reaffirms the Council's commitment to governance, professionalism, and public accountability.

The President's message highlights the role of SACPVP as a statutory regulator in the built environment, commitment to transparency and ethical conduct, strategic progress and key achievements of the Council, and the importance of maintaining public trust in the valuation profession.

Ms Nirmala Devi Naidoo (Roshinee) - Registrar of SACPVP

Ms Nirmala Devi Naidoo (Roshinee)

Registrar

South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession

The Registrar's Overview provides an operational and strategic perspective on how the Council fulfils its regulatory mandate on a day-to-day basis.

The Registrar's message focuses on oversight of administration and regulatory operations, strengthening governance and compliance, supporting registered persons and candidates, driving organizational stability and transformation, and future-focused initiatives aligned with the Council's strategic objectives.

Commitment to the Profession and the Public

Upholding ethical and professional excellence

Advancing transformation within the valuation profession

Supporting education, training, and career development

Strengthening public confidence in valuation services

Property landscape

Contact Information

For enquiries related to professional regulation, registration, or general information

Postal Address

PO Box 114, Menlyn, 0063

Physical Address

77 Kariba Street, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0081

Telephone

+27 12 348 8643

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