SACPVP Registration FAQs

Under Section 19 of the PVP Act, the following registration categories apply:

• Professional Valuer
• Professional Associated Valuer
• Candidate Valuer
• Candidate Single Residential Property Assessor
• Single Residential Property Assessor

These categories determine qualification requirements and scope of professional practice.

To register as a Professional Valuer with SACPVP, you must submit:

• Completed application form stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths (Item 9 & 10)
• Certified copy of a 4-year accredited Real Estate qualification with transcript
• Supervisory letter confirming valuations were completed under mentorship
• Practical Workschool Certificate
• Submission of a valuation report with completed Item 11.1 experience matrix
• Certified copy of ID
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Registration and annual fee (payable once Pr Val board exam is passed)

Candidate Valuers who have been registered with the Council for 2 years or more and hold a 4-year accredited qualification may qualify to write the Professional Valuer exam if their score is sufficient.

The following documents are required:

• Completed application form stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths (Item 9 & 10)
• Certified copy of accredited Real Estate qualification with transcript
• Supervisory letter confirming mentorship
• Practical Workschool Certificate
• Submission of valuation report aligned with Item 11.1 experience matrix
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of matric certificate
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Registration and annual fee (after passing Pr AVal board exam)

Registration as a Professional Associated Valuer may include restrictions depending on the application.

To apply for Candidate Valuer registration with SACPVP, you must submit:

• Completed application form stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths (Item 9 & 10)
• Certified proof of enrolment in a Real Estate qualification
• Certified copy of qualification and transcript (if applicable)
• Supervisory letter
• Proof of payment for non-refundable application and registration fee
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of matric certificate
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For Single Residential Property Assessor (SRPA) and Candidate Single Residential Property Assessor (CSRPA) registration, the Diploma in Real Estate offered by CPUT is relevant.

Diploma in Real Estate – CPUT

First Year Subjects:

• Business Computer Applications (Formerly known as Principles of Information Systems)
• Communication
• Construction Technology (Formerly known as Property Practice 1)
• Property Economics & Finance 1
• Property Valuation 1

Second Year Subjects:

• Property Law
• Property Economics & Finance 2
• Property Marketing
• Property Valuation 2

The following institutions offer qualifications recognized by SACPVP:

Yes. Both Professional Valuer (Pr Val) and Professional Associated Valuer (Pr AVal) applicants must pass the relevant SACPVP board examination before registration and annual fees become payable.

Certified copies are required for:

• ID document
• Qualification and transcript
• Matric certificate (where applicable)
• Proof of enrolment (Candidate Valuer)

All certifications must be valid and properly stamped.

The Administration Fee (Re-Registration) for 2025/2026 is R 1 225.

This fee applies when a registrant needs to re-register with SACPVP.

The Letter of Good Standing fee is R 300 (2025/2026).

This letter is often required for professional verification or compliance purposes.

The Pre-Exam Workshop fee for 2025/2026 is R 1 800.

This workshop assists candidates in preparing for examinations.

The Remarking of Script fee for 2025/2026 is R 2 500.

This fee applies when a candidate requests a formal remark of an examination script.

The Advertising on SACPVP Website fee for 2025/2026 is R 500.

This applies to advertisements placed on the official SACPVP website.

The Viewing/Reviewing of Script fee for 2025/2026 is R 4 480.

This allows candidates to formally review their examination script.

The Practical Workschool (4–5 day attendance) fee for 2025/2026 is R 8 500.

This fee applies to full attendance of the Practical Workschool programme.

The 3-Day SRPA Practical Workschool fee for 2025/2026 is R 4 500.

This applies specifically to SRPA candidates.