The South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP) is a statutory regulatory body established under the Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 47 of 2000). The Council is responsible for regulating the property valuation profession in South Africa, acting in the public interest to ensure that all registered valuers are competent, ethical, and professionally accountable.
Registration with SACPVP is a legal requirement for individuals who wish to practise property valuation in South Africa.
The Council adopts and maintains valuation standards aligned with International Valuation Standards (IVS) and the SACPVP Code of Professional Conduct.
SACPVP exists to serve and protect the public interest through regulatory oversight, promoting transparency, accountability, and trust.
SACPVP administers examinations and oversees continuous professional development to maintain professional competence.
SACPVP's mandate is to regulate and promote the property valuation profession by establishing professional standards, overseeing registration, and enforcing ethical conduct. Through statutory oversight, the Council ensures that property valuations used for financial, legal, municipal, and commercial purposes are credible, consistent, and defensible.
SACPVP carries out its statutory responsibilities through the following core functions:
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Answers to the most common questions about registration, compliance, examinations, and professional development.
New registrations are not done on the Member Portal. Download the registration documents from the Registration page, complete them with supporting documents and proof of payment, then email your application to registrar@sacpvp.co.za. The portal is only for existing members to access or claim their profile.
Under Section 19 of the PVP Act: Professional Valuer, Professional Associated Valuer, Candidate Valuer, Candidate Single Residential Property Assessor, and Single Residential Property Assessor. These determine qualification requirements and scope of practice.
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.
The Member Portal is for existing registered members only, to access or claim your profile. New applicants must download forms from this website and email the Registrar. They cannot register through the portal.
