About SACPVP
Established
Registered Valuers
Years of Excellence
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
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
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
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.
Strategic Goals and Objectives
SACPVP's strategic priorities guide our mission to protect the public and advance the property valuation profession
Protection of the Public
Take leadership in building public awareness, confidence, and trust in the valuation profession
Competency and Standards
Advance and maintain professional and higher standards of competency within the profession
Transformation
Drive transformation and promote diversity within the property valuation profession
Organisational Excellence
Strengthen internal capacity, governance, and stakeholder relationships
International Alignment
Ensure alignment with international valuation standards and best practices
Innovation & Development
Foster innovation and continuous improvement in valuation practice and regulation
Leadership Messages
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
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
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