Frequently Asked Questions

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 with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP), follow these steps:

• Determine which registration category applies to you (Candidate Valuer, Professional Valuer, Professional Associated Valuer, Single Residential Property Assessor, or related candidate categories).
• Download and complete the official SACPVP registration application form.
• Prepare certified supporting documents, supervisory letters (where required), proof of payment, and any category-specific items such as transcripts or an experience matrix.
• Submit your completed application using one of the methods below.

Recommended: Member Portal

Register and submit your application online at https://portal.sacpvp.co.za/Login. You can upload documents and track your application through the portal.

Alternative: Email

Email your completed application form, supporting documents, and proof of payment to registrar@sacpvp.co.za.

Visit the Registration page on this website for detailed requirements per category, accredited qualifications, and downloadable forms.

If you are already registered with SACPVP, you should claim your profile on the Member Portal. This links your existing Council registration record to your online portal account.

Step 1: Open the Member Portal

Go to https://portal.sacpvp.co.za/Login and sign in, or create a portal account if you do not already have one.

Step 2: Select Register or Claim Profile

On the portal, click the "Register or Claim Profile" option to start linking your existing SACPVP registration.

Step 3: Follow the portal steps

Work through each step prompted by the portal. You will typically need to:

• Confirm that you are an existing registered member of SACPVP
• Provide identifying details that match your Council registration record
• Complete any verification steps shown on screen
• Review and confirm your profile once your record has been linked

Step 4: Access member services

After your profile is claimed, you can use the Member Portal for registration-related services, updates, and other member functions linked to your SACPVP record.

For step-by-step guidance, see the Claim Your Profile section on the Registration page. If you need assistance, contact the Registrar's office at registrar@sacpvp.co.za.

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)

Submit your application via the Member Portal at https://portal.sacpvp.co.za/Login (recommended) or email it to registrar@sacpvp.co.za. See the Registration page for full details.

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.

Fees are published under the Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 47 of 2000), section 12(1), for the 2026/2027 financial year (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027).

Government Gazette No. 54677, 15 May 2026

Unless stated otherwise, fees are VAT inclusive. Annual and application fees are non-refundable (neither as a whole nor in part).

Annual fees (2026/2027) are VAT inclusive and non-refundable:

Professional Valuers: R5 180

Professional Associated Valuer and SRPA: R4 780

Candidate Valuer and CSRPA registered more than 5 years: R4 460

Candidate Valuer and CSRPA registered less than 5 years: R1 670

All Octogenarians: R1 055

International Professionals: R5 180

International Candidates: R1 670

Registration will be suspended if no payment is received by 31 December 2026 and cancelled if no payment is received by 31 March 2027.

A newly registered candidate valuer is exempt from the annual fee for the first year of registration; only the application fee and registration fee apply until approved.

Application fees (2026/2027) are VAT inclusive, non-refundable, and payable when submitting a first-time application (proof of payment must be attached):

All registration categories (Pr Val, Pr AVal, Ca Val, SRPA, CSRPA): R1 785

All international new applications: R2 950

Additional fee for international/foreign categories: R1 190

New specified category (e.g. PME, MPA) when opened: R7 500

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) ito s12(1)(i) of the PVP Act: R30 000

Registration fees (2026/2027) are VAT inclusive and apply when progressing from one registration category to another (e.g. after passing the professional examination):

Professional Valuer: R3 430 (50% non-refundable)

Professional Associated Valuer: R3 300 (50% non-refundable)

Candidate Valuer: R1 580 (50% non-refundable)

Candidate Single Residential Property Assessor (<5 years): R1 580 (50% non-refundable)

Single Residential Property Assessor and specified categories: R3 300 (50% non-refundable)

International Professional Valuer: R4 680 (50% non-refundable)

International Professional Associated Valuer: R4 550 (50% non-refundable)

International Candidate Valuer: R2 850 (50% non-refundable)

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL): R7 000 (Amount non-refundable)

Examination and supplementary examination fees (2026/2027):

Professional Valuer: R4 200

Professional Associated Valuer and SRPA: R3 885

Examination and supplementary examination fees are VAT inclusive; 50% refundable until 14 days before the examination.

The Administration Fee (Re-Registration) for 2026/2027 is R1 280.

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

The duplicate hard copy certificate fee for 2026/2027 is R350.

SACPVP issues e-Certificates subject to certain conditions; hard copies are available on request at this fee.

The Letter of Good Standing fee is R300 (2026/2027).

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

The Pre-Exam Workshop fee for 2026/2027 is R1 900.

This workshop assists candidates in preparing for examinations.

The Remarking of Script fee for 2026/2027 is R2 500.

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

The Advertising on SACPVP Website fee for 2026/2027 is R500.

This applies to advertisements placed on the official SACPVP website.

Practical Workschool fees (2026/2027): 4-5 day attendance R8 900; 3 days (SRPA) R4 750; 1 day R2 100; non-registered persons R9 700.

The appeal fee in terms of section 25(1) of the Property Valuers Profession Act for 2026/2027 is R9 500.