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Key Facts: SACPCMP CHS Manager Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep independent practice bank
Online
Virtually proctored Council examination
SACPCMP Rules for Registration (June 2025)
60%
Passing Score
SACPCMP Council
R1,495.59
Examination Fee (2026/27)
SACPCMP fees, Board Notice 867 of 2025
7 days
OHS Act Section 24 Report Deadline (to DoL)
General Administrative Regulations
Monthly
Mandatory Client Audit Frequency
Construction Regulation 5
The SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Manager exam is an online, virtually proctored assessment with a passing score of 60%. The 2026/27 examination fee is R1,495.59 (excluding application, registration and annual fees), and registration requires an NQF Level 6 qualification or SACPCMP-accredited RPL plus at least five years of relevant practical experience. The exam tests South African OHS Act, Construction Regulations 2014 (CR 5, 6, 7, 8), COID Act, risk assessments (HIRA), site documentation, operational safety controls, and incident management.
Sample SACPCMP CHS Manager Practice Questions
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1Under Section 16(1) of the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the duties of the employer are compiled with?
2According to Construction Regulation 5 of the Construction Regulations 2014, an Agent appointed by the client to manage health and safety must be registered with which body?
3Under Section 17 of the South African OHS Act, what is the minimum threshold of employees that triggers the statutory requirement to designate health and safety representatives?
4Which piece of legislation governs the compensation of South African construction workers who sustain injuries or contract diseases in the course of their employment?
5Under Section 19 of the OHS Act, a Health and Safety Committee must be established if the employer has designated how many health and safety representatives?
6What is the statutory minimum frequency at which a Health and Safety Committee must meet, according to the South African OHS Act?
7Under Construction Regulation 8(1), what are the legal requirements for a contractor appointing a Construction Manager?
8What does Section 16(2) of the South African OHS Act allow the Chief Executive Officer of a company to do?
9According to Construction Regulation 5(1), who has the primary duty to prepare the baseline risk assessment and the health and safety specifications for a construction project?
10Under Section 24 of the South African OHS Act, which incident type must be reported directly to an inspector of the Department of Employment and Labour?
About the SACPCMP CHS Manager Exam
The SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Manager (CHSM) examination is the professional registration assessment for safety managers in South Africa. It evaluates competence in implementing, managing, and auditing health and safety systems on construction sites. The exam heavily features the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), the Construction Regulations 2014, HIRA methodologies, fall protection planning, contractor management, incident reporting, and safety documentation.
Exam sponsor: SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Online, virtually proctored Council examination on South African OHS laws and site practice; the number of questions is not published
Time Limit
Set by the Council for each paper (not published)
Passing Score
60%
Reported exam pass rate: 55-65%. estimated pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Legal & Regulatory Framework
OHS Act 85 of 1993, Section 16(1) and 16(2) duties, Section 37(2) mandatary agreements, COID Act civil liability exclusions, and Construction Regulations 2014 legal appointments (CR 8).
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments, hierarchy of controls, safe work procedures (SWPs), risk matrix calculations, and workforce facilitation.
Health & Safety Plans & Documentation
Site-specific Health and Safety Plans, client Health and Safety Specifications, consolidated H&S Files, fall protection plans, method statements, and equipment inspection registers.
Operational Safety & Site Controls
Excavation shoring, scaffolding SANS 10085 standards, working at heights fall arrest, electrical DB wiring (SANS 10142), temporary works (CR 12), noise zones, and hot work controls.
Incident Management, Audits & Training
Section 24 incident reporting windows, COID Act accident reporting, root cause analysis (5 Whys), first aid box ratios, monthly client audits, evacuation drills, and site inductions.
Preparing for the SACPCMP CHS Manager Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 60%
- Assessment: Online, virtually proctored Council examination on South African OHS laws and site practice; the number of questions is not published
- Time limit: Set by the Council for each paper (not published)
- Exam / certification fees: R1,495.59 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Manager registration?
It is a statutory professional registration in South Africa under the SACPCMP. Registration is legally required for any professional managing health and safety on construction sites, ensuring they meet minimum competency, education, and experience standards.
What is the passing score for the SACPCMP exam?
The passing score is 60%. Candidates scoring between 35% and 59% may be permitted to write an exam re-write within six months upon payment of the exam fee, while candidates scoring below 35% must re-apply from the beginning.
How much does the SACPCMP CHSM exam cost?
The 2026/27 examination fee is R1,495.59. The registration process also includes an application fee (R1,280.62), a registration fee (R1,618.02) and an annual fee (R4,755.61). Fees include VAT and are gazetted each year.
What are the eligibility requirements for CHS Manager registration?
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 (240 credits) built environment or occupational qualification on the SACPCMP Recognition List, or an SACPCMP-accredited RPL certificate, plus a minimum of five years of relevant practical experience.
What topics are covered on the exam?
The exam covers the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations 2014, COID Act, hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), site documentation (H&S Plan, H&S File), operational safety controls (working at heights, excavations, scaffolding), and safety management systems (incident investigation, auditing, inductions).