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South Africa PPRA Professional Designation Examination Level 5 (PDE5)

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Age
Education
Successful completion and verification of the NQF Level 5 Real Estate qualification (National Certificate: Real Estate) on the MyPPRA portal.
Additional Requirements
  • Must hold a valid Full Status Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC).
  • Must be registered as a principal property practitioner or candidate principal practitioner.
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Covers establishing an agency, financial management, trust account audits, business strategy, and the Property Practitioners Act.

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PDE5 Exam Details

South Africa PPRA Professional Designation Examination Level 5 (PDE5)

Administered by Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

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The overall passing score for the Professional Designation Examination Level 5 is 65%.
Passing Score
The
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4
Hours
The prescribed examination registration fee for PDE 5 is currently R1,690.00 per attempt. Candidates must register and pay via the MyPPRA portal.
Exam Fee
Study time: Most principal candidates spend 60 to 80 hours reviewing the Property Practitioners Act, PPRA study guides, and practical accounting scenarios.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) content outline

Establishing an estate agency enterprise15%

Enterprise structures, legal registration, operational setup, compliance policies, and licensing under the Property Practitioners Act.

Management, strategy, marketing, and business development20%

Strategic planning, human resource management, operational workflows, marketing campaigns, and business growth strategies for real estate firms.

Financial management and trust accounts25%

Opening and maintaining Section 54 trust accounts, trust account accounting records, annual audit requirements, and independent review criteria.

Professional practices of a principal20%

Agency contracts, mandates, commission structures, dispute resolution, professional indemnity insurance, and risk management.

Legislative frameworks and Code of Conduct compliance20%

Detailed knowledge of the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019, FFC renewals, mandatory disclosures, and the PPRA Code of Conduct.

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