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SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Officer

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SACPCMP South Africa SACPCMP Health & Safety License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: South African Health & Safety LawYou are here

Master the OHS Act, Section 16 duties, COID Act, and Construction Regulations duties of clients, agents, and contractors.

20
hours
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Phase 2: HIRA & Site Documentation

Study risk assessments, baseline specs, method statements, fall protection plans, and the structure of the site H&S File and safety registers.

25
hours
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Phase 3: Operational Safety & Auditing

Review scaffolding SANS codes, excavations, heavy machinery, incident reporting windows, and monthly client auditing procedures.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
70 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SACPCMP CHS Officer Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
NQF Level 5 qualification worth 120 credits (e.g., a Higher Certificate or equivalent) in construction health and safety or a related built-environment field.
Experience
Four years of relevant construction health and safety experience (rule 4.4.13), with a verified portfolio of evidence/logbook.
Additional Requirements
  • Registered candidate status or logbook submission
  • Completion of professional profile on the SACPCMP portal
  • Payment of application and examination fees

SACPCMP CHS Officer Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-8 weeks for most working professionals

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

SACPCMP (directly administered)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates scoring between 35% and 59% may register for an exam re-write within six months upon payment of the exam fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeR711.07 per attempt (2026/27 gazette)
Total Estimated CostExamination fee plus SACPCMP application and annual registration fees; all fees are gazetted annually
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Detailed focus on the South African OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.

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SACPCMP CHS Officer Exam Details

SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Officer

Administered by SACPCMP

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Passing Score
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Time Limit
R711.07 examination fee (SACPCMP 2026/27 fee gazette), plus application and annual registration fees
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-80 hours
Prerequisites: An NQF Level 5 qualification (120 credits) in construction health and safety or a related field plus four years of relevant construction health and safety experience (SACPCMP Rules for Registration, rule 4.4.13), evidenced by a portfolio/logbook.
Valid for: Renewable annually with SACPCMP CPD requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official SACPCMP content outline

Legal & Regulatory FrameworkNot published

OHS Act 85 of 1993, COID Act, and Construction Regulations 2014 legal appointments (specifically CR 8 duties).

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)Not published

Baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments, safe work procedures, and hierarchy of controls.

Health & Safety Files & DocumentationNot published

Site H&S files, safety specifications, method statements, and safety registers.

Operational Safety & Site InspectionsNot published

Daily inspections, scaffolding standards incorporated under OHS Act section 44, excavations, working at heights, electrical safety, and PPE enforcement.

Incident Investigation, Training & Emergency ResponseNot published

Section 24 incident reporting, first aid boxes, toolbox talks, site inductions, and emergency evacuation drills.

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