NHBRC Registration

Service Details

The National Home Builders Registration Council ( NHBRC ) requires that all new houses must comply with South African building standards. Due to this requirement, you’ll need an NHBRC Registration Number to apply for Building Tenders / Contracts. 

Please Note: The R3490 cost is only our facilitation fee for your NHBRC application. The NHBRC will also charge you a direct once-off Registration fee of R745.61 and an annual Membership fee of R526.32.

The NHBRC Registration Test:

NHBRC requires you to pass a test before granting your NHBRC Registration Number. A representative of your Company (your Technical Manager) will need to do this test. It is an open book test and we will support you by renting you the study material and give you test guidelines.

The Housing Laws And More.

The Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998 ( Act No 95 of 1998 ) makes provision for the protection of housing consumers. This act provides for the establishment of the National Home Builders Registration Council ( NHBRC ) which needs to apply the “Act” through required regulations and procedures as stated in the Government Gazette 1 December 1999 and The Home Building Manual (2015). The NHBRC needs to warrant any residential dwelling against poor workmanship resulting in structural defects and thus safety issues. The following types of dwellings are covered by “the Act”.

   - Employee/Corporate Housing

   - Houses

   - Townhouses

   - Rented Homes

   - Maisonettes

   - Flats

   - Additions and alterations are not covered by “the Act. Owner Builders must apply through the NHBRC for exemption.

What does this Act mean for Construction Companies?

All Developers and Contractors that are involved with building residential dwellings, need to register with the NHBRC. To apply for any contracts or tenders, a Construction Company also needs to be registered with the CIDB.

Advantages of NHBRC Registration in South Africa

   - All registered Contractors or Developers can apply for contracts and government tenders.

   - You gain the trust of your Clients, Investors and Banks.

Requirements to Register with the NHBRC:

Make sure you have everything required to register at the NHBRC, or otherwise contact us for a quote – we can assist you with any of the required services below.

   - Pty Company Registration: Via CIPC (part of the Dti) – we can assist with a Company Registration.

   - PAYE / UIF / SDL Registration: If you have employees – we can assist.

   - Share Certificates: If you have partner(s) – we can assist with Share Certificates.

   - Business Bank Account: For your Business – Stamped bank letter confirming company banking details

   - Tax Clearance Certificate: Certificate via SARS – we can assist with a Tax Clearance Certificate as well.

   - Annual Returns: CIPC Abridged certificate – we can assist

   - Proof of address for the Business

Additional Services:

For more information on services that are linked to this industry, see below.

   - Construction Company Registration: Register your Construction Company.

   - CIDB Registration: Register your company at the CIDB.

   - COID Registration: Register as an Employer at the Compensation Fund.

   - Health and Safety Plan: Set up a Health and Safety Plan.

Notes on the NHBRC test:

Only 2 attempts are allowed per Company to pass the test. The test needs to be passed within 2 weeks from the date you paid the NHBRC’s Registration fee invoice (we will advise). If the Test is not passed within 2 attempts, then the NHBRC Registration will be cancelled. The test takes place Mondays to Fridays and the test is done per booking system. We will call the NHBRC to confirm the nearest available date and time to suit the home builder.