How to apply for Registration

Persons who do not have the minimum academic qualification will not be eligible for registration. If unsure, please contact the office of the NCAQS telephonically

  • Complete the online application form and upload the following scanned documents on the online form
    • Employers Undertaking – to be certified and have the Company stamp affixed (download here)
    • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate/ ID /Passport (certification not older than 3 months)
    • Certified copy of Work Permit/Visa (non-citizens only)
    • Proof of registration as a Professional with Professional Bodies from other countries (If applicable)
    • Proof of enrolment with NIA/INQS
    • Certified Copy of Highest Qualification and transcripts of all qualifications obtained (certification not older than 3months)
    • Verification of qualification by NQA or SAQA
    • Verification by Digiverify if qualification is not obtained from a Namibian or South African University.
  • You will receive an automatically generated Application Fee Invoice at the end of your application, which you are personally liable for.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee using your Invoice number as reference.
  • Failure to pay the registration fee within 30-days will cause all your application data to be deleted and you will have to re-apply.
  • Payment can be made online, via EFT or direct deposit.
  • Forward proof of payment to secretary@ncaqs.org
  • Please note that the entire registration process will only proceed once payment and all the required documentation have been submitted.
  • Once your application has been approved, you will be notified in writing of your Registration as an Architect/Quantity Surveyor in-training as well as your route to registration as a professional
  • After completion of your in-training period, you must apply to sit the Assessment for Professional Competence as stipulated in Section 4.
  • Once you have passed the APC you will be registered as a Professional Architect or Quantity Surveyor

    Registration Policy