CEMI Programme Prospectus 2026

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CEMI

Programme Prospectus

2026 — 2027

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SAQA-registered qualifications aligned to NQF Levels 5–8, leading to professional designations with SACAP, SACPMP and PMSA.

6 PROGRAMMES

ONE VISION

Architectural Technology · Project Management · OHS · Construction Economics · Learning Facilitation

+ RPL Recognised

Your experience counts toward formal qualification

Construction and Economics Management Institute
Nelson Mandela Square, Maude St, Sandown · cemi.mglobal.co.za
+27 65 582 0371 / +27 10 141 6056 · cemi@mglobal.co.za

HEQSF Matrix
General · 2026

Welcome to CEMI

The Construction and Economics Management Institute (CEMI) is a proud South African higher education and occupational training provider committed to delivering world-class, SAQA-registered qualifications that empower professionals across the built environment, project management, and occupational health & safety sectors.

Our programmes are carefully structured within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) to ensure that every qualification carries national and international recognition, supports professional designation pathways, and meets the highest standards of academic rigour and industry relevance.

About the HEQSF Matrix

The Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) is South Africa's nationally recognised system for classifying and regulating qualifications. All CEMI programmes listed in this prospectus are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) through the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and are aligned to the requirements of relevant professional bodies.

Key Benefits of HEQSF-Aligned Qualifications:
✅ Nationally and internationally recognised credentials
✅ Clear progression pathways from NQF Level 5 through to Level 8
✅ Pathway to professional designation with SACAP, SACPMP, and PMSA
✅ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) accepted for entry
✅ Flexible study options suited to working professionals

Our Programmes at a Glance

CEMI offers six core programmes spanning NQF Levels 5 and 6, each with a clear professional designation pathway extending to Level 8:

#	Programme	NQF	Duration	Tuition	Leads To
1	Architectural Technology I	5	1 Year	R29 000	Higher Certificate
2	Architectural Technology II	6	3 Years	R29 000	National Diploma*
3	Project Management II	6	1 Year	R29 000	Occupational Certificate
4	Advanced OHS II	6	3 Years	R29 000	Diploma
5	Construction Economics	6	3 Years	R29 000	Diploma
6	Learning Facilitator	5	Short Learning	R29 000	Unit Standard

Professional Body Affiliations

🏛 SACAP 🏗 SACPMP 📋 PMSA 📚 SAQA

All programmes are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide a pathway to professional registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPMP), and the Project Management South Africa (PMSA).

HEQSF Programme Matrix

All qualifications are registered on the NQF through SAQA. Costs reflect tuition fees per annum unless otherwise stated.

No	Qualification	Notional Hours	No. of Years (Min)	Cost	NQF Level	Certification	Curriculum Code
1	Architectural Technology I	1 200	One	R29 000	5	Higher Certificate	SAQA ID 119488 (Higher Certificate Architectural Technology)
2	Architectural Technology II	3 600	Three	R29 000	6	National Diploma	SAQA ID 48733 (National Diploma Architectural Technology)
3	Project Management II	2 400	One	R29 000	6	Occupational Certificate	QTCO 121905000 (Occupational Certificate Project Manager)
4	Advanced Occupational Health + Safety II	3 600	Three	R29 000	6	Diploma	SAQA ID 101161 (Diploma in Safety Management)
5	Construction Economics	3 600	Three	R29 000	6	Diploma	SAQA ID 100770 (Diploma in Construction)
6	Learning Facilitator	100	As a unit standard / short learning component	R29 000	5	Unit Standard	SAQA US 117871 (Facilitate learning using a variety of given methods)

Fee Structure Summary

Additional fees apply over and above the tuition amount shown above.

Course	Administration Fee	Registration + Access to Learning Material	Tuition	Total (Indicative)
PM — Project Management	R1 000	R1 800	R29 000	R31 800
AT — Architectural Technology	R1 000	R1 800	R29 000	R31 800
OHS — Occupational Health & Safety	R1 000	R1 800	R29 000	R31 800
CE — Construction Economics	R1 000	R1 800	R29 000	R31 800

The R29 000 tuition figure aligns with the programme matrix above. Administration (R1 000) and Registration/Learning Material access fees (R1 800) are charged separately and are non-refundable. Total indicative cost per annum is R31 800.

Payment Note: Payments can be made upon registration — either in full or broken into a minimum of 3 (three) instalments. To qualify to receive learning material and to write exams, all payments for that semester must be up to date.

Year Calendar — Important Dates

All enrolments, examinations and graduation ceremonies follow this annual schedule.

Event	Period / Date	Notes
Enrolments & Registration	05 – 30 January 2027 01 – 30 June 2027	Two intake windows per year — January and June
Final Examinations	01 – 30 November 2026 01 – 30 May 2027	Exam eligibility requires all semester payments to be up to date
Graduation Ceremonies	15 February 2027 15 July 2027	Following successful completion of all programme requirements

Enrolment Note: Applicants should enrol in January or June of every year. Those enrolling in between will have to start with the applicable module for that particular month and qualification, and complete all missed modules in the next cycle.

Professional Designations & Progression Pathways

Each CEMI programme forms part of a structured professional designation ladder. The tables below map each NQF level to its corresponding designation title, entry requirements, professional body, and qualification ID.

1. Project Management

Professional bodies: PMSA (Project Management South Africa) & SACPMP (SA Council for Project and Construction Management Professions)

Level	Designation ID	Designation Title	NQF Level	Entry Requirements	Professional Body	Qualification ID
1	756	PMAdmin	5	RPL or NQF4	PMSA or SACPMP	SAQA ID 118002 (Higher Certificate in Project Management)
2	505	PM	6	RPL or NQF5	PMSA or SACPMP	SAQA ID 91799 (Advanced Certificate in Project Management)
3	506	SrPM	7	RPL or NQF6	PMSA or SACPMP	SAQA ID 109215 (Advanced Diploma in Project Management)
4	507	PrPM	8	RPL or NQF7	PMSA or SACPMP	SAQA ID 104527 (Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management)

2. Architectural Technology

Professional body: SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession)

Level	Designation ID	Designation Title	NQF Level	Entry Requirements	Professional Body	Qualification ID
1	525	Pr Draughtsmen	5	RPL or NQF 4	SACAP	SAQA ID 119485 (Higher Certificate in Architectural Practice)
2	526	Pr Tech	6	RPL or NQF 5	SACAP	SAQA ID 123666 (Diploma Architecture)
3	524	SPrTech	7	RPL or NQF 6	SACAP	SAQA ID 112080 (Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology)
4	523	PrArch	8	RPL or NQF 7	SACAP	SAQA Decision No. 06147/25 (M Arch (Prof) / BArch – 5 years / MTech (Prof))

3. Occupational Health and Safety

Professional body: SACPMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions)

Level	Designation ID	Designation Title	NQF Level	Entry Requirements	Professional Body	Qualification ID
1	504	CHSO Construction Health and Safety Officer	5	RPL or NQF4	SACPMP	SAQA ID 121527 (Higher Occupational Certificate: OHS Practitioner)
2	503	Pr.CHSM Professional Construction Health and Safety Manager	6	RPL or NQF5	SACPMP	SAQA ID 101161 (Diploma in Safety Management)
3	502	Pr.CHSA Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent	7	RPL or NQF6	SACPMP	SAQA ID 118634 (Advanced Diploma in Safety Management)
4	—	—	8	RPL or NQF7	—	SAQA ID 118667 (Post Graduate Diploma in Safety Management)

How to Apply

Applying to CEMI is straightforward. Follow these steps to begin your academic journey:

Step	Action	Detail
1	Select your programme	Review the HEQSF matrix and choose the qualification aligned to your career goals and current NQF level.
2	Submit your application	Apply online at cemi.mglobal.co.za or contact our admissions team directly.
3	Provide supporting documents	Certified copies of ID, previous qualifications, and proof of payment for the administration fee.
4	Pay registration fee	Registration fee of R1 800 secures your place and grants access to all learning materials.
5	Begin your studies	Access your student portal at cemi.mglobal.co.za/login to commence your programme.

RPL Assessment Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning — what you need to submit

#	Requirement	Detail
1	Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)	Submission of a comprehensive PoE demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the programme outcomes.
2	Foreign Qualifications — NCARB	Qualifications recognised by NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) are accepted for international applicants in the architectural field.
3	SA Qualifications — SAQA / BE	Qualifications recognised by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) or relevant Built Environment (BE) regulatory bodies.

Disclaimer & Important Notes

SAQA Registration Status: All qualifications listed in this prospectus were registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at the time of publication. CEMI advises prospective students to confirm the current registration status of any qualification with SAQA at saqa.org.za prior to enrolment.

Information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of printing (August 2026). CEMI reserves the right to amend fees, programme structures, or entry requirements without prior notice. Programme offering is subject to minimum enrolment numbers. This document does not constitute a contract of enrolment.

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Construction and Economics Management Institute

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Nelson Mandela Square
Maude Street, Sandown
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📞 +27 10 141 6056
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Professional Bodies

SACAP SACPMP PMSA

Professional Pathways

NQF 5 → NQF 6 → NQF 7 → NQF 8
From entry certificate to post-graduate professional designation

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