CIDB contact

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Head Office


Tel:           +27 86 100 2432 or +27 12 482 7200 Fax:          +27 87 238 5555

Email address
E-mail:  cidb@cidb.org.za
No contractor registration related documentation will be accepted via e-mail, all original documents must be submitted to your nearest Provincial Offices.
Postal address:PO Box 2107, Brooklyn Square, 0075Physical address:Block N&R, SABS Campus, 2 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, South AfricaMap and directions:

Provincial Offices
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​Gauteng
086 100 2432​​
Blocks N & R, SABS Complex, No:2 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof,         Pretoria, 0181
​Manager: Nkosinathi Kuseni
Private Bag X14, Brooklyn Square Pretoria 0075
e.mail: cidbgp@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:00
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​​Limpopo
086 100 2432​​
Department of Public Works Tower Building, 1st Floor, 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0700​
​Manager: Edwin Mabelebele​
Private Bag X9490, Polokwane 0700
e.mail: cidblp@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30
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​Eastern Cape
086 100 2432​​
Department of Public Works, Qhasana Building, Independence Avenue Bisho, 2485​
​Acting ​Manager: Sipokazi Tunyiswa-Roto​
Private Bag X0012, Bisho 5607
e.mail: cidbec@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30
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​Free State
086 100 2432​​
Department of Public Works Medfontein Building, Ground Floor, St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 ​
​Manager: Glory Moleleki
P O Box 6962 Bloemfontein, 9300
e.mail: cidbfs@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30
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​KwaZulu Natal
086 100 2432​​
Department of Public Works Building, 428 Blinkbonnie Road, Mayville,  Durban 4000​
​Manager: Perumal Pillay
Private Bag X25 Mayville 4058
e.mail: cidbkzn@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:00
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 ​​Mpumalanga
086 100 2432​​
Nelcity Building Office No G15, Corner Samora Machel & Paul Kruger, Nelspruit 1200
​Acting Manager: Kgomotso Sathekge

P O Box 4022 Nelspruit 1200
e.mail: cidbmp@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 15:00
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​North West
086 100 2432​​
Department of Public Works Old Parliament Building, Modiri Molema Road, Gate House Mmabatho
​​Manager: Jeffrey Mokgatlha
e.mail: cidbnw@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30
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​Northern Cape
086 100 2432​​
Regional Department of Roads & Public Works, 45 Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberly 8301
​Acting Manager: Glory Moleleki​
P O Box 2668 Kimberley 8300
e.mail: cidbnc@cidb.org.za
​ Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30
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​Western Cape
086 100 2432​​
4 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8000
​Manager: Dieter Dolinschek
Private Bag X9191, Cape Town, 8001
e.mail: cidbwc@cidb.org.za
Hours: Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 15:30​ ​ ​











Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.