Do I need CIDB registration for government construction work?

Yes. CIDB registration is required for public-sector construction work, and your grade determines the contract value you are allowed to bid for.

What can I bid for on a Grade 1 CIDB registration?

Tenders up to R200,000. If you need a higher grade we tell you exactly which financial and completed-works evidence the CIDB will ask for.

How long does CIDB Grade 1 registration last?

Three years, expiring on the anniversary of registration, with no annual renewal fee in between.

Is the CIDB fee included?

The CIDB registration fee for one class of works is included in the price. Each additional class carries a further statutory fee for your account, and Grade 2 to 9 registrations require audited financial and completed-works evidence and are quoted separately.

Why do CIDB applications get rejected or stuck?

The CIDB verifies your details against CSD and SARS, and misaligned records are the usual cause. We check that alignment before lodging rather than after a rejection.

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CIDB Contractor Registration (Grade 1)

No CIDB registration means no government construction work — it is a hard requirement on every public construction tender, and the grading determines the contract value you may bid for. We prepare and lodge your Grade 1 contractor registration with the CIDB, confirm your CSD and SARS records line up (the most common cause of a rejected or stuck application), and deliver your registration certificate and CRS number. Grade 1 covers tenders up to R200,000 and stays valid for three years with no annual renewal fee. If you need a higher grade, we will tell you exactly which financial and completed-works evidence the CIDB will ask for.

Grade 1 contractor registration prepared and lodged with the CIDB
CIDB registration fee for one class of works included
CSD and SARS tax-status alignment check before submission (the usual cause of rejections)
Your CIDB registration certificate and CRS number delivered by email
Guidance on which class of works matches the tenders you want to bid on
A written note of what a higher grade would require, if you need one

Handled by our team and delivered to your email within 72 hours of payment. The CIDB activates Grade 1 registrations within 48 working hours of a clean submission.

Your details

We use these answers only to prepare your document. Payment is handled securely by PayFast.

After payment we ask 1 short question about your business so we can write it. You can save and finish that later.

Your email (we deliver your document here)

Your name (optional)

Registered company name

CIPC registration number

Which class of works do you want to register for?

The price covers one class of works. Each extra class carries a further CIDB fee.

Where are you now?

Are you registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)?

CIDB verifies against CSD and SARS. If you are not on CSD yet we will flag it before lodging.

You'll be securely redirected to Payfast to complete your payment

Pay now and CIDB Contractor Registration (Grade 1) starts immediately. A manual transfer takes longer — we send you the account details and a reference, and start once the payment reflects.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need CIDB registration for government construction work?: Yes. CIDB registration is required for public-sector construction work, and your grade determines the contract value you are allowed to bid for.
What can I bid for on a Grade 1 CIDB registration?: Tenders up to R200,000. If you need a higher grade we tell you exactly which financial and completed-works evidence the CIDB will ask for.
How long does CIDB Grade 1 registration last?: Three years, expiring on the anniversary of registration, with no annual renewal fee in between.
Is the CIDB fee included?: The CIDB registration fee for one class of works is included in the price. Each additional class carries a further statutory fee for your account, and Grade 2 to 9 registrations require audited financial and completed-works evidence and are quoted separately.
Why do CIDB applications get rejected or stuck?: The CIDB verifies your details against CSD and SARS, and misaligned records are the usual cause. We check that alignment before lodging rather than after a rejection.