Why Join NABISA?
Joining NABISA means becoming part of a professional body that is actively shaping the future of building inspection in South Africa.
As a NABISA member, you benefit from:
- Professional Recognition
Be recognised as part of a respected national association committed to quality, ethics, and compliance. - Industry Credibility
Stand out to clients, banks, attorneys, estate agents, and developers as a verified inspection professional. - Access to Training and Development
Stay up to date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices through ongoing learning opportunities. - Alignment with National Qualifications
NABISA is closely aligned with the new QCTO Building Inspector qualifications, positioning members for long-term professional growth. - Networking and Support
Connect with experienced inspectors, industry leaders, and technical specialists across the country. - Advocacy and Industry Influence
Be part of a collective voice that engages with regulators and policymakers to improve standards and protect consumers. - Business Growth Opportunities
Increase your visibility and credibility, helping you attract higher-quality clients and larger projects. - Ethical Framework and Standards
Operate within a recognised code of conduct that builds trust and protects your professional reputation.
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Membership
Membership Fees:
Annual membership fee: R750.00
Once-off application fee (first-time applicants): R250.00
Membership Period:
Membership is valid from 1 September to 31 August each year.
Renewals and Lapsed Membership:
Members are responsible for renewing their membership annually. If membership lapses, applicants will be required to reapply and pay all applicable fees.
Membership Registration Update:
NABISA is currently streamlining its membership application process to align with the new national Building Inspector qualification. Until this process is finalised, applicants will be registered as NABISA Members under the existing system.
Benefits of Membership
Industry Advocacy
NABISA advocate on behalf of its members! Represent the members voice in legislation inputs, industry bodies, and specific government actions affection the building and home inspectors. Get a say in what happens through our Membership advocacy efforts and be part of the conversation. Get an opportunity to feature in the NABISA newsletter.
Status and competency
Elevate your status as building inspection practitioner by ascribing to the Member Code of Conduct and expand your competency through attending NABISA approved training programmes.
Professional Credibility
Access a vast range of benefits that contributes towards your professional development, including complimentary educational programs, webinars, seminars, networking events and advisory services.
Get discounts for all paid NABISA events and for all NABISA approved training programs and workshops.
Network
Standout and get recognised as an active member of NABISA. Gain access to the NABISA member directory, where you will be able to view ALL our members and they will be able to see you
Careers and Growth
Quality Training and educational opportunities. Access to market, trends, and industry updates.
Code of Conduct
This is an extract from the Constitution of the National Association of Building Inspectors of South Africa (NABISA).
Every NABISA member must commit to adhering to the NABISA Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct provides the core guidelines for ethical building inspection. Integrity, honesty, and objectivity are fundamental principles embodied by this Code.
All members of NABISA, shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by this Code of Conduct.
NABISA Building Inspectors must:
- Avoid conflicts of interest, or activities, that compromise, or appear to compromise the building inspectors independence, or objectivity.
- Not inspect for compensation, any building or property in which the building inspector has, or expects to have, a direct or indirect financial interest,
- Not receive financial compensation, directly or indirectly, for any repair, replacement, or upgrade of any systems or components carried out on the inspected property within one year after the inspection.
- Act in utmost good faith toward each client and towards all other interested parties when carrying out the work of building inspector.
- Perform services and express opinions based on the inspectors genuine personal conviction and only express opinions within the building inspectors personal areas of education, training and experience.
- Be objective in his/her reporting and not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
- Avoid any behaviour which may harm the public, or discredit NABISA, or the building inspection profession, or reduce public confidence in the profession of building inspection.
- Ensure that advertising, marketing, and promotion of the building inspectors services or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false or deceptive.
- Report without delay any suspected substantive and deliberate violations of this Code of Conduct by any member of NABISA, of which the building inspector becomes aware, to the NABISA Board of Directors.