What We Do
The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is a Schedule 3A Public Entity that reports to the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. It is a regulatory body established under the Council for the Built Environment Act (No. 43 of 2000) (the CBE Act). The CBE was established for the purpose of instilling good conduct within built environment professions, mobilising transformation in the built environment professions, protecting the interest of the public and advising the South African Government on Built Environment related issues.
Our Mandate
Brand Promise
The Council for the Built Environment is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, integrity, and accountability within the built environment sector.
Our Brand Promise is to lead with transparency, regulate with fairness, and serve with professionalism. We strive to protect the public, support the development of built environment professions, and promote excellence across all councils under our oversight.
Through ethical leadership and sound governance, we aim to build trust, strengthen confidence, and ensure sustainable growth within South Africa’s built environment.
Sixth Term Council: 2022 2026
Ms Holovisa Amelia Mtshali
Chairperson
(ECSA - Pr Techno 200770046)
Ms Ditaba Maraka
Deputy Chairperson
(Public Rep)
Mr Anele Mahlawe
Council Member
(Dept Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment - Pr Techno 201470287)
Ms Elizabeth Faith Nyaka
Council Member
Ms Mandisa Princess Pepeta
(SACAP - Pr Arc Techno)
Mr Christopher Kobla Gavor
(SACPVP - Pr Valuer 4028/0)
Ms Salome Mabilane
(Public Rep)
Ms Snowy Makhudu
(EAPASA - Reg EAP)
Dr Khangwelo Desmond Musetsho
(EAPASA - Reg EAP; Reg Prof Natural Scientist 400287/16)
Mr Craig Silva
(SAGC - GPrES0104)
Mr Tshepo Albia Monakedi
(SACPLAN)
Ms Seemole Angela Mahopo
(SACPLAN - Pr. Pln A/1538/2012)
Mr Chris Steynberg
(SACLAP - Pr LA 20293)
Ms Sinehlanhla Mthembu
(Public Rep)
Mr Ngwako Edward Hutamo
(SACLAP - Pr Landscape Manager 20286)
Ms Modiehi Elisa Molebatsi
(SAGC - PLS1232)
Adv Nomonde Nokhuthala January
(Public Rep)
(Public Rep)
Dr Deenadayalan Ruthensamy Letchmiah
(SACQSP - Pr QS 1371)
(SACQSP - Pr QS 1371)
Mr Ntsindiso Charles Nduku
(SACAP - Pr Arc)
(SACAP - Pr Arc)
Mr Arthur Quphe
(SACQSP - Pr QS 4736)
(SACQSP - Pr QS 4736)
Mr Mandla Riginarld Sithole
(Dept Public Works & Infrastructure)
(Dept Public Works & Infrastructure)
Mr Thabang Mbembele
(SACPCMP - E/025/2015)
(SACPCMP - E/025/2015)