Get Your CIDB Grade Quickly and Professionally

CIDB is a national regulatory body that categorizes construction companies into grades from 1 to 9. The grading system ensures that contractors are awarded tenders based on their capacity, financial standing, and experience.

Any contractor performing construction-related government work — whether building, electrical, civil, plumbing, maintenance, or renovations.

Grade 1 registration takes 3–7 days.

Higher grades (2–9) can take weeks due to financial verification processes.

Grades are based on:

• Financial capability

• Bank ratings

• Asset values

• Track record

• Project completion history

Higher grades require more supporting documentation.

Yes — for Grade 1, experience is not required. Higher grades require proof of completed work.

• Company documents

• Financial statements

• Bank confirmation

• Project references

• Tax compliance

• Director details

Yes — COIDA compliance is often required for safety and labour protection.

Yes. Every CIDB registration must be renewed annually.

Absolutely. As your business grows, earns more revenue, and completes larger projects, you can upgrade.

You will be restricted from applying for tenders above your grade limit. Upgrading solves this as soon as you meet the requirements.

Not for registration, but government tenders require BEE for scoring.

CIDB categorizes contractors under classes like:

• General Building (GB)

• Civil Engineering (CE)

• Electrical

• Mechanical

These define what type of contracts you can bid for.

Yes. You can register for multiple classes if you meet the criteria.

Usually due to:

• Incorrect financials

• Invalid documents

• Mismatched information

• Tax non-compliance

Yes. CIDB requires a valid bank rating letter for higher grades.

For Grade 1, no.

For higher grades, yes — financials establish your contracting capacity.

Yes, if they operate or intend to operate in South Africa.

No — most registrations are processed online through the CIDB portal.

Grade 1 is free.

Higher grades have fees depending on category.

Yes — tax status is directly integrated into CIDB verification systems.