How do Architects work in South Africa?

If someone is claiming to be an architect or an architectural professional. Their Professional registration with SACAP can be confirmed here https://sacap.site-ym.com/search/all.asp?bst=

Registered persons may be appointed for a standard service as:

Architectural professionals

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Principal consultants

Principal agents

The 6 Working Stages of Architecture

Stage 1: Inception

• Receive, appraise, and report on the client's requirements regarding the client's brief.

• Determine the site and rights and constraints.

• Determine budgetary constraints.

• Determine the need for consultants.

• Determine indicative project timelines.

• Determine methods of contracting.

• Determine whether other statutory authority applications are required or desirable.

Stage 2: Concept and viability (concept design)

Stage 3: Design Development

Stage 4: Documentation and procurement

Stage 4.1: Local Authority Submission

Stage 4.2: Working Drawings/ Construction Drawings

Stage 5: Construction

Stage 6: Close-out