CIDB contractor grading
South Africa's Construction Industry Development Board registers and grades contractors by capability and financial standing. A CIDB grade is required for public-sector work and signals an established construction business.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to 30 May 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current CIDB status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where CIDB holders are
- Gauteng
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Free State
- Western Cape
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
Trades that hold it
Builder · 662Civil Contractor · 277General Contractor · 29Electrician · 27Plumber · 15Mechanical Contractor · 12
Common questions
What is CIDB contractor grading?
South Africa's Construction Industry Development Board registers and grades contractors by capability and financial standing. A CIDB grade is required for public-sector work and signals an established construction business. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold CIDB contractor grading?
We track 1,022 tradespeople with a CIDB contractor grading record, based on register and listing data collected up to 30 May 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a CIDB contractor grading record be out of date?
Yes. 49 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 30 May 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds CIDB contractor grading?
Check the official register at https://www.cidb.org.za/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.