CIDB grading isn't simply a badge — the system indicates the type and size of construction contracts a contractor is considered capable of undertaking. Reaching Grade 9 places a company in a completely different procurement category from a small Grade 1 contractor, opening tenders of any value.
Source: CIDB
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the tender-value limit at Grade 7 and Grade 8?
Grade 7 caps at R40 million and Grade 8 at R130 million, before Grade 9 removes the limit entirely.
Is it easy to reach Grade 9?
No — CIDB's registration material sets substantial financial and works-capability requirements for Grade 9 contractors.
Does Grade 9 apply to all types of construction work?
Grading is linked to specific classes of construction work, so a contractor's grade is registered per class, not as one blanket rating.