CIDB Registered Builder in Pretoria
Makena Building Group is a CIDB Grade 1GB registered building contractor (CRS 10474585), NHBRC registered (4000022022), and CSD listed (MAAA1781183). Architect-led construction for private homes and public-sector building work - verify every number before you hire us.
Our Registration Numbers - Check Them Yourself
Any builder can claim credentials on a letterhead. Ours are public records - here is every number and exactly where to verify it. We give you the receipts before you ask.
- CIDB: CRS 10474585, Grade 1GB (General Building), activated 8 November 2026, valid to 8 November 2029. Verify on the CIDB register at cidb.org.za.
- NHBRC: 4000022022. Verify on nhbrc.org.za or call 0800 200 824.
- CSD (Central Supplier Database): MAAA1781183, with valid SARS tax compliance status. Searchable by any government buyer or tender administrator.
- CIPC: Makena Cootie Trading (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2017/192896/07. Verify on the CIPC eServices portal.
What CIDB Grade 1GB Means for Your Project
The Construction Industry Development Board grades contractors so that government buyers know exactly who qualifies for what. Grade 1GB covers general building work on public-sector tenders up to R500,000 - municipal projects, school maintenance, clinic renovations, government housing components.
For private projects there is no grading limit. A homeowner building a R1.5 million house in Soshanguve or Centurion does not need a Grade 5 contractor - CIDB grading governs government contracts only. What a private client needs is a builder whose registration, tax status, and NHBRC standing can all be verified. That is the point of this page.
CIDB vs NHBRC - What Each One Actually Protects
South African homeowners often hear both acronyms and assume they are interchangeable. They are not:
- CIDB registers the contractor. It is legally required to tender on government construction contracts. It says: this company has met the national register requirements to build.
- NHBRC registers the home builder and enrols each new house. It funds the 5-year structural warranty on your home and is required for bond approval through major banks (ABSA, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank). It says: your specific house is protected by law.
We hold both, plus CSD listing and a clean SARS compliance record. One company, every register, no gaps.
How to Verify Any Builder CIDB Number (Including Ours)
- Ask the contractor for their CIDB CRS number - a legitimate one gives it without hesitation.
- Go to cidb.org.za and open the Register of Contractors.
- Search the CRS number. The register shows the grading, class of works, status, and expiry date.
- Confirm the name on the register matches the company on your quote - not a sister company you have never heard of.
- For NHBRC, repeat with the NHBRC number at nhbrc.org.za, or call 0800 200 824.
Search ours right now: CIDB 10474585, NHBRC 4000022022. Both active, both current.
Where We Build
We are based in Soshanguve, Pretoria, and serve greater Pretoria - Centurion, Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, Akasia, Ga-Rankuwa, Rosslyn, Pretoria East, Pretoria North, and Pretoria Central. Architect-led builds with SANS 10400 compliance and municipal submission handled in-house. Our services cover new home builds, renovations, house plans, and concrete foundation work through our SlabWorks division.
Every new home we build is NHBRC-enrolled before construction starts - foundation, wall plate, and roof inspections at every stage, and the 5-year structural warranty active from handover.
Tender-Ready Compliance, Off the Shelf
For property managers, schools, churches, and businesses that need a compliant building contractor for quotes or public-sector work: our compliance file is complete and current - CIDB 1GB, NHBRC, CSD with valid tax status, CIPC registration, COIDA, and a health safety file. No chasing documents at tender closing time. Request our credentials pack and it lands in your inbox the same day.