CIDB Grade Upgrade Planner
Plan your path from your current CIDB grade to your target grade — see exactly what financial thresholds you must meet and how far you are from qualifying.
Your Current Grade
3
General Building (GB)
Max tender: R2,000,000
Target Grade
5
General Building (GB)
Max tender: R13,000,000
Your Progress Toward Target Grade Requirements
Grade Upgrade Path
You can apply for upgrade at any time by submitting evidence to CIDB. Annual updates are required during your 3-year grading period.
Requirements Per Grade — Financial Thresholds
| Grade | Max Tender Value | Min Annual Turnover | Min Available Capital | Min Largest Contract |
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Application Checklist — Documents Required
⚠ Disclaimer: CIDB financial thresholds are revised periodically. Verify current thresholds at registers.cidb.org.za before applying. This tool provides guidance only and does not guarantee a grading outcome. Financial statements must be audited, independently reviewed, or exempted per your public interest score.