The Certificate of Compliance (CoC) course presented at the Highveld region includes the interpretation of the Electrical Installation Regulations 2009 (OHS Act 85 of 1993); completion of the Certificate of Compliance (Annexure 1 of the EIR 2009); completion of the Test Report according to SANS 10142-1 and the use of correct test instruments for […]
Is your company struggling to find competent electricians and plumbers? Training and learning will take place at workplaces and at two TVET Colleges in Port Elizabeth. The project is financially supported by the Department of Higher Education and Training and the National Skills Fund with input and support from GIZ and German Co-operation. The […]
Eskom generates, transmits and distributes 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used on the continent. It was established in 1923 and, today, it is in the business of ensuring that its customers do not buy too much of its product. What a business! Prior to 1994, […]
A small function took place in the East London offices of the ECA(SA) on Wednesday, 6 April 2016, to celebrate the payment of an apprentice stipend valued at R18 000 to our member Donovan Sumner of Mega Tech Electrical. The East London executive committee, together with the regional director, Lucas Bowle,s and office administrator […]
Is your company struggling to find competent electricians and plumbers? Training and learning will take place at workplaces and at two TVET Colleges in Port Elizabeth. The project is financially supported by the Department of Higher Education and Training and the National Skills Fund with input and support from GIZ and German Co-operation. The three-year […]
Negotiating contracts by way of e-mail exchange can create rights and obligations between the parties which are legally binding and enforceable unless that eventuality is expressly excluded. Section 22(1) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) provides that “an agreement is not without legal force and effect merely because it was concluded, partly […]
On 1 April 2016, the Highveld branch handed over training stipends from the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) to the value of some R53 580. The recipients were electrical contracting companies Funganani Electrical and Immelman Electrical. Speaking at the event, ECA(SA) national directior Mark Mfikoe noted that the handover of the funds was a “milestone” […]
I have again realised that our members do not understand the workings of this industry. I refer specifically to the structures and/or institutions active in the industry. I will use this article to explain the different entities in a manner that makes sense to me as an electrician. The Electrical Contracting Board (ECB) The […]
This is a continuation of our series on the management of discipline in the workplace. In this edition, we continue with the necessary steps preceding the implementation of disciplinary measures. Preparing for a disciplinary hearing Purpose of a disciplinary hearing The reasons for holding a disciplinary hearing are generally to: Establish the full facts […]
The ECA Bosveld Region invites you to attend the Earthing, Bonding and Lightning course to be held in Centurion, Gauteng, on 4 and 5 April 2016. This course is developed specifically to provide a good introduction, essential background and level of understanding for people associated with or delivering service in the requirements for the earthing […]
