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ECA(SA)’s 2026 Presidential Excellence Awards are officially open for entries. Celebrating members’ excellence as well as the association’s major developments. Since launching in 2012, the ECA(SA) Presidential Excellence Awards have grown – not just in size but also in importance, as more members recognise the significant value these awards add to their business, to staff …

Make a difference on and off the fairway by joining the ECA(SA) Charity Golf Day for Skills Development on Thursday, 11 March 2027 at Woodhill Golf Course, Pretoria. This special event brings together industry professionals, partners and supporters for a day of networking, friendly competition and meaningful impact. Every fourball booked and every sponsorship secured …

The ECA(SA)’s Excellence Through Partnership initiative celebrates the manufacturers and distributors whose products, services and support contribute to excellence within South Africa’s electrical contracting industry. Aligned with the theme of the next issue of the SA Electrical Contractor magazine, A Year of Excellence, A Season of Gratitude, this exclusive showcase provides participating companies with a …

BY RHYS EVANS, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ALCO-SAFE South Africa’s Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) demerit system changes how traffic rules are enforced. In the past, companies and drivers often treated traffic fines as minor costs. The new system changes this by attaching real, immediate consequences to poor driving. At the heart of this …

ECA(SA)’s 2026 Presidential Excellence Awards are officially open for entries. Celebrating members’ excellence as well as the association’s major developments. Since launching in 2012, the ECA(SA) Presidential Excellence Awards have grown – not just in size but also in importance, as more members recognise the significant value these awards add to their business, to staff …

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Written by Sanjee Maharaj, Sanjee Maharaj Inc. On 13 August 2026, I had the privilege of presenting the JBCC Online Course, presented by ECA (SA) Free State and Northern Cape to the electrical contracting industry. As an attorney passionate about the built environment, preparing a JBCC course specifically for electrical contractors challenged me to look …

By Viren Sookhun, Managing Director at Workforce Staffing Africa The way  renewable energy projects are being evaluated is changing. Rather than focusing only on how much electricity can be generated over the course of a year, there is growing emphasis on how reliably different technologies can supply power throughout the day. As a result, wind …

By Anthony Schewitz Regional Director: Highveld Over the last few months, we have experienced tough times in the industry. Work has been scarcer, and skyrocketing diesel prices have reached unaffordable levels, putting severe strain on consumer spending. In times like these, I always reflect on the ECA(SA) motto—”The HOME of the Electrical Contractor”—and how I …

Written by: Mark Mfikoe – Chairperson – ECA(SA) National Director & ECI National Pension Fund Dear Members, “There are no Jobs on a Dead Planet”. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) made this message reach home in many investment platforms. It is one of the most powerful expressions of …

The ECA(SA) is looking for an experienced *Industrial Relations Officer* to join our team in KwaZulu-Natal. If you have a passion for Labour Law and 5+ years IR experience, this is your opportunity to join the leading voice of electrical contractors in South Africa! Closing Date: 25 September 2026📧 Apply now: Send your CV and …

ECA(SA), in partnership with Builders, is proud to invite all members, electrical contractors, electricians, apprentices and industry professionals to an exciting FREE Trade Expo Open Day at Builders Haasendal in Cape Town. This unique industry event offers the opportunity to: Discover the latest product launches and demonstrations Receive expert technical advice from leading suppliers Explore …

ECA(SA)’s 2026 Presidential Excellence Awards are officially open for entries. Celebrating members’ excellence as well as the association’s major developments. Since launching in 2012, the ECA(SA) Presidential Excellence Awards have grown – not just in size but also in importance, as more members recognise the significant value these awards add to their business, to staff …

Master the Code from cover to cover with the ECA(SA) Highveld Region! Whether you’re a licensed electrician sharpening your expertise or a student prepping for exams, join our comprehensive virtual classroom journey covering every section, annex, and Edition 3.3 changes. 📅 Starts: Monday, 7 September 2026 🕒 Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays @ 7:30 PM (22 …

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (South Africa), in partnership with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is inviting aspiring electricians in the North West Province to apply for the Artisan Development Programme leading to an Occupational Certificate: Electrician NQF Level 4. This fully funded three-year programme offers qualifying learners the opportunity to gain valuable industry skills, workplace …

By Robert Erasmus, Managing Director at Sanitech 21 August 2026 Over the past decade, South African business leaders learned a hard lesson about power: relying on a single, centralised grid is a massive gamble. To keep doors open and maintain productivity, businesses took control into their own hands, with industrial operations building on-site solar systems, …

The ECA(SA) Highveld Region, in collaboration with TDMI and AREP, recently hosted an informative webinar focusing on the latest updates to SANS 10142-1 Edition 3.3, a topic of significant importance to electrical contractors, designers, installers, and inspection authorities across South Africa. The overwhelming response, with approximately 1 700 registrations, highlighted the industry’s commitment to staying …

10 August 2026 Solar PV Installations: Industry Certificates Do Not Replace Statutory Registration Focus on the statutory registrations first — industry certificates are supplementary With the rapid growth of solar PV installations in South Africa, programmes such as the PV GreenCard, AREP P4, ECA(SA) PV Training Certificate and other industry training or recognition programmes have become increasingly …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from being a topic of speculation to becoming a practical business tool. Across the globe, companies are using AI to improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks and support decision-making. While South Africa may still be finding its footing in some areas of digital transformation, the technology is beginning to gain …

From the ECA(SA) President’s Pen. JOHANNESBURG – From the historic streets of the city’s oldest suburbs to the rapidly expanding developments on its outskirts, Johannesburg is facing a common enemy: the relentless theft of electrical infrastructure. Residents across the metro are increasingly experiencing prolonged power outages, not only because of ageing infrastructure but also because …

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the go-live date of the SAEC Magazine has been moved from 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring you another insightful edition. As we celebrate Women’s Month, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all women across South Africa, and especially …

By Mamiki Matlawa, Group Business Development Executive While South Africa’s transition to a more reliable, inclusive and sustainable energy sector is too often viewed through the lens of infrastructure and technology, the critical role of women in this shift is often overlooked. Women – long sidelined in the country’s energy institutions – are stepping into …

By Robert Erasmus, Managing Director at Sanitech South Africa’s mining sector operates under constant pressure to improve environmental performance, support worker well-being, and show real progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. While energy efficiency and water security usually steal the spotlight, sanitation infrastructure often remains an overlooked vulnerability. Long treated as just a …