Compliance
6 articles
Letter of Good Standing (SA): What It Is, How to Get One, and Why Contractors Live and Die by It
Letter of Good Standing South Africa: what a COIDA compliance certificate is, how to apply through CompEasy, what it costs, and how to keep yours valid on every site.
Construction Regulations 2014 in Plain English: What Every SA Contractor Actually Has to Do
Construction Regulations 2014 explained in plain English: notification of construction work, client and principal contractor duties, appointments, and how to stay compliant.
COIDA Registration in South Africa: The No-Nonsense Guide for Employers
COIDA registration South Africa: step-by-step guide for employers to register with the Compensation Fund, submit the Return of Earnings, and get your Letter of Good Standing.
The 2026 Construction Safety File Checklist Every South African Contractor Needs
A practical, OHS Act–aligned checklist of every document a principal contractor will demand before you set foot on site in 2026 — and the common mistakes that get safety files rejected.
Risk Assessments vs Method Statements: What Principal Contractors Actually Want
They sound similar, they show up in the same safety file, and contractors confuse them constantly. Here is the difference, why it matters legally, and what a principal contractor actually checks first.
How to assemble a SACPCMP-compliant safety file in 2026
A practical walkthrough of every document a principal contractor will ask for, in the order they'll ask for it.