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Register as an electric fence system installer

We all know that anyone hiring an installer or integrator must ensure the service provider is registered with PSIRA. Sadly, while it is illegal to hire someone or retain a company that is not registered to handle a security service or installation for you, the public is mostly unaware of this regulation.

New amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that will come into effect in 2013 require all people and companies that work with electric fences to be registered (or licensed, if you will) with the Department of Labour. Not only does this change the nature of security work on electric fences, but should provide the public and businesses with a degree of confidence that registered companies can actually do the job properly and safely.

In order to be registered by the Chief Inspector as an Electric Fence System Installer as defined in the Electrical Machinery Regulations, 2012, promulgated by Government Notice R.242 of 25 March 2011, the applicant must submit his/her/its documents to the Chief Inspector to be considered for registration:

* Completed application form;

* Proof of experience on electric fence systems (letters from employers and letter of recommendation from the South African Electric Fence Installers Association or the South African Intruder Detection Services Association);

* Proof of working knowledge of the legislation and relevant health and safety standards applicable to electric fence systems (letter of recommendation from the South African Electric Fence Installers Association or the South African Intruder Detection Services Association);

* Copy of applicant’s South African identification document;

* Two photo’s (25 mm x 30 mm) colour or black & white;

* Receipt of R120,00 payable at any Labour Centre or bank.

If successful, this will provide the applicant with a temporary registration that will be valid till the 30th of September 2013. The Department of Labour has inspectors in all provinces that will be available to assist with the application or log onto www.labour.gov.za for the latest information and application forms.

Forms will be available from all electric fencing distributors and manufacturers. The following organisations may also be contacted:

Department of Labour:

Tel. no.: +27 (0)12 309 4000/4378

South African Electric Fence Installers Association

e-mail address: info@saefia.com

Fax to e-mail: 086 527 0374

Fax number: 0866 499 588

www.saefia.co.za

South African Intruder Detection Services Association

e-mail address: saidsa@mweb.co.za

Tel number: +27 (0)11 845 4870

Fax number: +27 (0)11 845 4850

www.saidsa.co.za

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