About the ECA (SA)

The ECA(SA) is the most influential members’ association for electrical contractors in South Africa. Registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act, the ECA(S)A has represented South African electrical contractors since 1948 and is firmly established as the ‘home’ of trusted electrical contractors. The ECA(SA) has a membership network of around 4 000 electrical contractors, which employs around 75% of the workforce employed within the electrical contracting industry.

Voice of the Industry

The ECA(SA) represents the interests of electrical contractors at many government and industry bodies including the National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry and the Electrical Industry Pension and Provident Funds. It provides input from its members and receives the latest developments first-hand and disseminates this information to members. It is regarded as the ‘voice’ of the electrical contracting industry by government supply authorities, consulting engineers, the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR), Eskom, and the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU). The ECA(SA) serves on the SABS Committee responsible for the Code of Practice for the Wiring of Premises.

Training

Providing training is one of the ECA(SA)’s key areas of expertise.

The training division provides:

Training on Modules 0 – 6 for Construction Electricians.
Refresher courses to prepare students for their trade tests; as well as a two-day practical evaluation of candidates to attain artisan status.
Skills development facilitation and submission of statutory training returns; Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
Registration of apprenticeship contracts with the Sector Education Training Authorities.
Free practical apprenticeship under the CETA Training Contract.

In addition, the ECA(SA) offers training courses at its national and regional offices, which include: Certificate of Compliance (Unit Standards); Certificate of Compliance Refresher course; SANS 10142-1; Earthing and Bonding; PV Solar; MIE Unit Standards; Installation Rules; Medium Voltage (MV); Specialised electrical installation codes (P1 and P2); Electric Fence System Installer course; Management of the Construction Site and Safety File; Labour Relations Act; JBCC Nominated/Selected Subcontract Agreement Edition 6.1 workshop; and Estimating and Tendering.

Advisory Services

With its immense pool of expertise, the ECA is well-placed to provide members with reliable advice on all aspects of running a safe, efficient and profitable contracting business.

Members have access to advice concerning matters relating to:

Technical
Contractual
Legal
Labour Legislation
Safety Compliance
Training

Benefits of membership for members in good standing

Schedules of Rates
SANS 10142-1 at a reduced price
Annual Presidential Excellence Awards
Networking opportunities at members’ meetings
Regional offices in all major centres
Interpretation of legislation and regulations
Members’ portal on the website

For more information about membership, contact the ECA office in your region. All contact numbers are listed under ‘Contact Us’ or call the National Office on(011) 392 0000.

Marketing and Publicity

Presidential Excellence Awards

Since 2011, the ECA(SA)’s Annual Presidential Excellence Awards has showcased its members’ outstanding work in 14 categories. These awards, which have become an industry benchmark, recognise ECA members who have achieved the highest standards in the electrical contracting industry to which others can aspire. Finalists and winners of awards recognise the significant value that these awards add to their business, to staff morale and to their standing in the electrical contracting industry. For more information about the Awards, contact the organiser, Theresa Megalane on (011) 392 0000 or email theresa@ecasa.co.za

Public Awareness

The Association’s pro-active marketing creates public awareness about electrical Certificates of Compliance and the legal requirements for electrical installations; and offers general advice through its regional offices, its content-rich website and via articles in community newspapers and magazines.

Publications

The ECA(SA) has two publications that go to a database of around 22 000 subscribers: an electronic newsletter, Wired, published on the first and third Tuesday of every month (except January and December) and an electronic magazine SA Electrical Contractor, which goes live six times a year. To advertise in Wired or SA Electrical Contractor, contact the National Communications Manager on (011) 392 0000 or email communicate@ecasa.co.za

CONTACT DETAILS

HEAD OFFICE JOHANNESBURG

91 Newton Road, Meadowdale Ext.2, GERMISTON 1401

P O Box 9683, EDENGLEN 1613

Tel (011) 392 0000

E-mail: info@ecasa.co.za

National Director: Mark Mfikoe

Email: mark.mfikoe@ecasa.co.za

HIGHVELD REGIONAL OFFICE

91 Newton Road, Meadowdale Ext.2, GERMISTON 1401

P O Box 9683, EDENGLEN 1613

Tel: (010) 271 0686