By Wayne Hodgson, Geroge Branch Chairman
Firstly, I would like to thank all the members, contractors, and the Regional Director of the ECA for the privilege of being able to serve the East/South Cape electrical industry.
I have noticed a vast incensement in Electrical Contractors coming into our area, making it tougher for long standing compliant electrical contractors to secure work.
Compliance
There are still numerous contractors who do not fully comply with the NBECI Agreement and conform to the SANS 10142-3 Wiring Code. There have been Two cases in 2025 that the ECA had to deal with and fortunately, we could resolve between the Contractor and the Client.
Sponsors
A word of thanks to our sponsors who provide their services, expertise, and the eats that we enjoy after the meetings.
Workshops/Courses/Seminars
June 2025-days of the 08-07 we had our Estimating & Tendering Course held at the ECA Offices with 9 x Registered attendees and only 6 attended.
A COC Refresher Course was held on the 18th of September 2025, PRESENTED BY JOHNNY CUNNIFF.
We would like to see some of the following presentations take place in 2026, but this can only happen if we support these workshops by attending and/or sending designated employees.
• Fire Risk: Thatch roofs present an increased fire hazard, especially from lightning strikes or electrical faults.
• Alternative Supplies – Solar, Generators, UPS.
• SANS 10142-1 & 3 Wiring Regulations.
• COC – Filling in of document, understanding the document, understanding the readings and what it means.
• OHASA – The implications of not complying.
• HR in our company – How we engage with our employees.
• Tendering & Estimating Course
It’s been affected too electrical contractors.
I think that we have been very fortunate to have had several courses and technical meetings. The presentation on various new products has been informative and interesting and has provided valuable insight for the contractor in selecting certain products.
A word of thanks to all who, from time to time, helps and advises members on contracting and labour issues.
We welcomed Fiona Knell to the ECA(SA) and of course dropping her into the deep end in February 2025.
South Cape – Membership
69 x Ordinary Members
1 x Ordinary Service Member
3 x Service Associated Members
9 x Affiliated Members
5 x Special Service Members
1 x Associated Distributor/Wholesaler
1 x Social Benefit Member
Marketing
We attender the George Agri show this year, improving our visibility into the public and contractors alike.
Social Events
Port Elizabeth had a very successful golf day.
I would like to thank Nathan Hodgson, who kept us refreshed as he worked behind the bar at the Round Table George every meeting.
I would like to encourage all contractors to read the newsletters that are sent out, and to ensure that the ECA have your correct company information, especially the e-mail address.
A big thank you to Fiona who keeps us informed and for the support, guidance, and help.
Let us remain positive and serve our Industry professionally and with Integrity and by doing so, we will conquer the challenges that we daily face as Contractors.
Lastly, it was good serving you and being of service to our Industry and I wish the next Chairman every success and blessing for his term. On behalf of the ECA I would like to wish you a very blessed Christmas and a very happy and fruitful New Year as you celebrate with your family and friends.
