ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
Associations in Germiston

The ECA(SA) represents the interests of electrical contractors at many government and industry bodies, providing input from its members and receiving all of the latest developments first-hand. With an immense pool of expertise from which to draw, the ECA is well placed to provide members with excellent and accurate advice on all aspects of running a safe, efficient and profitable contracting business. Altron disposes of Crabtree to Siemens AG, subject to regulatory approval. Credentials are issued to qualifying individuals of a company and not the company itself. The ECA(SA) has a membership network of around 4 000 electrical contractors, which employs more than 75% of the workforce employed within the electrical contracting industry. THE NEW AND IMPROVED WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE SCHEME The Electrical Contractors’ Association of South Africa backs the skills and qualifications of its members as well as their capacity to deliver compliant work. In the event that the member’s work is not compliant and the end-user brings this to the attention of the ECA(SA), the Workmanship Guarantee Scheme kicks in to rectify the work. The works must have been handed over, the client must have paid the member contractor and the Certificate of Compliance relating to the installation, where applicable, must have been completed and handed over to the client. LABOUR The ECA(SA) represents members on the National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry and the Board of Trustees of the Electrical Industry Pension and Provident Funds. Access to the ECA(SA)’s labour experts to address immediate labour matters, for example, providing guidance and advice on the electrical industry’s Collective Agreement and related labour legislation. Handling of disciplinary hearings; assisting with retrenchments; and representing members in conciliation and arbitration disputes at the National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry and at the CCMA. Management training for employers and administrative staff, which includes: o Tendering and estimating. The ECA(SA) provides a two-day practical evaluation of candidates to attain artisan status. Refresher courses to prepare students for final assessment (trade test). Representing members at forums where contractual conditions for electrical sub-contractors are negotiated and revised in consultation with other stakeholders in the Industry, such as the Joint Building Contracts Technical Committee; the Joint Practice Committees of Master Builders South Africa; and Contract Price Adjustment Provisions Committee. Circulate tender information and requests for quotations to members as and when received from principal contractors, clients and professional parties. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE As an employers’ organisation in the electrical construction industry, one of the major services provided by the ECA(SA) is in the technical field of operations. Additionally, the ECA(SA) assists members with support and advice on the Electrical Installation Regulations and related parts of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. An electronic copy of the Main Agreement from the National Bargaining Council of the Electrical Industry. The ECA logo is promoted to commerce, industry and homeowners and members are encouraged to use this logo, and to make their membership of the ECA(SA) known to clients. ECA Schedule of Rates for Electricians is available on Excel. THE ECA(SA) ANNUAL PRESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS Inaugurated in 2011, the ECA(SA)’s annual Presidential Excellence Awards is a celebration of exceptional workmanship and professionalism within the electrical industry and showcases the excellent achievements of member organisations. This prestigious event provides various sponsorship opportunities for companies to sponsor one of the categories, which entitles them to a three-minute promotional video that is shown at the awards banquet. GOLF DAYS A number of regional golf days are held each year in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town where associate members can sponsor holes and four-balls with all surplus funds generated going to various charities.