Verified engineers
Engineers you can trust.
Every engineer listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
What I check
Checks for every engineer
- ECSA registeredRegistered with the Engineering Council of South Africa
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
Why it matters
The law in plain words
The Engineering Profession Act sets up registration with ECSA. Structural sign off for building plans, and other identified engineering work, must come from a registered person.
A general guide, not legal advice.
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Before you hire
Three quick steps
1
Ask for the ECSA registration number and category.
2
Ask whether they carry professional indemnity cover.
3
Get the scope and fees in writing.
Questions
Good to know
Who can sign off structural work on my plans?
A registered engineering professional, usually registered with ECSA as a professional engineer or technologist.