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DoEL: Notice re Compliance with Electrical Installation Laws and Certificate
- 20 November 2025
- Law
- South African Accounting Academy
Summary:
The Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) has published a notice to all Homeowners, Businesses and Electrical Contractors regarding Compliance with Electrical Installation Laws and Certificates of Compliance.
Article:
This follows a marked increase in complaints in the Free State Province from new homeowners regarding non-compliant electrical installations, despite the presence of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued during the property transfer process.
The Department has reminded all homeowners, businesses, and developers that it is their legal responsibility to ensure that all electrical installations on their properties fully comply with applicable legislation and standards. A valid CoC must be obtained and provided prior to the sale or transfer of any property.
In cases where an electrical installation is later found to be non-compliant, the seller will be held accountable for rectifying the defects and obtaining a new CoC at their own expense. Failure to do so may result in legal action.
Furthermore, all stakeholders are strongly advised to engage only with competent and legally registered electrical contractors for any electrical work and the issuance of CoC. A registered contractor may only issue a CoC after conducting proper inspections and tests to ensure the installation is both compliant and safe.
Under no circumstances may a registered contractor issue a CoC on behalf of an unregistered individual. Such conduct constitutes a criminal offence and may result in the revocation of the contractor's registration.
The Department urges all parties involved in property transactions and electrical installations to strictly adhere to these requirements in the interest of safety, legality, and consumer protection.
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Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
- Your clients must comply with the relevant Electrical Installation Laws and Certification processes, which you must assess compliance with. If they don’t comply with the relevant laws and regulations, you have certain reporting obligations in terms of NOCLAR (NOn-Compliance with Laws And Regulations) – this could include reporting to management, qualifying your audit opinion, reporting a Reportable Irregularity, etc.
- As an auditor, independent reviewer and accountant, you need to consider the latest publications and media statements that are issued by the Department of Employment and Labour, especially those affecting your clients who are Homeowners, Businesses and Electrical Contractors.
- As an employer, you also need to comply with relevant Electrical Installation laws and regulations in your workplace.
Relevance to Your clients:
- All Homeowners, Businesses and Electrical Contractors have a duty to comply with relevant Electrical Installation Laws and Certification processes, otherwise they could be held liable.
- Clients should also be aware of the latest publications and media statements that are issued by the Department of Employment and Labour.