Construction Work Permit
Construction work permits and notifications
Larger projects may not start without a construction work permit. We check whether yours needs one and prepare the application in time.
In short
Under the Construction Regulations 2014, construction work above set thresholds of duration and value needs a construction work permit from the Department of Employment and Labour before work starts, and other construction work must be notified to the Department. Siyakhatala Safety prepares permit applications and notifications for projects in Cape Town and across the Western Cape.
What's included
- Check whether your project needs a permit or a notification
- Prepare the application with the baseline risk assessment
- Submit before the deadline so the start date holds
- Keep the permit number on site and in the safety file
The permit is the client's responsibility, which is why it is part of our Client OHS Agent service. We start on it during procurement, so it is in hand when the contractor is appointed and the site can open on the planned date.
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Construction work permit: common questions
How long before work starts must I apply?
The application must be in at least 30 days before construction work starts, so plan it into the procurement programme.
What if my project is below the permit threshold?
Most construction work, such as work at height, excavation and demolition, still has to be notified to the Department of Employment and Labour before it starts. We prepare the notification as well.
Who applies, the client or the contractor?
The client applies. A Client OHS Agent can prepare and submit it on the client's behalf.
Where we work
Construction work permit across the Western Cape
From our office in Brackenfell we cover Cape Town and the Western Cape, and work countrywide by arrangement.