Electrical Contractors' Association - SA

08/09/2026

⚽ Electric 6's Soccer Day ⚽

📅 25 October 2025
📍 Field of Dreams, Johannesburg
⏰ 08:00 - 16:00

🏆 Final Knockout: 1 November 2025

✅ 6-a-side | 20-minute games
✅ Maximum 32 teams

💰 Team Entry (9 players): R4 500
💰 Individual Entry: R600

Team entries must include at least one female player or a player over 50.

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities available: exhibition stalls, kit branding, banners, prizes, and more.

📝 Register now: https://forms.gle/m5Yu1iJWyozwg3gq6

Please contact [email protected] OR (010) 271 0686 for more information.

🔥 Gather your team and join the action!

08/09/2026

ECA(SA) MEMBERS | BUILDERS & ECA(SA) TRADE EXPO 2026

Join ECA(SA) and Builders Haasendal for an exciting day of networking, product demonstrations, technical advice, exclusive specials and exciting prizes.
16 September 2026
09:00 - 14:00
Builders Haasendal, Cape Town
FREE to attend, but registration is required.

Register now: https://forms.gle/CbMu3Cun5qeKADpZ7

07/09/2026

CALLING ALL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS!
As SA Electrical Contractor (SAEC) magazine celebrates South African Heritage Month, we are inviting manufacturers and distributors operating within the electrical contracting industry to participate in our special Heritage Issue feature:
COOL TOOLS: PROUDLY MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This exclusive feature will showcase South African-made products, tools and technologies that are helping to build, power and connect our nation.
Whether you manufacture locally or distribute proudly South African products, this is an opportunity to position your brand in front of electrical contractors, specifiers, consultants, wholesalers and industry decision-makers through both our printed magazine and interactive eMagazine.
📅 Publication Date: 9 October 2026
💰 Special Heritage Issue Rate: R3,500 excl. VAT
Participation includes:
✅ Company Logo
✅ Product Image
✅ Company & Product Profile
✅ Contact Details & Website
✅ "Proudly Made in South Africa" Heritage Badge
📩 To secure your place, contact:
Florence Mabena
Publications Manager | ECA(SA)
📧 [email protected]
(012) 324 3242
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Powering Our Heritage | Connecting Our Future

04/09/2026

Are you confident that the disconnectors and switch-disconnectors you specify, install or inspect are being used correctly?

The latest issue of SA Electrical Contractor explores an important technical topic that affects safety, compliance, and correct equipment selection:

"Disconnectors versus Switch-Disconnectors: Why the wording matters" by ECA(SA) National Technical Advisor, Grant Seeman.
This practical article unpacks the differences between isolation and switching devices, explains the relevant SANS requirements, and highlights common mistakes that could have serious implications for electrical installations.

Subscribe to SA Electrical Contractor here: https://nuz.weanswer.it/subscribe/1316c634e93b49fae80606c31e4edf64df

Read the article here: https://mags.ecasa.co.za/books/ECASA-Magazine-July-August-2026/ =22

02/09/2026

The webinar recording on the updates to SANS 10142-1 Edition 3.3 is available!

▶️ Watch the recording here:
https://lnkd.in/dYGyidNZ

01/09/2026

Unpacking SOLAR PV Rules and Regulations COURSE 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 (online)
PV Solar Rules and Regulations Course
Presented by ECA Highveld in collaboration with Leon Roos

Virtual Classroom via Zoom

Date: 19 June 2026 | Time: 09:00 – 16:00

Course Overview
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) Highveld, in collaboration with Leon Roos, will present a comprehensive PV Solar Rules and Regulations course. This program is designed to upskill electrical contractors with standards-based training, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations governing solar installations.

Delivery: Online via Zoom (guidelines provided; free download at zoom.us/download

Certificate: Issued upon successful completion.

Audience: Electrical contractors and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of PV solar standards.

Schedule

Time: 09:00 – 16:00 (includes breaks)

Booking Deadline: Complete the learner booking register by 22 September 2026

Payment Deadline: 22 September 2026

Course Fees

Members: R2 000.00

Non-members: R2 500.00

Materials: Included in the fee (emailed to all students)

Course Content
The course is structured into three modules, covering:

OHS Act and EIR 2009

SANS 10142-1 (relevant sections)

SANS 60364-7-712

Building Regulations Introduction

Parallel Operation Requirements in NRS specifications

Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Requirements

This training emphasizes standards-based learning, equipping contractors with practical knowledge to meet regulatory requirements and ensure safe, compliant solar installations.

Booking Instructions

Complete the learner booking register: https://forms.gle/m7jYSGDHVpc6pRoR7

Make payment by 22 September 2026

Receive your Zoom link (for online participants)

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

As the adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems continues to grow, understanding surge protection and compliance with IEC standards has become increasingly important for electrical contractors and installers. To help professionals stay informed and up to date, ElectroMechanica, in partnership with the Electrical Contractors' Association (South Africa) [ECA(SA)], is presenting a free online training programme on Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) and their application in photovoltaic installations. The training will be delivered by internationally recognised specialist Enrique Tornell from Barcelona, Spain, via Zoom, and will be conducted in two focused sessions covering both AC and DC surge protection applications.
Session Content
AC Session – SPD Introduction & Backup Protection
1. What does a surge mean?
2. How does an SPD work?
3. Conditions that cause surges
4. SPD features & types (IEC standard)
5. Installation requirements per IEC
6. Why SPD backup protection is needed
7. Risks of incorrect backup protection (oversized/undersized)
8. SSD – SPD Specific Disconnector: technical benefits & field solutions
DC Session – SPD in Photovoltaic Installations
1. IEC standards for PV DC SPDs
2. Why choose 3‑pole vs 2‑pole PV DC SPDs
3. Why PV installations require SPD protection
4. IEC‑defined PV installation types
5. SPD selection guide per installation type
6. SPD backup fuse requirements for PV DC SPDs
Audience Outcome
> Certified understanding of SPD basics and backup protection
> Confidence in applying IEC standards to AC and PV DC installations
> Practical guidance for selectivity and product choice
> Awareness of risks and how to mitigate them with proper SPD solutions
Register Now – Free Online Access via Zoom - https://forms.gle/rvDHRsCAYEZWDBux7
Hosted by ElectroMechanica and ECA (SA) Highveld Region
For queries, contact [email protected] OR (010) 271 0686

01/09/2026

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31/08/2026

⚡ A Journey through SANS 10142-1 (Ed 3.3) ⚡

Master the Code from cover to cover with the ECA(SA) Highveld Region!

Whether you're a licensed electrician sharpening your expertise or a student prepping for exams, join our comprehensive virtual classroom journey covering every section, annex, and Edition 3.3 changes.

📅 Starts: Monday, 7 September 2026

🕒 Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays @ 7:30 PM (22 Sessions)

💻 Format: Virtual via Zoom (All sessions recorded!)

💰 Cost: R3,520

🔗 Book Now: https://forms.gle/Q3TcMrpYGvYRCe4R7

📧 Pay & Send Proof: [email protected]

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