Our Membership
Safehouse membership grants you access to a network of like-minded businesses in the South African electrical industry. Businesses with integrity, committed to producing compliant product and preventing avoidable harm to lives and livelihoods across the country.
What we do for our members:
Support
We advise our members about specifications, applicable standards, LOA requirements, and many other aspects affecting the compliance of their products. We are always available to attend meetings and offer guidance, free of charge.
- Expert Consultation: Safehouse is always available to attend meetings and offer free advice to its members within certain limits. Members can enquire about the standards their products must meet, and if Safehouse doesn’t have the immediate answer, they will refer members to experts in the field.
- Referral to LOA Agents: While Safehouse doesn’t handle individual LOA applications, it provides members with referrals to trusted agents who can assist with regulatory applications.
- Ongoing Advocacy: If members encounter issues related to compliance or industry standards, Safehouse takes these concerns to the appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure that challenges are addressed at a broader level, helping all members benefit from clearer regulations.
Safehouse provides its members with guidance on specifications, applicable standards, LOA (Letter of Authority) requirements, and many other aspects related to product compliance. This includes:
- Expert Consultation: Safehouse is always available to attend meetings and offer free advice to its members within certain limits. Members can enquire about the standards their products must meet, and if Safehouse doesn’t have the immediate answer, they will refer members to experts in the field.
- Referral to LOA Agents: While Safehouse doesn’t handle individual LOA applications, it provides members with referrals to trusted agents who can assist with regulatory applications.
- Ongoing Advocacy: If members encounter issues related to compliance or industry standards, Safehouse takes these concerns to the appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure that challenges are addressed at a broader level, helping all members benefit from clearer regulations.
Self-Regulation Guidance
We facilitate every aspect of your journey to self-regulation via the Suppliers Declaration of Conformity – SANS17050.
Self-regulation is an essential practice that empowers companies to take responsibility for their product compliance rather than relying solely on third-party certification. Safehouse supports members throughout their self-regulation journey by:
- Advising on SANS 17050: Safehouse provides guidance on the South African National Standard (SANS) 17050, which outlines the steps for self-regulation through the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
- Fostering a Mindset Shift: Many companies in South Africa are not familiar with self-regulation, and Safehouse works to educate and guide its members on how to take control of their own compliance processes.
- Support for Documentation and Procedures: Safehouse connects members with resources and experts to help them develop the necessary internal procedures for self-regulation, including ongoing quality control and inspections.
Self-regulation is an essential practice that empowers companies to take responsibility for their product compliance rather than relying solely on third-party certification. Safehouse supports members throughout their self-regulation journey by:
- Advising on SANS 17050: Safehouse provides guidance on the South African National Standard (SANS) 17050, which outlines the steps for self-regulation through the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
- Fostering a Mindset Shift: Many companies in South Africa are not familiar with self-regulation, and Safehouse works to educate and guide its members on how to take control of their own compliance processes.
- Support for Documentation and Procedures: Safehouse connects members with resources and experts to help them develop the necessary internal procedures for self-regulation, including ongoing quality control and inspections.
Problem solving
We work with industry bodies to lobby government to address issues that affect the prosperity of our member’s organisations.
When issues arise regarding regulations or product compliance, Safehouse provides its members with a platform for problem-solving. This includes:
- Industry Forums and Working Groups: Safehouse represents its members in various working groups and technical committees with regulatory bodies like the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) and SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), where they raise concerns and advocate for clearer regulations.
- Regulatory Challenges: Safehouse ensures that issues related to compulsory specifications are addressed on a wider scale rather than just for individual members, providing long-term solutions for the entire industry.
When issues arise regarding regulations or product compliance, Safehouse provides its members with a platform for problem-solving. This includes:
- Industry Forums and Working Groups: Safehouse represents its members in various working groups and technical committees with regulatory bodies like the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) and SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), where they raise concerns and advocate for clearer regulations.
- Regulatory Challenges: Safehouse ensures that issues related to compulsory specifications are addressed on a wider scale rather than just for individual members, providing long-term solutions for the entire industry.
Exposure
We promote your brand to the industry and our customer bases, which include end consumers, contractors, developers and insurers.
Through various campaigns and media initiatives, Safehouse actively promotes its members, helping to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market. Some of the key exposure opportunities include:
Online Platforms: Members are showcased on Safehouse’s website and social media platforms, further establishing their presence in the industry.
Industry Campaigns: Safehouse runs media campaigns that promote electrical safety and compliance, associating member companies with the highest standards in the industry.
Through various campaigns and media initiatives, Safehouse actively promotes its members, helping to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market. Some of the key exposure opportunities include:
Online Platforms: Members are showcased on Safehouse’s website and social media platforms, further establishing their presence in the industry.
Industry Campaigns: Safehouse runs media campaigns that promote electrical safety and compliance, associating member companies with the highest standards in the industry.
Industry Surveillance
We survey the industry on your behalf, acting as your contact point for any safety & compliance issues you’d like us to investigate further.
Safehouse plays a crucial role in monitoring the market to identify and address non-compliant products. This involves:
- Member Collaboration: Some members are proactive in conducting their own surveillance by testing products and reporting their findings to Safehouse, ensuring that unsafe products are flagged.
- Third-Party Testing: While costly, Safehouse facilitates third-party testing for products that pose significant safety risks, ensuring the protection of both consumers and member companies.
- Continued Monitoring: Safehouse continuously monitors trends and challenges in the electrical industry, helping members stay informed about the latest compliance requirements.
Safehouse plays a crucial role in monitoring the market to identify and address non-compliant products. This involves:
- Member Collaboration: Some members are proactive in conducting their own surveillance by testing products and reporting their findings to Safehouse, ensuring that unsafe products are flagged.
- Third-Party Testing: While costly, Safehouse facilitates third-party testing for products that pose significant safety risks, ensuring the protection of both consumers and member companies.
- Continued Monitoring: Safehouse continuously monitors trends and challenges in the electrical industry, helping members stay informed about the latest compliance requirements.
Safe Products Database
Our members can add their products to our product database, exposing you to new customers throughout the country.
Safehouse’s Safe Products Database is a resource for both consumers and businesses to identify products that meet South African safety standards. The benefits for members include:
- Product Listing: Members can list their compliant products in the database, enhancing their reputation as trusted suppliers.
- Compliance Verification: The database serves as a public assurance that listed products meet all necessary safety and compliance standards, helping to build consumer trust.
Safehouse’s Safe Products Database is a resource for both consumers and businesses to identify products that meet South African safety standards. The benefits for members include:
- Product Listing: Members can list their compliant products in the database, enhancing their reputation as trusted suppliers.
- Compliance Verification: The database serves as a public assurance that listed products meet all necessary safety and compliance standards, helping to build consumer trust.
Safety Mark
We encourage members to use the Safehouse mark on all product packaging, positioning your products as worthy of the highest safety recognition in South Africa.
The Safehouse Safety Mark is a symbol of quality and compliance, signalling to consumers and businesses that a company’s products meet the highest safety standards. The benefits include:
- Increased Credibility: Members can proudly display the Safehouse Safety Mark on their product packaging, showing their commitment to safety and compliance.
- Trust and Accountability: If a non-compliance issue arises, consumers and businesses know they can trust that the issue will be resolved swiftly, thanks to the company’s affiliation with Safehouse.
The Safehouse Safety Mark is a symbol of quality and compliance, signalling to consumers and businesses that a company’s products meet the highest safety standards. The benefits include:
- Increased Credibility: Members can proudly display the Safehouse Safety Mark on their product packaging, showing their commitment to safety and compliance.
- Trust and Accountability: If a non-compliance issue arises, consumers and businesses know they can trust that the issue will be resolved swiftly, thanks to the company’s affiliation with Safehouse.
What we do for our members:
Support
We advise our members about specifications, applicable standards, LOA requirements, and many other aspects affecting the compliance of their products. We are always available to attend meetings and offer guidance, free of charge.
Self-regulation Guidance
We facilitate every aspect of your journey to self-regulation via the Suppliers Declaration of Conformity – SANS17050.
Problem solving
We work with industry bodies to lobby government to address issues that affect the prosperity of our member’s organisations.
Exposure
We promote your brand to the industry and our customer bases, which include end consumers, contractors, developers and insurers.
Industry Surveillance
We survey the industry on your behalf, acting as your contact point for any safety & compliance issues you’d like us to investigate further.
Safe Products Database
Our members can add their products to our product database, exposing you to new customers throughout the country.
Safety Mark
We encourage members to use the Safehouse mark on all product packaging, positioning your products as worthy of the highest safety recognition in South Africa.
Code of conduct
The Safehouse code of conduct is a representation of our deepest principles. All Safehouse members must adhere strictly to the code, and are encouraged to revisit the document regularly. It forms the basis of our commitments to ethical and professional conduct in the marketplace.
Membership Onboarding Process
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Application
Safehouse will receive the application or inquiry.
Initial Contact
Safehouse will send a welcome letter with the constitution and code of conduct.
Review and Approval
The applicant signs, is reviewed, and receives a confirmation letter if approved.
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Onboarding
The new member will be introduced to the database and onboarded by a designated team member.
Introduction
The new member will receive the relevant procedures and
guidelines.
Membership Certificate
A framed membership certificate will be delivered to the new
member.
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Join Safehouse Today
By joining Safehouse, members gain access to a network of like-minded businesses and benefit from unparalleled support in navigating the complexities of compliance and regulation. Safehouse’s value points offer practical solutions that help members grow their market share, protect their customers, and maintain the highest industry standards.
For more information on how Safehouse can support your business, fill in this form to start your journey towards compliance and growth.
Support
We advise our members about specifications, applicable standards, LOA requirements, and many other aspects affecting the compliance of their products. We are always available to attend meetings and offer guidance, free of charge.
Safehouse provides its members with guidance on specifications, applicable standards, LOA (Letter of Authority) requirements, and many other aspects related to product compliance. This includes:
- Expert Consultation: Safehouse is always available to attend meetings and offer free advice to its members within certain limits. Members can enquire about the standards their products must meet, and if Safehouse doesn’t have the immediate answer, they will refer members to experts in the field.
- Referral to LOA Agents: While Safehouse doesn’t handle individual LOA applications, it provides members with referrals to trusted agents who can assist with regulatory applications.
- Ongoing Advocacy: If members encounter issues related to compliance or industry standards, Safehouse takes these concerns to the appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure that challenges are addressed at a broader level, helping all members benefit from clearer regulations.
Safehouse provides its members with guidance on specifications, applicable standards, LOA (Letter of Authority) requirements, and many other aspects related to product compliance. This includes:
- Expert Consultation: Safehouse is always available to attend meetings and offer free advice to its members within certain limits. Members can enquire about the standards their products must meet, and if Safehouse doesn’t have the immediate answer, they will refer members to experts in the field.
- Referral to LOA Agents: While Safehouse doesn’t handle individual LOA applications, it provides members with referrals to trusted agents who can assist with regulatory applications.
- Ongoing Advocacy: If members encounter issues related to compliance or industry standards, Safehouse takes these concerns to the appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure that challenges are addressed at a broader level, helping all members benefit from clearer regulations.
Self-Regulation Guidance
We facilitate every aspect of your journey to self-regulation via the Suppliers Declaration of Conformity – SANS17050.
Self-regulation is an essential practice that empowers companies to take responsibility for their product compliance rather than relying solely on third-party certification. Safehouse supports members throughout their self-regulation journey by:
- Advising on SANS 17050: Safehouse provides guidance on the South African National Standard (SANS) 17050, which outlines the steps for self-regulation through the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
- Fostering a Mindset Shift: Many companies in South Africa are not familiar with self-regulation, and Safehouse works to educate and guide its members on how to take control of their own compliance processes.
- Support for Documentation and Procedures: Safehouse connects members with resources and experts to help them develop the necessary internal procedures for self-regulation, including ongoing quality control and inspections.
Self-regulation is an essential practice that empowers companies to take responsibility for their product compliance rather than relying solely on third-party certification. Safehouse supports members throughout their self-regulation journey by:
- Advising on SANS 17050: Safehouse provides guidance on the South African National Standard (SANS) 17050, which outlines the steps for self-regulation through the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
- Fostering a Mindset Shift: Many companies in South Africa are not familiar with self-regulation, and Safehouse works to educate and guide its members on how to take control of their own compliance processes.
- Support for Documentation and Procedures: Safehouse connects members with resources and experts to help them develop the necessary internal procedures for self-regulation, including ongoing quality control and inspections.
Problem solving
We work with industry bodies to lobby government to address issues that affect the prosperity of our member’s organisations.
When issues arise regarding regulations or product compliance, Safehouse provides its members with a platform for problem-solving. This includes:
- Industry Forums and Working Groups: Safehouse represents its members in various working groups and technical committees with regulatory bodies like the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) and SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), where they raise concerns and advocate for clearer regulations.
- Regulatory Challenges: Safehouse ensures that issues related to compulsory specifications are addressed on a wider scale rather than just for individual members, providing long-term solutions for the entire industry.
Exposure
Through various campaigns and media initiatives, Safehouse actively promotes its members, helping to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market. Some of the key exposure opportunities include:
- Online Platforms: Members are showcased on Safehouse’s website and social media platforms, further establishing their presence in the industry.
- Industry Campaigns: Safehouse runs media campaigns that promote electrical safety and compliance, associating member companies with the highest standards in the industry.
When issues arise regarding regulations or product compliance, Safehouse provides its members with a platform for problem-solving. This includes:
- Industry Forums and Working Groups: Safehouse represents its members in various working groups and technical committees with regulatory bodies like the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) and SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), where they raise concerns and advocate for clearer regulations.
- Regulatory Challenges: Safehouse ensures that issues related to compulsory specifications are addressed on a wider scale rather than just for individual members, providing long-term solutions for the entire industry.
Exposure
Through various campaigns and media initiatives, Safehouse actively promotes its members, helping to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market. Some of the key exposure opportunities include:
- Online Platforms: Members are showcased on Safehouse’s website and social media platforms, further establishing their presence in the industry.
- Industry Campaigns: Safehouse runs media campaigns that promote electrical safety and compliance, associating member companies with the highest standards in the industry.
Exposure
We promote your brand to the industry and our customer bases, which include end consumers, contractors, developers and insurers.