Department of Employment and Labour engages electrical and mechanical engineering stakeholders on machinery safety

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14 October 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch, will host a stakeholder workshop aimed at strengthening compliance, safety awareness and regulatory understanding within the electrical and mechanical engineering sectors.

The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering: Machinery Safety Workshop will bring together key industry stakeholders, including inspectors, engineers, installers, technicians, compliance practitioners, industry associations, employers, service providers and other role players involved in the safe use, installation, inspection, maintenance and compliance of gas and electrical equipment.

Held under the theme: "Machinery Safety", the workshop seeks to promote a shared understanding of machinery safety requirements and foster collaboration between government and industry in advancing workplace and public safety.

The workshop will focus on the following key areas:

• Understanding the legal requirements

• Enhance public safety

• Improve installation quality

• Promote compliance with standards

• Reduce gas and electrical hazards

The workshop forms part of the Department's ongoing effort to ensure safer workplaces, strengthen compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, and enhance the protection of workers and members of the public from machinery-related risks.

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Mr Jomo Sibiya, will deliver the keynote address and engage stakeholders on the importance of machinery safety, regulatory compliance and collective responsibility in preventing workplace incidents.

Stakeholders interested in attending the workshop can RSVP: Gladys Mphahlele (012) 309-4378 or Gladys.Mphahlele@labour.gov.za or contact Tebogo Mahloma (012) 301-4392 or Tebogo.Mahloma@labour.gov.za

NB: Media is invited to attend the workshop to be held as follows:

Date: 16 October 2026

Time: 08:30 – 15:00

Location: 325 Merrydale Avenue, Portlands – Cape Town

For media inquiries, please contact:

Teboho Thejane

Departmental Spokesperson

082 697 0694/ teboho.thejane@labour.gov.za