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Idoew And Enforcement Rules

Engineering Council of South AfricaRef: https://www.ecsa.co.za/about-ecsa/idoew-and-enforcement-rules/

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Collected on 13 July 2026

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This document is a page from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) stating that the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW) Rules and the Rules for the Management of Enforcement Matters have been published in the Government Gazette and are now in effect. It explains that the Rules clarify which engineering work falls within ECSA’s regulatory scope, which registration categories may undertake it, and how compliance will be monitored and enforced. ECSA encourages stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the Rules and provides downloadable PDF links and contact details for queries and improper conduct reporting.

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Report improper conduct in the engineering profession

Individuals can report instances of improper conduct by registered engineering practitioners to ECSA. This includes unethical or unprofessional behaviour that may compromise public safety, health, or infrastructure integrity.

Who it is for: any member of the public or stakeholder with knowledge of misconduct
How to act on it: send an email to ecsa-improperconduct@ecsa.co.za with details of the reported conduct

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Improper conduct reporting email: ecsa-improperconduct@ecsa.co.za

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Reference

https://www.ecsa.co.za/about-ecsa/idoew-and-enforcement-rules/

Key Takeaways

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) announces IDoEW Rules and Rules for the Management of Enforcement Matters
Both sets of Rules were published in the Government Gazette and are now in effect
Purpose: strengthen regulation of the engineering profession and advance ECSA’s mandate
Clarifies engineering work within ECSA regulatory scope and responsible registration categories
Establishes framework for monitoring and enforcing compliance
Emphasises engineering work affecting public health, safety, the environment and infrastructure must be done by competent, appropriately registered practitioners
Download links: 'IDoEW and Enforcement pdf' (815.41 KB) and 'Rules for the Management of Enforcement Matters' (1.40 MB)
Customer Service Centre email: engineer@ecsa.co.za; phone: (+27)86 122 5555
Improper conduct reporting email: ecsa-improperconduct@ecsa.co.za
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Government Gazette
Engineering Profession Act (EPA), 46 of 2000
Improper Conduct Business Unit