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Zero Tolerance For Fraud

Construction Industry Development BoardRef: https://www.cidb.org.za/contractors/business-ethics/zero-tolerance-for-fraud

Official source

Source domain: cidb.org.za

Collected on 29 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a cidb (Construction Industry Development Board) anti-fraud webpage/notice titled “Zero Tolerance for Fraud.” It warns against fraud, corruption and unethical conduct related to cidb services and contractor grading/registration, and explains potential consequences such as deregistration, criminal prosecution and reputational damage. It provides a fraud reporting hotline (0800 11 24 32), guidance on what to avoid in grading applications (e.g., misrepresentation, false financial/project information, bribes), and lists official cidb banking/contact details to help prevent scams.

Facts

Reference

https://www.cidb.org.za/contractors/business-ethics/zero-tolerance-for-fraud

Key Takeaways

  • Title: “Zero Tolerance for Fraud” (cidb)
  • Fraud reporting hotline: 0800 11 24 32 (report anonymously; identity protected)
  • Consequences mentioned: deregistration, criminal prosecution, reputational damage
  • Legal reference: Section 19 of the CID Regulations, 2004 (cidb may deregister contractors whose grades were obtained fraudulently)
  • Fraud prevention guidance: do not submit false information for grading; be 100% accountable for grading application information
  • Bribery warning: cidb employees do not accept gifts/favours; “thank you” is acceptable
  • Official bank details to verify payments: Standard Bank SA; account name “Construction Industry Development Board”; current account 03 224 3464; branch code 01 23 45 15; branch name Menlyn
  • Official cidb contact numbers: 086 100 2432 or 012 482 7200
  • Official website: www.cidb.org.za/
  • Construction Industry Development Board (cidb)
  • Standard Bank SA
  • Menlyn
  • CID Regulations, 2004