GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

At Indlela Road Construction (Indlela), governance is not a box-ticking exercise, it is the foundation of how we plan, execute, monitor and deliver infrastructure projects.

Our governance framework ensures legal compliance, professional accountability, ethical conduct and consistent quality across all our operations.

At Indlela Road Construction (Indlela), governance is not a box-ticking exercise, it is the foundation of how we plan, execute, monitor and deliver infrastructure projects.

Our governance framework ensures legal compliance, professional accountability, ethical conduct and consistent quality across all our operations.

Indlela is a B-BBEE Level 1, CIDB 8CE civil engineering contractor with a leadership team registered under the SACPCMP, supported by a dedicated Construction Health & Safety Officer.

We are currently implementing ISO 9001 to formalise our Quality Management System and embed continuous improvement across the business.

Indlela Road Construction is committed to:

·      Professional oversight

·      Ethical operations

·      Transparent reporting

·      Robust contract management

·      Quality-first execution

·      Zero-harm safety culture

·      Skilled and regulated leadership

·      Continuous improvement

 Our governance ensures confidence, compliance and consistent delivery on every project we undertake

Governance Framework

·    Our governance model aligns with:

·      Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSS)

·      The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

·      SACPCMP Codes of Conduct

·      The Occupational Health & Safety Act

·      The Construction Regulations (2014)

·      ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles

·      Public-sector procurement and reporting obligations

 We apply structured oversight across:

·      Project planning

·      Contract administration

·      Procurement

·      Site management

·      Risk identification & mitigation

·      Quality control

·      Health, safety and environmental compliance

·      Stakeholder communication

·      Document control and reporting

At Indlela Road Construction (Indlela), governance is not a box-ticking exercise, it is the foundation of how we plan, execute, monitor and deliver infrastructure projects.

Our governance framework ensures legal compliance, professional accountability, ethical conduct and consistent quality across all our operations.

Professional Registrations & Legal Compliance

CIDB Grading: 8CE

Indlela is accredited at 8CE, authorising us to undertake large-scale civil engineering and road construction contracts at provincial and national levels.

This grading is supported by:

·      Proven financial capacity

·      Demonstrated technical ability

·      Skilled professional teams

·      Strong quality and safety systems

SACPCMP Professional Oversight

All projects are overseen by SACPCMP-registered professionals ensuring ethical, compliant, and technically sound management.

This ensures:

·      Professional accountability

·      Legal compliance

·      Ethical conduct·

      Competent supervision

B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor

Our governance approach supports:

·      Skills development

·      Supplier development

·      Enterprise development

·      Youth employment

·      Gender inclusion

·      Community upliftment

 We deliver measurable empowerment value to clients through procurement scoring, project partnerships and job creation.

Quality Management

ISO 9001 – In Progress

Indlela is implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management to establish a formal, auditable Quality Management System (QMS).

 Our emerging QMS includes:

·      Documented processes & procedures

·      Material quality controls

·      Design and specification compliance

·      Supplier vetting and procurement controls

·      Inspection & test plans (ITPs)

·      Non-conformance management

·      Corrective & preventive actions

·      Continual improvement processes

·      Internal audits and compliance reporting

Quality Commitment

Every project undergoes:

·      Pre-construction planning

·      Method statements and risk assessments

·      Regular inspections

·      Testing by accredited laboratories where required

·      Daily site diaries

·      Handover documentation

·      Final quality audits

Quality is verified, recorded and continuously improved.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Safety is managed by a SACPCMP-registered Construction Health & Safety Officer and embedded into every stage of our operations.

 Safety Systems Include:

·      Baseline & project-specific risk assessments

·      Fall protection plans

·      Toolbox talks and safety briefings

·      Daily equipment inspections

·      Emergency response planning

·      PPE control and compliance

·      Method statements for high-risk activities

·      Incident reporting & investigation

·      Subcontractor safety management

Environmental Controls Include:

·      Stormwater and erosion management

·      Dust suppression

·      Protection of sensitive areas

·      Waste separation and disposal

·      Minimisation of site disturbance

·      Compliance with environmental specifications

Our zero-harm commitment protects people, communities and the environment

Ethical Conduct & Anti-Corruption

Indlela enforces a strict ethical code that applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers.

Our principles include:

·      Zero tolerance for bribery or corruption

·      Transparent procurement processes

 

·      Fair and competitive supplier evaluations

·      Accurate financial reporting

·      Confidential handling of all client information

·      Compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) when applicable

 We maintain a transparent, accountable culture at all levels of the organisation.

Project Controls, Reporting & Documentation

We maintain full transparency and traceability across every project.

Documentation & Reporting Includes:

·      Daily site diaries

·      Progress reports

·      Quality inspection reports

·      HSE files

·      Material test results

·      Photographic evidence

·      Cost and resource tracking

·      Stakeholder communication logs

·      Close-out and handover documentation

 All documentation is stored securely and available to clients & auditors.

Continuous Improvement

We actively seek feedback from:

·      Clients

·      Consulting engineers

·      Project managers

·      Site teams

·      Subcontractors

 We use this feedback, combined with data from our reporting systems, to:

·      Improve performance

·      Strengthen project controls

·      Advance safety practices

·      Enhance operational efficiency

·      Prepare for future ISO audits

This cycle of improvement is central to our delivery model.