REGISTRATIONS AND USEFULL ADDRESSES

This technical note has been drawn up to assist members and prospective entrants to pest control in complying with the more pertinent statutory requirements of our industry. This note should not be relied on as legal advice; specific guidance on any particular matter is best obtained by approaching the department concerned and requesting a directive.

Registrations required are as follows:

1. The Registrar: Act 36 of 1947, Private Bag X343, Pretoria, 0001: Tel: (012) 319 7306. Any commercial application of a registered agricultural remedy (virtually all pesticides) may only be carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions contained on the label and applied under the direct (on site) supervision of a suitably registered pest control operator.

2. Ascertain your local licensing requirements with your local authority. Some local authorities require you to register your chemical storage area, display the address of your office on your vehicles etc.

Should you have any employees, or even be a company or close corporation without any

employees@, you may require the following registrations:

3. P.A.Y.E. - SA Revenue Services (ex Department of Inland Revenue)

4. Unemployment Insurance Fund - Department of Labour

5. Workmen=s Compensation Fund - Department of Labour

6. Skills Development Levy – S A Revenue Services

Where your turnover exceeds, or is expected to exceed, R500 000.00 per annum, you require

the following registration:

7. V.A.T. - SA Revenue Services

Please note that should you believe you are not required to obtain any registrations under items 2 - 8 it is advisable to request a directive from the relevant department providing an exemption from registration. This will ensure you suffer no loss or penalty for unwittingly contravening regulations. Unfortunately, ignorance of the law is no defence.

The following may assist in protecting your personal liability:

8. Register as a Company or Close Corporation with the Registrar of Companies.

9. Obtain suitable Public Liability Insurance cover.

Training may be obtained as follows:

10. Register with the Pest Control Service Industries Board – Telephone (012) 654 7708

11. National Certificate in Pest Control - Pest Control Service Industries Board - Telephone (012-6547708)

Membership of the South African Pest Control Association is voluntary, but may be a requirement from some of your potential customers. Membership shows your clients you are serious about your business, subscribe to ethical practices, and support the advancement of your industry.

We trust you will find this guide of assistance. Should you require any further details please contact the National Secretary.