Access to Information (PAIA)

1. Introduction

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 ("the Act") was enacted on 3 February 2000, giving effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.

2. Company Contact Details

Website and contact name: Construction Joburg
Physical Address: 3 Swazi Street, Northcliff, Johannesburg, 2195
Telephone: 082 822 5922
Access and privacy enquiries: [email protected]

This page provides a contact route for access-to-information enquiries. Contact us for the business's current PAIA manual and the appropriate Information Officer details.

3. The ACT and Section 10 Guide

The ACT grants a requester access to records of a private body, if the record is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. If a public body lodges a request, the public body must be acting in the public interest.

Requests in terms of the ACT shall be made in accordance with the prescribed procedures and applicable fees. The Information Regulator publishes the current guide, forms and fee information.

4. Applicable Legislation

Where applicable to our operations, information is also available in terms of certain provisions of the following statutes:

• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
• Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
• Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
• Copyright Act 98 of 1978

5. Schedule of Records

We hold the following categories of information:

• Internal Records: Financial records, operational records, intellectual property, marketing records.
• Personnel Records: Employment contracts, disciplinary records, salary records, leave records.
• Customer Records: Customer details, transaction history, correspondence.

6. Request Process

To request access to a record, use the prescribed Form 2 (Request for Access to Record). Contact the email address above for assistance and routing to the responsible Information Officer.

The requester must provide sufficient detail on the request form to enable the Information Officer to identify the record and the requester. The requester should also indicate which form of access is required and specify a postal address or fax number in the Republic.