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Health and safety retainers for consistent oversight.

Structured monthly retainers that give growing businesses dedicated safety expertise, scheduled site audits, compliant legal appointments, and rapid incident response.

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Why an outsourced retainer makes operational sense.

  • Capacity without overhead

    Hiring a full-time SHEQ department is costly and difficult to staff across multiple regional sites.

  • Compliance that stays current

    Compliance documentation falls behind between annual audits, creating sudden legal exposure.

  • Contractors cleared to work

    Contractor safety files and appointments require constant verification before work can proceed.

  • Specialists when you need them

    You need access to accredited Saiosh and Department of Labour registered specialists on speed dial.

Structured monthly partnership

Choose the level of support your workplace needs.

Every tier provides access to our accredited safety professionals across all four operating provinces, structured to fit your risk profile and site footprint.

Essential Oversight

Advisory Retainer

Designed for low-to-medium risk businesses requiring statutory verification, telephonic guidance, and regular legal check-ins.

  • Quarterly on-site compliance walk-through and report
  • Annual legal appointment register review (Section 16.2 & 17)
  • Direct telephonic and email advisory for SHE queries
  • Statutory regulatory update alerts and bulletins
  • Access to standard safety checklists and inspection templates
Most Popular

Active Partner

For operational facilities, distribution hubs, manufacturing plants, and active contractors requiring monthly presence.

  • Monthly dedicated on-site safety audit and gap analysis
  • SHE Committee meeting facilitation and statutory minutes
  • Subcontractor safety file evaluations and sign-offs
  • Annexure 1 & Section 24 incident investigation support
  • Baseline and continuous risk assessment updates
  • Preferential booking rates for accredited staff training
Complete Integration

Enterprise SHEQ

Complete outsourced safety leadership for high-risk industrial, energy, construction, and engineering operations.

  • Weekly scheduled site safety officer presence
  • Full contractor compliance management lifecycle
  • Direct representation during Department of Labour inspections
  • Industrial relations and CCMA occupational dispute support
  • Executive and board-level risk reporting dashboard
  • Annual accredited training quota included for site reps

Detailed comparison

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Every business is unique. We tailor our retainer agreements to match your specific multi-site footprint and operational risk profile.

Capability / ServiceAdvisoryActive PartnerEnterprise SHEQ
On-site audit cadenceQuarterlyMonthlyWeekly scheduled presence
Legal appointments maintenanceAnnual reviewContinuous updateFull administration
SHE Committee participationAdvisory notesFacilitation & minutesCommittee chairing & oversight
Contractor safety file vettingTemplate packsUp to 10 files/monthUnlimited full lifecycle
Incident investigationTelephonic guidanceOn-site investigationStatutory Section 24 leadership
Accredited training quotaDiscounted rates10% course discountAnnual quota included
Department of Labour representationGuidanceSupport on noticeImmediate on-site lead

How we establish your retainer.

  1. Baseline audit

    We review your active operations, current safety files, and legal appointments to benchmark compliance.

  2. Tailor scope

    We agree the visit schedule, assigned regional consultant, and critical priorities for your sites.

  3. Active routine

    Your dedicated safety consultant begins monthly or weekly site visits, inspections, and committee work.

  4. Strategic review

    Quarterly management reviews highlight risk trends, audit scores, and upcoming legislative changes.

Frequently asked questions.

Can we change tiers as our operational footprint changes?

Yes. Many clients start on an Advisory tier and upgrade to Active Partner during peak production, construction phases, or client audit seasons. Retainer scopes can be adjusted with 30 days notice.

What happens if we experience a critical incident or inspection?

Retainer clients receive priority emergency response. Our qualified consultants mobilize immediately to assist with Section 24 notifications, site securing, witness statements, and inspector liaison.

Can a single retainer cover multiple branches across South Africa?

Yes. Because SMG maintains physical branches across Western Cape, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape, we can service sites in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Gqeberha, and East London under one consolidated retainer.

What is the minimum contract commitment?

Our standard retainer agreements operate on a 6-month or 12-month term to allow for systematic compliance improvement, with simple 30-day renewal terms thereafter.

Ready to establish consistent safety control?

Tell us about your operations, site locations, and current compliance challenges. We'll design a practical retainer that matches your risk profile.

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