📖 PAIA Section 51 Manual

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🏗Project Details

Project Name

Date

Contractor / Company

Information Officer

Deputy Information Officer

Manual Version

Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) — Section 51
Every private body must compile a manual describing records held, how to request access, and the contact details of the Information Officer. Failure to compile this manual is an offence. The manual must be published on your website and submitted to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

🏢Body Details

Company Name (registered)

CIPC Registration Number

Registered Address

Postal Address

Information Officer Email

Information Officer Phone

📁Categories of Records Held

Company incorporation and statutory documents Financial records — invoices, statements, tax returns Employment records — contracts, payroll, leave Health & Safety files — appointments, plans, incidents Project files — contracts, drawings, specifications Client and supplier correspondence Insurance policies and claims records BBBEE certificates and supporting documents Training and competency records

📝Access Request Procedure

How to request access to records:
1. Complete Form C (PAIA Request Form) — available from www.sahrc.org.za
2. Submit to the Information Officer at the contact details above
3. Pay prescribed request fee: R50.00
4. Response within 30 days (extendable by 30 days)
5. Appeals: refer to High Court or SAHRC

South African Human Rights Commission: +27 11 877 3600 | www.sahrc.org.za

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Information Officer

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Director

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