We recently underwent an IMS (integrated Management Systems) surveillance audit and assessment of our SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement), and we’re pleased to share that we…
…passed with flying colours!
Maintaining high standards across quality, environmental performance, and health & safety is at the core of everything we do. So, this result is an acknowledgement of our dedication to those standards.
The audit covered Group processes including Supply Chain, HSEQ, HR, Marketing (and more), plus Gratte Brothers | Building Services & Engineering, Gratte Brothers | Building Services Maintenance, and Gratte Brothers | Foodservice Solutions – and reaffirmed our continued compliance with three key international standards:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
This was a surveillance audit as part of our annual review cycle, ahead of our reclassification audit scheduled for next year. These regular audits are vital to ensure our management systems remain robust, compliant, and aligned with best practice.
We also completed our annual SSIP evaluation. While SSIP isn’t a certification in the traditional sense, it’s an important industry-recognised assessment that confirms we meet core health & safety compliance standards within the construction and building services sector.
Together, these certifications and assessments demonstrate that we are not only compliant but also forward-thinking in how we operate. They support us in delivering safe, consistent, and sustainable services, while giving our clients confidence that we are audit-ready, risk-aware, and continually improving.
The benefits are clear:
- Faster procurement and simplified pre-qualification
- Clear alignment with statutory and client requirements
- Improved internal processes and operational efficiency
As we continue to grow and evolve, these systems provide a strong foundation — helping us stay competitive, reduce waste, and deliver the high standards our clients expect.
Integral to the audit process, our Group Quality Manager, Paul Du Plessis, comments that “Quality isn’t just a department, it is a shared commitment across every role and function within the business, and we would like to take this opportunity to recognise that collective effort which made this incredible result possible. The dedication to upholding our management system by following the established processes and driving continual improvement is what sets us apart. Thank you for all the ongoing support, attention to detail and commitment to Excellence. Together we’re not just meeting standards, we’re raising them!”