Ethical Trade Compliance

SIZA Compliance Software

Manage your ethical trade compliance with confidence. Farmworks helps South African farms meet SIZA requirements through digital staff management, training records, and working hour tracking.

What is SIZA?

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) is a locally developed ethical trade programme that promotes fair working conditions and responsible environmental practices in South African agriculture.

SIZA is increasingly required by international retailers alongside GlobalGAP, and helps demonstrate your commitment to ethical trade and worker welfare to customers worldwide.

  • Aligned with GRASP (GlobalGAP Risk Assessment on Social Practice)
  • Covers social, environmental, and ethical trade requirements
  • Accepted by major UK and European retailers

SIZA Social Audit

Ethical trade certification for SA farms

Focus Areas 4 pillars
Worker Interviews Required
Documentation Extensive
Audit Cycle Annual

The Four Pillars of SIZA

Farmworks helps you manage documentation and records for all four pillars of SIZA compliance.

1

Social Practice

Worker rights, fair wages, working hours, health and safety, and grievance procedures.

  • Working hours tracking
  • Employment contracts
  • Safety training records
2

Environmental Practice

Biodiversity, water management, waste disposal, and environmental impact reduction.

  • Environmental checklists
  • Waste disposal logs
  • Water usage tracking
3

Worker Welfare

Housing, amenities, healthcare access, and community engagement.

  • Housing inspections
  • Medical records
  • PPE distribution logs
4

Ethical Business Practice

Anti-bribery, fair dealing with suppliers, and transparent business operations.

  • Policy documentation
  • Supplier agreements
  • Grievance procedures

How Farmworks Helps with SIZA

Our staff management features are designed with SIZA compliance in mind from day one.

Working Hours Tracking

Track clock-in/clock-out times, overtime, and rest periods. Generate reports showing compliance with working hour regulations.

Employee Records

Maintain complete staff files including contracts, ID copies, proof of address, and emergency contacts in one secure location.

Training Management

Record all staff training including inductions, safety courses, and skill development. Set reminders for refresher training.

Ready to Simplify Your SIZA Compliance?

Join South African farms that trust Farmworks for their ethical trade compliance management.