South African occupational health, safety and environmental law
Johannesburg-based legal specialists providing representation, SHE compliance audits, ISO management systems and workers’ compensation support to organisations across South Africa.
Practice areas
MSA translates complex legal requirements into clear systems, reports and actions that management teams can apply across their operations.
Site-specific management, safety, health and environmental manuals and handbooks, developed around the realities of each operation.
The objective is not a report that sits on a shelf. It is a clear, defensible route to compliance.
About MSA
MSA & Associates (Pty) Ltd, previously trading as MS Alexander & Associates cc, was established as a legal company focused on the obligations that shape safe, responsible and resilient businesses.
The firm advises companies on their legal roles and responsibilities and assists with civil or criminal matters, business transactions, legal compliance audits and related advisory work.
Our work provides a sound foundation for implementing and retaining safety, health and environmental management plans that meet South African legal requirements and international standards, including ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
Legal compliance
Every business is governed by a wide range of local and international laws, regulations and ordinances. Their volume, complexity and pace of change make it easy for compliance to be deprioritised until a failure exposes the company and its leadership.
Consequences may extend beyond penalties and fines. Certain regulatory failures can lead to criminal charges, reputational damage, lost opportunities, operational shutdowns and personal liability for owners, directors or senior management.
Employers and employees must understand the duties that apply to them. Clear legal knowledge protects life, reduces avoidable disruption and gives management a defensible basis for action.
Management directory
Legal training supported by practical experience across occupational safety, environmental systems and corporate compliance.
T M Alexander, LLB (Wits), Attorneys Admission
G R Alexander, LLB (Wits), BA Psychology (Wits)
Frequently asked questions
Direct guidance on the services organisations most often require from MSA.
A SHE legal compliance audit assesses applicable safety, health and environmental requirements, identifies non-compliance, rates findings and provides practical recommendations and supporting examples for corrective action.
MSA updates applicable national, provincial and local legislation in its legal registers quarterly and explains relevant requirements in clear, practical language wherever possible.
Yes. MSA develops new systems, performs site-specific standard conversions and creates integrated manuals combining occupational health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Yes. MSA supports workers’ compensation registrations, Return of Earnings submissions, assessments, Letters of Good Standing, merit rebate applications and registration changes involving the Compensation Fund, RMA or FEM.
Potentially. Depending on the legislation, facts and conduct involved, non-compliance can expose an organisation and responsible individuals to corrective orders, fines, criminal proceedings, operational disruption and reputational harm. Specific legal advice should be obtained for each matter.
Yes. MSA provides outsourced health and safety or environmental officers, beginning with a baseline legal compliance audit and followed by site inspections and compliance reporting monthly or as required.
The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Advice should be obtained for the facts and legal requirements of each matter.
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