Construction & Trades SIC 43120

What SIC Code Does a Earthmoving and site preparation contractor Use in South Africa?

Official South African Classification
SIC Code 43120 — Site preparation

In South Africa, a Earthmoving and site preparation contractor is officially classified under SIC 7 Subclass 43120 (Site preparation), located within Division 43 and Section F.

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Primary SIC 7

43120

Industry Sector

Construction & Trades

Official StatsSA Title

Site preparation

Confidence Rating

High (Stats SA SIC 7 Verified)

Economic Activity & Services Covered

Site preparation, excavation, earthmoving, grading, trenching, rock removal, and compaction for construction works.

Why This SIC Code Applies

SIC 43120 covers site preparation including excavation, earthmoving, and drainage of construction sites.

Exceptions & When Another SIC Code Applies

For road surfacing and asphalt paving, use civil engineering code 42100.

Related SIC Codes for This Business Sector

If your enterprise operates combined or adjacent commercial activities, check these related classifications:

SIC CodeOfficial Activity TitleAction
43120Site preparationView Details →
42100Construction of roads and railwaysView Details →
43110DemolitionView Details →

Common Business Search Aliases & Subtypes

In South Africa, the following commercial trade terms and subtypes share this central classification:

Excavation contractor Trenching service Bulldozer and TLB hire with operator Site levelling contractor SAFCEC Earthworks Member CIDB Earthworks Contractor

Official Registration & Compliance Note

When registering your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), filing annual tax returns with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), or submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) to your designated SETA, reference code 43120 as your primary activity code.