Section E 38300

Materials recovery — SIC code 38300 in South Africa

SIC-7 Code

38300

ETI Eligible

✅ Yes

Description

SIC code 38300 (Materials recovery) is part of Division 38 (Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery) within Section E (Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities).

Compliance Risk Score
10 /10
Verified Official Source
International Crosswalk
Previous Edition Migration
Complete Hierarchy
Size/Threshold Documented
Trade or Export Match
Legacy Crosswalk

Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Sewerage System OperatorOperates and maintains wastewater treatment and disposal systems.
Environmental TechnicianConducts environmental tests and monitors pollution levels.
Recycling SpecialistOversees the sorting and processing of recyclable materials.
HydrologistStudies the movement and distribution of water in the environment.
Waste Management CoordinatorPlans and implements waste collection and recycling programs.
Water Quality AnalystTests and monitors water samples to ensure safety and quality standards.

Previous Classification (SIC 5)

Under the previous SIC 5 system, this activity was linked to: 42040 - Materials recovery.

In this section (Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery)

Tax & Compliance 2026/27

Corporate27%
BTW / VAT15%
ETIAvailable
WageR27.58/h
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Statistics South Africa | SARS | CIPC