Policy drafting
A custom drug and alcohol testing policy built around your industry, workforce, and risk profile — aligned with SANS 16001.
Policy & Compliance Consulting
Drug Testing Policy Development & Consulting — South Africa
SANS 16001 aligned · POPIA compliant · SANAS accredited
We help South African employers write, roll out, and maintain drug and alcohol testing policies that hold up at the CCMA. From first draft to ongoing compliance, our consultants do the heavy lifting.
Compliant with
SANS 16001
POPIA
SANAS Accredited
OHS Act
SANS 16001
Aligned as standard
Every policy we draft meets the South African workplace drug and alcohol management standard.
CCMA-ready
Defensible by design
Documented procedures and a fair process that hold up when a dismissal is challenged.
Major Cities
On-site, plus nationwide
In-person consulting in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, PMB, Nelspruit & George — remote everywhere else.
POLICY INSIGHT
How do I make my workplace drug testing policy CCMA-proof?
Direct Answer
TestWise helps South African employers build legally compliant, SANS 16001-aligned drug and alcohol testing policies — covering drafting, HR and legal review, staff communication, and ongoing maintenance, so testing programmes are defensible, fair, and ready to withstand CCMA scrutiny.
- CCMA liability
Dismissals based on testing without a fair, consistently-applied policy are routinely overturned. A documented process is your strongest defence.
- COIDA exposure
Workplace incidents involving impairment can affect compensation claims and employer liability. A clear policy protects both your people and your business.
- Industry compliance
Mining, transport, and construction carry additional regulatory obligations. Your policy needs to reflect your industry, not a generic template.
WHY IT MATTERS
What We Offer
Our drug testing policy and consulting services
Practical, hands-on consulting — not a document you file away and never look at again.
Policy review & update
Already have a policy? We audit it against current legislation and best practice, and bring it up to standard.
HR manager training
Equip your HR and line managers to apply the policy consistently, handle disclosures, and manage difficult conversations.
Employee awareness workshops
On-site sessions that explain the policy to staff in plain language — building buy-in instead of resentment.
Ongoing compliance retainer
Quarterly reviews, legislative updates, and on-call advice — so your policy never quietly goes out of date.
EAP integration
Connect your policy to a genuine support pathway, so a positive result leads to help rather than only consequences.
Explore the EAP
Our Process
How our policy development process works
A clear, five-step path from first conversation to a policy your team can actually rely on.
Who It's For
Who needs drug testing policy consulting?
If you're responsible for a testing programme, or thinking about starting one, a proper policy protects you and your people.
HR managers
Building or updating policy for approval and rollout.
Safety officers
Aligning testing programmes with OHS obligations.
SME owners
Needing a proper policy without an internal legal team.
Schools & institutions
Setting fair, age-appropriate testing and support policy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers on workplace testing law, SANS 16001, and what a compliant policy actually needs to cover.
Yes, provided it’s conducted under a clear, consistently-applied policy that respects employee rights and aligns with the OHS Act and SANS 16001. Testing without a proper policy is where employers run into trouble.
A defined testing scope, chain-of-custody procedures, confidentiality provisions, a fair disciplinary process, and a support pathway for employees who test positive. We build all of this into every policy we draft.
An employee can refuse, but a well-drafted policy sets out clear, fair consequences for refusal — treated the same as a policy breach. We help you word this so it’s enforceable.
Your policy should set out a clear, fair process — confirmation testing, a disciplinary hearing where warranted, and access to support through an EAP such as MindWise. We help you build all three into the policy.
It depends on company size, industry, and whether you need a new policy or a review. The free assessment gives you an accurate quote before any work begins — no obligation.
Yes. Mining, transport, and construction carry stricter regulatory requirements than a standard office environment. We tailor every policy to your sector’s specific obligations.
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Get a free drug testing policy assessment
Tell us about your business and we'll show you exactly what a compliant policy needs to cover — no cost, no obligation.
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