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POPI Privacy Policy

 

1. PURPOSE OF POLICY

Naidu Consulting as an employer has a legal obligation to comply with the regulations of the POPI and the POPIA Act and any other relevant legislation.

The privacy policy is to inform you we collect personal data from you when you submit to us via our website.

This policy outlines what personal information is collected through the website and what the information will be used for as well as the analytics, cookies and any links to social media.

Furthermore, the policy discusses the right to access and correct any personal information submitted.

 

2. SCOPE

In compliance to the provisions of the POPI Act, Naidu Consulting is informing you that Naidu Consulting use your data for communication, enquiries, quoting and marketing purposes and the date received is stored according to strict data protection policies.

Naidu Consulting will not share your Data with any other third parties or use your data for any purpose other than described above without your written consent.

At any given time if you feel Naidu Consulting has violated your rights to the protection of your personal data, you have a right to complain and Naidu Consulting will take the necessary action, failing which you can escalate to the Regulators office.

Naidu Consulting make use of cookies to assist in the collection of useful information about visitors to the website.

 

3. DEFINITIONS

  • Cookies means a small text file (up to 4KB) created by a website that is stored in the user’s computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk (persistent cookie). Cookies provide a way for the website to recognize you and keep track of your preferences,
  • Data means information in electronic form;
  • Data subject means the person to whom personal information relates;
  • IP address means a unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or a local network;
  • Personal information means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person, including, but not limited to—
  • Information relating to the race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental health, well-being, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth of the person;
  • Information relating to the education or the medical, financial, criminal or employment history of the person;
  • Any identifying number, symbol, e-mail address, physical address, telephone number, location information, online identifier or other particular assignment to the person;
  • The biometric information of the person; the personal opinions, views or preferences of the person; correspondence sent by the person that is implicitly or explicitly of a private or confidential nature or further correspondence that would reveal the contents of the original correspondence;
  • The views or opinions of another individual about the person; and
  • The name of the person if it appears with other personal information relating to the person or if the disclosure of the name itself would reveal information about the person.
  • POPIA means the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013;
  • Traffic data means any data processed for the purpose of the conveyance of a communication on an electronic communications network in respect of that communication and includes data relating to the routing, duration or time of a communication,
  • User means a person who uses a computer or other device to access this website; and
  • Web browser means an application used to access and view this website. Well know web browsers include Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Safari.

 

4. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Naidu Consulting does not collect personal information on this site unless you provide Naidu Consulting with your personal information. If you provide personal information through this site, it will be held by Naidu Consulting.

There are places on the site where you can provide personal information, such as:

  • Emailing an enquiry to Naidu Consulting
  • Registering for training
  • Making a submission to Naidu Consulting on a proposed code of practice, regulations or other public consultation

 

If you lodge a complaint, make a comment, or give feedback through the website, then Naidu Consulting will process your email address and other contact details, if provided.

 

5. USE AND DISCLOSURE

Naidu Consulting will only use personal information that you provide through this website for the purposes for which you provided it.

Naidu Consulting will not make your personal information available to any third party unless this is necessary for the purpose for which you provided the information (for instance to investigate a complaint).

If you make a submission to Naidu Consulting in a public consultation process, such as commenting on Guidelines, Naidu Consulting will publish your submission – this is a standard part of the consultation process. Naidu Consulting also makes submissions available in response to requests under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000.

Naidu Consulting may use your personal information for the purposes of administering and improving the site, improving our services or communicating with you. The personal information you provide to us may be shared with operators to the extent necessary for them to administer and improve the website on our behalf.

Naidu Consulting will only disclose your personal information to third parties in limited circumstances where authorised by POPIA (for instance to enable the South Africa

Police Service to investigate a criminal offence).

 

6. WEBSITE ANALYTICS

You may visit the website without providing any personal information. The website servers will in such instances collect the IP address used by the data subject to access the website, but not the e-mail address or any other personal identifiable information. The information on IP addresses is aggregated to measure the number of visits, the average time spent at the website, pages viewed, etc. Naidu Consulting analyses nonidentifiable traffic data to improve our services, via a third (3rd) party programme, namely Google Analytics.

Naidu Consulting may collect, hold, and use statistical information about website visits to help us improve the website. Such information includes:

  • Your IP address;
  • The search terms you used;
  • The pages accessed on Naidu Consulting ‘s website and the links visitors clicked on
  • The date and time you visited the website;
  • The referring website (if any) through which you clicked through to Naidu Consulting ‘s website; and
  • The type of web browser you use (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla or Firefox).

The traffic data is aggregated and is not personally identifiable. Our website analysis will also respect any “do not track” setting you might have set on your web browser.

 

7. USE OF COOKIES

Naidu Consulting uses cookies on its website where they are required for particular features to work. Naidu Consulting also makes use of tracking cookies to track and analyse website usage. The cookies do not collect any personal information about data subjects.

 

8. LINKS TO SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES

Naidu Consulting uses social networking services such as LinkedIn to communicate with the public about its work. When you communicate with Naidu Consulting through these services, that social networking service may collect your personal information for its own purposes.

These services may track your use of Naidu Consulting ‘s website on those pages where their links are displayed. If you are logged in to those services (including any Google service) while using Naidu Consulting ‘s website, their tracking will be associated with your profile with those service providers.

These services have their own privacy policies which are independent of the privacy policy and practices of Naidu Consulting.

 

9. YOUR RIGHT TO ACCESS AND CORRECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Naidu Consulting will provide you with access to any personal information that Naidu Consulting holds about you. You may also request Naidu Consulting to correct your personal information. Kindly contact Naidu Consulting’s Information Officer to request access to your personal information or the correction of your personal information. You can ask to be removed from any of Naidu Consulting’s subscription lists at any time.

 

Contact Details Information Officer:
In the event that you need to contact the Information Officer for purposes related to this Website Privacy Notice, please use the following:

 

CONTACT DETAILS OF INFORMATION OFFICER

Name: Michelle Strickland

Address: No 5 The Boulevard, Westway Office Park, 7 Harry Gwala Road, Westville, 3635.

E-mail address: Informationofficer@naiduconsulting.com

Telephone number: 031 2656000

Fax number: 031 2656011

Growth Beyond the Job Title

By Segakweng Khutlapye | Sector Manager: Construction, Bridges & Buildings

I joined Naidu Consulting in 2023 as a Resident Engineer, coming in with a solid grounding as an Assistant Resident Engineer; managing projects under supervision and learning the discipline of construction oversight and contract administration on the ground. That foundation, paired with generic management studies I pursued alongside my engineering work, carried me into being elected Sector Manager in June 2025. My growth at Naidu has been far more exponential than most, and I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity, granted under leaders who have genuinely poured into my career, taken the time to mentor me through complex contractual and technical decisions, and trusted me with responsibility ahead of where I might have placed myself. I've been privileged to work alongside CEOs, project managers and directors, to run projects worth millions of rand, among them the Kokstad Interchange and Traffic Control Centre, a R590 million SANRAL project on National Route 2 that remains one of the proudest milestones of my career; and to be exposed to different provinces, different project types and different challenges, all of which have shaped who I am as much as any qualification has.

One of the things I value most about this journey is that I haven't allowed myself to be confined to one sphere. Engineering is broad, and I've deliberately moved across it, from structures to water infrastructure, to roads, and now into project management, while concurrently functioning as Sector Manager. Switching between these disciplines keeps me sharp and keeps me fit for the long game. It exposes me to a wide range of influences, the good, that pull me forward, and the not-so-great, that toughen and propel me further still. Either way, I come out more capable than before.

My professional registration has walked alongside that growth, from my first ECSA registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist in 2018 to my second registration as a Professional Technologist in 2023; each one a marker of technical credibility earned, not assumed.

My Masters in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development was a deliberate choice to diversify myself, reading where the world is heading and positioning myself within sustainability engineering, town planning, and urban engineering rather than staying narrowly technical. That decision continues to inform how I approach infrastructure today.

Engineering is a tough environment. It's a technical and contractual jungle that has to be navigated with skill, and it demands strength, fortitude, mental capacity, boundaries, and a voice. Yes, men have predominantly occupied these spaces, and the reality is that you often have to work harder than your average counterpart. But that's the way of the world, and if we limit ourselves by how the world is currently shaped, we stop being pioneers. Women are strong. Women are capable. Women are intelligent. They are masters at reading environments and adapting. There's no need to prove yourself when your work, character and integrity speak for themselves. Greatness does not need to defend itself and truth always prevails.

Granted that you will face opposition. You will face challenges that stretch beyond what feels like your capacity to bear. Some of those challenges have brought me close to breaking, but every single one has turned out to be more of a growth journey than a setback, and each has left me discovering that I am stronger than I knew. That's exactly where solutions are found, where innovation happens, and where real growth takes root, especially under the right environment, leadership and guidance.

My advice to young women entering this space: growth doesn't look linear, and it shouldn't have to. Believe in something beyond the job. Build your own stance, your own personality, your own framework for life outside of work. You are what contributes to the work, not the other way around. It's part of your life, not your entire life, and you are defined by so much more than your title. For me, what grounds and motivates me beyond every opportunity I've been given is family, people, and above all, God. Life is meant to be lived and every so often we have the privilege to express it through our careers!

To me, empowerment isn't being handed a seat at the table; it's walking into the room already knowing your identity, your personhood realized through your work and output has earned you the right to be there, and choosing to hold the door open for the next woman behind you.

Integrity, Trust & Sustainability

What it means

Ethical conduct, honesty, environmental responsibility. Transparency, good governance. We are committed to the truth, to honesty and integrity in all things, amongst ourselves and with our clients. Open Communication. Trust is foundational in leadership.

How We Should Act

We trust every person at Naidu Consulting to do the right thing, no matter what. Practice transparency, adhere to ethical codes, engage in sustainable practices. Use resources responsibly and efficiently, aiming to reduce waste and minimize your carbon footprint. Prioritise trust; be reliable; consistently deliver on your responsibilities and promises. Always mindful of our ESG Ambition.

Embracing a Culture of Collaboration

What it means

Personal development, autonomy, inclusivity. We believe in self-management, accountability, empowering ourselves and our colleagues.

How We Should Act

Encourage personal growth, mentorship, respect diverse choices. Take initiative, accept responsibility. We push the boundaries of excellence. Demonstrate professionalism.

Innovation & Adaptation

What it means

Purpose, Progression Growth. Embracing change, creative problem-solving, staying ahead in our industry.

How We Should Act

Invest in learning, be open to new ideas, adopt a growth mindset. Self Actualisation. Performance with purpose.

Resilience

What it means

Overcoming challenges, perseverance, emotional well-being. We support each other, learn together, we live together, we laugh together- we’re in this together.

How We Should Act

Embrace challenges, maintain a positive mindset, learn from adversity. We show warmth, friendship, mutual respect and support to each other

Embracing a Culture of Collaboration

What it means

Teamwork, diverse viewpoints, collective goal
achievement. We embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

How We Should Act

Transparent communication, celebration of
collective success, supportive leadership. We celebrate difference and
diversity. Sense of community. Stronger together.