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Complete document roadmap – 82 core documents

πŸ“‹ Document Roadmap

Phase 1: Registration & Compliance (11 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-001CIPC Registration CertificateProof of company registration
MFG-002 Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) Company constitution
MFG-003 SARS Registration (IT, PAYE, VAT) Tax compliance (VAT if turnover >R1m)
MFG-004 COIDA Registration Employee injury cover
MFG-005 Public Liability Insurance Third‑party injury or property damage
MFG-006 Product Liability Insurance Defective products
MFG-007 Factory / Business Licence (Municipal) Required for industrial premises
MFG-008 Zoning Certificate (Industrial) Municipality confirmation
MFG-009 Fire Clearance Certificate For factory premises
MFG-010 B‑BBEE Certificate For corporate tenders
MFG-011 CSD Registration For government tenders

Phase 2: Contracts & Client Docs (10 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-012 Manufacturing Agreement (Master) Core contract with client (custom production)
MFG-013 Supply Agreement (repeat orders) Ongoing supply terms
MFG-014 Quotation / Proposal Template Per unit or batch pricing
MFG-015 Purchase Order Template (from client) Order confirmation
MFG-016 Delivery Note / Waybill Proof of dispatch
MFG-017 Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Protect designs and processes
MFG-018 Subcontractor Agreement Outsourced processes (laser cutting, printing)
MFG-019 Raw Material Supply Agreement With material suppliers
MFG-020 Equipment Lease Agreement For renting machinery (CNC, presses)
MFG-021 Warranty Policy (finished goods) Liability limitation

Phase 3: Human Resources (10 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-022Employment Contract – Machine OperatorProduction staff
MFG-023Employment Contract – AssemblerManual assembly
MFG-024Employment Contract – Quality Control InspectorQA staff
MFG-025Employment Contract – Production SupervisorTeam leader
MFG-026Employment Contract – Factory ManagerSenior staff
MFG-027Independent Contractor AgreementCasual / specialist labour
MFG-028Code of Conduct (Employees)Safety, productivity, theft prevention
MFG-029Disciplinary Code & ProcedureHR compliance
MFG-030Shift Roster TemplateDaily/weekly schedule
MFG-031Attendance Register (Daily)Sign‑in / sign‑out

Phase 4: Operations & Production Management (15 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-032Production Schedule / Job CardTracking progress per order
MFG-033Bill of Materials (BOM) per productRaw material list
MFG-034Raw Material Inventory LogStock control
MFG-035Finished Goods Inventory LogReady to dispatch
MFG-036Daily Production ReportUnits produced, scrap rate
MFG-037Machine Operating Log (run hours)Productivity tracking
MFG-038Quality Control Inspection SheetDefect tracking per batch
MFG-039Non-Conforming Product ReportScrap/rework
MFG-040Supplier Delivery Note LogRaw materials received
MFG-041Purchase Order Template (to suppliers)Material ordering
MFG-042Tool / Die Sign-Out RegisterFor custom tooling
MFG-043Packaging & Dispatch LogGoods leaving factory
MFG-044Customer Return / Complaint Log (RMA)Returns handling
MFG-045Maintenance Work OrderRepair requests
MFG-046Factory Layout / Emergency Exit MapSafety and efficiency

Phase 5: Health & Safety (12 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-047Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) PolicyCompany H&S
MFG-048Factory‑Specific Risk AssessmentMachinery, noise, dust, chemicals
MFG-049Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) per machineGuarding, lockout/tagout
MFG-050Incident / Accident Report FormInjury or near‑miss
MFG-051First Aid Kit Register (per station)Inventory
MFG-052Fire Extinguisher Inspection LogMonthly check
MFG-053Emergency Evacuation Plan (factory)Map and procedure
MFG-054Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) RegisterGoggles, gloves, earplugs, boots
MFG-055Noise Monitoring LogHearing conservation (if applicable)
MFG-056Dust / Fume Extraction LogAir quality
MFG-057Hazardous Chemical RegisterOils, solvents, paints – MSDS on file
MFG-058Toolbox Talk RegisterWeekly safety talks

Phase 6: Finance & Suppliers (8 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-059Invoice Template (to clients)Per order / batch
MFG-060Supplier Invoice RegisterRaw materials, consumables
MFG-061Payroll RegisterStaff wages
MFG-062Petty Cash LogSmall factory expenses
MFG-063Costing Sheet per productMaterials + labour + overhead
MFG-064Client Payment HistoryAccounts receivable
MFG-065Supplier Payment ScheduleCreditors aging
MFG-066Bank Reconciliation TemplateMonthly finance

Phase 7: Equipment & Assets (9 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-067Asset Register (Master)Machines, tools, vehicles, computers
MFG-068Equipment Maintenance Log (per machine)Service records, breakdowns
MFG-069Calibration Log (measuring tools)For QA compliance
MFG-070Small Tool RegisterDrills, grinders, hand tools
MFG-071Forklift / Pallet Jack Inspection LogDaily checks (if used)
MFG-072Compressor / Air System LogMaintenance
MFG-073Vehicle Log Sheet (delivery van)Fuel, trips, maintenance
MFG-074Spare Parts InventoryFor machine repairs
MFG-075Asset Disposal FormRetirement of old equipment

Phase 8: Forms & Templates (7 docs)

βœ”RefDocumentPurpose
MFG-076 Job Card Template Per order
MFG-077 Overtime Authorization Form Staff approval
MFG-078 Leave Application Form Staff requests
MFG-079 New Employee Induction Checklist (factory safety) Onboarding
MFG-080 Supplier Evaluation Form Vendor performance
MFG-081 Customer Satisfaction Survey Feedback
MFG-082 Termination Checklist Offboarding
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πŸ“ File Directory Structure


Light Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd/
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β”œβ”€β”€ 01 Registration & Compliance/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ CIPC_Registration.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ MOI.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ SARS_Registration.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ COIDA_Certificate.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Public_Liability_Insurance.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Product_Liability_Insurance.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Factory_Business_Licence.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Zoning_Certificate.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Fire_Clearance.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ B-BBEE_Certificate.pdf
β”‚   └── CSD_Registration.pdf
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β”œβ”€β”€ 02 Contracts & Client Docs/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Manufacturing_Agreement_Master.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Supply_Agreement.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Quotation_Template.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Purchase_Orders_Clients/ (by client)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Delivery_Notes/ (by date)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ NDA_Recipes_Designs.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Subcontractor_Agreements/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Raw_Material_Supply_Agreements/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Equipment_Lease_Agreements/
β”‚   └── Warranty_Policy.pdf
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β”œβ”€β”€ 03 Human Resources/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Employment_Contracts/
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Machine_Operator.docx
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Assembler.docx
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ QC_Inspector.docx
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Production_Supervisor.docx
β”‚   β”‚   └── Factory_Manager.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Independent_Contractor_Agreement.docx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Code_of_Conduct.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Disciplinary_Code.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Shift_Rosters/ (by week)
β”‚   └── Attendance_Registers/ (by month)
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β”œβ”€β”€ 04 Operations & Production Management/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Production_Schedule_Job_Cards/ (by order)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Bills_of_Materials/ (by product)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Raw_Material_Inventory_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Finished_Goods_Inventory_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Daily_Production_Reports.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Machine_Operating_Logs.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ QC_Inspection_Sheets/ (by batch)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Non_Conforming_Product_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Supplier_Delivery_Notes/ (by date)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Purchase_Orders_Issued/ (to suppliers)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Tool_Die_Sign_Out.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Packaging_Dispatch_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Customer_Return_Complaint_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Maintenance_Work_Orders/ (by machine)
β”‚   └── Factory_Layout_Emergency_Map.pdf
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β”œβ”€β”€ 05 Health & Safety/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ OHS_Policy.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Risk_Assessment_Factory.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Safe_Work_Method_Statements/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Incident_Reports/ (by date)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ First_Aid_Kit_Register.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Fire_Extinguisher_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Emergency_Evacuation_Plan.pdf
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ PPE_Issue_Register.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Noise_Monitoring_Log.xlsx (if applicable)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Dust_Fume_Extraction_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Hazardous_Chemical_Register.xlsx
β”‚   └── Toolbox_Talk_Register.xlsx
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β”œβ”€β”€ 06 Finance & Suppliers/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Invoices_Issued/ (to clients)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Supplier_Invoice_Register.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Payroll_Records/ (by month)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Petty_Cash_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Costing_Sheets/ (by product)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Client_Payment_History.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Supplier_Payment_Schedule.xlsx
β”‚   └── Bank_Reconciliation.xlsx
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β”œβ”€β”€ 07 Equipment & Assets/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Asset_Register.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Equipment_Maintenance_Logs/ (by machine)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Calibration_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Small_Tool_Register.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Forklift_Inspection_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Compressor_Log.xlsx
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Vehicle_Logs/ (delivery)
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Spare_Parts_Inventory.xlsx
β”‚   └── Asset_Disposal_Form.docx
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└── 08 Forms & Templates/
    β”œβ”€β”€ Job_Card_Template.docx
    β”œβ”€β”€ Overtime_Form.docx
    β”œβ”€β”€ Leave_Application.docx
    β”œβ”€β”€ Factory_Induction_Checklist.docx
    β”œβ”€β”€ Supplier_Evaluation_Form.docx
    β”œβ”€β”€ Customer_Satisfaction_Survey.docx
    └── Termination_Checklist.docx
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