Electronic Signatures in South Africa

Electronic signatures in South Africa are legally recognised in South African Law as provided for by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (Act no. 25 of 2002), as amended in 2011 and in effect (ECTA). “Electronic Signature” means data attached to, incorporated in, or logically associated with other data and which is intended by the user to serve as a signature.

Depending on the type of document, standard electronic signatures, digital signatures and advanced electronic signatures (AES) are admissible in court.

An advanced electronic signature (AES) is a digital signature created with a digital certificate from an accredited Authentication Service Provider under section 37 of ECT Act, following a face-to-face identification process with the user and is used in limited use cases, like the signing of a documents containing suretyship.

Standard electronic signatures and digital signatures are more widely accepted in South Africa if provided with the type of reliability and integrity sought in terms of Section 15 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act in dealing with evidence.

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Legality of Electronic Signatures in South Africa


The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) 25 of 2002 intends to provide for the facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions.

eSignatures and the ECTA

“An electronic signature is not without legal force and effect merely on the grounds that it is in electronic form, and may be used by the parties to an electronic transaction” (section 13(2) and (3) read with the definition of ‘transaction’ in section 1 of the ECT Act). SigniFlow Software complies with all aspects for the provisioning of electronic signatures in South Africa as provided for in the ECTA.

SigniFlow Electronic Signatures in South Africa


At the heart of digital transformation, SigniFlow is a cutting-edge electronic signature workflow software solution with deep roots in Africa, pioneering the way businesses manage and authenticate documents in the digital era. Born from the vibrant landscapes of the African continent, Signiflow combines the richness of its heritage with the latest advancements in secure electronic signatures.

SigniFlow is considered the largest electronic and digital signature workflow automation solution in Africa with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Signiflow is not just a software solution; it's a reliable partner for your digital transformation journey. As your business grows, our scalable platform grows with you, adapting to evolving needs.

Experience the future of digitisation and automation with Signiflow – where African innovation meets global excellence. 

Industry Cases


With 240+ dealerships scattered across thousands of kilometers selling hundreds of luxury vehicles per week, the BMW group of financiers needed to automate their sales, finance, and insurance processes.

Learn how SigniFlow integrated and fully automated these complex business processes and how we continue to deliver on BMW's digital customer experience promise.

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Features


Businesses everywhere have spoken - and we've listened. We get you. Dealing with customers and suppliers, each with their own systems and processes, can be a tedious task.

You need more than just eSign workflow. You need an intuitive tool that understands your day at the office.

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SigniFlow Private Tenant technology caters for the most demanding security use cases. Deploy SigniFlow in your private network and manage your own security while streamlining connectivity with your legacy systems and workflow tools.
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SigniFlow’s Private Tenant Hybrid technology features robust infrastructure solutions, fortified by industry-leading security features like 24/7 M-XDR cybersecurity monitoring,  SOC2 level managed WAF and uptime monitoring and reporting services.

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Why choose SigniFlow?


Increased Security

World-class, industry-leading modern infrastructure and technology that addresses the security use case.

More Choice

Brand it your way, deploy it where you want it, and sign with the compliant eSignature type of your choice.

Simplicity

A solution that offers peace of mind and simplicity, without compromising on security or compliance.

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