Signage for Government Departments and Offices

• National, provincial and local government offices
• Departmental regional and satellite offices
• Service centres where the public queue and are directed
• Courts, licensing and records offices
• Older buildings with outdated or mixed signage after a name or branding change
• New or refurbished buildings ahead of occupation

Many departments work to written specifications or style manuals. We build to the specification and artwork you supply, and can help interpret it into manufacturing drawings.

• External building signs. Wall-mounted lettering, name panels and emblems at the entrance or on the facade; see building entrance signs.
• Reception signs. Logo and department name on the reception wall; see office reception signs.
• Directories and floor boards. See office directory boards.
• Wayfinding. Floor, wing and room signs that help the public find the right counter; see office wayfinding systems.
• Door and office signs. See office door signs and accessible and tactile signs.
• Emblem and coat-of-arms plaques. Cast, engraved or applied graphics, as specified by the department.

We can supply a complete package, or one element at a time as budgets allow.

• Stainless steel and aluminium lettering for durable, formal external signs
• Engraved metal or laser-cut plaques for emblems and dedication panels; see engraved metal plaques
• Acrylic and aluminium composite for internal signs
• Vinyl for lettering on glass and for lower-cost replacements
• Anti-graffiti and easy-clean finishes for public areas

Public buildings take knocks and are cleaned often, so surfaces should be robust and fixings tamper-resistant where the area is accessible to everyone.

Most department signage is unlit and depends on building and street lighting. Where an entrance sign must be seen after hours, we can propose halo-lit lettering or discreet spotlights, subject to power supply and the property owner's consent.

Lit internal directories, digital queue or message displays are options subject to technical assessment and confirmed availability. We keep any lit element simple and low-maintenance because government sites may not have in-house technicians for signage.

• For municipal clinics, libraries and halls, see municipal and public building signs.
• For multi-tenant offices in the private sector, see office wayfinding systems and corporate wall logos.
• For large government campuses, see corporate campus signage.
• For vehicles, see fleet branding and rollouts.

• Specifications and artwork. We work from your style manual, official emblems and approved colours; we do not alter them.
• Accessibility. Contrast, height and tactile elements affect how well all members of the public can use the signs.
• Viewing distance. As a rough guide, many designers allow around 25 mm of letter height per 10 m of viewing distance; we confirm on site.
• Surfaces. Old facades may be cracked, painted or stone-clad, so fixings are checked at survey.
• Ownership and consent. Buildings may be leased from private owners or managed by a public works entity; landlord or manager consent may be needed.
• Approvals. Structural, electrical and municipal signage matters are checked at survey and design, and we never promise approval or compliance.

• Number and size of signs
• Material and finish
• External versus internal signage
• Lit versus unlit
• Facade condition and fixing method
• Quantity across multiple offices
• Design and drawings against a specification
• Installation access and scheduling around public opening hours

Wipe signs with water and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents on acrylic and aluminium composite. Check external fixings regularly, particularly on tall buildings. If a department changes name or branding, our removal and replacement service handles old signs and our cleaning and maintenance service covers upkeep.

We survey and install by appointment from our Rivonia base. Government offices are concentrated in the Pretoria and Johannesburg metros, with regional offices throughout the province.

• Signage in Pretoria
• Signage in Johannesburg
• Signage in Sandton
• Signage in Midrand
• Signage in Centurion
• Signage in Germiston