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The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) promotes the interests of municipal engineers and their profession, and creates a platform for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints on all aspects of municipal engineering with the aim of expanding the knowledge and best practices in all Local Government municipalities.

We an employer’s organisation and we promote the interests of employers. We aim to lodge resistance against the exploitation of small and medium business We protect and promote business interests against exploitation by authorities. LET (SA)ATEA BE YOUR MOUTH PIECE AND COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL These are some of our professional services:  Collective bargaining  Labour law services  Representation in disputes at the Bargaining Council(s) and the CCMA  Advice on corporate governance  Administrative and financial services  Business advisory services  Advice on employment equity and BBBEE  Access to group pension / provident fund KIND REGARDS VERONICA

The AOG Association of SA focus' on to impact nationally our leaders in our organisation through capacity building. Our strategy is to focus on "Value driven leadership"

The Association of Residential Communities (ARC) proactively supports the members of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate, as well as their management teams in the achievement of their vision which classically is to protect, maintain and enhance the value of the property as well as the lives and lifestyles of their residents. ARC support services are aimed at all organised residential communities such as golf, lifestyle and leisure estates, cluster developments and townhouse complexes.ARC practically engages with members and offers a wide range of supporting services, dynamic networking opportunities, access to best practice and provision of policies, procedures, tools and templates for the effective management and leadership of the communities they serve.

Asata is the representative forum for the South African travel and tourism industry.Established in 1956, the Association of Southern African Travel Agents is a representative forum that promotes professional service in the travel industry for its members and their clients.

About Blackheath Educare Association Early Childhood education is our priority and rightly so it should also be yours as a parent! Our aim is to constantly achieve the following objectives: - Provide partial care service to children of the community in and around the Blackheath and greater Blue Downs area; - Bridge the gap between the informal / formal school education - Provide the holistic development (emotional, social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, moral, values) of the child - Assist in the protection and treatment of the children of all races, colour, creed and culture, as stipulated in the Children's Act of the S A Constitution. We are a registered non-profit organization. Dedictated practitioners have completed their Level 4 and some are in the process of studying.They are innovative and creative and the children are their first prioity. Success rate of children going to Grade 1 from the ECD cente is 95%.

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in its current form was established on 5 December 1996. The organisation was formed through political consensus after the transition to democracy and was mandated by its membership to represent them and unite the nursing profession.

The ECA(SA) is the most influential members’ association for electrical contractors in South Africa. Registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act, the ECA(S)A has represented South African electrical contractors since 1948 and is firmly established as the ‘home’ of trusted electrical contractors. The ECA(SA) has a membership network of around 4 000 electrical contractors, which employs around 75% of the workforce employed within the electrical contracting industry.

Founded in 1949, a restructured and transformed FEDHASA (Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa) is recognised by Government as the official representative of the hospitality industry of Southern Africa. With industry support, FEDHASA remains the umbrella association for hotels, restaurants, conference centres, caterers, self-catering accommodation, home hosting establishments (B&Bs and guest houses), clubs, taverns, shebeens, suppliers and trainers, consultants and service providers to the hospitality industry.

Provides services – represents members in unfair labour practices, discrimination and legal proceedings in the workplace.Offers 6-point benefit plans to members inf form of financial, funeral, medical, insurance,legal services providers.

We are the major suppliers to all the large furniture groups across South Africa. Our products range fromLounge Suites to Ottomans, Wingback chairs, Corner suites, Occasional chairs,Leather lounge suites and Sleeper couches

GHASA was originally established as an association (Section 21, not for profit) in 1992, when a group of establishment owners got together to promote the Guest House Industry. The association was subsequently privatised in 2000 and we’re now known as Guest House Accommodation of SA (GHASA). Over the past couple of decades, GHASA has become well known as experts in Quality Guest House Accommodation, offering many benefits, assistance and valued advice to members, as well as booking opportunities for travellers.

The Hospitality Partners Association of South Africa (HPASA) is a collaboration of 5 highly respected hospitality business brokers, companies and individuals, all of whom come with proven track records within their chosen fields. The partnership offers a range of ready-to-use solutions for both small hospitality businesses, as well as large companies offering tourism industry services in South Africa and abroad. HPASA’s specialities encompass but are not limited to: property search; investment; risk solutions; financial services; legal aspects; and human resources. The HPASA partnership is made up of the following reputable hospitality business brokers and industry specialists: •     Pam Golding Hospitality •     The Exceed Group, incorporating Tenk Loubser & Associates •     IBN Consulting & Immigration •     SATIB Risk Solutions •     STBB Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes

We are an Independent External Examination Body for Accredited Business Qualifications in Southern Africa since 1931. Our role is to create pathways for students to obtain valuable business studies skills for employment that are endorsed by credible Business Qualifications.

The Chamber is an independent, non-political, subscription-based association dedicated to promoting a business-friendly environment. Our members are drawn from every sector of the economy, and range from independent entrepreneurs to the large corporate. We are a key player in the promotion and facilitation of international trade and an impartial third party which enables us to negotiate contracts and secure funding for projects that benefit its membership. We promote enterprise development, skills development training and business advisory services.

The Kruger Park South region is unique in containing  4 worlds in one, with small, historically important South African and more recently created bushveld holiday towns bordering the other worlds of the Kruger Park, Swaziland and . The main towns in the area include Malalane, Komatipoort, Hectorspruit, Marloth Park running along the N4 and southern border of the Kruger Park, providing easy access to this national (and international) treasure via the game rich Malalane and Crocodile Bridge Gates. The was recently rebuilt and is now nearly 2 metres higher than previou

Mpumalanga Business Association offers diverse and complete marketing platform for companies in every sector of business. By offering business owners the unique chance of meeting other business over breakfast Mpumalanga Business Association is truly a leader in the marketing world. Mpumalanga Business Association further offer specialist services including: Webpage Design, Web Hosting, Full Marketing Consultation, HR Services, Advertising Consultation and Safety Consultation. Membership with Mpumalanga Business Association Starts from as little as R300 per month. Please join us and experience how we can help you, to grow your company to its full potential.

The National Accommodation Association of South Africa is a network of guesthouses, bed and breakfasts (B&B) and self-catering accommodation around South Africa. All our members comply with the Association’s strict standards and requirements for membership ensuring quality, reputable service and value for money. Furthermore, smaller accommodation providers are a key driver of our economy. We want to ensure our members are visible, have a voice, and are able to grow through making use of our extensive network of partners and support system.

The NACCW is an independent Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in South Africa which provides the professional training and infrastructure to promote healthy child and youth development and improve standards of care and treatment for orphaned, vulnerable and at-risk children and youth in family, community and residential group care settings.

The  National  Association of Social Workers – South Africa  is a voluntary organization which supports the professional development of Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers  and  Social Work and Social Auxiliary Work Students  in South Africa. The Association draws its membership throughout the country from Social Work Practitioners, Educators and Managers within the Social Work sector who are self-employed, or work in Non Profit Organizations or Government Departments.

NHLRA Legal and Labour Association in Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa offers Labour Law Services and Advice for employees and employers on retrenchments, unfair labour practices, unfair dismissals,conditions of employment,Unlawful Retrenchments,workplace discipline,salary disputes,Labour Disputes, Disciplinary Hearings, sexual harassment, salary disputes, discrimination etc. Click Here or READ MORE to see how we assist our members in disciplinary hearings, the CCMA and Labour Court to protect their Labour Law rights on http://nhlralabour.co.za

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), acknowledged as the ‘voice of the pulp and paper industry’, promotes the use of paper as a renewable and recyclable material for communication, packaging and a myriad of other applications. Some of its members rank among the top 20 pulp producers in the world, making the South African pulp and paper manufacturing sector robust, well regulated and highly developed.

To promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the independent publishing sector in South Africa; and to co-ordinate industry representation, including submissions to and negotiations with Government legislators and other relevant public and private bodies with reference to matters affecting South African publishers

To promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the independent publishing sector in South Africa; and to co-ordinate industry representation, including submissions to and negotiations with Government legislators and other relevant public and private bodies with reference to matters affecting South African publishers

The website www.ImageSouthAfrica.co.za was acquired in 2004 by 1st Solutions Executive Image Consultants. After recognising the possibilities and future of Image Consulting in South Africa, it became apparent that the need for such an association had arisen and it has become vital to the wellbeing of the profession. After much research, both nationally and internationally, it was decided that the SA Professional Image Consultants Association would be launched in June 2005. The SA Professional Image Consultants Association is dedicated to maintaining, improving and benchmarking the standard of professionalism and integrity expected from the profession. In so doing, the SA Professional Image Consultants Association strives to ensure that both experienced Image Consultants, as well as students being trained as Image Consultants, are competent, efficient and of the highest ethical standards.

The SMLTSA is dedicated to the promotion of the aims and ideals of medical laboratory science, appropriate to the interests of the community it serves, within a comprehensive unitary health service.

The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) is a registered non-profit organisation as described in the Non-profit Organisations Act of 1997, and is committed to the principles of good corporate governance as set out in King IV report on good corporate governance 2016.As part of its main functions, SAFDA offers economic research and business advisory services, grower training and development, lobbying and advocacy for policies thereby ensuring the sustainability of all its members.

SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRIVING SCHOOLS (SANADS) is a non-profit organisation, who’s primary focus is regulating driving schools nationwide. SANADS do continuous research and development within the driving schools sector and the department of transport responsible for licensing to ensure they offer high quality services. The aims to ensure that driving schools are compliant with regulations, offer professional service and produce competent drivers to contribute safety to road users. It also aims to engage with the relevant stakeholders to promote and advocate for bills, laws and policies in the interest of the association’s ideals, Root out the corruption that is allegedly rampant in this business sector. Improving Standards and Road Safety. SANADS promotes the empowerment of driving school owners through training. SANADS is committed to make a difference in the lives of all by focusing on safety for all road users, improvement of standards in the training of drivers.

The South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals (SAAHSP) gives peace of mind to the public by setting the standards for the health, skincare and nail industry. SAAHSP is the South African section of CIDESCO (Comité International D’Esthétique Et De Cosmétologie), the international authority that is committed to protecting and elevating the professional beauty industry around the world.

With wide-ranging changes taking place in South Africa, as well as internationally, business people find it increasingly difficult to operate in isolation and ensure survival. The chamber movement represented by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (formally known as South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) and its almost 50 constituent chambers is a lifeline for business people.

 

The SACCI membership comprises approximately 20 000 small, medium and large enterprises across the breadth of the nation and across all economic sectors. Large enterprises are generally direct members of SACCI while small and medium enterprises are members through more than 50 local and regional chambers and 15 national associations. click here to get a full overview of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) is the senior body representing the discipline of mechanical engineering in South Africa. It covers all fields of application as diverse as automobile, energy generation, process engineering, heavy manufacture, design, management, research, mining and education.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN PAINT MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION (SAPMA) is a trade association representing 90% of paint manufactured in south Africa, representing paint manufacturers, raw material and services suppliers, paint retailers and painting contractors.

We are a professional association that promotes sustainability within the business events industry in Southern Africa. We facilitate an enabling environment for learning, growth and collaboration. Our goal is to be the recognised professional association of the business events industry of Southern Africa

SATSA is a member-driven association that offers inbound tourism services companies the highest level of quality in the tourism industry.

The association for tracing agents Join our fast-growing community The purpose of this association is to share ideas, sources, Internet resources, keep up-to-date on legal aspects of locating missing persons, ask for assistance and act as a beneficial network. It's here to help you to develop skills to find missing persons faster! The Association for tracing agents is a voluntary association, which promotes fair and equitable services. As an organization, the assosiation for tracing agents subscribe to professionalism, integrity, high quality service, accountability and relationship building. This site was created as a way to bring everyone in the tracing industry together. Think of it as a bridge that connects one side to another...tracers, service providers, collection agencies, tracing agencies, data providers etc. Every member associated with afta will undergo a rigorous evaluation upon approval of membership. We only want legitimate members and companies serious

RASA is a body that was formed in 2004 to act in the interests of the South African restaurateur as a voice and lobbying body to speak on the behalf of restauranteurs.

RASA has direct representation with government and various other boards and promotes restaurants as a sector of hospitality.

RASA lobbies against government and has relationships with SAT, NDT, DOL TBCSA, GTA, CATHSSETA, BAC and other friends of the association.

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) is the representative body of the non-life insurance industry. It represents the industry to all relevant stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and dynamic industry. SAIA has 57 members, comprising all categories of non-life insurers, including reinsurers. Its members abide by the SAIA Code of Conduct, which ensures adherence to best-practice industry standards and self-regulation.

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) is the umbrella organisation representing the unified voice of business in the travel and tourism sector.

Modern traditional healers & herbalists I partner with formal health practitioners in the development of mainstream herbal remedies. Well known contributions to world medicine from South African herbal remedies include aloe, buchu and devil's claw.

For nearly 30 years SASWA, the forerunner of WGSA, provided training, capacity building, mentorship, and skills transfer on beginners, intermediate, and professionals levels to its members. In 2006, when SASWA had 120 paid-up members, it was decided to investigate changing into a union to support scriptwriters and to uphold professional standards, with an overall aim to improve the quality of stories that were being told and to create a culture that was supportive of all stakeholders in the South African Film Industry.