Printing SA offers its members a comprehensive range of benefits, with our regional Chambers providing dedicated support at regional and operational levels. As a valued member of Printing SA, you gain access to the following advantages:
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY
Engagement with the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA
Exclusive members-only access to the Printing SA portal
Representation on the South African Typographical Union (SATU) – Printing Industry Pension and Provident Fund Board and Committees
Participation in the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and Regional Chambers of Commerce
Printing SA members enjoy automatic Membership with FESPA, the global federation of 37 national associations representing the screen, digital, and textile printing communities, with exclusive access to research, and print technical resources.
Involvement in the World Print and Communication Forum (WPCF)
Secretarial support for the Printing Employers Association of South Africa (PEASA) and the Independent Packaging Employers Association of South Africa (IPEASA)
Representation at ITAC (International Trade Administration Commission) regarding duty applications on raw materials for the industry
Board representation at the Statutory Council of the Printing, Newspapers and Packaging Industry of South Africa (PNPI)
Access to Industry Research reports
Access to Tenders portal
Access to forms (credit application, add more.....
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Access to Discretionary Grants across a plethora of technical and administrative courses bespoke to the printing and packaging industry
Access to industry professionals that offer skills development guidance, such as workplace skills plans (WSP) and annual training reports (ATR)
Preferential rates on all courses for Printing SA members
Industry demand-driven course development
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Access to contract of employment templates
Telephonic advice on Human Resources matters
Access to Industry wage surveys
Advice on various labour related Acts (BCEA, LRA, EE, UIF)
Union Relations
Exclusive access to advertise vacancies on the Jobs Portal and to CVs from a gamut of industry specialisations
PAID FOR SERVICES
Print Secure - PrintSecure is an accreditation service offered to all South African security printers and suppliers of security products, seeking acceptable accreditation and certification.
Labour Relations and Human Resources Services (consulting hours for these services can be purchased in advance at a preferential rate)
Counselling
Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Chairing Disciplinary Appeal Hearings
Preparation and representation at the CCMA or Statutory Council for Conciliation and Arbitration
Wage Negotiations
Section 189 Operational Requirements Consultations
Mutual Separation Agreements
Disciplinary Codes and Labour Relations Templates
Investigating and Evidence Gathering
Policy Development and reviews
Job Description development
Preparation of Employment Equity plans and submission of reports
Skills Development
Preparation and submission of workplace skills plans (WSP), and annual training reports (ATR)
Preparation and submission of discretionary grant (DG) applications
Development and delivery of bespoke short courses
Basket of circa 70 skills courses for professionals, trades and occupations, and administrative staff
Business Management Development (BMP) and Management Development Program (MDP) in partnership with MANCOSA
Mechanical Aptitude and Psychometric Assessments for technical staff
On-site evaluation of apprentices
Assistance with workplace site accreditations through the FP&M SETA, National Artisans Moderation Body (NAMB), and skills development provider accreditations with the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). This is a statutory requirement for all companies that train apprentices.
Commercial and Technical
Mediation and Arbitration of Commercial and Technical disputes
Independent technical assessment and review of shop-floor equipment damage caused by operator negligence