Member Benefits
Printing SA Members enjoy a plethora of exclusive benefits and communications.
Become a Member
The federation provides a wide range of benefits to members with our Chambers servicing members needs at regional and operational level. As a Printing SA member your benefits include:
Industry Level Representation
- FP&M Seta
- General and members-only access to the Printing SA website
- South African Typographical Union - The Printing Industry Pension and ProvidentFund – Board and Committees
- South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) – Board
- Regional Chambers of Commerce
- FESPA - the global federation of 37 national associations for the screen printing, digital printing and textile printing community.
- World Print and Communication Forum
- Speciality Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
- Secretarial service for the Printing Employers Association of South Africa (PEASA) and Independent Packaging Employers Association of South Africa (IPEASA)
- Representation to ITAC in response to duty applications made on raw materials for the Industry
- South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Technical Committees and / or Working Groups
- Protocol of Trades
Human Resources Management
- Contracts of employment
- Telephonic advice on Human Resources matters
- Ad Hoc Industry wage surveys
- Advice on various labour related Acts (BCEA, LRA, EE, UIF)
- Union Relations
- Weekly Newsletters - Job Portal on Website
Commercial Technical Services
- Government Lobbying
- Custodian of the Imprint Act
- Update on changes to existing and Implementation of new legislation relevant to the industry
- POPI Act - support service for compliance
- Industry Trade Agreement (Credit Application Form)
- Health & Safety Advice on the interpretation of health and safety legislation and regulations
- Industry related surveys – local and international
Communication
- Members only access to the members portal on the Printing SA website
- Access to Industry research, data development, international research articles and FAQ's
- Gain access to up-to-date industry information and policies that may effect the Industry
- Advice on various labour related Acts (BCEA, LRA, EE, UIF)
Ancillary Membership Benefits
- Membership certification
- Pledge certificate, after accreditation processes
Training and Development
- Continuous improvement and development of the Technical and Theoretical Modules for apprenticeship training
- Development of new Quality Council for Trade and Occupation qualifications for Printing, Packaging and Signage Occupations and Trades
- Development of Trade Tests and Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning Toolkits (ARPL) for new QCTO qualifications
- Development of Occupational Learning Programmes for the new QCTO occupational qualifications
- Representation of the Industry at the QCTO
- Representation of the Industry on the National Artisan Development Advisory Body (NADAB)
- Representation on the National Artisan Moderation Forum (NAMF) and Representation on the Moderational Body (NAMB)
Sales and Marketing
- Lead generation through website & online enquiries
- Tender notifications
- Find a Printer: Website access to find a Printing SA member by product type and geographic location
- Advertising opportunities at Industry Events (subject to T's & C's)
- Speaking opportunities at Industry Events (subject to T's & C's)
- Access to Printing SA marketing collateral