South African
Flameproof Association

The South African Flameproof Association is a non profit body association of companies involved in explosion prevention and protection techniques for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres in industry and mining. SOUTH AFRICAN FLAMEPROOF ASSOCIATION IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY The South African Flameproof Association is a non profit body, and is an association of companies involved in explosion prevention/protection techniques for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres in industry and mining. It comprises almost 200 member companies which include both end users and manufacturers, as well as relevant government bodies and equipment testing houses. The association has branches in Gauteng (Johannesburg), KwaZulu-Natal (Durban), and the Cape (Cape Town). More About Us If your company or organization is involved in explosion prevention technology, or if your operations involve any work in hazardous or potentially hazardous areas, then you should consider becoming a member of SAFA. Membership Join SAFA SAFA has been recognized as a Voluntary Association (Category C) in terms of Section 25(1)(3) of the Engineering Professions Act (46 of 2000). In terms of this registration, ECSA registered professionals may earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points when participating in registered SAFA activities. CPD Learn More Click the "Learn More" button below to find out more about becoming a SAFA sponsor. Sponsorship Learn More SAFA MIE Application Apply for Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) to register as a Master Installation Electrician. SAFA Individual MIE Membership Fee: R1800 p/a Apply Here! SAFA Certificate of ECSA Recognition as a Voluntary Association View Certificate View Affiliations SAFA Gold Sponsor: 1/3

SAFA provides members and providers of activities for ongoing professional development an understanding and proffer background information into the processes that have been developed to facilitate compliance with the statutory requirements for the renewal of professional registration. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) CPD SAFA has been recognized as a Voluntary Association (Category C) in terms of Section 25(1)(3) of the Engineering Professions Act (46 of 2000). In terms of this registration, ECSA registered professionals may earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points when participating in registered SAFA activities. Further to this SAFA provides members and providers of activities for ongoing professional development an understanding and proffer background information into the processes that have been developed to facilitate compliance with the statutory requirements for the renewal of professional registration.Some background to the process that were adopted to introduce CPD in accordance with the broad framework set out by the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000 and the policy of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is contained in A SAFA manual. The essential elements of CPD as compiled by the Professional Development Working Group (PDWG) of SAFA are also outlined. ECSA After a lengthy process of consultation and deliberation with Voluntary Associations and other Stakeholders in the Engineering Industry, a formal system of recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for engineering practitioners is now a reality as from 1 January 2006. CPD will be used as the mechanism through which all registered practitioners would have to renew their Registration with ECSA. In this regard section 22(1) of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) requires that a registered practitioner has to renew his or her Registration and has to "apply, in the prescribed manner, to the Council for the renewal of his or her Registration". Council decided that the most appropriate way for ECSA to give effect to the legislation would be to link renewal of Registration with Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Policy on Continuing Professional Development was published for general comments and directly distributed among Voluntary Associations, for comment, and the Council on 24 November 2005 approved the Policy for purposes of implementation on 1 January 2006. The Policy has been converted into a set of Rules, which originally have been published as Board Notice 131 in Government Gazette No. 28328 on 23 December 2005. Interested and affected parties are urged to study the rules, which came into operation on 1 January 2006. In addition to the CPD Rules, provision has also been made in the Rules for "Renewal of Registration", which links CPD as a mechanism for implementing renewal of registration. ECSA SERVICE PROVIDERS Below is a list of the Engineering Council of South Africa's (ECSA) approved service providers. Feel free to browse this list: ECSA Service Provider Verification Number Name of Company Verification Period SAFA-104/2028 SALLAB (Pty) Ltd 27/02/2025 – 26/02/2028 SP_008/2025 South African Flameproof Association 06/12/2021 - 06/12/2025 View CPD Accredited Items

Keep up to date and register for our upcoming events and symposiums. Events Events MIE/EXCO Meetings 5 February 2 April 4 June 6 August 1 October 3 December (EXCO only, no MIE in Dec) SAFA MiE Workshops: 8 July 10 July SAFA Golf Day: 16 May 2025 General Meetings 12 March 07 May 2 July 18 Sept (AGM) 5 Nov Safa Ex Steering/Organising meetings 5 Feb 12 March 2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 Sept 1 Oct 5 Nov Delve into the highlights of our previous events, where industry professionals and thought leaders gathered to share knowledge and insights. Relive the valuable experiences, engaging discussions, and memorable moments. Past Events View Past Presentations View Past Programmes Discover a collection of stunning photographs showcasing our events, achievements, and the vibrant spirit of our community and let the images tell the stories of our remarkable journey.. Event Photos View Photo's

The South African Flameproof Association's page dedicated to the award winners at all our events. Awards of Excellence 2025 Previous Awards

Get more information about the benefits of registering to become a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) and how to register for membership. MIE EVENTS MIE MEMBER APPLICATION MIE DOCUMENTS SAFA MIE BENEFITS MIE MEMBERS Benefits Include: Allowed to use the SAFA MIE Member logo Attend SAFA events at member rates MIE Webinars and Workshops at preferential member rates Standard Updates relevant to MIE's Access to SAFA Telegram and Whatsapp group Attend General Meetings at no cost SAFA Individual MIE Membership Fee: R1 800 p/a Information brochure for application of registered person - Electrical Installation Regulations Prerequisites for Application 1. Has registration as an Installation Electrician for two years. 2. Has five years practical experience in hazardous locations. 3. Has a National N3 Certificate or a technical grade 12 with relevant subjects. 4. Has a Statement of Results for the Specialised Codes Paper 1 & 2 as administered by the FET Campus. 5. Has a Statement of Results from the EWSETA for the 2x Unit Standards for hazardous locations. NB a) The applicant completes the SAFA application form to be assessed by the SAFA MIE appointed Group, this assessment will validate the workplace competency of the applicant, and the applicant will undergo an interview b) SAFA MIE group will evaluate the portfolio of evidence and approve or reject the application c) The SAFA MIE group will consist of a broad spectrum of the Ex industry and training centres. DOL may forward questions that could form part of the questions that can be asked during the interview. d) The applicant will be questioned during the interview regarding Explosion Prevention Methodologies. e) The SAFA MIE group will identify gaps (if any) during the interview and request the applicant to close these gaps and apply to be re-assessed. f) The SAFA MIE group will sign a Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) and addressed to DOL and also submitted to the applicant was successful g) All COPC’s will be captured in a data base that will be kept at SAFA, and will be available to DOL on request. Note: Applicant needs to complete the application form and submit it electronically to SAFA with proof of payment (R1 800.00). Please note that an invoice will be automatically generated with the SAFA Banking details when the application has been submitted! T o register as a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) please complete this application for Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) , you can choose to either apply online or download, print and complete this short pdf form and return to safaservices@vdw.co.za . Annexure B - OPTION 4 PROCESS FLOW Download SAFA Registration Requirements Download SAFA MIE Membership Application Form Download SAFA Complaints Procedure Download Verification of contractors registered at DEL Learn More About The SAFA Constitution 3.2 Test Reports SANS_10142-1_ED3.1 (Hazardous Locations) Additional SAFA MIE Documents View the latest photo's from SAFA MIE View the MIE file directory Name Region MIE Number Date Registered Phone Number Membership Status Bill Abrahams KwaZulu-Natal 646 10/11/1996 0824953846 FULL Lionel Adams Western Cape 128 04/08/1994 0834099206 FULL Brendan Archer Mpumalanga 1909 07/07/2015 0719292680 FULL Rudolph Johannes Badenhorst Gauteng 1993 04/07/2017 0615312434 MIE Clive Barnard Gauteng 1939 09/10/2016 0730434989 FULL Vincent Bartlett Limpopo 1758 12/02/2008 0788005733 FULL Robert Botha Gauteng 1046 08/07/1999 0823798091 FULL Jonathan Darnborough Gauteng 1096 19/01/2000 0836791205 FULL Rudolph de Klerk Gauteng 1998 10/18/2017 0837773066 MIE Michelle Du Preez Mpumalanga 2046 07/11/2018 0828595819 FULL Bryod Charles Earland Gauteng 1828 12/09/2012 0723147624 FULL Howard Hagan Western Cape 682 10/28/1996 0734499873 MIE Max Koen South Africa 1251 31/05/2001 0832320383 FULL Paul Kombol Western Cape 1030 19/05/1999 0834526499 FULL Alexander Mayoss KwaZulu-Natal 76 26/05/1994 0829013832 FULL Stephen Newton Western Cape 267 15/02/1995 0833604646 FULL Jay Pancham South Africa 1250 25/05/2001 0837782198 FULL Francis Perry KwaZulu-Natal 23940 12/11/2000 0729107510 MIE Johan Petzer Western Cape 536 05/03/1996 0836354237 FULL Michael Pretorius Eastern Cape 1962 20/12/2016 0823206236 FULL Joel Prinsloo Mpumalanga 1808 02/01/2012 0825584078 FULL Leon Roux Free State 1637 06/07/2004 0823230475 FULL Russel Desmond Sabor Western Cape 475 20/11/1995 0824158443 FULL Andre Van Nieuwenhuizen Gauteng 1710 2005 0732552513 FULL Johannes WN Van Zyl Western Cape 61 21/03/1994 0828810255 FULL Pieter Johan Van Der Berg Eastern Cape 1108 01/20/2000 0825584183 MIE Rudolph Van Rooyen KwaZulu-Natal 233 01/26/1995 0824439628 MIE SAFA MiE Meetings 2025: Register for Gqeberha here Register for Cape Town here

The South African Flameproof Association Young Professionals Initiative aims to bridge the gap within the SAFA membership and to create a safe platform for young professionals to learn about Ex. Young Professionals Initiative Click here to become a SAFA YPI ABOUT SAFA YPI MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS VIDEOS EVENTS Christopher Koen (Chair) Katlego Setwaba Cherice Condon Kagiso Malibe Gerhard Pillay Dion Abrahams Duncan Ward NOVEMBER 2022: Standards: Why we use them, How we use them, And conformity assessment - Paul Meanwell JULY 2022: Selection of Equipment for Hazardous Areas with a Focus on Gas Groups - William Tshenye NOVEMBER 2021: Explosion proof beacons, sirens and sounders by Rouane Herselman OCTOBER 2021: Approaching an Area Classification - Pratheer Ramkaran SEPTEMBER 2021: Explosion Protection with a focus on purge + Preeurization - Katlego Setwaba AUGUST 2021: Introduction to the Explosion Prevention world - Gerhard Pillay Past Events 17 April 2024 - SAFA YP Professional Webinar - Video 17 August 2022 - Site Visit - Pratley 13 July 2022 - Virtual Webinar, Webinar presented by William Tshenye. Topic: Selection of Equipment for Hazardous Areas with a Focus on Gas Groups 30 Nov 2022 - Virtual Webinar presented by Paul Meanwell. Topic: Standards – Why we use them, how we use them and Conformity Assessment Systems 11 May 2023 - Site visit – SASOL 8 August 2023 - Site visit – CCG

The South African Flameproof Association's page dedicated to the award winners at all our events. Awards The awards were presented during the Cocktail Awards Evening on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. The submission categories were: CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY A product system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments. TECHNICAL INNOVATION An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD THE DELEGATE AWARD / PRESIDENT’S AWARD PRESIDENT’S AWARD Gerhard Pillay TECHNICAL INNOVATION Schalk Kruger (award received by William Tshene) CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY Henk Zwart BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE CCG Cable Terminations BEST EXHIBITION STAND CCG Cable Terminations YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD Gerhard Pillay Best Exhibition Stand CCG Cable Termination Contribution to Safety Award Dean Martin from Hazardous Location Centre, Sasol Infrachem Best Customer Service Award Geritt Schepers, MASC Technical Innovation Award Ni cholas Lackinger, CCG Cable Termination on behalf of Geof Mood Best Customer Service Award Pieter Coetzee, Sasol Secunda Technical Innovation Award Marc Van Pelt, Pepperl + Fuchs Contribution to Safety Award Nick Wells from Independent Inspection Services Technical Innovation Award Sven Breedt, Pratley on behalf of Eldon Kruger Presidents Award and Best Customer Service Award Katlego Setwaba, Pepperl + Fuchs Best Presenter Award Gary Friend Award of Excellence Henk Zwart Best Exhibition Stand CCG Cable Terminations Award of Excellence Jabulani Nhlapo Award of Excellence Alan Dawson Product Innovation Award Joynx Pty Ltd Award of Achievement MTEx Laboratories President’s Award Kim Pratley and Paul Meanwell Best Presenter Award Schalk Kruger Best Exhibition Stand Pratley Marketing Company of the Year based on Current Contribution CCG Cable Terminations Member of the Year based on Current Contribution Arthur Cameron Young Achiever of the Year Sarieet Theron Most Innovated Product Engineered Solution CCG Cable Terminations President's Award Dr Johannes Auret and Willa Breed Young Achiever of the Year Olga Mothibedi Member of the Year based on Current Contributions Schalk Kruger Most Innovative Product or Engineer Solution Hazleton Pumps International (Pty) Ltd From the left (Back Row): Bennie Lemmer - Pratley Marketing, Pieter Coetzee - Sasol, Schalk Kruger - Sasol, Eldon Kruger - Pratley Marketing, Mathys Wehmeyer - Hazleton Pumps International, Jaco le Roux - CCG Cable Terminations President's Award Max Koen Member of The Year Based on Current Contributions Pieter Coetzee Young Achiever of the Year Sicelo Kunene Best Presentation Award Henk Zwart Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution Roelof Viljoen Awards Of Excellence 2013 Young Achiever of the Year Award David Maree Member of the Year based on Current Contributions Pieter Coetzee Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution Award CCG Cable Terminations President’s Award Pieter Coetzee Exceptional Service Award Paul Meanwell

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Visit Aberdare Cables with SAFA Young Professionals SAFA Young Professionals site visit: Aberdare Cables Join the SAFA YP initiative in an exciting site visit to the Aberdare Cables factory. Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za Any cancellations not made at-least 72 hours before the event, the FULL golf fees will be payable. If you are asked for a 'Valid Purchase Order Number' kindly use your name as a reference.

SAFA Golf Day: 4 April 2025 - Book your fourball today SAFA Golf Day: Postponed to 4 April 2025 Book your fourball today Please note the SAFA Golf Day that was set to take place on the 19th September 2024 has been postponed to 4 April 2025 due to an excess of golf days in the industry during September 2024. All registrations for the golf day will be carried over to the new date. Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za Any cancellations not made at-least 72 hours before the event, the FULL golf fees will be payable. If you are asked for a 'Valid Purchase Order Number' kindly use your name as a reference.

Explore expert-curated links to affiliated websites offering invaluable insights, products, and services to safeguard your workplace. Enhance safety protocols, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry-leading solutions. Useful Links Acts Online - Acts Online provides legislation, including amendments and Regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Use this site as often as you like, everything here is free. Chamber of Mines - News, data, and policy information on the South African Mining industry DEL - South African Department: Employment and Labour DMR - Department of Mineral Resources ECSA - Engineering Council Of South Africa EE Publishers - Web site for the publishers of Vector, Electron, and Energize Explolabs - Including CERTEX Explosive Atmospheres - Technical Committee N° 31: Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres IECEx - The IECEx is the IEC scheme for the certification to standards for electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres IEC Webstore - On this Webstore you can buy IEC International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. SACEA - South Africa Colliery Engineers Association SABS - South African Bureau of Standards SAIEE - The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers SANAS - South African National Accreditation System CSA Group - CSA Group consistently sets the standard across a range of certification and compliance sectors SABS Standards Search - Standards South Africa TC65 – Strategic Policy Statement - Contains links to the list of published standards, programme of work, emerging needs, members and contacts etc. MTEx Laboratories - Testing and Certification Services. MASC - Mining And Surface Certification Please report any problems to bruce@vdw.co.za

SAFA MIE Workshop - 21 May 2024 - Durban SAFA MIE Workshops in Durban and Cape Town 21 May 2024 - Durban Registration Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za If you don’t have a Valid Purchase Order Number please use your phone number