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Consider becoming a member of The South African Flameproof Association if your company or organization is involved in explosion prevention technology, or if your operations involve any work in hazardous or potentially hazardous areas. Membership Membership Documents Member Benefits 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. Documentation Download Printable SAFA Membership Application Form Download Printable SAFA Membership Policy Full Members Can Expect A forum in which they can express views and ideas on explosion protected equipment. Sub committees which provide valuable input to South Africa's testing and governmental bodies. Member companies are often invited onto SABS committees which form standards leading to legislation. General discussions and interchange of viewpoints with other companies, both suppliers and end users, involved in the explosion protection industry. Access to information from experts in particular fields of explosion protection concepts and hazardous areas. An opportunity to disseminate information to other interested parties. A forum giving the opportunity to contribute meaningful input regarding codes of practice and standards. The accreditation of being a member of an association that is respected in industry. Use of SAFA Member logo (To be used for displaying a company/individual’s membership of SAFA.) - Download Individual MIE Membership Offers the Following Benefits Use of SAFA MIE Member logo (To be used for displaying a company/individual’s membership of SAFA.) - Download MIE focused webinars and events at reduced member rates. Communication updates on legislation and standards. MEMBERS LIST HONORARY MEMBERS LIST W S Alexander Brian Atkins KW Bryant* Reger du toit Chris Fritzpatrick* Marcel Heintjie C.J.M. Kinghorn Franz Lackinger* * Deceased Philip Marks H.A. Meijer LJ Mulligan* T.P.T. Page Bill Pritchard Robbie Wilson Johannes Auret* Paul Meanwell

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 SAFA MiE Meetings 2025: Visit this page regularly to keep up to date with SAFA MIE events taking place

The South African Flameproof Association's page dedicated to the award winners at all our events. Awards PRESIDENT’S AWARD Henk Zwart, received by Gerhard Pillay TECHNICAL INNOVATION Jointly awarded to Pepperl + Fuchs (Ethernet-APL) and Pratley TECHNICAL INNOVATION Jointly awarded to Pepperl + Fuchs (Ethernet-APL) and Pratley BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE CCG Cable Terminations YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD Danie Meiring, received by Gerhard Pillay CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY Henk Zwart, received by Gerhard Pillay PRESIDENT’S AWARD Henk Zwart, received by Gerhard Pillay TECHNICAL INNOVATION Jointly awarded to Pepperl + Fuchs (Ethernet-APL) and Pratley TECHNICAL INNOVATION Jointly awarded to Pepperl + Fuchs (Ethernet-APL) and Pratley BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE CCG Cable Terminations YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD Danie Meiring, received by Gerhard Pillay CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY Henk Zwart, received by Gerhard Pillay 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

South African Flameproof Association's collection of photos from our past events and symposiums. Photo Gallery SAFA MIE Photo's SAFA Symposium 2025 Photos SAFA Golf Day - May 2025 - Maccauvlei Golf Course MIE Symposium - March 2023 - Woodmead, Johannesburg SAFA Symposium - May 2022 - Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2019 - Carnival City Casino, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2018 - Emperors Palace, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2017 - Protea Hotel By Marriott, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - Oct 2015 - Khaya iBhubesi, Free State SAFA Symposium - Nov 2014 - Graceland Casino, Mpumalanga SAFA Symposium - Nov 2013 - Gateway Hotel, Umhlanga SAFA Symposium - Nov 2012 - Emperors Palace, Gauteng Symposium 2010 SAFA Symposium 2008

The South African Flameproof Association's page dedicated to the award winners at all our events. Awards of Excellence 2025 Award Winners 2025: Best Customer Service: CCG Cable Terminations Best Exhibition Stand: MASC Young Professional Award: Mark Sandler President's Award: Gerhard Pillay Best Speaker Award: Katlego Setwaba Previous Awards

Find out more about our executive committee members made up of qualified explosion prevention/protection and industry safety professionals! Executive Committee Past President Mr. Gerhard Pillay Sallab (Pty) Ltd President Mr. Arthur James Cameron CCG Cable Terminations President Elect Mr. Eldon Kruger Pratley Marketing (Pty) Ltd - JHB Treasurer Clyde September Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd Mr. Henk Zwart South African Colliery Engineers Association Mr. Max Koen HAZLOC Consultants & Training Mrs. Terine Orsmond Mining and Surface Certification Mr. William Tshenye Synfuels Operations a div of Sasol SA (Pty) Ltd Mrs. Cynthia Badenhorst VdW&Co Jay Pancham Premier FMCG

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 Affiliations View Certificate SAFA Gold Sponsor: 1/3

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 invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2024! REGISTRATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP Symposium 2024 Programme Terms and Conditions If you use a new email address a new account will be opened for you, unless you ask the secretariat to update your old account details. You and the billing contact of your organisation will receive invoices a few minutes after you have registered. If you see a red notice on the screen about unpaid invoices please contact the secretariat on safaservices@vdw.co.za to resolve. Should you wish to cancel your registration altogether, please do so in writing to safaservices@vdw.co.za by no later than 13 Oct 2024. Any cancellations not made or if the delegate is a NO-SHOW at the symposium the FULL registration will be payable. If you are asked for a 'Valid Purchase Order Number' kindly use your name as a reference. Please click here for more information on the Awards and to Nominate!

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2023! REGISTRATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The 2023 annual SAFA Symposium was held on Wednesday, 8 November & Thursday, 9 November 2023 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park. Registration Members Price Non-Members Price Early Bird Registration (booked and paid by 30 September 2023) R3 600.00 R3 800.00 Team Special (10 delegates) R25 000.00 R30 000.00 After 30 September 2023 R3 800.00 R4 000.00 Symposium 2023 Programme Symposium 2023 Presentations This event was CPD accredited SAFA invites members to submit nominations for the 2023 Awards of Excellence. All nominations received will be evaluated and the awards will be presented during the Cocktail Awards Evening on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. The submission categories are: 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 Award Submissions are now closed

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2025! Presentations Photos