Membership

Through its constituent chambers, it has a total membership of close to 20 000 businesses, most of them small and medium-sized.

SACCI is represented on several external bodies, where valuable contributions are made to decision-making in a specified field. SACCI is represented on a number of government bodies, which further enhances the status of the chamber movement as the voice of business in South Africa.

Furthermore, SACCI is represented on regional bodies such as the Association of SADC Chambers of Commerce and Industry and working groups linked to the SADC Protocols.

SACCI has signed co-operation agreements with many national chambers of commerce and industry worldwide.

This all adds up to a formidable network of business contacts and widespread opportunities to share knowledge and experiences.

Please contact SACCI to find out how you can
join a chamber in your area.

Collaboration Opportunities Between SACCI and a member in the SMME Space: Our collaboration can provide significant value and return on investment for the members by leveraging SACCI’s extensive network, resources, and expertise in the SMME sector. Together, we can create a robust support system in driving economic empowerment and sustainable development.

Access to Government and Foreign Delegations: Engage with high-ranking officials and foreign dignitaries to address economic issues and facilitate commercial ties.

ATA Carnet and Certificates of Origin: SACCI is the sole issuer of ATA Carnets in South Africa and is authorised by the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) to issue Certificates of Origin. These services assist exporters and are supported by international agreements.

 

SACCI is constantly adding more benefits for our members – keep an eye for new benefits being added all the time.

  • The highest authority in SACCI is the Annual Convention, where all categories of members determine the broad policy of the chamber by means of Convention resolutions.
  • Provincial Congresses are held to enable constituent chambers to deliberate on regional/provincial issues and to identify matters that require national consideration.
  • The chamber movement maintains close contact with government at all levels – local, provincial and national.
  • SACCI is also represented directly on the various chambers of NEDLAC, (the National Economic Development and Labour Council), the national tripartite economic and social policy advisory body.
  • Government officials attend the SACCI Annual National Convention and provincial congresses and participate in the debates. The resolutions of the Convention and congresses are conveyed to the government both by letter and by deputation. Meetings with Cabinet Ministers are held and interviews with officials take place regularly.
  • Government interacts with SACCI on issues that affect business, including proposed legislation. SACCI, in turn, consults its constituent chambers before submitting the matter firstly to the appropriate Standing Committee for discussion and report, and then preparing a considered comment.