The primary objectives of SAFMA are to:

• Facilitate, promote and support skills development for Facilities Managers though working with the Quality Assurance Councils and with Training Providers - thereby enhancing skills supply
• Promote and encourage networking between Facilities Management Professionals to ensure an exchange of information and best practice
• Represent the industry in public and private structures and initiatives to assure member interest
• Create a home for the industry for reference knowledge, information or direction
• Promote awareness and growth of the facilities management industry both within the FM Environment and the Business in order to grow the Industry for the benefit of our members
• Provide the Facilities Management industry with a common voice and platform to influence policy makers and educate Industry regarding Facilities Management
• Enhance the credibility of Facilities Management through the professionalization of Facilities Managers and FM companies.

To be a self sustaining body recognised locally and internationally for its meaningful role in facilitating recognition of the South African FM Community.

To support, represent and advance the cause and interests of the FM Community on a sustainable and ever growing basis.

SAFMA are members of Global FM.