SAFMA Events

Cape Town Networking Function

Supporting the Telkom broadcasting network during the 2010 World Cup
Date:  Thursday the 25th of February
Time:  16h30 for 17h00
Venue:  TFMC Western Cape offices – directions and info below
Speaker:  Cornelius Van Der Merwe: Managing Executive – Strategic Business
Please rsvp to Nicolette or Kim.

SAFMA Education Sessions

During 2010 SAFMA will be introducing regular educational sessions for our members. To increase industry knowledge of facilities management, drive professionalism and best practice we will run educational events throughout the year. The sessions will last an hour and will provide members with an opportunity to interact with industry experts

• The first session will be held on Wednesday 24 February 2010. We have invited Portia Tau-Sekati CEO of The Property Charter to brief our members on the progress achieved with the Property Charter to date, and what will be the requirements to comply with the Charter
  The session will be held from 08:00 until 09:30 on Wednesday 24 February at the Inanda Club 1 Forrest Road Inanda Sandton. There are limited seats available so book as soon as possible via email by contacting Nicolette or Kim. The event is open to SAFMA members only and is at no cost..
• For our second educational of the year please join Donna Liza Gidlow, Procurement Manager of  Growthpoint Management Services on 31st March 2010 at 08:00 to 09:30 at The Place, 1 Sandton Drive, Sandown.  Donna Liza will be sharing with us her views on facilities management procurement and how Growthpoint manage their SLA’s. There are limited seats available so book as soon as possible via email by contacting Nicolette or Kim. The event is open to SAFMA members only and is at no cost.

World Facilities Management Day

To be held on 24 June 2010

SAFMA 2010 Conference

To be held on 24-25 August 2010. For detail about sponsorship opportunities available or information regarding the conference please contact us.

Golf Day

To be held on Friday 24th November 2010.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  For more information about the event please contact Nicolette or Kim.

Tell Us What You Want!

Let us know the what topics you would like covered and if you have any suggested speakers. Contact us online or email info@safma.co.za

Managing World-Class Stadia Facilities for 2010 & Beyond - 3rd and 4th March

Facilities management requires a multi-disciplinary approach with experience that include amongst others; property management, maintenance, utilities management, information and communication technology. Conference to be held at Manhattan Hotel, 247 Scheiding Street Pretoria .
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Shercon 2010 - 24th to 26th March

This conference is the place to be if you are seeking Risk Management Solutions, Products and Services. Delegates from across the country are expected to participate and experience the educational value and ecceptional networking opportunities the conference and exhibition can offer.
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The Fifth Built Environment Conference - 18th to 20th July

The Fifth Built Environment conference will be held at the Southern Sun in Elangeni, Durban, The conference provides an international forum for researchers and practitioners from developed, developing and under-developed nations to address fundamental problems and constraints that affect the Built Environment.
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GCX Certified Carbon Footprint Analyst (level 1) Johannesburg: 10 - 12 March 2010

 The purpose of this course is to educate individuals on the key areas required in order to become a carbon footprint analyst. This is a hands on course where the learners will be taken through the logical steps required to complete a carbon footprint assessment. On completion learners will have the skills and knowledge required to complete a small business carbon footprint assessment.

More information: Please visit: http://globalcarbonexchange.com/training-programme-2 010.html
Contact: timeak@gl obalcarbonexchange.com

GCX Certified Energy Efficiency Auditor (Level 1) Johannesburg: 8 - 10 March 2010

To educate individuals on the key areas required in order to become an energy efficiency auditor. This is a hands on course where the learners will be taken through the logical steps required to become an Energy Efficiency Auditor. On completion learners will have the skills and knowledge to be able to complete a small business energy audit. This will include sufficient knowledge to recommend the steps required to become a more efficient business.

More information: Please visit: http://globalcarbonexchange.com/training-programme-2 010.html
Contact: timeak@g lobalcarbonexchange.com

Facilities Management Programme (FMP): 1 - 5 March

The FMP is an intensive course designed for people in first and middle management positions:
Venue: CMA Auditorium, Midrand
Cost: R7 900 SAPOA members, R9 900 non members
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Registration form:  Click here

Green Star SA Accredited Professional Course - East London: 9 March 2010

The Green Building Council of South Africa develops the Green Star SA rating tools, based on the Australian Green Building Council tools, to provide the property industry with an objective measurement for green buildings and to recognise and reward environmental leadership in the property industry. Each Green Star SA rating tool reflects a different market sector (office, retail, multi-unit residential, etc.).

More information: Please visit: http://globalcarbonexchange.com/training-programme-201 0.html
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Understanding your Buildings Performance:
Cape Town 19 April 2010
Johannesburg 21 & 23 April 2010

The course, titled- Understanding your Buildings Performance: Greening your Operations and Maintenance aims to assist owners, facility and property managers to fully understand their buildings performance and discover ways to integrate improvements. An introduction to the GBCSA’s Existing Building Survival Strategy Guide will also be provided during the course of the day.

Register at: Please visit: http://www.gbcsa.org.za/events
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