About SAFMA

The South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) is a self-sustaining body recognised locally and internationally for its meaningful role in the South African Facilities Management Community. SAFMA defines Facilities Management as an enabler of sustainable enterprise performance through the whole life management of productive workplaces and effective business support services.


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A Historic Announcement at the 2026 SAFMA Gala and Awards Evening
The 2026 SAFMA Gala and Awards Evening marked a defining moment in the Association’s history. During this prestigious ceremony, SAFMA proudly announced the election of a new Board of Directors and, for the very first time, the establishment of a SAFMA Advisory Committee. This strategic addition is designed to periodically meet with the Board to  provide insight and specialist support , further strengthening SAFMA’s leadership, governance, and long-term impact across the facilities management sector.
Below are the distinguished individuals appointed to these leadership structures, who will collectively steer SAFMA into its next era of growth and excellence.


The new board 

President: Batabile. Sibaca
Vice President: Johan. Burger
Treasury: Jocobeth. Chikaonda
Technology & Innovation: Hendrik. Wannenburg (Acting Director)
Sustainability: Zadok Olinga
Education & Training: Lerato Mompati
Stakeholder Relations: Sipho Mazibuko
Governance: John R. Samuel (Acting Director)

 
The new advisory committee

Rowland S. Gurnell
Steven. Molloy
Jeanette. Manana
Sibusiso. Nkabinde
Nathanial Reddy


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Become a Member

Knowledge-sharing and communication are vital tools for today’s FM professional. To ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest trends, research and benchmarking, and to gain access to numerous networking events, endorsed training providers and more, become a SAFMA member today!

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Professional Development

How do you know your FM professional is really a professional? Easy, they’re accredited by SAFMA. A SAFMA Designated FM Professional has the knowledge and experience to make the best FM-related decisions, is required to adhere to a strict Code of Professional Conduct, and must continually prove that they are learning, growing and developing in order to maintain their designation. They’re also the best in the business… 

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