Memberships

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Printing SA offers a comprehensive range of benefits to its members, with our regional Chambers providing dedicated support at both regional and operational levels. As a valued member of Printing SA, you gain access to the following advantages:


INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY

  • Engagement with the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M​) SETA
  • Exclusive members-only access to the Printing SA portal
  • Representation on the South African Typographical Union (SATU​) – Printing Industry Pension and Provident Fund Board and Committees
  • Participation in the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and Regional Chambers of Commerce
  • Printing SA members enjoy automatic Membership with FESPA​, the global federation of 37 national associations representing the screen, digital, and textile printing communities, with exclusive access to research, and print technical resources.
  • Involvement in the World Print and Communication Forum (WPCF​)
  • Secretarial support for the Printing Employers Association of South Africa (PEASA) and the Independent Packaging Employers Association of South Africa (IPEASA)
  • Representation at ITAC​ (International Trade Administration Commission) regarding duty applications on raw materials for the industry
  • Board representation at the Statutory Council of the Printing, Newspapers and Packaging Industry of South Africa (PNPI​)
  • Access to Industry Research reports
  • Access to Tenders portal
  • Access to forms (credit application, add more.....


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

  • Access to Discretionary Grants across a plethora of technical and administrative courses bespoke to the printing and packaging industry
  • Access to industry professionals that offer skills development guidance, such as workplace skills plans (WSP) and annual training reports (ATR)
  • Preferential rates on all courses for Printing SA members
  • Industry demand driven course development


HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

  • Access to contract of employment templates
  • Telephonic advice on Human Resources matters
  • Access to Industry wage surveys
  • Advice on various labour related Acts (BCEA, LRA, EE, UIF)
  • Union Relations
  • Exclusive access to advertise vacancies on the Jobs Portal and to CVs from a gamut of industry specialisations


PAID FOR SERVICES

  • Print Secure - PrintSecure is an accreditation service offered to all South African security printers and suppliers of security products, seeking acceptable accreditation and certification.
  • Labour Relations and Human Resources Services (consulting hours for these services can be purchased in advance at a preferential rate)
  • Counselling
  • Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
  • Chairing Disciplinary Appeal Hearings
  • Preparation and representation at the CCMA or Statutory Council for Conciliation and Arbitration
  • Wage Negotiations
  • Section 189 Operational Requirements Consultations
  • Mutual Separation Agreements
  • Disciplinary Codes and Labour Relations Templates
  • Investigating and Evidence Gathering
  • Policy Development and reviews
  • Job Description development
  • Preparation of Employment Equity plans and submission of reports
  • Skills Development
  • Preparation and submission of work place skills plans (WSP), and annual training reports (ATR)
  • Preparation and submission of discretionary grant (DG) applications
  • Development and delivery of bespoke short courses
  • Basket of circa 70 skills courses for professionals, trades and occupations, and administrative staff
  • Business Management Development (BMP) and Management Development Program (MDP) in partnership with MANCOSA​
  • Mechanical Aptitude and Psychometric Assessments for technical staff
  • On-site evaluation of apprentices
  • Assistance with work-place site accreditations through the FP&M SETA, with the National Artisans Moderation Body (NAMB​), and skills development provider accreditations with the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO​). This is a statutory requirement for all companies that train apprentices.
  • Commercial and Technical
  • Mediation and Arbitration of Commercial and Technical disputes
  • Independent technical assessment and review of shop-floor equipment damage caused by operator negligence
  1. Corporate
  • ORDINARY MEMBER (GAUTENG)
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    6
    Package price
    R 5,175.65

    ORDINARY MEMBER


    Ordinary Members are companies actively engaged in the conversion of raw materials into finished or partially finished products, as well as those involved in the design and development of such products. These members may also outsource excess capacity or products that require specialised equipment and/or technical expertise not available in-house.


    A printer refers to a dedicated printing business that owns and operates its own printing equipment, executing printing jobs within its facility. Typically, these organizations also provide complementary services such as graphic design, binding, and finishing, offering customers a comprehensive printing solution. Each printing company may utilize different types of printing equipment, depending on the specific requirements of a project. While some printers specialise in a single printing method—such as digital, offset, flexography, gravure, screen printing, or large-format printing—others may offer a combination of these services.


    Organisations that operate as print brokers and/or print management entities, falling outside the definition of a Printer are excluded from membership with Printing SA. 


    Ordinary Members include companies that perform one or more of the following functions:

    • Graphic Design Only – Must employ in-house design staff and own relevant software.
    • Full Value Chain – Encompassing graphic design, printing, and finishing.
    • Finishing Only – Specialising in binding, cutting, and other post-print processes.
    Apply
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER (GAUTENG)
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    6
    Package price
    R 7,106.09

    Associate Membership


    Associate Members are companies that serve as suppliers to the printing industry, offering essential products and services that support industry operations.

    These members typically provide:

    • Raw Materials – Essential inputs for printing processes.
    • Consumables – Supplies required for ongoing production.
    • Equipment – Machinery and tools used in printing and finishing.
    • Software – Specialized programs for design, workflow management, and production optimization.
    • Financial Services – Funding solutions tailored to the needs of the printing sector.
    Apply

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