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Industry | Labour | Government - Developing the South African Furniture Industry
for the benefit of all stakeholders.

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South African Furniture Initiative

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 * About
   * About SAFI
     * Mission & Objectives
     * SAFI Board & Annual Reports
     * Master Plan
     * Implementation Platform
   * Media
     * Articles & Press Releases
     * Newsletters
     * Events, Webinars and Workshops
     * Gallery
 * Business Directory
   * View Directory
 * Employment Portal
 * Industry Tender Board
 * SAFI Membership
   * Membership Application
   * Associate Membership Application
 * Industry Support
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 * Home
 * About
   * About SAFI
     * Mission & Objectives
     * SAFI Board & Annual Reports
     * Master Plan
     * Implementation Platform
   * Media
     * Articles & Press Releases
     * Newsletters
     * Events, Webinars and Workshops
     * Gallery
 * Business Directory
   * View Directory
 * Employment Portal
 * Industry Tender Board
 * SAFI Membership
   * Membership Application
   * Associate Membership Application
 * Industry Support
 * Login
 * Contact



Welcome to


THE SOUTH AFRICAN FURNITURE INITIATIVE (SAFI).

Industry, Labour and Government, united and driven by a commitment to fostering
the development and growth of the South African Furniture Industry.




MARKET
ACCESS


Support demand for locally manufactured furniture.

State procurement of furniture (seating, office and school furniture and
mattresses).

Export promotion through the AfCFTA platform and other trade agreements beyond
Africa.

Access to locally produced raw materials.


SUSTAINABLE RAW MATRIAL SUPPLY


Online raw material supplier database.

Local key raw material manufacturing capacities.

Supply versus demand model for each key raw material.

Reliable and consistent supply of raw materials and balance future demand.



TRADE INTERVENTION AND REMEDIES


Curb illegal imports of furniture products. Identification of tariff lines for
duty rebate applications.

Use trade remedies to prevent uncompetitive imports of furniture products.

Monitoring – Customs Training.

Setting standards.



PLATFORM FOR MARKET INTELLIGENCE


Build the industry data platform to provide market intelligence and facilitate
trade, policy and investment decision making across the furniture value chain.


SKILL DEVELPMENT AND TRAINING


Improve the technical skills in the furniture industry.

Introduce new skills to drive growth, capacity and innovation in the furniture
industry.

Establish a qualified skills pool and career paths for the youth aligned to the
Industry’s practical requirements.


SAFI
Mandate
SAFI

The South African Furniture Initiative “SAFI” was created in 2016 as a joint
initiative of Industry, Labour and Government for the benefit of all the
stakeholders, with the common interest of promoting employment growth, value
addition and transformation across the furniture value chain.

Our aspiration is to have South African designed and manufactured furniture in
every home, school and workplace in Africa and beyond.

Our purpose is to build a globally competitive and transformed furniture
industry that shapes lives in every, home, school and workplace in Africa and
beyond.

Mandate
 * Provide market intelligence information.
 * Facilitate training, mentoring and other support services.
 * Promote the South African furniture manufacturing industry and associated
   furniture design.
 * Facilitate access to domestic and international markets, especially for
   small, and previously disadvantaged individual (PDI) owned enterprises.
 * Determine and facilitate the development and implementation of initiatives
   and programmes to enhance the performance of the South African Furniture
   Industry and to grow the industry.
 * Sustain existing employment and create new employment opportunities within
   the furniture industry’s value chain.
 * Facilitate the development of strategic relationships throughout the
   furniture value chain.

Learn more about the South African Furniture Initiative


INDUSTRY PLATFORMS

SAFI membership offers access to all all our industry platforms, content and
industry initiatives. Our Members, or furniture manufacturers, as well as
Associated Members, comprised of associations, designers, interior decorators,
fixed asset suppliers, raw material providers, retailers, service providers and
other stakeholders all benefit from SAFI’s interconnected platforms that empower
stakeholders, while shaping a collaborative and efficient industry landscape.


BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Business Directory serves as a local showcase, presenting a diverse range of
manufacturers and service providers within the South African furniture industry.
This dynamic platform acts as a hub for manufacturers, designers, interior
decorators, fixed asset suppliers, raw material suppliers, retailers and service
providers to come together, foster collaboration, and flourish in their
respective roles.

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EMPLOYMENT PORTAL

The Employment Portal, is designed to bridge the gap between employers and job
seekers within the industry. This dynamic platform streamlines the hiring
process, allowing employers to post job listings, review applications, and
schedule interviews effortlessly. For job seekers, the portal offers a
user-friendly interface to explore opportunities, upload CV’s, and access
valuable career resources.

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INDUSTRY TENDER BOARD

The Industry Tender Board, serves as a centralised hub for opportunities within
the South African furniture industry. This board curates a comprehensive list of
tenders, opening avenues for collaboration and growth.

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MEMBERS


Learn more about our Industry Association

1st Floor, Unit 4, 39 Empire Road
Parktown Extension
Johannesburg, 2193

T: +27 11 888 0655
E: safi.info@furnituresa.org.za


IMPORTANT LINKS

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 * Spam Policy
 * Cookie Policy


MEMBERSHIP

 * Membership (Furniture Manufacturer)
 * Associate Membership Application

 * https://www.linkedin.com/company/southafricanfurnitureinitiative/?viewAsMember=true
 * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3s7TNfVYiMV-sF3YJmMbg
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