Civil Engineering nOVEMBER 2021 | Vol 29 No 10

Civil Engineering November 2021 43 SABITA (Southern African Bitumen Association) SABITA is recognised as the centre of excellence for bituminous products through technological advancement and the promotion of the cost-effective and sustainable use of these products. SABITA’s main objectives are to: Q Q Identify the need for and develop and advance best available technology and practice in bituminous material in Southern Africa. Q Q Engage stakeholders to promote the social and economic value of road provision, thereby strengthening the argument for the provision and preser- vation of roads. Q Q Develop and promote the use of environmentally sound products and practices in the bituminous product industry. Q Q Advance best practice in Southern Africa with regard to worker health and safety. Q Q Provide education and training schemes to develop skills and com- petencies that are sustainable and aligned to industry needs. Q Q Assist members in meeting the demands of clients through engaging authorities on relevant regulatory or commercial matters that fit within the ambit of competition law. SABITA Postnet Suite 56, Private Bag X21, Howard Place, 7450 T: +27 21 531 2718 E: info@sabita.co.za, W: www.sabita.co.za 5 Lonsdale Building, Lonsdale Way, Pinelands, Cape Town SAT (Society for Asphalt Technology) SAT was inaugurated in 1994 at the Conference for Asphalt Pavements in Southern Africa (CAPSA’04) as a learned society of individuals as opposed to an as- sociation of companies, such as SABITA. SAT is governed by its constitution and is committed to fostering technical and professional excellence in all aspects of the manufacture and use of asphalt and bituminous products. SAT maintains an active association with South African and international professional bodies and organisations to provide a conduit between local practitioners and global developments in technology. Of particular relevance is the close working relationship between SAT and the Asphalt Academy, which fo- cuses on the development, production and presentation of training material relevant to and required by the asphalt industry. Membership is made up of individuals ranging from students, laboratory assis- tants, technicians, asphalt plant operators and technologists, to engineers, company managers, directors, construction per- sonnel and researchers. Either independently or in associa- tion with related bodies, SAT promotes continuing professional development by organising and staging conferences, semi- nars, workshops, lectures and other events to ensure that relevant technology is exchanged, advanced and communicated throughout the asphalt and bituminous products industry. SAT may also produce and distribute relevant papers, periodi- cals, books and circulars to ensure that the latest technology is accessible to the full spectrum of its membership. SAT is managed by a national Executive Committee comprising the President, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. The balance of Council is made up of the four elected regional chairpersons, as well as the Executive Director of SABITA, who is appointed to the Council in an ex officio capacity. The aims and objectives of SAT focus on member development by: Q Q Promoting the knowledge of asphalt technology and ensuring that this technology is accessible to all members. Q Q Stimulating discussion, debate and interaction between members on all questions affecting the asphalt industry. Q Q Supporting and protecting the status of SAT members. SAT Postnet Suite 56, Private Bag X21, Howard Place, 7450 T: +27 21 531 2718 Operations: John Onraet (john.onraet@telkomsa.net ) Administration: Hazel Brown (hazel@sabita.co.za) SARF (South African Road Federation) SARF is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of the road industry in South Africa through the dissemination of infor- mation, the promotion of sound policies and by education and training. As such it provides a representative forum for the provision and management of roads, and the road sector. The Federation is a point of contact for South Africa’s various road industry sectors, and facilitates the distribution of expertise throughout the diverse disci- plines which impact and have application on the industry. SARF is linked to the International Road Federation (IRF), and by liaising with this organisation’s programme centre, the latest developments in road technology, policy and management worldwide are made available to the local industry. SARF’s objectives include: Q Q The promotion of roads, road trans- portation and road safety. Q Q The provision of education and training to all those engaged in the road transportation industry. Q Q The promotion of the economic, social and environmental benefits derived from developing and maintaining road networks, road transport systems and road traffic control. Q Q Supporting and encouraging the design and construction of environ- mentally sound road networks and allied systems. Q Q Disseminating information to mem- bers and other stakeholders. Q Q Promoting an effective road transport policy at all levels of government. Q Q Originating and promoting improve­ ments in road transport policy. Q Q Gaining support by cooperation with the IRF. Q Q Advancing the Southern African economy by means of a sound road transport industry. Q Q Holding road-related seminars and conferences. Q Q Providing SARF bursaries and admin- istering IRF Fellowships. Q Q Presenting courses that offer CPD points and which are ECSA- and SACPCMP-accredited. SARF PO Box 8379, Birchleigh, 1621 T: +27 11 394 5634/ 1459, F: +27 11 394 7934 E: operations@sarf.org.za , W: www.sarf.org.za 48 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park NSTF (National Science and Technology Forum) The NSTF is a non-profit company that was established in 1995 as a result of the