Civil Engineering December 2022 | Vol 30 No 11

50 December 2022 Civil Engineering standards and legislation, the IWMSA sup- ports international and local trends in best environmental practices and encourages the study and application of waste management science and technology, while also providing affordable, efficient waste management. The Institute has a strong focus on education and training in successful waste management, driven by its founders’ vision to provide South Africa with a healthy and clean environment. IWMSA PO BOX 31061, Totiusdal, 0134 T: +27 11 675 3462 E: info@iwmsa.co.za , W: www.iwmsa.co.za II Villaggio North, 2 Quintin Brand Street, Persequor Techno Park, Pretoria, 0020 SABITA (Southern African Bitumen Association) SABITA is recognised as the centre of ex- cellence for bituminous products through technological advancement and the pro- motion of the cost-effective and sustain- able 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 environ- mentally 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 focuses 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, seminars, workshops, lectures and other events – for which members can earn CPD points – to ensure that relevant technology is exchanged, advanced and communicated throughout the asphalt and bituminous products industry. SAT now hosts is own annual SATBinderrr conference, which is proving to be a major event in the industry. SAT may also produce and distribute relevant papers, periodicals, 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 chair­ persons, 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.