The Chief Director of Agro-processing and Forestry-based industries at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Ms Ncumisa Mcata-Mhlauli has remarked that the Furniture Industry Masterplan has since been submitted to all relevant stakeholders, and that it will arrive at finalisation and implementation in the coming months. Mcata-Mhlauli made this remark during a […]
5 November 2021 SA Furniture industry poised for growth The local furniture sector is on the cusp of growing into a globally competitive and transformed industry that is on a mission to place locally manufactured and designed furniture into the homes, schools and workplaces of all Africans and beyond. This has been confirmed by all […]
19 August 2022 The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) recently confirmed its continued endorsement of partnerships with key stakeholders to give its members and supporters access to some of the pre-eminent furniture manufacturing and interior design events both locally and internationally. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, these collaborations and strategic partnerships are […]
29 October 2021 Following half a decade of serving the furniture sector in South Africa, the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) is celebrating its 5th birthday by taking note of past successes and using that knowledge to springboard into the future. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, the organisation was established as a […]
15 June 2021 The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), in partnership with the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA (FP&M SETA), completed the pilot phase of the updated Occupational Certificate for a Furniture Upholsterer in Johannesburg. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, the pilot proved to be a success with the learners taking part […]
The South Furniture Initiative announces new website. The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) is proud to announce the publishing of its brand-new website today. The new site will showcase stakeholders in the value chain of one of the largest manufacturing industries in South Africa. The online platform boasts new functionalities including an employment portal, business […]
Invitation to SAFI Webinar: Qualifications and Skills Development The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) is continuing to support its members by offering information sharing platforms, to assist furniture businesses to sustain and grow the industry. SAFI will therefore be hosting a Series of Webinars to offer its members information and assistance in understanding the intricacies of the shift from […]
Reasons to become a SAFI Member. As part of the newly developed website of SAFI, much more focus will be directed at the membership model as part of the drive to provide members with information and tools that will add value to their businesses. SAFI membership offers access to all our resources, including the employment […]
SAFI employment portal a dynamic platform. A major capability of the recently launched website of SAFI is the adding of an Employment Portal that is much more than a recruitment tool but will serve as a dynamic platform facilitating seamless connections between job seekers and industry-leading employers within the South African furniture industry. Through a […]
Furniture designers and manufacturers are urged to tap into the rich vein of opportunity that lies in collaborating with local architects and interior design specialists. This follows an in-depth discussion between senior architects, designers, and furniture makers during the recent 2020 Furniture Sector Forum, which was held digitally on Wednesday 21 October 2020. The panel […]
