CSSA’S portfolio of services and events creates value for all its members through tailored categories of benefits aligned with different member profiles. Membership of this organization confirms a commitment to ensuring a dynamic industry.

Individual and Retired members accept membership in their personal capacity to gain industry relevant knowledge, collaborate and network with peers to stay abreast of trends in the industry.

Company members are when multiple employees of a company wish to become a member collectively. The Society caters for a vast range of company member options. Added benefits are received when joining as a company member which includes additional exposure and recognition.

Membership Benefits Overview

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Membership Benefits

Contact

For more information and to discuss your membership selection, please contact
Natasja Pols natasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Individual Member
Academic Member
Associate Member
Emerging Enterprise
Company Member
Individual Member

INDIVIDUAL AND RETIRED MEMBERS

Individuals, including active and retired professionals, who accept membership in their personal capacity. These members subscribe typically to gain industry relevant knowledge, collaborate and network with peers and to stay abreast of trends in the industry.

STANDARD BENEFITS FOR ALL MEMBERS

  • Voting rights, excl. students.
  • Receipt of CSSA mailers regarding events and industry news.
  • Listing in Online Directory, excl. students (if option is indicated on renewal/application form). Please note that, with your permission, your contact details will be listed on our website.
  • Discount at exclusively CSSA events (excl. Fulton Awards), according to sliding scale on Membership Benefit Summary.
  • Use of CSSA logo on stationery.
  • Membership confirmation certificate.
  • Attend network opportunities.
  • Refferals.
  • Access to branch & special committees.
  • Qualify for nominations to CSSA Board.

Membership Benefits Overview

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2026-2027 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

INDIVIDUAL    R1,650
RETIRED          R825

Individual Member Form

COMPANY MEMBERS

Companies, including small, medium- and micro-enterprises, suppliers, contracting and consulting firms, government organisations, provincial and national producer companies as well as professional bodies in the cement and concrete industry can join as organisational members at various levels of benefits and costs. Organisations benefit from affordable and targeted marketing to broaden their reach, create brand awareness, and remain competitive and relevant in the market. Nominated individuals from the companies will be added to the CSSA members’ database and will be eligible for the benefits accruing at the level of corporate membership

Benefit Categories available to organisations are defined below:

Academic Member
Associate Member
Emerging Enterprise
Company Member
Academic Members

Academic Member

This category covers academic, teaching, research and technical staff employed by or enrolled at tertiary academic institutions, in addition to full-time postgraduate (Masters and Ph.D.) students and final year undergraduate students undertaking programs of study relevant to the activities and interests of Cement and Concrete South Africa.

ACADEMIC MEMBER BENEFITS

Academic institutions will receive complimentary Academic Membership including the Standard Benefits for all Members, and the following additional benefits:

  • SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
  • A total member subscription of 10 x individual personnel members of the Academic Institution.
  • A total member subscription of 15 x individual final year or postgraduate student members of the academic institution.
  • Academic Institution logo and link on CSSA website.
  • Digital mention/acknowledgement at CSSA events.

Membership Benefits Overview

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2026-2027 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

FREE

Academic Member Form
Academic Individual Form
Associate Members

Associate Member

A unique reciprocal membership with other professional bodies within the industry for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS

Associates enter into a reciprocal arrangement with CSSA, where they receive selected benefits in exchange for providing similar benefits to CSSA:

  • SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
  • A total members subscription of 2 x individual members of the Company.
  • Company logo and link on CSSA website.
  • Digital mention/acknowledgement at CSSA events.

Membership Benefits Overview

APPLY HERE

2026-2027 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

FREE

Associate Member Form
Representative Member Form
Emerging Enterprise

Emerging Enterprise Member

The Emerging Enterprise membership is only for new, small, and establishing companies in the cement and concrete industry.
Eligibility requirements:
• New or emerging company in the industry
• Annual revenue below R5 million
• Meets any additional Society criteria for new enterprises
This membership is not available to established businesses or larger organisations. Applications that do not meet the criteria will be declined without exception.

EMERGING ENTERPRISE MEMBER BENEFITS

We expect honesty and transparency from all applicants. This ensures the Emerging Enterprise membership supports the companies it is intended for.

  • SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
  • Listing in the Society’s online directory
  • Up to 3 individual member subscriptions
  • Hyperlinked company logo on the website
  • Event discounts

Membership Benefits Overview

APPLY HERE

2026-2027 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

EMERGING ENTERPRISE    R 3,600

Emerging Enterprise Form
Representative Member Form
Tanzanite Members
Emerald Members
Ruby Members
Diamond Members

Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Member

Different benefit categories for industry organisations have been developed with the varying needs and affordability in mind regarding promotional benefits and marketing exposure, as the size and geographical operation of different organisations vary widely.

COMPANY MEMBER BENEFITS

  • SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
  • Total Individual Members that can be listed:
    Diamond – 30 members | Ruby – 20 members | Emerald – 15 members | Tanzanite – 10 members
  • Total amount of services listed on Online Directory:
    Diamond – 12 x per individual | Ruby – 8 x per individual | Emerald – 6 x per individual | Tanzanite – 4 x per individual
  • Mention/Acknowledgement at CSSA Events
    Diamond – Digital & Special Mention | Ruby – Digital & Special Mention | Emerald – Digital only | Tanzanite – Digital only
  • Complimentary Table at Biennial Fulton Awards
    Diamond – 2 x tables | Ruby 1 x table
  • Rolling Ad Banner on CSSA Website
    Diamond only
  • Logo Included on All Notices & Marketing Material
    Diamond only
  • 1 x Annual Member Spotlight Feature
    Diamond only
  • Non-voting Representative at Board Meetings
    Diamond only
  • First Option of Refusal on Event Sponsorships
    Diamond only, thereafter the sponsorships will be distributed to the industry as a whole.

Membership Benefits Overview

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2026-2027 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

TANZANITE    R 14,500
EMERALD       R 30,000
RUBY                R 95,000
DIAMOND       R 200,000

Company Member Form
Representative Member Form