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.

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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 Enterprize
Company 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.

INDIVIDUAL (MID-YEAR)   R750
RETIRED (MID-YEAR)   R375

2024-2025 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

Individual Member Form (mid-year)

STANDARD BENEFITS FOR ALL MEMBERS

  • An individual member listing in the CSSA directory.
  • Subscription to CSSA monthly newsletters.
  • Access to consulting services based on the nature and scope of each project.
  • A discount on fees for CSSA seminars, conferences and events.
  • The right to serve on Branch committees in their province of residence following the existing nomination guidelines
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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

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.

FREE
Academic Member Form
Academic Individual Form

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 five individual personnel members of the academic institution.
  • A total member subscription of fifteen individual final year or postgraduate student members of the academic institution.
  • An invitation to one nominated personnel delegate as participant to the University, Education and Training subcommittee.
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Associate

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

FREE
Associate Member Form
Representative Member Form

ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS

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

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  • A listing of the participating Association in the CSSA directory.
  • Hyperlinked company logo from the CSSA website to their own.
  • Mention/Acknowledgement at CSSA Events.
  • Discount at Events.
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Emerging Enterprize

This category is specifically designed to support and uplift micro-enterprises (BBBEE Level 4 required and annual revenue of no more than R5 million) in the cement and concrete industry. This benefits category aims to provide some market exposure and benefits to emerging contractors to stimulate the local economy.

(MID-YEAR)  R 1,500

2024-2025 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

Emerging Enterprize Form (mid-year)
Representative Member Form

EMERGING CONTRACTOR MEMBER BENEFITS

Emerging Enterprize will receive the Standard Benefits for All Members, and the following additional benefits:

  • SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
  • A total of three individual member subscriptions from the participating Emerging Enterprize.
  • A company listing in the CSSA online directory.
  • Hyperlinked company logo from the CSSA website to their own.
  • Discount at Events.
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Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond

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.

TANZANITE (MID-YEAR)        R 6,000
EMERALD (MID-YEAR)       R 12,500
RUBY (MID-YEAR)      R 62,500
DIAMOND (MID-YEAR)     R 100,000

2024-2025 Membership Fee (excl. VAT)

Company Member Form (mid-year)
Representative Member Form

COMPANY MEMBER BENEFITS

SEE STANDARD BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Company Listing in the CCSA Directory
Individual Members
Diamond – 30 members | Ruby – 20 members | Emerald – 10 members | Tanzanite – 5 members

Acknowledgement at CSSA meetings, conferences and events (Emerald, Ruby and Diamond only)
Diamond and Ruby: Acknowledgement will include, but not be limited to, a verbal announcement or presentation by the chairperson or presenter.
Diamond: Physical and digital company banners will be displayed at CSSA events.
Ruby: Digital company banner only displayed at CSSA events.
Emerald: Company acknowledgement in circulated digital event media.

Company Logo and Web Link
Company logos will be hyperlinked from the CSSA website to company websites unless a specific request against this has been received in writing.

Discounted CSSA Events access

Discounted access to CSSA events and conferences.
Diamond – 5 Free delegate entries/event + additional discount/event/member
Ruby – 10% discount/member | Emerald – 5% discount/member | Tanzanite – 5% discount/member

Preference for CSSA Events Sponsorship (Ruby and Diamond only)
Companies electing the Diamond and Ruby benefits packages will be second and third in line respectively for a pre-market launch opportunity for sponsorship of any CSSA conference, seminar or event not already sponsored by other parties with first or second rights. After a predetermined period from this offer, sponsorship will be offered to the industry at large.

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