Structures of the SAISI
Leadership, strategy, and steel industry advocacy
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Structures of the SAISI
SAISI’s Council provides strategic direction and approves policy and the annual operating budget of the secretariat. SAISI’s chairperson is elected for a two-year term by the members of Council comprised of the chief executives and nominated members of SAISI’s member companies.
SAISI functions by means of interaction with the steel industry representatives of SAISI’s member companies within structured council and committee meetings with the support of the secretariat.
SAISI’s mission is to influence public policy, educate and shape public opinion in support of a strong, sustainable South African steel industry committed to manufacturing products that meet society’s needs.
Working Groups of the Institute
Steel Market Development (SMD)
Including Steel supply chain improvement and Steel application advisory service
Ferrous Scrap Development (FSD)
Including Hazcom dealing with policies regarding the tracking and removal of Hazardous Waste
Environmental Affairs (EA)
Including technology development enabling green production
Safety & Health (SH)
Including policies and practices
International Trade Promotion (ITP)
Including economics and statistics
Divisions within the Institute
Two divisions, Strategic Trade Development Division and Financial Division carry out SAISI’s operations and any other task that the Council or Committees may delegate to the Divisions from time to time.