South African Facilities Management Association

11/06/2026

🌿 Join us for the SAFMA Gauteng Chapter Networking Session at Sasol Place, Sandton

The built environment is evolving rapidly, with sustainability, ESG, technology, and operational excellence becoming increasingly interconnected. Join us for an insightful morning as we explore how these elements come together to create high-performing, future-ready buildings.

Theme:
Design vs Operations: Green Initiatives, ESG Practices and Technology in the Built Environment

Hosted at the iconic Sasol Place, this knowledge-sharing session will provide valuable insights into the building's sustainability journey, including its Green Star certification, operational enhancements, and ongoing innovations that continue to shape its performance.

Hear from an experienced panel of Sasol leaders and industry professionals as they share practical perspectives on sustainable design, ESG implementation, compliance, facilities management, and operational excellence.

📅 Thursday, 18 June 2026
📍 Sasol Place, 50 Katherine Street, Sandton
🕣 08:30 – 13:00

Get your tickets here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/374704-safma-gauteng-networking-session-at-sasol-place/?ref=organiser-profile #/

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served, with reserved parking available at P1. Please note that valid identification is required for entry, and all attendees must complete a mandatory building induction prior to the session.

We look forward to welcoming facilities management and built environment professionals for a morning of meaningful discussion, collaboration, and networking.

08/06/2026

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), in collaboration with the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA), hosted a two-day Facilities Management Conference at Walter Sisulu University in East London.

The conference was held under the theme, “Repositioning Facilities Management as a Strategic Driver of Infrastructure Performance,” and served as a platform for engagement among government leaders, facilities management practitioners, industry experts, academics, policymakers, and other stakeholders on the future of facilities management in South Africa.

The conference seeks to advance facilities management as a strategic enabler of effective service delivery, sustainable infrastructure management, improved asset performance and the protection of public investments.

It also provides an opportunity to share best practices, foster collaboration and explore innovative solutions that contribute to improved infrastructure performance across the public sector.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2GdxF_cnSU

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), in collab...

03/06/2026

Facilities Management is no longer a support function within the built environment—it is a strategic discipline that underpins infrastructure performance, operational resilience, sustainability, and long-term asset value.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Facilities Management Conference 2026 kicked off yesterday, and SAFMA is proud to partner with DPWI in bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, and the broader built environment sector to engage on the future of Facilities Management in South Africa.

This conference provides an important platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue on the opportunities and challenges shaping our profession. As Facilities Management continues to evolve, the collective commitment of stakeholders across the sector will be essential in driving professionalisation, innovation, skills development, and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

We look forward to welcoming delegates and industry leaders as they contribute their expertise and insights to these critical discussions.

The conversations taking place over the coming days are not only important for the Facilities Management profession—they are vital for strengthening South Africa’s built environment and supporting the country’s economic growth and development.

13/05/2026

🌍 Happy World FM Day!

✨ FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments ✨

Today, we celebrate the global Facilities Management community and the meaningful impact FM professionals create every day.
FM professionals shape the environments where we live and work, influencing how people feel, connect, and thrive. Beyond managing facilities, FM is about creating spaces grounded in care, inclusion, and purpose.

This day honours the individuals whose dedication transforms everyday spaces into places where people truly belong.

SAFMA would also like to proudly congratulate Discovery on receiving a Silver Award at the Global FM Awards of Excellence 2026 for Building resilience in the infrastructure at Discovery Pam Road Data Center, nominated by SAFMA. This international recognition reflects excellence, innovation, and leadership within the FM profession.

Congratulations to the Discovery team on this outstanding achievement and for representing South Africa on the global FM stage.

12/05/2026

Facilities Management is no longer just about building, it is about people.

This World FM Day, SAFMA brings together leading voices across corporate real estate, public infrastructure, architecture, workplace strategy, and facilities operations to explore how the built environment can intentionally create spaces where people feel valued, included, and supported.

Join us for a powerful conversation on how design, maintenance, workplace strategy, and operational excellence shape human experience across both public and private environments.

Topic: Can belonging be designed? The role of FM in shaping human-centered environments

Moderator: Natasha Bruwer, Managing Director: Occupier Services, Cushman & Wakefield/Broll & Co-Chair, CoreNet Sub-Saharan Africa Networking Group

Panelists:
• David Pierre-Eugene, Head: Corporate Real Estate Solutions, Discovery
• Adv. Nishi Sharma, Deputy Director: Facilities Contract Management, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
• Tunde Ojo-Aromokudu, Director, Prosite Plan Africa
• Aubrey Mcelnea, CEO, TSEBO Facilities Solutions

📍 Future Africa, University of Pretoria
📅 13 May 2026
🕘 09h30-15h30

This is more than a panel discussion; it is a leadership conversation on the future of Facilities Management.

Secure your seat today: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369406-world-fm-day/

08/05/2026

What makes people feel like they truly belong in a space?

Is it the design?
The technology?
The way the environment is managed and maintained?

At this year’s World FM Day, we’ll be unpacking exactly that in a featured fireside chat:

Cultivating Belonging Through FM: Bridging Technology, Operations, and Human Experience

In conversation with:
• Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer, Pragma
• Scott Revell, Account Executive, MRI Software

As Facilities Management continues to evolve, the conversation is no longer just about building, it’s about people.

This session will explore how technology, operational excellence, and workplace experience come together to create environments where people feel valued, included, and supported.

We’ll be discussing:
• What “belonging” means in FM today
• How technology can improve workplace and building experiences
• The role of maintenance and operations in shaping dignity and comfort
• Practical ways organisations can create more human-centred environments
If you are serious about the future of Facilities Management, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

📅 Wed, 13 May 2026
🕛 09h30 – 15h30
📍 Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria
🎟️ Register: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369406-world-fm-day/

28/04/2026

World FM Day 2026 is almost here.

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, now’s the time.

This year’s theme, FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments, brings the FM community together to explore how we shape spaces that foster connection, inclusion, and impact.
Plus, experience FM Exchange Circles – structured networking designed for meaningful, outcome-driven conversations.

• Focused discussions with industry peers
• Real challenges and practical insights
• Valuable new connections

Join us:
📅 Wednesday, 13 May 2026
🕘 09h30 – 15h30
📍 Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria
🎟️ Register here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369406-world-fm-day/

Limited spots available.

24/04/2026

Networking at industry events isn’t always effective.

Too often, it leads to surface-level conversations, familiar faces, and missed opportunities.

This World FM Day, SAFMA is doing things differently.

Introducing FM Exchange Circles – a structured networking experience designed to bring meaningful conversations to the forefront of Facilities Management.

• No awkward small talk
• No staying in your comfort zone
• Just focused, purposeful discussions with industry peers

You’ll engage in small-group conversations around:
• The biggest challenges in FM today
• Innovation and technology shaping the industry
• Contract management, maintenance strategies, and more

And most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical insights and valuable new connections.

If you’re serious about the future of Facilities Management, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

Join us for World FM Day 2026:
📅 Wed, 13 May 2026
🕛 09h30 – 15h30
📍 Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria
🎟️ Register: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369406-world-fm-day/

16/04/2026

Save the date | World FM Day 2026

Join SAFMA as we mark World FM Day 2026, bringing the Facilities Management community together for a day of insight, connection and meaningful conversation.

Once a year, the global FM community comes together to celebrate the profession and its impact. World FM Day highlights the vital role Facilities Management plays in supporting organisations, stakeholders and the built environment.

This year’s theme, FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments, focuses on how FM helps create spaces that foster belonging, respect and inclusion.

📅 Wed, 13 May 2026
🕛 09h30 – 15h30
📍 Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria
🎟️ Register: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369406-world-fm-day/

Be part of a dynamic exchange of ideas exploring the future direction and impact of Facilities Management, and its role in shaping the built environment.

15/04/2026

Don’t risk what you don’t know.

Asbestos remains one of the most overlooked risks in the built environment, yet the consequences of getting it wrong are significant.

Join our upcoming Asbestos Webinar and gain the clarity you need to make informed, responsible decisions.

What you’ll gain
• A clear understanding of current regulations and your responsibilities
• Practical guidance on identifying and managing asbestos risks
• Insight into protecting people across your operations
• Knowledge to avoid costly mistakes and liabilities

Learn from industry experts
Albie Klein – Asbestos Specialist and founder of Asbestos SA, with extensive experience across residential and large-scale industrial projects.

Rynhard Gräbe – Occupational hygienist with over 30 years’ experience in mining and industry, and a leader in SHEQ and environmental monitoring.

• 23 April 2026 at 12 pm
• Live webinar via Zoom
• Cost: R150 pp
• Reserve your spot today: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/369952-asbestos-webinar/

Clear answers. Safer decisions. Stronger outcomes.
Reserve your spot today.