MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER

We are proud to publish the ninth annual edition of The National Government Handbook: South Africa.

To our knowledge, it remains the only comprehensive annual guide to all government departments and entities that comprise the national sphere of government in South Africa.

Together with our other publications, The Local Government Handbook: South Africa and The Provincial Government Handbook: South Africa, the Handbooks consolidate, summarise and profile more than 850 government departments, public entities and municipalities in all spheres of government.

The information in the Handbook is compiled from a variety of sources, such as annual reports, websites and other public documentation. We also conduct comprehensive email and telephonic surveys to verify the information. Some departments and entities are more responsive than others, ensuring more accurate information. A complete explanation of our sources and research methods can be found on page 13.

The Handbook is the sister-publication of our website –nationalgovernment.co.za. The website contains all the information included in the Handbook and is updated on a continuous basis. If you are referencing the kind of data that is susceptible to frequent change it is advisable to check the website for the most current information. It also includes direct links to source documentation, especially annual reports.

The public entities listed in this book do not necessarily constitute a complete list. We endeavour to include all relevant public entities, focusing on those that are clearly operational, with available documentation, audit results and so forth.

We trust that you will find the information useful and that the publication and website serve as valuable sources of consolidated and easy-to-access government information.

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Agrément South Africa was established in terms of a delegation of Authority from the then Minister of Public Works in July 1969. The organisation is an entity of the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (NDPWI), and its mandate is within the built environment domain. As such, the legislation and mandates that impact the built environment and public works guide the functioning and operations of Agrément South Africa. The organisation is a schedule 3A public entity under the Public Finance Management Act and is established under the Agrément South Africa Act No 11 of 2015.

Vision

To be the leading regulator on non-standardised construction-related products and systems in South Africa.

Mission

To enhance ASA’s position as an impartial and internationally acknowledged South African centre of excellence to:

• Provide assurance to specifiers and users of the fitness-for-purpose of non-standardised construction-related products or systems;

• Support and promote integrated socio-economic development in the Republic as it relates to the construction industry;

• Support and promote the introduction and use of certified nonstandardised construction-related products or systems in the local or international market; and

• Support policymakers to minimise the risk associated with using non-standardised construction-related products or systems.

Mandate Of Agr Ment South Africa

The core mandate of ASA is the technical assessment and issuing of approval of certificates for non-standardised construction-related products and systems for which there are no South African National Standards.

Functions And Powers Of Agr Ment South Africa

• Assess and, if satisfied, certify the fitness-for-purpose of a non-standardised construction-related product or system;

• Issue, amend, suspend, reinstate, withdraw or renew an ASA Certificate;

• Enter into an agreement with a person, entity or organ of state whose services are required to achieve an object or perform a function of ASA or the Board;

• Provide services about the objects of ASA to a person, entity or organ of state;

• Exercise any other power as may be prescribed or necessary to achieve the objects of ASA;

• Be the recognised South African National Government Body that issues eco-labels for building materials and products; and

• Be the recognised South African National Government Body that issues Green Building Ratings for Government Buildings.

Strategic Outcomes Of Agr Ment South Africa

This shift in strategic focus has been captured in the following plan and focuses on four outcomes for the 2020-2024 period:

• Ensuring that ASA is appropriately structured, staffed and financed to meet its legislative and political mandate and render effective professional service in a cost-efficient manner;

• Ensuring that ASA has an appropriate cost model and develops new products and services to enhance its own revenuegenerating capacity;

• Ensuring that ASA is more visible in the built environment sector and that the organisation develops strategic partnerships to pursue its mandate and expand its impact; and

• Identifying and supporting appropriate projects and interventions in pursuit of the broader built environment transformation objectives.

Agr Ment South Africa Programmes

Sub-Programme 1: Technical Services

Purpose: The certificates granted promote improved construction methods, thereby contributing to the impact of innovative non-standard construction-related products and systems for which no South African national standards exist. Sub-Programme comprises the core service delivery functions of ASA. It includes Products / Systems Certification, Quality Audits and Research and Development.

■ Products / Systems Certification: The purpose is to promote the introduction and use of innovative and non-standardised constructionrelated products and systems through technical assessment of fitness-forpurpose and subsequent certification.

■ Quality Audits: The purpose is to ensure that good-quality materials and satisfactory standards of design, manufacture and, where appropriate, erection, installation or application of all ASA’s certificate holders and licensees’ systems or products are consistently maintained within defined ASA parameters.

■ Research and Development: The purpose is to encourage and support the business activities of ASA, in partnership with other sector stakeholders, and encourage the development of non-standardised construction-related products and systems.

Sub-Programme 2: Financial Services

Purpose: To provide overall financial and supply chain management, strategic leadership, operational efficiency and service excellence, and provide organisational support services to operate and function as an organisation with a track record of quality, effective delivery and professional service.

Sub-Programme 3: Corporate Services

Purpose: To provide overall strategic leadership, operational efficiency and service excellence and provide organisational support services to operate and function as an organisation with a track record of quality, effective delivery and professional service.

TEL: 063 792 8403 | EMAIL: agrement@agrement.co.za |

WEBSITE: www.agrement.co.za

NEW PHYSICAL ADDRESS: INFOTECH Building, 1090 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 72381, Lynwood Ridge