Membership

This membership category is for the supply chain professional who not only wants to benefit from attending SAPICS professional development events but also to access the professional community networking platform that SAPICS has to offer.

Our student membership category is for full-time tertiary students. These are the aspiring supply chain professionals who haven’t yet entered the world of work. This membership is intended to introduce students to the working world and what will be expected of them.

Benefits

1. Complimentary access to Members-only events – site visits, breakfasts, webinars.
2. A platform that enables you to achieve personal growth and professional development. The Glue Up membership portal gives access to fellow professionals with whom members can network, learn and share
3. Significantly (75%) student discounted registration fees to attend the SAPICS Annual Conference taking place in June 2025 in Cape Town – for Learning, Networking, and elevating yourself.
4. Free attendance at the YP&S Conference online in February 2025.
5. SAPICS members receive a monthly digital magazine from FOCUS on Transport and Logistics.
6. Access to the Career Centre for exciting career opportunities. CVs can be placed on the website for members. SAPICS has relationships with leading recruitment companies specialising in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement roles.
7. Access to the SAPICS Mentorship Programme! 
8. Receive regular and informative communications from SAPICS to assist you in your studies and projects.

This membership category offers the advantage of discounted rates for all APICS International Certifications as well as the benefits associated with the SAPICS Individual membership. 

The Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership package includes membership of the international body ASCM in the USA as well as individual membership of SAPICS. ASCM is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education, and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation, and resilience. SAPICS is proud to represent ASCM as the exclusive Premier Elite Channel Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Benefits

• Supply Chain Learning Center - Gain a deeper understanding of supply chain management key competencies and trends through a variety of exclusive offerings.
• APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD and SCOR-P) or pursue targeted certificates in procurement or warehousing.
• Receive regular articles, blogs, and newsletters - Stay informed with award-winning content from ASCM publications
• Frameworks, Standards and Models - Assess your supply chain’s performance to ensure your company meets global standards of excellence with tools, benchmarks, and models.
• APICS Dictionary and App - Stay current and ensure you and your team speak the same language with free access to more than 4900 supply chain definitions.
• Earn eight points per year towards maintaining your CPIM, CSCP and CLTD.

This package is ideally suited to those individuals who are already APICS Certified and need to maintain their certifications. membership benefits are similar to those in the individual package and Joint SAPICS ASCM package but does not include discounted rates for exams or self-study education materials.

This membership category is applicable to Supply chain professionals who are just starting out in their careers and are under 25 years of age. A copy of the member’s ID will be required. 

Benefits

• The same benefits as the SAPICS individual member, excludes the opportunity to vote at the SAPICS AGM
• Free registration to the SAPICS Young Professional Conference
• Young professional registration rate to attend the CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analyst) course

Small Business Hub

This is a 12-month membership

• This membership includes 1 member slot(s)
• Enhance your professional network.
• Participate in face-to-face and online communities.
• Educational activities
• Discounted registration fees at events including the Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain Professionals.
• Network with local peers in the industry and get discounts to various workshops and conference.      

Membership will be approved when the applicant sends in a copy of their latest Audited financial statements showing that the organisation’s turnover does not exceed R10 million per annum. Please email the statement to clare@sapics.org.za 

Benefits

• 1 x Individual Membership
• Listing on SAPICS SMALL BUSINESS HUB Portal on the SAPICS website which will include
• a profile, logo, and link to the organisation’s website       
• Access to the career page to publish job opportunities on the SAPICS website
• Ask the experts – a hotline for SAPICS SMALL BUSINESS HUB owners to connect with Supply Chain professionals to get guidance on their Supply Chain queries
• Social media exposure - the organisation will have an opportunity to highlight 2 social media posts during their membership period – 12 months from sign-up on the SAPICS platforms to showcase their products and services
• Networking Opportunities at the Conferences

SAPICS is a supply Chain Management Association. Its mission is to educate , empower and elevate individuals and organisations through membership, events, Conferences, education courses and workshops through Authorised Education providers. 

This is a 12-month membership

A SAPICS Corporate Membership demonstrates that your organisation is clearly committed to advancing supply chain growth and development. These businesses understand that in order to thrive in today's VUCA environment it is no longer enough to embrace the core elements of supply chain management, but they must focus on creating future-proof, agile and competitive supply chains. Alignment with SAPICS validates that your organisation actively promotes Supply Chain improvement initiatives and skills development, this in turn, attracts like-minded clients and partnerships, it also signifies to potential future employees that your organisations are leaders in Supply Chain Management, thus making your organisation appealing to work for.

• Branding: 
• Website logo and profile - https://www.sapics.org.za/membership-directory/corporate
• 4 social media posts during the 12 months of active membership 
• Mention in the annual SAPICS E-Zine in December 2025/2026
• Articles on Thought Leadership, good news, successful projects or case studies which will be loaded on the SAPICS website or community platforms if relevant and highlighted on social media - https://www.sapics.org/news
• Logo on the Corporate Partner banner at the Annual SAPICS 2026 Conference, and other in person events.

Cost – R26 000 excl VAT for 12 months 

Academic Package. 

SAPICS is committed to advancing supply chain and logistics excellence in South Africa by bridging the gap between academia and industry. The SAPICS Academic Membership Package is designed to provide higher learning institutions with exclusive access to professional networks, industry insights, and hands-on learning opportunities for their students and faculty members.

Target Audience

This package is tailored for universities and higher education institutions in South Africa offering Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Transport Management courses to all students as well as any appropriate SAQA accredited and DHET registered supply chain management programme that are applicable to final year students. 

Package Inclusions & Benefits

For Students (Up to 100)

• SAPICS Student Membership – Access to professional development resources, networking opportunities, and industry events.
• Access Gamification Session with Fresh Connection or DDBrix – A dynamic, hands-on supply chain simulation to enhance learning.
• Access to arrangements for an exclusive Site Visit – One industry visit in your city to gain real-world exposure to supply chain operations.
• 75% Discount on SAPICS Annual Conference Registration – A significant reduction in fees to enable student participation in Africa’s premier supply chain event.

For Academic Staff (Up to 10 Individuals)

• SAPICS Individual Membership – Access to member benefits, industry insights, and networking opportunities.
• Circulation of Thought Leadership & Academic Papers – Opportunity to share research and publications with the SAPICS community.
• Speaking & Engagement Opportunities – A platform to engage with industry professionals and influence supply chain best practices at webinars, or at the Annual Young Professional and Student Conference.

Institutional Benefits

• Branding on SAPICS Platforms – Recognition as an academic partner on SAPICS digital and event platforms.
• Access to Industry Networks – Connection with leading professionals, businesses, and policymakers in supply chain management through the SAPICS Glue Up platform.
• Enhanced Student & Faculty Engagement – Providing an avenue for practical learning and industry integration. Access to industry guest lecturers and the opportunity to discuss the curriculum with some industry leaders. 
• Career Fair participation to give opportunities for the workplace. SAPICS will invite its corporate members to the institution career fairs to promote working opportunities. 

Investment & Next Steps

We invite institutions to become part of the SAPICS Academic Membership Programme and take advantage of these exclusive benefits. Contact us to discuss package pricing and partnership opportunities.

Let’s shape the future of supply chain together!

Pricing: R26 000, 00 excl VAT for 12 months