About
The South African Colliery Managers’ Association.
Since 1979 the Association has valued its members involvement and has demonstrated inspirational leadership throughout the coal mining industry. SACMA is an organisation of Colliery Mining Managers, representing 8 Mining Houses and some smaller operators with 43 Mine operations in 4 provinces.
The accountabilities of the organization are to Ensure knowledge transfer of Coal Industry practices between current and future members, Provide structure for networking between members and affiliates with major stakeholders. SACMA wants to ensure sharing of best practices to add value to the member and business while providing the vehicle that is the mechanism for social interaction between members.
SACMA is also recognized through the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Voluntary Association which provides some influence in terms of the accreditation of learning materials and institutions, as well as strengthening the Association’s role with regard to registration matters.
Ordinary Members
178
Associate Members
146
Candidate Members
56
Honorary Life Members
13
Retired Members
27
Mission
To empower members through effective interaction and to promote professionalism

Empowerment
Grow, develop, having power, opportunity, strengthen, pride, capacity, integrity & trust, loyalty as member, acknowledged, involved, participate, recognize, passionate

Membership
SACMA, Existing and potential, affiliate associations, member’s companies

Effective Interaction
All relevant stakeholders, direction, communication, transferring of knowledge and best practices, fellowship, relevant to members, networking, fun, structured, planning, spirit.

Professionalism
Honesty, integrity, ethical, code of conduct, industry recognition, internationally recognized, corporate governance, qualifications, pride and image, loyalty, beneficial to all
Testimonials
Accountabilities
1. Ensure knowledge transfer of Coal Industry practices between current and future members
2. Provide structure for networking between members and affiliates with major stakeholders
3. Influence the direction that the coal industry takes i.t.o.
- Safety, Health, Environment and Social
- Tertiary Education
- Training and Development
- Suppliers and Service providers
- Research
- Legislation and Regulation
- Other Associations
4. Advance professionalism of the Mining Engineering fraternity in Coal Mining Industry
5. Ensure sharing of best practices to add value to the member and business
6. Provide the vehicle that is the mechanism for social interaction between members (Camaraderie)
7. Ensure the role and importance of SACMA within the coal industry with all stakeholders
Strategic Thrusts
- As members, we abide by The SACMA Code of Ethics
- Success is achieved through win-win partnering
- We recognize the importance of competitiveness, and the benefits of collective learning
- We value member involvement
- Demonstrate inspirational leadership
- Enjoy SACMA fellowship