Non-profit professional body · Est. 2016
The home of South Africa’s craft bakers & confectioners
Recognised skill levels, training, competitions and a community of bakers who help each other grow, from home kitchen to high-street bakery.
Since 2016
Registered non-profit company
2 levels
General and Professional membership
Every region
Run by volunteers across South Africa
10+ partners
Supported by the baking industry
Free baking guides
Answers to the questions bakers ask most
Practical guides from the South African Bakers Association, free for everyone.
- Deposits, collections and no-shows – protecting your baking business
Simple habits that stop customer no-shows and late changes from costing you money. - Why buttercream splits, and how to rescue it
Curdled, runny or grainy buttercream? The common causes and quick fixes. - Gold drips that actually work
Why gold drips go streaky or patchy, and a reliable method for a smooth metallic finish.
Community
Connect with South Africa’s bakers
Ask other bakers for help, find staff, and see what SABA has been up to.
Membership
Join the professional body for your craft
Membership is valid for one year. Pay securely online with PayFast, or by EFT.
General
Open to any baker or confectioner active in the baking industry
R100 / year
- Membership of SABA, the professional body for craft bakers
- Support SABA’s competitions, training and community
- Hear first about competitions and events
Recognised level
Professional
For bakers with proven technical skill who have contributed to the industry
R200 / year
- Everything in General
- Recognition at SABA’s Professional level
- Show your skill to employers and customers
Prefer EFT? See the banking details on the Membership page.
Help grow baking skills in your region
SABA is run by volunteers. Judge a competition, mentor a young baker or help organise events near you.