About Us
The South African Bakers Association was incorporated as a Non-Profit Company on 1st September 2016 by a group of like-minded professionals in the Baking Industry. The current management board consists of President: Henri Lebon, Vice President Stuart McClarty, Founding President Dave Collier, Terence Chetty, Marcelle Wepener, and is responsible for the overall running of the Association. This team is supported by volunteers from all regions, and we are always looking for more assistance.
SA Bakers Aims and Objectives
- To be an Association that welcomes all Bakers and Confectioners from every part of the Industry, as Members, as well as encourages the support of all Industry Stakeholders.
- To determine the Recognized Skill Levels and Job Descriptions for the Baking and Confectionery Industry
- To encourage and support Training Providers to develop Learning Systems that talk to a World Class Baking and Confectionery Skills Development System as well as the Recognised Skill Levels of the Association.
- To organize and run Skills Competitions and other Social Activities to promote the advancement of Baking Skills in South Africa.
- To operate a range of Social Media services that will offer benefits to all of the Association Members; such as a Job Opportunities page, a Technical and Business Help and Support page, and an E-Learning portal.
- To engage in a wide range of Social Responsibility Programs to benefit the communities that we live in, with various charitable activities.