The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) under the National Government of South Africa.
The mission of the South African Bureau of Standards is to provide standards and conformity assessment services to contribute towards the efficient functioning of the economy.
The South African Bureau of Standards is mandated to:
- Develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS)
- Promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services
- Render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Prof Bismark Tyobeka
Board Members
- Dr Tebogo Makube
- Dr Rudzani Nemutudi
- Ms Deidré Penfold
- Dr Nandipha Siwahla-Madiba
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Lizo Makele (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Kholofelo Masoga
Chief Operations Officer
- Mr Lungelo Ntobongwana
Senior Management
- Dr Thami Batyashe (Head: ICT and Knowledge Management)
- Dr Sadhvir Bissoon (Divisional Head: Standards)
- Mr Joseph Leotlela (Head: Compliance, Risk and Legal Services)
- Mr Lizo Makele (Chief Corporate Services Officer)
- Mr Thabo Sepuru (Divisional Head: Laboratory Services)
- Mr Katima Temba (Divisional Head: Certification Services)
- Ms Patricia Tomotomo (Head: Human Capital Management)
Communications Officers
- Ms Itumeleng Mphahlele (Head: Strategy, Stakeholder and Media Relations)
Contact Details
The contact details of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X191, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 428 7911 |
| Email: | info@sabs.co.za |
| Website: | www.sabs.co.za |
