South African Furniture Initiative

South African Furniture Initiative Founded in 2016, the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) unites industry, labour, and government to support the local furniture sector.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42IOoHP.

We are proud to be an Association Partner of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa 2026, taking place from 10–12 June at t...
05/06/2026

We are proud to be an Association Partner of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa 2026, taking place from 10–12 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

This leading industry event brings together professionals across hospitality, foodservice and tourism for three days of meaningful connections, practical workshops and the latest innovations shaping the sector.

As SAFI, we are excited to support a platform that drives growth, knowledge sharing and collaboration within our industry.
Join us at the show and be part of the conversation shaping the future of hospitality in Africa.

Register For Free: https://buff.ly/seszhmj

The right hire can change everything for a furniture manufacturer. We make finding them easier.Our Employment Portal exi...
05/06/2026

The right hire can change everything for a furniture manufacturer. We make finding them easier.

Our Employment Portal exists to keep skilled workers inside our industry and to make sure our members find them first.

Whether you're looking for an upholsterer, a production supervisor, or a sales rep who knows furniture, list your vacancy where the right people are actually looking.

Post your job today ➡️ https://buff.ly/Zicbbcy

01/06/2026

R.A. Woodcraft is a Cape Town-based bespoke furniture and joinery studio shaped by three principles: craftsmanship, integrity and sustainability.

Founded by Rudolf Zuidema, a classically trained joiner who once competed for South Africa at the World Skills Olympics, the team produces custom furniture, kitchens and built-in pieces using a blend of traditional techniques and modern German machinery.

We are excited to have them onboard as a SAFI member who is wanting to better our industry.

Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/MFhDQr2

27/05/2026

The SAFI Employment Portal connects skilled furniture industry talent to the businesses that need them.

If you're looking for work, anyone can upload their CV and be seen by manufacturers who are hiring now. Members looking for new employees can upload a job description and find experienced industry candidates.

Log in and get started today.

Ntane Entities & Projects offers South Africans something increasingly rare: a single team that handles everything from ...
25/05/2026

Ntane Entities & Projects offers South Africans something increasingly rare: a single team that handles everything from bespoke furniture and built-in cupboards to full kitchen remodels and home renovations.

Proudly SA certified and operating from the Furntech building in Lea Glen, Ntane represents the kind of integrated, skilled manufacturing capability that drives local quality and reinvests value back into the industry.

Welcome to the SAFI community!

Learn more about what they have to offer ➡️ https://buff.ly/oSuuucs

Becoming a SAFI member is more than just a title. It opens doors to a community seeking change, collaboration, and conne...
22/05/2026

Becoming a SAFI member is more than just a title. It opens doors to a community seeking change, collaboration, and connection.

With your membership, we help you network with like-minded businesses.

Sign up today ➡️ https://buff.ly/v6bdWJE

Skills development in the furniture industry is no longer just a compliance checkbox; it is one of the most strategic mo...
20/05/2026

Skills development in the furniture industry is no longer just a compliance checkbox; it is one of the most strategic moves a manufacturer can make right now.

Through QCTO workplace accreditation, your business becomes an officially recognised training environment, where you can host learners for Work Integrated Learning, upskill your existing workforce against nationally recognised qualifications, and access FP&M SETA funding to make it happen.

With 2027 on the horizon as a key milestone for the Furniture Industry Master Plan, the window to get accredited, secure funding, and build your talent pipeline is open right now. SAFI walks alongside manufacturers through every step of the process, from documentation and application preparation through to implementation, so you are never navigating it alone.

If your business is ready to take this step, or you simply want to understand what it involves, get in touch with us today at [email protected].

From their factory in Roodepoort, this family-run business designs and crafts bespoke wooden furniture. Every piece is d...
18/05/2026

From their factory in Roodepoort, this family-run business designs and crafts bespoke wooden furniture. Every piece is designed around the person who'll live with it.

That's the kind of maker we're proud to have a part of the SAFI community.

See more of what they offer ➡️ https://buff.ly/NnZU9Ij

15/05/2026

The first SAFI furniture manufacturing meetup happened and it was exactly what this industry needed.

R.A Woodcraft opened their workshop in the Western Cape on 22 April, and we spent the afternoon talking honestly about processes, struggles, and wins. No presentations or jargon. Just manufacturers in a room being real with each other.

This is the first of many.

Want a seat at the next one? Email us: [email protected]

13/05/2026

Have you checked out our new website yet?

We designed it for you. A place where the furniture makers can connect, explore opportunities and access top-industry insights.

Check it out ➡️ https://buff.ly/AmboKyV

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