SAPIA was established in 1994 under the auspices of former president Nelson Mandela to represent the collective interests of the South African liquid fuels industry and to usher South Africa’s vital liquid fuels industry into a new democratic era.
Hloniphizwe Mtolo, Country Chair of Shell Companies South Africa is the Chairperson of SAPIA for the year 2022 – 2023. He is the 25th industry leader to chair the association since its establishment in July 1994.
SAPIA opened its membership in 2012 to accommodate both existing and potential marketers in the petroleum and refinery market. Membership is available to companies participating in the refining and marketing of petroleum products.
The oil industry is divided into upstream and downstream activities. Upstream refers to the exploration and production of crude oil. Downstream refers to the refining, transportation and marketing of end-user products.
The petrol retail price is regulated by government and changed every month on the first Wednesday of the month.
Under the threat from international oil sanctions in the past, the liquid fuel industry was losing less governmental intervention and regulation.
SAPIA takes pride in proactively engaging with key stakeholders, providing research information, expert advice and communicating the industry’s views.
For Media queries, please contact
Office Manager: Nkhensani Machumele
Mobile: 066 423 2319
Email: secretariat@sapia.org.za
Skills development
SAPIA’s Human Resource Development Strategy ensures the sustainability of skills in the industry and supports the achievement of the LFC’s human resource transformation objectives. The petroleum industry is of vital strategic importance to the South African economy. It is therefore essential to develop the industry’s human resources for a sustainable future. For this reason, SAPIA plays a central role in ensuring the development of the industry’s human capital. The Human Resource Development Strategy integrates national and industry priorities for business growth and individual empowerment. It rests on four objectives intended for implementation as an integrated whole.
Our aim in these sessions is to address the basics of starting and running a petroleum product transport business, legal and technical aspects, and HSSE aspect of the business.
SAPIA is working on different skill development initiatives which aims:
Most of SAPIA members have different programs to onboard new transporters to give them opportunities to fulfil their transformation goals.
Supporting Documents:
Masterclass recording that was held on the 05th of October 2021.
