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Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA)

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The Standard Transfer Specification (STS) describes a secure message system for carrying information between a point-of-sale and a meter, and is currently finding wide application in electricity metering and payment systems. STS is not limited to this application (see the section: Future enhancements), but because of the wide interest in this area, this document describes the electricity application. STS is an international industry standard described in IEC62055-41, -51 and -52.

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Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA)

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EAPA-SA affiliated as a Branch of EAPA International in 1997 to provide leadership, strategic direction, professional development and oversight of Employee Assistance practice in South Africa through administration of standards and ethics for practice.

EAPA-SA, currently in its 23rd year, is the only officially recognised voice for the E A profession. It is continually growing and expanding in terms of its scope and influence both in the public and private sector. In recent years EAPA-SA’s presence has expanded into other parts of Africa to support the establishment of like structures. There are currently ten active Chapters across the various provinces of South Africa.

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Professional Golfers Association of South Africa (PGASA)

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The Professional Golfers Association of South Africa will celebrate its centenary in 2022 and represents 750 Men and Women who have a passion for the game, values and business of golf.
The PGA educates, supports and provides lifelong learning opportunities to its PGA Professionals throughout their careers within all sectors of the industry, enhancing the golf experience and contributing to successful golf facilities and golfers that benefit from their unrivalled knowledge, skills and expertise.
The PGA Professional is passionate about encouraging golfers to improve thereby creating fun moments for more golfers, delivering increased participation, rounds of golf and members.
The PGA honours the traditions of the game in South Africa and engages with all stakeholders and sectors of the golf industry to foster cohesion, growth of the sport and mutually beneficial relationships.
The PGA is a non-profit organisation that aims to play an active role in the sustainability, growth and development of all facets of the game of golf in South Africa and as a founding member of the PGA World Alliance takes an active global role on behalf of the professional game within the African continent.

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Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA)

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FASA’s primary role is to define the business of franchising and ensure that all parties adhere to the franchise business principles adopted and accepted internationally. With franchising universally accepted as one of the most successful business formats, FASA’s role is to continually promote the advantages of franchising both to business entrepreneurs, to prospective franchisees and to the public at large. Based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, FASA and its staff serve the needs of both the public and the franchise community.

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Wholesale and Retail Sector Educationand Training Authority (W&RSETA)

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The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) was established in 2000 in terms of the Skills Development Act (as amended). The public entity aims to facilitate the skills development needs of the Wholesale and Retail (W&R) Sector through the implementation of learning programmes, disbursement of grants and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP).

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African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)

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The African Rail Industry Association is the new name for the RaIlroad Association (RRA). The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) is a representative of companies that are Original Equipment Manufacturers, Rail operators, or Rail Services Companies in the rail sector associated industries. It is a fully-fledged Export Council acknowledged and supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The Export Council is committed to creating opportunities for the South African industry on the continent and globally.

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Directors Association (DASA)

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Developing professional, competent, and ethical directors that can effectively serve on boards. As a professional body, our mandate is to continuously educate our members in all things board related whilst concurrently creating opportunities for our members through networking, professional development, lobbying and board placement.

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