Key SACOB services include policy advocacy,
information services, training and input on legislation

South African Chamber of Business (SACOB)

SACOB dates back to 1892 and historically serviced traditionally white-owned businesses in industrial, service and trade sectors.

The secretariat staff includes trained economists, business managers, political scientists, and administrative officers.

SACOB provides the following main services to its members:

• Policy advocacy, e.g. proposals and recommendations to government on taxation, regional integration, international trade, labour & social policy, energy & environment and education & training
• Information services, e.g. monthly newsletter, website, and discussion forums
• Training through local and regional chambers
• Input on legislation through the SACOB Parliamentary Information Centre
• Secretarial Services for several of its local and regional chambers as well as for the South African Council and the International Chamber of Commerce
• Match Making and Exhibitions
• Export Promotion