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About us

The SA Footwear and Leather Export Council was officially recognised and registered by the Department of Trade & Industry as a Section 21 Company (not for gain) in March 2002.

SAFLEC is administered by the South African Footwear & Leather Industries Association (SAFLIA).

Our offices are situated in Pinetown, Durban. At the head of SAFLEC is the Executive Director, Paul Theron, who is assisted by Louise Pelser and Colette Rottcher (PA to the Executive Director).

Our vision is to facilitate the growth of exports of South African manufactured footwear and thereby the growth in the number of exporters. A number of emerging companies are being nurtured and supported by outsourcing components to them and exposing them to the international standards and requirements of exports. Through such growth, it is envisaged that the SME’s will grow in leaps and bounds.

  • Members

    Suppliers & manufacturers in the industry
    Members

    SAFLEC represents and promotes both suppliers and manufacturers to a total of 122 member companies in the footwear industry. The industry is spread over the major centres in South Africa.

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  • Statistics

    Trade statistics & production statistics
    Statistics

    Currently South Africa exports footwear to various regions in the world, which include Africa, UK, Netherlands, France, USA and Australia. Africa is the major destination region accounting for more than 70% of total exports.

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  • Trade Shows

    Promoting the South African footwear industry
    Trade Shows

    SAFLEC participates in selected trade shows with the view to promoting the products of South African footwear industry. The intention is to expand this activity to include allied industries in neighbouring countries of Africa.

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  • Training Facilitation

    Machinist training & other skills development
    Training Facilitation

    SAFLEC, in conjunction with SAFLIA and the CTFL SETA, is involved in facilitating machinist training and other skills development projects. This activity forms part of the greater strategic plan for the industry.

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  • Manufacturers

    Various international as well as local brands
    Manufacturers

    The footwear industry in South Africa manufactures a wide range of products including safety and protective footwear, men and women's formal and casual footwear, school shoes and many more..

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  • Suppliers

    Components for the footwear industry
    Suppliers

    Various suppliers also manufacture components for the industry such as soles and heels, lining and sock, manufacturing equipment such as plastic lasts, clicking and closing machinery, consumables and the like.

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