The Institute is a voluntary organisation which seeks to promote planning as a discipline and the interests of the planning profession. It is made up of planners from all regions of South Africa, and from all sectors of planning, including the Public Sector, NGO's and CBO's, Private Consultants and Academics. It provides the profession with profile, identity and a voice, and it functions as a forum for all people in planning to debate critical issues affecting planning and development. As a member of the Institute you will have access to the exclusive member's section which contains information about tenders, job opportunities, a library, updated information on planning and environmental legislation.
What can SAPI do for you?
“SAPI is your organisation and enables you to:
- Promote yourself as a member of a leading planning body and utilise the MSAPI (Member of SAPI) badge;
- Be part of a knowledge sharing network by receiving key information via website and e-mail updates;
- Receive a discount equivalent to your annual SAPI membership fees for the premier planning event in the South African calendar (Planning Africa conferences);
- Conduct research, generate knowledge and present on the Planning Africa platform with potential for journal publication;
- Receive recognition and be part of recognising your peers through the various awards that SAPI promotes You can attend the SAPI Master Classes on a variety of practical skills topics which are valued at R750-00 per class at no charge;
- Be part of the annual World Town Planning Day campaign;
- Be part of a network of leading thinkers and practitioners;
- Make inputs and influence policy and legislative processes;
- Interact and engage with decision-makers in government and across the planning fraternity;
- Be part of a critical mass of practitioners that can communicate and market the profession to society;
- Receive assistance with professional registration, accessing work and employment opportunities; and
- Be part of international learning and linked to continental and global planning forums.
