The South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) is the official body representing new agricultural machinery manufacturers, importers and builders. SAAMA was founded in 1985.
As the official body, SAAMA serves as a combined forum for the agricultural machinery industry in South Africa in which the interests of its members and agriculture are addressed, promoted and developed.
SAAMA promotes and co-ordinates the collection, processing and publication of agricultural machinery industry statistics.
The South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) is the official body representing new agricultural machinery manufacturers, importers and builders. SAAMA was founded in 1985.
As the official body, SAAMA serves as a combined forum for the agricultural machinery industry in South Africa, where the interests of its members and agriculture are addressed, promoted, and developed.
SAAMA promotes and coordinates the collection, processing and publication of agricultural machinery industry statistics.
The SAAMA technical working group focuses on providing direction and support for practical compliance with existing and new legislation which may affect members and their customers.
Partner Roles in SAAMA:
Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) | Collaborates on fuel‑related standards and safety regulations.
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) | Ensures equipment meets legal safety and performance specifications.
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) | Aligns product certification processes with national standards.
International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) | Facilitates trade compliance and cross‑border regulatory coordination.
National Roads and Traffic Act (NRTA) | Oversees vehicle registration, road‑worthiness and safety requirements.
Grain SA | Provides market insights and fosters synergies between grain producers and machinery suppliers
SAAMA Executive Committee 2026//2027
| Chairman | Arthur Bezuidenhout | 033 386 3574 | Jupidex |
| Vice Chairman | Bronwyn Cilliers | 056 817 7338 | Valtrac |
| Past Chairman | Willie Human | 011 396 6200 | Rovic |
| Secretary | Jim Rankin | 011 453 7249 | Agfacts |
| Executive | Tallie Giessing | 011 914 1700 | Argo Industrial |
| Executive | Jaco du Preez | 011922 2300 | CHNI – New Holland |
| Executive | Karel Munik | 058 250 0005 | Lemken South Africa |
| Executive | Dennis van der Merwe | 011 284 2000 | Smith Power Equipment |
| Executive | Andre Olwagen | 011 922 2300 | CNHI – CASE |
AGFACTS provides secretarial and administrative services for the South African Agricultural Machinery Association.
List of Members:
Agco Corporation South Africa
Argo Industrial
BHBW
Bell Equipment Company
CNHI – Case
CNHI – New Holland
Dicla Farm and Seed
Hardi Corp
Falcon Agricultural Equipment
GC Tillage
Agrimec
John Deere
Jupidex
Kempston Agri
Lemken South Africa
Mahindra SA
Piketberg Implements
Rovic Leers
SDF South Africa
Smith Power Equipment
Valtac
ZOOMLION South Africa
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the above companies directly if you would like more details on agricultural machinery.