PIFSA is a registered trade organisation and is recognised as the official mouthpiece of the industry. As such, it is consulted by Government and all other important national bodies. The entire control of the direction of its efforts and utterances lies in the hands of the membership. Within PIFSA, members possess a readymade forum for the exchange of views and access to information or advice.

As a constituent member of, the South African Chamber of Business (SACOB), and the Johannesburg, Cape and Durban Chambers of Commerce and Industries, PIFSA is able to both influence and enlist the support of a wide range of organisations for the benefit of our members.