A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR BUSINESS

The lighting industry of South Africa is represented by the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA).

IESSA represents South African internationally and thereby acts as the National Committee of the CIE (Commission International De L'Eclairage).

South African Experts on various topics in the lighting technology field serve on the CIE international committees responsible for the development of standards for the different aspects of illumination.

IESSA Mission:

IESSA supports the practical implementation of internationally recognised lighting practices for the direct and indirect enjoyment and benefit of the general public.

IESSA History

The lighting industry of South Africa was previously represented by three organisations, namely:

1. SANCI

(South African National Committee on Illumination) which represented South Africa internationally and served on international committees on various topics.

2. ILESA

(Institute for Lighting Engineers of South Africa), which focused on education for the lighting industry.

3. SALA

(South African Lighting Association), which represented the lighting manufacturing industry on technical committees of organizations such as SABS and SEIFSA.

During the year 2002, a committee consisting of representatives of each the three organisations was established to investigate the feasibility of uniting the three organisations . The concept was enthusiastically received by the lighting industry and the committee recommended that a unified lighting body be established. As a result, IESSA (Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa) was established in January 2004.

IESSA Objectives:

To provide a unique forum for the interchange of information and contracts between those concerned with the different aspects of illumination.
To stimulate and coordinate technical activities in the field of illumination.
To provide opportunities for members to improve their knowledge in order to practice their profession with knowledge and confidence.
To maintain and enforce the strict code of conduct of IESSA to ensure members conduct business in a fair and professional manner.
To represent members on international organizations to ensure that knowledge on the latest trends and developments is transferred to members.
To apply available resources efficiently to render a meaningful and reliable service to members and to the lighting industry.
To cooperate with other national organizations, both public and private, to ensure fair governing and to accomplish these goals.

Click here to view the IESSA Constitution

Council and Committee

Council
Past President	Natasha	pastp@iessa.org.za	082 807 7310
President	Alex	president@iessa.org.za	082 994 0674
Vice President	Daniel	vicep@iessa.org.za	082 680 5127
Finance	Donna	finance@iessa.org.za	082 789 4986
Development	Liesl	courses@iessa.org.za	084 589 0168
Technology	Chetan	technology@iessa.org.za	064 757 3372
CIE	Irma	cie@iessa.org.za	081 299 0445
Membership	Bjorn	membership@iessa.org.za	083 346 7216
PR	Sekwanele	pr@iessa.org.za	073 375 7154

Branch Chairs
Gauteng	Henk	gauteng@iessa.org.za	074 080 9997
Kwa Zulu Natal	Dereck	kwazulunatal@iessa.org.za	083 311 0536
Western Cape	Chris	westerncape@iessa.org.za	079 076 8826

Administration
General enquiries	Lynn	info@iessa.org.za	082 727 8666
Account enquiries	Jayne	accounts@iessa.org.za	082 788 4724
Event enquiries	Tracey	events@iessa.org.za	082 727 8666

Code of Conduct

Click here to view the IESSA Code of Conduct