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The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is a Section 21 company representing over 11,000 member companies in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing of consumer goods.

With five business units encompassing a range of services aimed at boosting efficiencies of members’ businesses, CGCSA was formed in October 2002 and it is now taking on a lead role in ensuring business viability in South Africa.

At the heart of the organisation is respect, responsibility, inclusiveness and a strong leadership in order to deliver quality service and a strong representation to issues that are at the core of its members’ businesses.

The retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors have over the years been the main drivers of growth in the South African economy. With a combined contribution of over R350 billion, these sectors contribute about 15% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Against the backdrop of South Africa positioning itself as a knowledge based economy, collaboration which is underpinned by a strong leadership and quality service is emerging as key to viability of businesses in South Africa and the world over.

Among CGCSA members are key players in the South African retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors including Massmart, Metcash Africa, New Clicks, Pick ’n Pay, Shoprite Checkers, The SPAR Group, Woolworths and multinationals such as Nestlé, Parmalat, Simba/PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s and Unilever. South African manufacturers and suppliers such as AVI Limited, Clover, Pioneer Foods, Famous Brands and Tiger Brands are also members of CGCSA.

The CGCSA’s Board of Directors is made up of prominent players in the sectors that  the organisation represents.

 
CGCSA Membership PDF Print E-mail

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is a membership organisation and by joining it and some of the programmes offered through its business units; members are afforded a range of benefits and services.

CGCSA membership base include key players in the South African retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors including Massmart, Metcash Africa, New Clicks, Pick ’n Pay, Shoprite Checkers, The SPAR Group, Woolworths and multinationals such as Nestlé, Parmalat, Simba/PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s and Unilever. Manufacturers and suppliers such as AVI Limited, Clover, Pioneer Foods, Famous Brands and Tiger Brands are also members of CGCSA.

Benefits of Membership


By joining CCGSA members benefit by;

  1. Belonging to a network over 11 000 businesses in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sector in South Africa and various service providers.
  2. Improving their business through training, seminars and workshops that are offered by CGCSA and designed to improve efficiencies across the supply chain.
  3. Participation in debate forums on legislative, economic and political matters that affect the industry
  4. Quality leadership for representation in various statutory bodies that regulate the industry.
  5. Interaction with suppliers, service provider and other players in the industry in efficiently resolving non-competitive matters in the industry.

Utilising research, ideas and position documents that are geared towards efficient, better and more profitable business practices.

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CGCSA News

King III Briefing for Strategic Marketing Executives

11/12/2009 05:14

22nd October 09 - Sandton Sun - Johannesburg

You are invited to meet with Mervyn King and Michael Judin to be briefed about the implications of King III on good governance practices and how they will impact upon marketing strategy and practices.

Special Announcement: CGCSA Conference 2009

11/12/2009 05:11

As you may have heard, the CGCSA has decided not to continue with its annual conference in the format that we have all been familiar with.

Award-Winning Green Supply Chains Recognised and Rewarded

15/11/2009 15:42

Companies making genuine efforts to minimise the environmental impact of their supply chain processes and actively seeking ways to improve environmental performance were recognised and rewarded at the inaugural Green Supply Chain Awards held at CGCSA in Randburg on 27 August 2009.

The South African Pledge on Marketing to Children

15/11/2009 15:33

Food and Drink Companies Pledge to Change Advertising to Children
31 South African Food, Beverage, Retail and Quick Service Restaurant companies today announced a common commitment to change the way they market and advertise to children.

The CGCSA to engage Eskom on tariff increases

15/11/2009 15:23

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) acknowledges the complexity and challenges posed by the increases in electricity tariff. We realise that this is a heated issue as it affects all sectors of the economy.

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