SABS Auditor Profile

SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) is South Africa's national standards body, established in 1945. In addition to developing and maintaining South African national standards, SABS operates an accredited certification division that provides ISO management system certifications to organizations across the country and the broader African continent.

What SABS Does Well

National authority status gives SABS unmatched recognition within South Africa. As the national standards body, SABS certifications carry significant weight with South African government procurement, regulatory bodies, and domestic business partners.

African market coverage extends SABS's services across the continent. Organizations operating in multiple African countries can access certification services from a body with established regional credibility and understanding of the African business environment.

SANAS accreditation through the South African National Accreditation System ensures international recognition. SANAS is a signatory to the IAF multilateral recognition arrangement, giving SABS certifications global validity.

Service Offerings

• ISO 27001 certification — Information security management system certification
• ISO 9001 certification — Quality management system certification
• ISO 14001 certification — Environmental management system certification
• ISO 45001 certification — Occupational health and safety certification
• ISO 22301 certification — Business continuity management system certification
• South African national standards — Certification against SANS standards

Who Should Choose SABS

South African organizations seeking ISO certification from the national standards body — particularly those involved in government contracts, mining, and manufacturing where SABS certification is often preferred or required — will find this the natural choice. Organizations across sub-Saharan Africa seeking a regionally established certification body should also consider SABS.