Welcome to the South African Wine Laboratory Association (SAWLA)
SAWLA was established in January 2002 in response to calls from the South African wine laboratories and wine makers for more accurate and reliable laboratory results. Based on the needs of the member laboratories, they voluntarily became members to the Interlaboratory Round Robin Organisation that evolved into SAWLA.
SAWLA functions as a subsection of the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture (SASEV) and is the only established and recognized Proficiency Testing Scheme for wine laboratories in South Africa. SAWLA has been at the forefront of promoting excellence and standardisation in wine laboratory practices across South Africa. As a dedicated non-profit organisation, SAWLA provides essential support and services to member laboratories within the wine industry, promoting high standards of analytical accuracy and reliability.
The aim of SAWLA is to improve the quality and outputs of the wine-testing laboratories that are serving the South African Wine Industry, by ensuring the majority of all the various laboratories are involved with wine analysis participation in the Proficiency Testing Scheme. SAWLA is committed to enhancing the quality and integrity of wine analysis and offers a range of activities designed to support laboratories in the Wine Industry.
Our Objectives
- Ensuring Quality: Running an effective and efficient proficiency testing scheme to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Training and Development: Increasing the knowledge of wine laboratory staff by organising workshops, training sessions, and seminars to address challenges and enhance expertise.
- Standardisation: Promoting the use of standardised analytical methods and practices to ensure consistency and reliability across all member laboratories.
SAWLA are dedicated to upholding the integrity of wine laboratory practices and contributing to the success and quality of the South African wine industry.
SAWLA Management Committee
Fanie Kamfer - SAWLA Chairperson
Sample and Logistic Manager
Responsibilities:
- Overall responsible to coordinate and manage all activities of the SAWLA management committee.
- Responsible to schedule, organise and coordinate all logistics pertaining to acquisition, packaging and distribution of the Interlab samples.
Email: fanie@robertsonwinery.co.za
Lindi van Antwerpen
Quality Systems Manager
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that SAWLA is working according to the documented procedures.
- Managing SAWLA’s controlled documents and ensure procedures are reviewed and authorized.
Email: Lindi@grahambeck.com
Dr Kyle Willard
Compliance Manager
Responsibilities:
- Handling of Non-Conformances and complaints.
- Ensure that SAWLA is working according to ISO 17043 & ISO13528 principles.
- Planning, coordinate and conduct internal audits.
Email: willardk@kwv.co.za
Kayley Matthyse
Workshop and Events Manager
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to schedule, organise and coordinate all SAWLA workshops or events.
- Communicate with suppliers, speakers and organising the event schedule.
Email: winelabqc@fairview.co.za
Franco Allies
Website System Manager
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monthly and overall administration of the SAWLA website-based system.
- Publish and manage website communication and content.
- Liaise with Website service provider.
Email: FrancoA@dgb.co.za