01Three pathways. One simple onboarding standard.
Select the category that reflects your current role in the petroleum sector. Choose the appropriate tier, complete the short eligibility check and place the membership order. FWA verifies the relevant eligibility information before active member status is issued.
Associate membership is not a substitute for a petroleum licence. Licensed membership is reserved for qualifying licensed wholesale businesses. Commercial membership is designed for banks, service providers, suppliers and other organisations serving the petroleum sector.
Associate
R950 / year
Aspiring wholesalers, licence applicants, petroleum professionals and businesses preparing to enter the wholesale sector.
- Associate Starter Toolkit
- Monthly FWA Petroleum Wholesale Briefing
- Petroleum Wholesale Fundamentals included orientation programme
- 50% discount on qualifying LicenseCheck licence-verification services
- 20% discount on qualifying Petroleum Academy training programmes
- Member Referral Programme: 10% off the next FWA membership renewal for each new Licensed Wholesaler successfully referred, up to 100% of one renewal
- Quarterly Associate Member group Q&A
- Member Support for general industry and membership guidance
- Pro-rata upgrade credit when an Associate obtains a qualifying wholesale licence and FWA approves a move to Licensed Membership
- Member Portal access after activation
Licensed
R4,950 / year
Annual membership fee · paid in full
Qualifying businesses holding a petroleum wholesale licence.
- 1 eligible short course every 90 days — first course becomes available after 90 days of active membership
- Assistance with the annual information submission and annual wholesale-licence fee process (official fees remain payable to the department; the member remains responsible for accurate information and on-time submission and payment)
- 50% discount on qualifying LicenseCheck licence-verification services
- 20% discount on Petroleum Academy training programmes
- FWA Licensed Wholesaler Member mark for qualifying Licensed members after FWA has reviewed the eligibility information required for that tier and activated the membership
- 5% discount on qualifying FuelGuard products and testing kits
- Member Referral Programme: earn 10% off the next FWA membership renewal for each new Licensed Wholesaler who joins using your unique FWA referral code from the Member Portal, up to 100% of one renewal
- Industry and regulatory intelligence
- Member support and escalation pathways
- Recognition and member resources
The membership fee is paid annually in full.
Commercial
R15,000 / year
Banks, finance providers, insurers, attorneys, technology companies, laboratories, logistics providers, equipment suppliers and other organisations serving the petroleum sector.
- Prominent website listing with enhanced company profile, services, contact details and website link
- 1 advertisement per month in the FWA monthly newsletter — 12 per year
- Commercial Member digital badge for approved use
- Quarterly thought-leadership article opportunity
- Annual Commercial Member spotlight
- Access to selected FWA industry briefings and intelligence
- Invitations to relevant networking events and industry roundtables
- Opportunity to participate in selected educational webinars
- Preferential rates on additional advertising, events and sponsorship opportunities
- 50% discount on qualifying LicenseCheck licence-verification services
- 20% discount on Petroleum Academy training programmes
- Member Referral Programme: 10% off the next FWA membership renewal for each new Licensed Wholesaler successfully referred, up to 100% of one renewal
- Relevant member-introduction opportunities where appropriate
Commercial Membership confirms participation in the Association and does not constitute FWA endorsement of a member’s products or services.
Answer only what is needed for your tier.
The membership product page asks a small number of tier-specific questions so FWA can verify eligibility without a long application form.
Industry connection
Confirm that you are involved in, entering or serving the petroleum industry and accept the FWA Code of Conduct.
Wholesale licence confirmation
Confirm that you hold a current South African petroleum wholesale licence, that the purchasing entity matches the licence holder and provide the licence number.
Organisation confirmation
Confirm the registered organisation, its petroleum-industry connection, company registration number and your authority to act for the organisation.
Know what happens at every stage.
The joining journey stays short. Membership remains pending until FWA verifies the selected tier requirements and cleared payment.
Choose the correct tier
Select Associate, Licensed or Commercial based on your current role in the petroleum sector.
Complete the eligibility check
Answer the few questions shown on the product page and accept the FWA Code of Conduct.
Place the order
Complete your customer details and pay the full annual membership fee. Licensed membership is R4,950 per year.
Verification and activation
FWA verifies the applicable eligibility information, confirms payment and then issues the membership number, portal role, digital certificate and onboarding information.
Choose once. Complete one short flow.
Choose the membership tier that fits your role. The product page handles the short eligibility check and membership order in one controlled journey.