Welcome to SAAM
The South African Association of Mediators, also known as SAAM, is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that acts as a professional regulatory body for its members.
SAAM is a Member Organisation for Family Mediators
Proudly, SAAM is a founding member of the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM). In accordance with this, SAAM occupies two seats on the NABFAM Executive Board. As part of the process of defining and adopting sound standards, the executive committee sought to align South African Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) standards with international best practices.
As such SAAM accreditation aims at supporting standards consistent with that of the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Fundamentally SAAM’s contribution to the complex and valued function of the practice of mediation in South Africa is based on solid foundations. These foundations are upheld by sound education and the training of mediators. Driven to transform as a current and up-to-date organisation continually.
Introducing the
SAAM-Kaelo
Referral Project
Are you a SAAM Accredited Mediator passionate about helping families navigate conflict towards peaceful solutions? Are you eager to expand your practice and make a lasting impact?
SAAM would like to introduce our newest initiative, the SAAM-Kaelo Referral Project.
This initiative connects SAAM Accredited Mediators with family dispute referrals through the esteemed Kaelo Employee Assistance Program, providing exclusive referrals to expand your practice and make a lasting impact.
Why Choose
SAAM Accreditation?
Expertise: Gain access to cutting-edge mediation techniques and training resources.
Recognition: Showcase your commitment to excellence in family law mediation.
Network: Connect with a dynamic network of like-minded professionals.
Impact: Empower families to find peaceful resolutions and minimise conflict.
Protection: Safeguard yourself and your clients by adhering to SAAM’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Accredited Mediators.
Book our Latest Webinar
About our Webinar
Mind Mastery, Facial Profiling and Body Language
Can you read between the lines? Learn how to master the unspoken.
Join SAAM for a powerful 3-hour webinar on 4 July 2025 with internationally recognised Forensic Psychophysiologist, Profiler, and Mentalist
Dr Lizelle Grobler.
Whether you’re a mediator, legal practitioner, or conflict resolution professional, this Mind Mastery, Facial Profiling and Body Language session is designed to help you understand people more deeply, make sharper decisions, and avoid costly misjudgements.
Mind Mastery Training
Mastering your mind gives you a competitive edge and the ability to combine science and intuition with unmatched precision. You will learn how to use your mind to its fullest potential, knowing when to rely on logic and when to trust those gut feelings shaped by experience. This skill gives you an edge in almost any situation.
Facial Profiling Training
Gain confidence by understanding the personalities and behaviours of those you work with. Facial profiling is a powerful tool that offers more than surface-level observation, it helps you make sense of how people think, respond to pressure, and relate to others. These skills can improve your effectiveness in client consultations, mediations, and professional negotiations.
Body Language Training
Learn to spot lies and decode subtle clues. Recognising deception is a game-changer in any legal or mediation setting. Dr. Grobler will show you how to detect the signs most people miss, those fleeting expressions or shifts in body posture that reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface. It’s not about the dramatic, but the deeply revealing.
