Following the SAMS AGM of 2021, the Council of SAMS consists of the following individuals:

Elected members

• President: Zurab Janelidze
• Vice-president: Seithuti Moshokoa
• General Secretary: Karin-Therese Howell
• Financial Manager: Wen-Chi Kuo
• Scientific Activities: Sanne ter Horst
• Development and Public Relations: Gusti van Zyl
• Education: Belinda Huntley
• Liaison: Eunice Mphaka-Banda

​Co-opted members:

• QM matters: Themba Dube
• Notices of the SAMS: Cerene Rathilal; Secundus: Boitumelo Moletsane

Additional portfolio, answerable to Council but not a member of Council

• National Graduate Academy: David Holgate