SAIW AWARDS HIGHLIGHT ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA’S WELDING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INDUSTRIES Johannesburg, 11 November 2024 – The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) hosted its 2024 Awards Gala in Fourways, Johannesburg, celebrating excellence in welding, fabrication, and non-destructive testing (NDT) under the theme, “SAIW – The Backbone of the Welding Industry.” The event underscored

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) 2024 Welding Challenge has successfully concluded after four days of intense competition, showcasing the exceptional skills of South Africa’s next generation of welders. Held from October 21 to 24 at the SAIW’s City West campus in Johannesburg, the event brought together some of the country’s most promising young

Doctors, lawyers, and accountants are often the preferred career choices for many young South Africans. But why are these seen as the only paths to career success? Welding has long been perceived as a gritty, blue-collar trade, but this perception is rapidly changing. Welding, along with related professions, such as inspection, coordination and non-destructive testing

At the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) in Johannesburg, students Mike Kunene and Byron Brandon Heunis are making significant strides in their welding careers, thanks to the comprehensive training they’ve received at the SAIW’s City West campus. Despite coming from different backgrounds and having taken varied paths, both students share a common passion for

In a significant move to celebrate Women’s Month and empower female professionals in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA), with sponsorship and facilitation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), are offering a groundbreaking training opportunity. This initiative is

The World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT), a highly esteemed event under the auspices of the International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT), has awarded SAIW Harold Jansen with a prestigious Honorary Membership. This honour recognises Jansen’s distinguished contributions and activities within the scope of ICNDT’s objectives. The Honorary Membership is a special title awarded to

The recent announcement that South Africa’s Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will unveil details of a new 2 500MW nuclear power plant by August 2024, means skills and safety standards around South Africa’s nuclear industry are more important than ever. In line with this, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is powering ahead with its

LEADING THE WAY IN THE VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING REVOLUTION SAIW student Byron Brandon Heunis has embarked on an inspiring journey from Durban to Johannesburg, navigating various career paths before finding his passion in welding. Initially pursuing a career in health and safety, Byron soon realised his preference for hands-on work, leading him to explore plumbing