AN INSPIRING JOURNEY OF DEDICATION, LEARNING, AND EMPOWERMENT Nicoline Kgoedi is a remarkable professional whose passion for engineering metallurgy, commitment to education, and unwavering determination have shaped her career at the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW). From her humble beginnings in Naledi, Soweto, to becoming a respected technician and lecturer, Nicoline’s story is an […]

In the picturesque town of Hendrina, nestled in the heart of Mpumalanga, a young and determined individual emerged with a burning desire to make a difference in the welding industry. Meet Ntokozo Xolani Lukhele, a name that is slowly but surely making waves in the field of welding inspection and quality assurance thanks to his

In an effort to enhance their technical capabilities and establish a testing and training centre, experienced professionals from Malawi have completed an intensive training programme provided by the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) division at the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW). The training initiative, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), aimed to equip the

Herman Potgieter, who has just retired from the SAIW, is a renowned figure in the welding industry, who has carved a distinguished career path culminating in his tenure as the CEO of SAIW Certification. With a rich background in metallurgy and engineering, Potgieter’s journey has been a testament to his unwavering commitment to the field.

The SAIW is proud to announce its latest investment in cutting-edge teaching technology. With the introduction of a pilot Smart Screen Learning Programme, the SAIW is taking a giant leap towards enhancing accessibility and providing a student-centric approach to training. The SAIW’s new smart screen classroom allows students to virtually see exactly what they would

Nonhlanhla Angel Mathebula – Former SAIW Student & now AFROX Application Support Specialist Q: Please provide some background on your journey to forging a career in welding – where did you grow up and what were your childhood, schooling & tertiary education experiences like? A: I grew up in Mpumalanga, in Nhlazatshe. I completed high

Coming from humble beginnings SAIW Administrator and Student Advisor Rebecca Motloung is a walking example of how a strong work ethic, initiative and perseverance prevail. For over a decade, Rebecca has been helping SAIW students to push past uncertainty and undertake courses that would ultimately lead to their successful careers. Q. Please can you provide

Nick Ashley is a current thriving student at the SAIW who has shown that the SAIW International Institute of Welding (IIW) globally recognised qualification can add value to existing welding skills even amid a very successful welding career. Ashley was born and raised in Kwazulu-Natal and spent most of his primary school days in Queensburgh

In a development that looks set to become a long-term requirement, there is a move in the South African mining industry to specify that welding fabricators and associated suppliers must obtain ISO3834 welding certification to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services that they supply. This is a welcome and overdue development

The SAIW was able to offer several student bursaries during 2022 not least of which is an International Institute of Welding qualification that is recognised across the globe. Here we chat with two successful graduates of the programme Thumeka Mbonelwa and Puseletso Motlokoa about their experience… PROFILE 1: Thumeka Mbonelwa Q. Which course did you