Nozipho Sibambo has always approached her career with a strong sense of purpose. Ambitious, diligent and determined to keep moving forward, she may not have known from the outset that her path would lead from metallurgy and materials testing into the welding industry, but she has consistently known what she wanted from her career: to […]

Career changes are rarely easy, particularly when they involve moving from one specialised industry into another. Yet for SAIW student Luthfia Reddy, the transition from aviation to welding inspection has proven not only possible, but surprisingly complementary. After spending many years building a successful career in the aviation sector, Luthfia has embarked on a new

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) would like to provide an update to its stakeholders regarding its current status with the International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT). The SAIW is currently not registered under Schedule 2 of the ICNDT, although it continues to hold associate membership. Schedule 2 registration allows authorised bodies to issue

It is with deep sadness that the SAIW announces the passing of Mr Mark Digby, a dedicated lecturer, respected Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) specialist, mentor and colleague. Mark served the SAIW with distinction and professionalism for many years. He was more than an educator. He was a custodian of technical knowledge whose commitment to the discipline

As South Africa intensifies efforts to stabilise electricity supply, extend the life of critical infrastructure, and attract new industrial investment, the demand for high-level non-destructive testing (NDT) expertise is growing across multiple sectors. Recent developments, including the life-extension programme at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, renewed maintenance investment at Eskom power stations, and continued capital projects

As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made at the SAIW. It’s been a demanding year, but it’s also been one marked by real movement and steady improvement. We’ve stabilised our daily operations, modernised key systems and strengthened the foundations of our certification work.

SAIW EXPANDS CAPACITY AHEAD OF 2026 As South Africa prepares to advance its nuclear new-build programme, the country faces a critical challenge: a shortage of highly specialised welding, inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT) skills required to deliver the safety-critical infrastructure nuclear power demands. These welds and inspections must meet some of the toughest integrity standards

  This communication serves to inform you that SAIW Certification is starting a transition process to migrate all clients from ISO 9712: 2012 to the new ISO 9712: 2021 standard. All existing NDT certifications issued by SAIW Certification remain valid until their expiry date. The transition affects all valid NDT ISO 9712: 2012 certificates being

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) 2025 Young Welder Challenge reached an exciting finale this week, shining a spotlight on the country’s most promising young welding talent and reaffirming the growing standard of excellence in local technical training. Khulekane Bhembe of Bazil Technologies emerged as the overall winner, impressing judges across multiple categories with

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has officially confirmed the 2025 training dates for its new Introduction to Laser Welding Course, marking a bold step forward in upskilling South African welders to meet the demands of a rapidly modernising manufacturing sector. As South Africa pushes for reindustrialisation and inclusive economic growth, laser welding presents