The winner of our R60 000 regional Level 1 Inspector Course Izak Van Heerden says he never imagined that he could win a bursary. “I have been neglected and rejected in my life, especially in school and was told I would be a nobody.” Despite this, Izak has forged a successful start to his career […]

Standing tall no matter the odds leads to a stellar career Times have certainly changed for highly experienced SAIW Lecturer, Practical Examiner and Technical Consultant Valencia Hendriks who encountered a fair degree of resistance when she first entered the welding profession but has proven that women most certainly have what it takes to have a

Forging a path to success In celebration of the women who make our nation, and in this case, the SAIW great, we speak to the SAIW’s Technical Services Welding Consultant Confidence Leokane who firmly believes that in the post COVID-19 age of economic and industrial transformation; companies that have the right set of skills and

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is championing the formation of an Africa School of Nuclear Excellence in co-operation with the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA). As part of this drive, the SAIW hosted a delegation of approximately 60 delegates for the launch of this year’s Nuclear Energy Management Schools (NEMS) programme

Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Certification CEO Herman Potgieter.   https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/88251_2022-06-08_saiw_-_2.mp4 “The Covid-19 pandemic has played a significant role in the implementation of better technology and substituting physical welders in some instances. These instances increased substantially

SAIW helps steer stellar career path of Welding Engineer Whether you are starting in the industry, or just need a little motivation to push on, Friedrich Schwim’s inspiring career path and success are bound to remind you that anything is possible. It is clear that he embodies the words of Benjamin Franklin who said, “Without

Success is not luck – it is the result of hard work The welding field is one that often doesn’t get the recognition that it deserves, and we are often tempted to overlook the time, effort, and talent that it takes to become a skilled and knowledgeable expert in the field. Welding is undoubtedly a

When Dreams Become Reality Welding and the name Cole Pienaar are synonymous with each other, and his is a story that resonates with everyone that has big dreams. Coming from humble beginnings in Durban, SAIW alumni Cole always promised his parents a compressor each – a Mercedes Compressor for his mom and an air compressor