Apprenticeships are a key way to solve South Africa’s skills and employment crisis Welders it seems are a dime a dozen but highly skilled welders are not. This is the stark reality facing the South African industrial sector according to SAIW Executive Director John Tarboton who is concerned about the number of fly by night […]

With the end of the year fast approaching this is often a daunting time for students with many life impacting questions to be answered and an array of options available. All of which make it a challenge for prospective students to plan their futures and choose the correct training course for 2022 with a view

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is a key stepping stone for students seeking to excel in a career in welding. At a macro level, this type of training is vital to the sustainability and growth of our economy while at a personal level, the SAIW gives its students access to an international welding

The SAIW materials testing laboratory has achieved its South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) 5-year ISO 17025 renewal certification; a formal process of conformity assessment that recognises technical competency and competitiveness in the testing field. The certification underpins the SAIW’s expertise in testing welds but also highlights its ability to test materials such as stainless

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q : WHAT HAS CHANGED/IS DIFFERENT/NEW ABOUT THE SAIW? A : It’s a brand new day for the SAIW (!) and we are excited about the prospect of servicing our members and students even better than before with flexible, customised courses and career solutions. For that reason we have introduced the concept

South Africa’s national welding capabilities are critical to the upliftment of South Africa’s economy. This has potential benefits for a wide range of applications from micro-joining of medical devices, electronics and photonics to larger-scale applications such as bridges, buildings, ships, rail, road transport, pressure equipment and pipelines. In light of this, the Southern African Institute

Johannesburg, 22 February 2021 The SAIW is gearing up to present its internationally recognised NDT Level 3 Workshop in March 2021 which builds on pre-existing Level 1 and 2 NDT Qualifications to enable attendees to take on a more senior managerial role within an organisation. This includes the ability to oversee all NDT procedural and

Date: Thursday, 22 October  A panel of experts discusses the scarcity of quality welding skills in South Africa and what can be done to rectify this.  VIEW WEBINAR