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

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) and the CSIR have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see the two organisations collaborate on new technology and data sharing. This will develop the role of welding in the 4th Industrial Revolution and boost the contribution of this scarce skill to rebuilding the South

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

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 quality checks and the

Welding is a scarce skill in South Africa with a resultant shortage of suitably qualified welders, who are equipped to meet the required skill level for new and existing projects. The current situation follows decades of non-regulated welder training, resulting in many welders but very few who are adequately qualified or competent welders. In fact,

New work-based apprenticeship learning for the welding industry through the SAIW Foundation and the Quality Council for Trade and Occupation (QCTO) has set new professional standards for a skilled and capable South African welding workforce; one which promises respectable salaries and the overall economic growth of the industry through aligned skills delivery and quality national

Topic: Learn about a career path that is essential to production, overhaul and maintenenace, and which serves as an integral part of the engineering and manufacturing process. Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2020 Time: 12PM Presenter: SAIW NDT Training Manager Mark Digby NDT personnel test materials or products for any imperfections without destroying the products or