2024 SAIW GOLD MEDALIST SHARES JOURNEY OF PASSION, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE Dawie Olivier, a seasoned expert in welding and non-destructive testing (NDT), has been honoured with the Gold Medal at the 2024 SAIW Awards, a recognition that celebrates exceptional contributions and dedication within the field. Dawie’s career journey is marked by passion, perseverance and an […]

Eriger Sets New Standards in Industrial Excellence with 2024 IIW Manufacturers Certification Award A Story of Innovation, Quality & SAIW Recognition Eriger, a leader in South Africa’s industrial boiler and energy systems sector, has been awarded the distinguished Best IIW Manufacturers Certification Scheme ISO 3834 Award at the 2024 SAIW Awards. This honour, which recognizes

Emily Van Der Schyff: Breaking Barriers and Setting Standards as 2024’s Best ISO 3834 Welding Coordinator Emily Van Der Schyff, a standout figure in the welding and NDT industry, has been honoured with the prestigious Best ISO 3834 Welding Coordinator Award at the 2024 SAIW Awards. Her journey into welding may have started as a

PASSION, DEDICATION AND INNOVATION IN NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Sunithi Barends, the 2024 recipient of the prestigious SAIW President’s Student Award for NDT, stands out as a stellar example of commitment, technical expertise, and industry leadership. Recognised by the South African Institute of Welding for her excellence in non-destructive testing (NDT), Sunithi’s career has been driven by

ARMAND PIERRE ROSENTHAL EARNS TOP HONORS AT THE 2024 SAIW AWARDS Armand Pierre Rosenthal, recipient of the 2024 Best Student in Welding Coordinator Award and the prestigious Phil Santilhano Award, stands as a testament to passion, dedication, and innovation in the welding industry. Armand’s journey from a self-taught welding enthusiast to an industry-recognised leader reflects

A CELEBRATION OF TWO DECADES OF INNOVATION, EXPERTISE, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE INDUSTRY Calvin Carrol, a veteran in the welding industry with over 20 years of experience, has been honoured with the 2024 Best Student in Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 2 Award. Calvin’s remarkable journey has been characterised by continuous growth and a commitment

A JOURNEY OF PRECISION, PASSION, AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Len Jordaan, an accomplished Welding and Fabrication Inspector, has been recognised with the prestigious 2024 Best Student in Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 1 Award. Known for his unwavering dedication to quality and excellence in welding inspection, Len’s journey in this field is marked by an impressive

Mandla Makhubela: A Rising Star in Welding, Winner of the 2024 SAIW Welding Challenge Mandla Makhubela, an exceptional welder from Bazil Technologies in Witbank, Mpumalanga, has won the prestigious Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) 2024 Welding Challenge. His journey to success has been marked by dedication, perseverance, and a strong passion for his craft,