Doctors, lawyers, and accountants are often the preferred career choices for many young South Africans. But why are these seen as the only paths to career success? Welding has long been perceived as a gritty, blue-collar trade, but this perception is rapidly changing. Welding, along with related professions, such as inspection, coordination and non-destructive testing […]

At the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) in Johannesburg, students Mike Kunene and Byron Brandon Heunis are making significant strides in their welding careers, thanks to the comprehensive training they’ve received at the SAIW’s City West campus. Despite coming from different backgrounds and having taken varied paths, both students share a common passion for

In a significant move to celebrate Women’s Month and empower female professionals in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA), with sponsorship and facilitation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), are offering a groundbreaking training opportunity. This initiative is

The World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT), a highly esteemed event under the auspices of the International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT), has awarded SAIW Harold Jansen with a prestigious Honorary Membership. This honour recognises Jansen’s distinguished contributions and activities within the scope of ICNDT’s objectives. The Honorary Membership is a special title awarded to

The recent announcement that South Africa’s Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will unveil details of a new 2 500MW nuclear power plant by August 2024, means skills and safety standards around South Africa’s nuclear industry are more important than ever. In line with this, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is powering ahead with its

LEADING THE WAY IN THE VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING REVOLUTION SAIW student Byron Brandon Heunis has embarked on an inspiring journey from Durban to Johannesburg, navigating various career paths before finding his passion in welding. Initially pursuing a career in health and safety, Byron soon realised his preference for hands-on work, leading him to explore plumbing

Laser welding technology has the potential to revolutionise engineering applications. Golden opportunity for South African welders to quickly advance their skills. SAIW fills training gap to create a pool of highly skilled, qualified laser welders. The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is set to revolutionise the local manufacturing sector with the introduction of laser

SAIW empowers four Tanzanian students with internationally recognised certificates The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is proud to announce the successful completion of core modules of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) international welder course by four pioneering Tanzanian students. This milestone not only underscores the SAIW’s position as the only institute in Africa

WHERE DEDICATION MEETS INNOVATION IN CERTIFICATION EXCELLENCE! The SAIW’s dedicated Qualifications and Certification Records Controller Lebohang Kekae is a key member of the SAIW’s certification team from both a client and student perspective. A key part of this is that she views her role as more than just a set of job responsibilities saying; “Ensuring

WELDING STUDENTS SAY SAIW INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST Two students recently completed the globally recognised IIW’s International Welder Course through the SAIW with great success. Despite diverse backgrounds, Ashraf Baulacky and Nathan Hassett share a life-changing passion and their stories intersect to paint a picture of perseverance, drive, and the transformative