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