The SAIW Announces Laser Welding Course Dates as It Drives Skills Development in High-Tech Fabrication
22/08/2025
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has officially confirmed the 2025 training dates for its new Introduction to Laser…
Raising the Bar: SAIW Celebrates Student Success in Advanced Tube Welding
03/07/2025
Yet another ‘Story of Success’ from our training courses with the news that one of our current students Marku Ernst,…
SAIW appoints Vicus Burger as New Executive Director to Drive Strategic Renewal & Operational Efficiency
23/04/2025
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is proud to announce the appointment of Vicus Burger as its new Executive…
SA needs 30 000 Artisans a Year but only trains 20 000: Experts Warn of Skills Gap
23/04/2025
As South Africa grapples with high youth unemployment and a sluggish economy, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says…
Tribute to Ted Barwise: Remembering a Welding Pioneer and Mentor
22/04/2025
Ted Barwise, one of the longest-serving and most respected figures at the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), has passed…
Turning Opportunity into Impact: Sanele Thikzazi’s SAIW Story
31/03/2025
Sanele Thikazi has been awarded a prestigious bursary allowing him to pursue the internationally recognised SMAW welder training programme through…
SAIW announces new strategy to elevate SA’s artisans
13/03/2025
Addressing the critical shortage of skilled artisans and inspectors in South Africa, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)…
SAIW Implements Strategic Overhaul to Boost Efficiency and Service Delivery
13/02/2025
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is taking decisive steps to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery to…
SAIW Cuts Course Fees for 2025 to Bolster SA’S Real Economy Skills Base
20/11/2024
All course fees will be reduced by 10% for 2025, with most courses returning to 2020 pricing levels Fee reduction…
Dawie Olivier – 2024 SAIW Gold Medal Award
12/11/2024
2024 SAIW GOLD MEDALIST SHARES JOURNEY OF PASSION, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE Dawie Olivier, a seasoned expert in welding and non-destructive…
ERIGER – Best IIW Manufacturing Certification Scheme ISO 3834 Company Award
11/11/2024
Eriger Sets New Standards in Industrial Excellence with 2024 IIW Manufacturers Certification Award A Story of Innovation, Quality & SAIW…
Emily van der Schyff – Best ISO 3834 Welding Coordinator Award
11/11/2024
Emily Van Der Schyff: Breaking Barriers and Setting Standards as 2024’s Best ISO 3834 Welding Coordinator Emily Van Der Schyff,…