South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
The mission of SAICE is to advance professional knowledge & improve the practice of civil engineering
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South African Institute of Mechanical Engineering (SAMechE)
SAIMechE exists to serve the interests and needs of its members, to advance the science and practise of mechanical engineering, and to promote high standards in the profession. Our website is the primary vehicle to deliver on our objectives
Continue reading →South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT)
SAIT is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of tribology—the study of friction, wear, and lubrication. We unite experts across industries to promote innovation, education, and collaboration in fields like engineering, manufacturing, and research. Through training, events, and networking, SAIT empowers professionals to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in their work.SAIT provides members with the opportunity to improve their basic knowledge of all aspects of tribology, to regularly update their technical knowledge, to meet with people, technical and commercial, both local and overseas, who are in tribology related industries, and to take this knowledge back to their companies to benefit from better machine efficiency, less downtime, and improved cost savings.
Continue reading →South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAICHE)
Voluntary Institution for Chemical Engineers in South Africa
Continue reading →South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is a non-profit technical organisation dedicated to furthering standards in welding-fabrication and related technologies. Established in 1948, it is a founder member of the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
Continue reading →South African Institute of Foundrymen (SAIF)
SAIF is a leading organization promoting and advancing the South African foundry industry through education, training, and skills development. The institute aims to support growth and job opportunities and to remain recognized as the industry voice.
It encourages the development of new technologies and dedicates itself to staying at the forefront of innovation and best practices. The mission is to provide sustainable growth and job opportunities in the manufacturing sector and enhance the competitiveness of the South African metal casting industry by offering education, training, and skills development.
SAIF also acts as a platform for engagement and representation of the industry and promotes it as a crucial contributor to the economy, actively engaging with foreign partners to share and collaborate to improve the local industry. Join us to be a part of the growth and development, stay informed, and network with other experts.
Continue reading →South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA)
SAIMENA is the SA Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, the only technical society in South Africa dedicated to marine engineers and naval architects.
SAIMENA was founded to represent South African Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. It now has branches in Cape Town and Durban, with a total membership of over 400. Its members are from all sections of the industry, seagoing engineers, ship repairers, shipbuilders, marine paints,classification societies, salvage associations, the S.A.Navy, naval architects, marine consultants, educators etc. – in fact, people who live by the marine industry.
Continue reading →South African Institute of Materials Handling (SAIMH)
The SA Institute of Materials Handling is a non-profit organisation which was formed in 1974 to promote the advancement of technology in fields such as bulk and unit handling, stacking and storage, transport and shipping and waste recycling. The SAIMH also offers technical support and training to Technicon and University students, in the form of assistance with projects and research. This assistance is gladly extended to those who are already working in the materials handling industry.
Continue reading →South African Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA)
Also known as the Suid-Afrikaanse Turksykwekersvereiniging, the SA Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA) represents South Africa’s cactus pear growers; the farmers who make every effort to plant and harvest only the best South African cactus pears. We were established in 1978 with the common goal of serving, protecting and promoting the interests of the South African cactus pear industry both here at home and abroad. We also help our farmers on various levels, by providing practical technical, marketing and legislative support.
Continue reading →South African Consolidated Recreational Angling Association (SACRAA)
The South African Consolidated Recreational Angling Association (SACRAA) is a non-profit association that has been established in reaction to the limited level of recognition of the recreational sector by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF), the lack of transparency and interaction with the sector by DAFF, and out of concern for the declining state of some of our key angling species. SACRAA is an independent body that acts in the best interests of it members and the recreational fishing industry. It is not affiliated to any government institution or other angling organizations, but has the support of the South African Sport Anglers & Casting Confederation (SASACC; the controlling body for organized angling in South Africa) and the South African Fishing Tackle Agents & Distributors (SAFTAD). SACRAA is recognized as an interest group in terms of Section 8 of the Marine Living Resources Act (Act 18 of 1998) and will represent recreational fishing on Provincial Working Groups and local Co-Management Committees once the Inland Fisheries Policy is promulgated and implemented.
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