SAIEE - The South African Institute Of Electrical Engineers

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Welcome to the SAIEE

"Dedicated to professional Electrical and Electronic Engineering in South Africa"

The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers, formed in 1909, has grown to over 5000 members. Members are professionally engaged in the full range of engineering activities, including academic research, manufacturing, electronics, telecommunications, measurement and control, mining, and power infra-structural services. Members make meaningful contributions to the quality of life of the community and to the steady advancement of technology. Their efforts are acknowledged in many countries of the world.

The Institute contributes to the common interests and welfare of the whole engineering fraternity through close co-operation with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

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+27(82) 618 9987 or +27 (83) 234 9473

Upcoming Events:

REPORT WRITING FOR ENGINEERS -SORRY THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED (Johannesburg) - 10 February 2010

Western Cape Centre AGM (Cape Town) - 11 February 2010

Western Cape Dinner Dance (Cape Town) - 12 February 2010

The Battle for Broadband (Johannesburg Midrand) - 2 March 2010

Planting of a Memorial Tree at Innes House (Johannesburg) - 5 March 2010

Practical Skills Course for Engineers and Technicians (Johannesburg) - 18 March 2010

SAIEE 2010 Annual General Meeting (Johannesburg) - 25 March 2010

BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT COURSE - SAIEE-0352-V 2 CPD POINTS (Johannesburg) - 14 April 2010

SAIEE Charity Golf Day (Pretoria) - 23 April 2010

IEEE Conference on Communication (ICC 2010) (Cape Town) - 23 May 2010

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Latest News Articles:

SAIEE RESPONSE TO NERSA ON THE ESKOM MYPD 2 DATED 2009-09-30 AND 2009-11-30 (Date Posted: 2010-01-13)
The SAIEE has submitted a response to NERSA regarding the Eskom proposed tariff increase of 35%. Public hearings are in progress having starting on 11 January 2010, and these will terminate in Gauteng on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 January. (Note This is an extension of one day in view of the large number of responses that have been received.) The SAIEE presentation, by its President duToit Grobler, will be from 11h50 to 12h10 with questions from12h10 to 12h20 on Friday 22nd Jan 2010. The public hearings in Gauteng will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre at 19 Richards Drive Midrand. They will start at 09:00 and end at 17:30 and 18:40 respectively on the two days.Late input from members may be sent to Stan Bridgens at s.bridgens@saiee.org.za. [more]

The First Ten Decades - the History of the SAIEE by Mike Crouch (Date Posted: 2009-12-15)
The book summarises the development of the SAIEE and electrical engineering in South Africa from its founding in 1909 to the end of 2009. It has a wealth of information about the history of electrical technology from the early days of gold mining until today. [more]

Obituary of Victor Wilson (Date Posted: 2009-11-27)
Victor Wilson, Immediate Past President of the SAIEE, died on 17 November 2009 [more]

Speech given by Minister Trevor Manuel at SAIEE banquet on 19 November 2009 (Date Posted: 2009-11-24)
Speech to the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers The need for engineers in the South African society and the role of technolgy. A practical approach. [more]

VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER (ELECTRICAL) (Date Posted: 2009-10-19)
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER (ELECTRICAL) AT THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING POSITION NUMBER: PC00361 Closing date 30 October 2009 at 13h00 [more]