Whats In It For Me

What are the Benefits for Members?

This question is often asked by non-members - here are some answers:

Keep up to date technically:

• receive WattNow- our monthly magazine
• receive Africa Research Journal- our local research and development publication (optional)
• attend monthly LECTURES on topical electrical engineering and related subjects
• attend SYMPOSIA and WORKSHOPS on important subjects at preferential rates
• utilize the REFERENCE LIBRARY at the SAIEE headquarters
• attend Institute VISITS to places of interest

Business Benefits:

• meet useful BUSINESS CONTACTS at SAIEE meetings and build up a contact database
• talk to normally inaccessible SENIOR PEOPLE person to person at SAIEE meetings
• present your company's products at minimal cost at SYMPOSIA EXHIBITIONS
• receive ADVICE on educational and registration requirements
• reciprocal arrangements with OVERSEAS INSTITUTES are convenient and useful

Career Development:

• membership carries status in the profession
• letters after your name indicate your membership grade and are a useful measure of your experience
• obtain advice and vocational guidance from experts in your field
• learn how to run formal meetings
• practice technical presentations in a low risk environment
• serve on organising committees and gain valuable experience
• receive instruction in non-technical subjects such as marketing, finance and management
• Mentorship

Contribute to the Community:

• Membership of the SAIEE gives you a path to put something back into the community

AND MAKE FRIENDS WHO HAVE MUTUAL INTERESTS -
ALL FOR A FEW RAND A YEAR