South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
{{Short description|Professional association in South Africa}}
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| name = South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
| logo = SAIEE Logo.gif
| type = Professional Organization
| founded_date = 1909
| founder =
| location = SAIEE House, Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa
| origins =
| key_people = Mr Prince Moyo (President)
| area_served = Southern Africa
| focus = Electrical engineering
| method = Seminars, Publications, Education, Standards, Professional Development
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| num_members = 6000
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.saiee.org.za|www.saiee.org.za}}
| tax_exempt =
| dissolved =
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The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) is a professional association representing electrical and electronic engineers, technologists and technicians in Southern Africa. The organisation is listed as a recognised Voluntary Association{{cite web| url=http://www.ecsa.co.za/index.asp?x=voluntary| publisher=Engineering Council of South Africa| accessdate=2010-04-04| year=2010| title=ECSA Associations: Recognised Voluntary Associations}} by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the statutory body that registers professional engineers, professional certificated engineers, professional engineering technologists and professional engineering technicians in South Africa. Over a century,Crouch, M: The First Ten Decades, The History of the SAIEE, 1909-2009, Chris van Rensburg Publications, 2009, {{ISBN|0-86846-110-5}} the activities of the SAIEE have included publication, education, the promotion of electrical engineering, professional development of its members, public events, and participation in public debate affecting the profession, industry and society.
Sections
The SAIEE has sections that cover the following aspects of electrical engineering:
- Power and Energy
- Electronics and Software
- Historical
- Rotating Machines
- Telecommunications
- Lightning
- Systems Engineering
Education
The SAIEE administers a number of university bursaries and scholarships in the field of electrical and electronic engineering in South Africa. Through its marketing and outreach activities, the organisation promotes engineering, and encourages young people to enter the profession. The SAIEE also provides accreditation for courses for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, as required by ECSA for renewal of professional registration.
Seminars and Lectures
The SAIEE runs regular seminars, lectures and other events for its members and the public. Notable annual events include the Bernard Price Memorial Lecture, arranged jointly with the University of the Witwatersrand since 1951, and the President's Invitation Lecture.
- [http://www.saupec.org.za/ SAUPEC]
Publications
- SAIEE Africa Research Journal (ARJ),{{cite web| url=http://www.saiee.org.za/content.php?pageID=200| publisher=South African Institute of Electrical Engineers| accessdate=2010-04-10| year=2010| title=SAIEE Africa Research Journal}} a peer-reviewed journal, which changed name from Transactions of the SAIEE in 2005
- wattnow,{{cite web| url=http://www.wattnow.co.za| publisher=South African Institute of Electrical Engineers| accessdate=2013-06-17| year=2013| title=wattnow | editor=Minx Avrabos}} a magazine for members
Presidents
- Pascal Motsoasele, 2024 South African Institute of Electrical Engineers [https://www.saiee.org.za/DirectoryDisplay/DirectoryCMSPages.aspx?name=Information#id=8382&dirname=Office%20Bearers&dirid=332 (SAIEE) 2024/5 office Bearers]SAIEE [https://www.saiee.org.za/News/DisplayNewsItem.aspx?niid=51895 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL TALK]
- Prince Moyo, 2022
- Prof. Sunil Maharaj, 2021
- (Ms) Sy Gourrah, 2020
- George Debbo, 2019
- Dr Hendri Geldenhuys, 2018
- Jacob Machinjike, 2017
- TC Madikane, 2016
- Andre Hoffmann, 2015
- Dr Pat Naidoo, 2014
- Paul van Niekerk, 2013
- Mike Cary, 2012
- Andries Tshabalala, 2011
- Dr Angus Hay, 2010
- du Toit Grobler, 2009 Centenary Year
- VM Wilson, 2008
- IS Mckechnie, 2007
- VJ Crone, 2006
- (Ms)BM Lacquet, 2005
- BNB Ngulube, 2004
- PC Ballot, 2003
- RG Coney, 2002
- JW Gosling, 2001
- RH Hayes, 2000
- AME Schulze, 1999
- SC Bridgens, 1998
- KC Plowden, 1997
- RA Harker, 1996
- (Ms)MT Davison, 1995
- WS Calder, 1994
- MA Crouch, 1993
- DH Jacobson, 1992
- EJ Davison, 1991
- RA Leigh, 1990
- Walter Henry Milton, 1947
- Thomas P Stratten, 1940-
References
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{{cite journal |editor1-last=Everrett |editor1-first=A |title=Proceedings of the Three Hundred and Eighth General Meeting |journal=Transactions of the SAIEE |date=22 February 1940 |volume=XXXI |issue=2 |url=http://az817975.vo.msecnd.net/wm-418498-cmsimages/3.Proceedingsofthe22FEB1940.PDF |accessdate=29 April 2019}}
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External links
- [http://www.saiee.org.za South African Institute of Electrical Engineers]
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Category:Electrical engineering organizations