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| Founded | 1909 |
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| Type | Professional Organization |
| Focus | Electrical engineering |
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Area served | Southern Africa |
| Method | Seminars, Publications, Education, Standards, Professional Development |
| Members | 6000 |
Key people | Mr Prince Moyo (President) |
| Website | www.saiee.org.za |
TheSouth African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) is aprofessional association representing electrical and electronic engineers, technologists and technicians in Southern Africa. The organisation is listed as a recognised Voluntary Association[1] by theEngineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the statutory body that registers professional engineers, professional certificated engineers, professional engineering technologists and professional engineering technicians inSouth Africa. Over a century,[2] the activities of the SAIEE have included publication, education, the promotion ofelectrical engineering, professional development of its members, public events, and participation in public debate affecting the profession, industry and society.
The SAIEE has sections that cover the following aspects of electrical engineering:
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 forContinuing Professional Development (CPD) points, as required by ECSA for renewal of professional registration.
The SAIEE runs regular seminars, lectures and other events for its members and the public. Notable annual events include theBernard Price Memorial Lecture, arranged jointly with theUniversity of the Witwatersrand since 1951, and the President's Invitation Lecture.
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