Last month I explained how the SAIMC is planning the implementation of a certification system whereby people will be able to get certificated in certain specialty roles. The Automation Competency Model framework was developed through a collaborative effort involving the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and industry experts from the Automation Federation. A competency model is a clear description of what a person needs to know and be able to do – all the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform well in an occupation. Last time I discussed the automation technician, now it is the turn of control software engineer.
The First Lego League trailer unveiled at the AGM on 30 March shows the branding of the Patron Members.
First Lego League is also in the process of scheduling training sessions for at least two new FLL teams in the Carltonville area.
2012 Council
The following people have been voted in as council for 2012: Johan Maartens (president); Vinesh Maharaj (vice president); Vivian MacFadyen (secretary); Johan van Jaarsveldt (treasurer); Solly Mabitsela (Vaal); Dean Trattles (Durban); Johan Grobler (Johannesburg); Steven Meyer (Technews); Raymond Cloete (Cape Town chairman); John Owen-Ellis (Durban chairman); Alvin Seitz (Johannesburg chairman); Eben Grobbelaar (Vaal chairman) and Rogers Kayombo (Zambia chairman).
2012 council members at the AGM (l to r) Solly Mabitsela, Johan van Jaarsveldt, John Owen-Ellis, Vivian MacFadyen, Raymond Cloete, Steven Meyer, Vinesh Maharaj, Alvin Seitz and Johan Maartens.
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At the Durban branch of the SAIMC held in October, Mitch Naidoo took the attendees on an interesting journey on Asset Health Management: Tracking The Pulse Of Your Plant.
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At the Durban branch of the SAIMC held in October, Mitch Naidoo took the attendees on an interesting journey on Asset Health Management: Tracking The Pulse Of Your Plant.
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The SAIMC Johannesburg Branch technical evening was hosted by Proconics Advanced Solutions. The topic of the session was ‘Turning Big 3D Data into Actionable Engineering Insights – Challenges and Smart Solutions’.
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October 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the South African automation and manufacturing community as the SAIMC User Advisory Council hosted its first annual summit under the SAIMC banner.
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The Johannesburg Branch of the SAIMC hosted a successful Technology Evening on 10 September. The event was well attended and generously sponsored by Phoenix Contact.
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At SAIMC Durban’s October Technology Evening, Nico Erasmus delivered a thought-provoking presentation on a topic close to every automation professional’s heart: PLC and Drive Manufacturer Generational Hardware - UpGrades, UpGates or UpRates?
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The Johannesburg Branch of the SAIMC hosted a successful Technology Evening on 10 September. The event was well attended and generously sponsored by Phoenix Contact.
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I always knew I had to register as a Professional Engineer. Then I opened the registration guidelines.
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