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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The Johannesburg Branch had the privilege of being hosted by Phoenix Contact for our technology event in May. Shamil Surbun, BU manager for Automation, presented a CPD-accredited session on ‘From Sensor to Cloud: How SPE and APL Are Transforming Industrial Connectivity’.
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South Africa’s automation, control, mechatronics and computer engineering community is changing fast, and the SAIMC is changing with it. I am excited to announce a new national initiative that will reshape how we deliver technical knowledge, strengthen branch identity and bring our community together like never before.
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The SAIMC Zambia executive committee met recently, and confirmed several strategic updates aimed at strengthening governance, membership engagement and professional development activities.
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Hendrik Spies, market application engineer at SICK Automation, presented at the SAIMC Durban branch May technology meeting.
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The SAIMC Durban Golf Day once again proved why it’s one of the highlights on the local industry calendar, bringing together good people, good golf, and just the right amount of competitive spirit under spectacular Durban skies.
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Jenine Jansen van Vuuren from Comtest delivered a presentation at the SAIMC Johannesburg technology evening, focusing on electric vehicle charging stations and the key metrics that govern their functionality.
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At the monthly meeting of the Durban branch of the SAIMC, Smunye Memela, project manager and switch gear specialist at Gubhuza 3 Trading presented on the subject ‘From sensors to insights: predictive maintenance in action’.
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