ABOUT US
"Dedicated to Electrical and Electronic Engineering in South Africa since 1909"
Formed in 1909, the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) has ±6000 members professionally engaged in various engineering activities, including academic research, manufacturing, electronics, telecommunications, measurement and control, mining, and power infrastructure services. Members make meaningful contributions to the quality of life in communities and the steady advancement of technology. Their efforts are acknowledged in many countries worldwide.
We strive to expand our professionalism and outreach in electrical engineering practices by hosting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training courses offered through the SAIEE Training Academy, which offers various engineering courses in three different formats to expand knowledge across multiple engineering fields.
With assistance and leadership from and through our interest groups, sections, chapters, centres, committees and SAIEE council, we aim to continually improve our member value proposition and make maximum impact in the electrical and engineering practice.
We contribute to the common interests and welfare of the whole engineering fraternity through close cooperation with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
SAIEE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
Access the SAIEE Constitution, By-Laws and Annexures below:
To view the 2023 SAIEE Constitution, CLICK HERE.
To view the SAIEE By-Laws (updated November 2020), CLICK HERE
To view the SAIEE By-Laws Annexures, CLICK HERE
SAIEE MISSION
To enhance the practice of electrical engineering in South Africa and the stature of our members through knowledge, networking, influence, education and communication.
We strive to provide leadership to the electrical/electronic engineering discipline to support our members in becoming more effective practitioners so that the quality of life of all communities in Southern Africa is uplifted.
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers is a non-profit organisation, with this status further defined in the SAIEE By-laws.
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SAIEE OBJECTIVES
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To promote and advance electrical engineering and associated sciences and their applications.
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To promote and uphold the professional standing of SAIEE members to provide career guidance for younger members.
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To promote publications and other works pertaining to electrical engineering and associated sciences and to recognise merit in such publications and works.
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To promote the research and investigation of electrical engineering and associated matters.
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To lead, direct and influence policy in electrical engineering and associated matters in the public, private and educational sectors.
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To promote and advance education and training in electrical engineering and associated sciences in Southern Africa.
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To identify and promote the use of creative methods of applying electrical engineering and associated sciences in the interest of the Southern African community.
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To promote, develop, and maintain the entrepreneurial competence acumen, engineering management professionalism and communication skills of its members.
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To promote membership and involve members at an early age in the activities, leadership and formulation of the policy of the Institute.
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Through effective financial management, ensure that maximum short, medium and long-term advantage accrues to the members of the Institute in the form of its stability, facilities, benefits and activities.
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To re-define the field of electrical engineering and associated science and its applications in the interests of the SAIEE in accordance with worldwide technical progress and to propagate the updated definition.
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To increase appreciation of the role of electrical engineering practitioners and electrical engineering and associated sciences through interactions between the SAIEE and the Southern African community.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
All members are required to uphold the dignity of the profession of electrical engineering. In whatever capacity they may be engaged, they must conduct themselves in a strictly fiduciary manner towards their client, employer, fellow member or other with whom they may be connected and consistent with the established traditions of the SAIEE.
THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF SAIEE HOUSE
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) was proud to announce the official opening of its new head office building on 06 October 2011. The SAIEE is a learned society for professional engineering practitioners in Southern Africa and worldwide.
After nearly four years of deliberation and research on whether to move to newer parts of the metro surroundings or to stay in Observatory - in 2010, the decision was made to build a new facility on the current site. Forming part of the South African Agency of Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) site, the enhanced facilities of the SAIEE add to the beauty and ambience of the ridge that gives a 360-degree endless view of Johannesburg from the highest point of the East-West Educational spine from Auckland Park to Bruma. This spine includes some of the country's best sports facilities.
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, officially opened the prestigious new building that serves the needs of the SAIEE for many years and for the many years to come.
The SAIEE building houses the administrative and professional staff serving members and interacting with similar institutions throughout Southern Africa. The prestige and heritage of the previous 100 years of electrical engineers who helped build this country and voluntarily served this noble institution will be preserved and displayed in the Council Chamber. The cornerstone, laid on 30 March 2011, has embodied a time capsule to mark this milestone. When the head office is ever moved, or this new building is eventually demolished, the history items therein will be available for those fortunate to inherit it. Who knows when this will be?
Innes House originally was the residence of the Director of the Observatory and has served as the SAIEE head office since 1994. This heritage treasure has been restored, displays irreplaceable electrical engineering artefacts from the 19th century, and houses the SAIEE library. This building was officially named the Max Clarke Museum in 2022 in memory of the first SAIEE Historical Section Chairman. The museum continues to accept priceless electrical engineering artefacts from various donors for viewing within its display cabinets.
As one of the most strategic projects, the SAIEE has taken this bold step in faith and put a peg in the ground of history by building the head office. It will serve Southern Africa as it has in the past 100 years and also serve the members who appreciate the value of belonging to a professional society for their continuous professional development.
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