Transforming a Bursary into a Shining Career
The Golelo Trust was created in 2016 with the primary objective of “advancing the education and economic development of Black women in South Africa by providing educational bursaries for the study of mechanical engineering at tertiary level”. With bursary in hand, Nthavela Makondo, Junior Application Engineer at SKF South Africa, successfully completed her BEng in […]
Full Accreditation for Private Institute
The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), a SA private higher education institution and a division of JSE-listed ADvTech, has received full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) making it the first private higher education provider in the country to be recognised in this manner by the industry authority. All engineering degrees in […]
Student Career Open Day at UJ
SKF Group embraced the unique opportunity to share in-depth knowledge about all things bearings with students from various engineering disciplines during a Student Career Open Day hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The event, which was organised by SaiMechE’s student chapter, provided attending students with an invaluable platform to explore potential career paths, engage […]
Women in Engineering Leadership
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that celebrates the contributions of women engineers worldwide, marked its 11th anniversary on 23 June under the theme of #EnhancedByEngineering. This year, INWED celebrates women engineers who have enhanced lives and livelihoods through their work. These remarkable individuals contribute to building a brighter future for all […]
Training for the Extra Mile
To support its full flowsheet technology capabilities, FLSmidth is continuously developing vital skills at its well-resourced Training Academy at the company’s Chloorkop Service Centre in Gauteng. “Our considerable investment in skills development nurtures local talent to provide us with a strong pipeline of relevant and quality expertise,” says FLSmidth Training Academy head, Steve Parkinson. […]
SAIMechE strategic collaboration partnership with Mecad Technologies
The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) is thrilled to announce our strategic collaboration partnership with Mecad Technologies providing members with access to a wide range of available engineering positions. With almost four decades of experience, the Mecad Group brings invaluable expertise to the table. Through Mecad Technologies’ talent acquisition department, MC Technology Staffing, […]
Engineering Career Day
The SAlMechE_UJ Student Chapter hosted an engineering career day on Friday, 03 May 2024 at the University of Johannesburg APK Campus in collaboration with prestigious organisations, including SAIEE, EWB, ECSA, SAICE, UJCIVILS, and UJ Racing . This event marked a significant opportunity for both current UJ students and graduates to explore diverse career prospects and […]
Technical Training Centre in Welkom
Resolution Circle is proud to announce the launch of its newly-revamped training centre in Welkom. Initially established in 1981 under the stewardship of Anglo American and spearheaded by Snyman Naude as its designer and inaugural manager, the training centre in Welkom has a rich history within the local industry. Owned by Harmony Gold Mining Company, […]
The Reason Behind GirlCAD
It was February 2014. It was Thursday afternoon. I was seated in the tutorial room along with the rest of the first year engineering students. There was a cumbersome board in front of me. To my left another girl frantically sharpened her pencil. The girl in front of her looked on the verge of tears. […]
My First Vac Job
My first vacation job was for David Brown, an engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of industrial gears and gear boxes.
