July 2019
Board of Directors
The new board of directors were appointed at the AGM on 15 May 2019 held at Reading Country Club. We wish the board well in their endeavours for the 2019/2020 year.
President & Chairman of the Board – Glen Dikgale
Vice President – Janley Kotze
Board Member – Enno Kruger
Board Member – Nigel Pardoe
Board Member – Didier Nyembwe
Executive Administrator – Marina Biljon
SAIF ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER 2019
The SAIF Annual Awards Dinner was held on 7 June 2019 at Emperors Palace with 225 delegates attending and 23 awards handed out on the evening. Nathaneal Davids was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
On behalf of the SAIF we would like to congratulate the following award winners:
Non-Member Diploma
For the best technical paper presented during 2018 by a Non-Member to the Institute Title of Paper:” New Developments in Gating Techniques” Professor Kyle Metzloff from the University of Wisconsin
Lauds Technical Award (Formally known as the Colin Butler Award) – Sponsored by Lauds Foundry Equipment
For the best technical presentation presented during 2018 by a SAIF Member Title of Paper: “Introducing Material Testing as a Quality Control Measure” Graham Knight from Metallurgical Testing Labs
AH Guy Award: For Outstanding Service to the Foundry Industry
Rui Dias from Endeco-Omega
Insimbi Refractory and Alloy Supplies Award – Sponsored by Insimbi Refractory and Alloy Supplies
For the highest marks achieved by a 1st year Metallurgy Student for 2018 Alex Seya from the University of Johannesburg
Foseco Award – Sponsored by Foseco
For the highest marks achieved by a final year Metallurgy Student for 2018 Gereld Sethosa from the Tshwane University of Technology
The following learners received Special Learner Awards for the completion of the required modules in the SAIF Foundry Technology Programme.
On behalf of SAIF, a special thanks to SAIF members and members of the foundry industry who have diligently invested in their employee’s development and for supporting the SAIF training initiatives. Skills Development Training and Education in the foundry industry remain a priority for SAIF and we are exceptionally proud to acknowledge the following learners for completing the Foundry Technology Programme:
1. Given Shivuri
2. Keth Terence Scott
3. Kgabo Samuel Semenya
4. Michael Mike Lhlelalerwa
5. Mosenhlane Jeremiah Sebei
6. Moses Lisina Siita
7. Nhlanhla Andries Nhlengethwa
8. Ntokozo Maboso
9. Piet Khutso Matjeke
10. Samantha van Rooyen
11. Sandile Aberdnego Phungwayo
12. Selokela Solomon Sebola
13. Tawanda Tarubinga
14. Tennyson Mucheka
15. Themba Ephraim Kula
16. Webster Sibusiso Mzimkulu
17. Winston Thokozani Nxumalo
18. Zakhele Anthony Zulu
On behalf of SAIF we would like to thank the following sponsors for various contributions to ensure that the event was successful:
- Foseco
- Insimbi Alloy Supplies
- Lauds Foundry Equipment
- SAIF (South African Institute of Foundrymen)
- Durrans RMS Group
- JC Impellers
- African Roots Fondrie
- Ametex
- Greencraft Lighting
- High Duty Castings
- IMP Scientific
- Kimberley Engineering Works
- SI Group
- Thos Begbie
In an effort to ensure continuity and success of this prestigious event, we would like to extend an invitation to members to take part in a quick feedback survey.
Download: SAIF Dinner Survey
Upcoming Events
Training Quarter 3
Gauteng – Hosted at University of Johannesburg
SAIF Short Courses
Casting Design & Methods, facilitated by Frank McGuinness
Productivity & Production Planning, facilitated by Nigel Pardoe
Moulding & Moulding Sands, facilitated by Didier Nyembwe
Dates: 06 July – 14 September 2019
Enquiries to the SAIF Office contact Marina Biljon 011 559-6455, email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za
On-Site Training
Gauteng
Supervisory Management, facilitated by Nigel Brain
Dates: 06 July – 14 September 2019
Should you be interested in On-Site Training for your foundry employees, please contact the SAIF office for assistance. Marina Biljon 011 559-6455, email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za
GIFA 2019
25 – 29 June 2019, Dusseldorf Germany.
There was no South African Pavilion to represent SA foundries at GIFA in 2019, however, Glen Dikgale, President of SAIF attended on behalf of the institute and our members and will provide feedback at the next technical evening in July.
Technical Presentation Evening
GIFA Feedback Session – Tuesday, 23 July 2019
SAIF Annual Golf Day
The 2019 Annual Golf Day takes place on 14 November 2019 at the Reading Country Club.
This event is an important event on the SAIF calendar and is successful in providing networking opportunities to the foundry industry as well as to raise funds for SAIF. Paid-up members of the Institute are encouraged to book their four-ball with the office as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as the slots for this event fill up quickly.
There are also various sponsorship opportunities available for watering holes, T-boxes and special prizes. Please contact Marina Biljon on 011 559 6455 or email mbiljon@uj.ac.za for further information.
Request for National Pavilions proposals for financial year 2020/21
The dti has requested industry to urgently submit motivations for events to be considered to be included on the National Pavillion list for the 2020/21 financial year. The closing date to submit inputs/requests for the dti to consider event/s as a National Pavilion is the 5 July 2019. Click here for the Request for National Pavilions motivation.
SAIF – SAEFA Merger
Various discussions between the SAIF Board and the SAEFA Board have taken place in respect to a possible collaboration between the two bodies. It was suggested at the AGM held in May that SAEFA present a written proposal to SAIF members to consider and that a management committee be established to facilitate a formal investigation to the benefits and challenges or disadvantages of the proposal. SAIF members who wish to volunteer to serve on this committee must please contact the SAIF office for further information in this regard. Marina Biljon 011 559-6455, email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za.
South African foundry visit by members of Italian Foundry Association
SAIF in partnership with NFTN held a meeting with members of the Italian Foundry Association to discuss the IFA’s interest in visiting various ferrous foundries around Gauteng during the month of October. They are willing to travel to other provinces as well, but this will be limited to only two provinces during their week visit to the country.
The main purpose of this visit is for the IFA representatives to experience the status quo of the South African foundries and also share their experience and knowledge. They are also prepared to do a presentation on their future endeavours. We are urging our members to assist in this venture.
If you are able to assist in hosting the IFA kindly contact the SAIF office by the 19 July 2019, as we have to give feedback before the 27 July 2019. Please contact the SAIF office for further information in this regard. Marina Biljon 011 559-6455, email: mbiljon@uj.ac.za.