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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SAIMC Durban members went behind the scenes at the ATNS facility at King Shaka International Airport. The visit offered a fascinating look at the sophisticated technology and highly trained people keeping South Africa’s skies safe.
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At the SAIMC Durban branch September 2026 technology meeting, Werner Das of SICK explored how deep learning is moving industrial machine vision beyond rule-based systems into practical, everyday quality control on the factory floor.
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The recognition of mechatronics and computer engineering has created both an opportunity and a responsibility. Recognition means little without participation, professional registration without professional conduct, and technical knowledge without the mentorship, implementation and measurable value that industry needs.
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Hendrik Spies of SICK Automation Southern Africa presented at the SAIMC Johannesburg Technology Evening on 12 August 2026, covering the digital journey from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance.
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The SAIMC Durban branch hosted S’yabonga Langa, systems performance engineer at eThekwini Electricity, who presented on applying substation automation to improve operational efficiency and service quality in modern power distribution networks.
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