Membership of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) is open to anyone involved in the technical aspects of electrical engineering. Members are graded according to academic qualifications, experience and professional achievement. To join the SAIEE in a particular grade of membership, you must meet the criteria for that grade and submit a WRITTEN OR ONLINE APPLICATION on the relevant application form, together with supporting documentation where required.
SAIEE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
We encourage all engineers, i.e. Professional Engineers, Technologists, Technician, and Artisans, to become a member of the SAIEE today to reap the following benefits:
- Receive 10 issues of the wattnow magazine online (click here to view the wattnow page on the SAIEE website)
- Exclusive access to the peer-reviewed Africa Research Journal
- Receive the weekly SAIEE Chronicle and stay on top of the latest news and engineering trends
- Access to Monthly Lectures
- Generous discounts on CPD training with the SAIEE Training Academy
- Earn Charge Rewards which can be claimed against training courses
- Claim 1 (Category 3) CPD credit per year for being an SAIEE Member
- Join an SAIEE Centre in your area
- Networking opportunities
- Access to webinar training and events
- Assist in recruitment and earn Charge Rewards
- As a member, enjoy mentorship benefits or become a mentor
- Enjoy privately organised site visits at SAIEE Corporate Partner facilities
- We encourage Engineering students to become an SAIEE Member
- Students are welcome to join the Student Chapter at their education establishment
- Member-owned companies receive exclusive benefits within the SAIEE Corporate Partnership Programme
- Make your mark, as a member, and aide the SAIEE in proposed utility solutions to Government
SAIEE MEMBER GRADES
Below are all the SAIEE Membership Grade types. Feel free to peruse this section, which entails a small description of what is required for each grade, as well as a "click here" button if you would like to apply to that particular grade:
STUDENT MEMBERS
Student Members are those who have successfully completed one year of study in electrical engineering at a University or University of Technology.
To apply for this grade, click here.
ASSOCIATES / MEMBERS / SENIOR MEMBERS
Associates are persons, technical or non-technical, in possession of educational qualifications of matriculation level, who are involved in electrical engineering but do not qualify for election to the grade of Member, but would benefit from membership and those who are progressing through continuing education and experience towards the qualifications for becoming a Member.
Members are persons in possession of a degree in electrical engineering from a South African University or other approved University, or three years of successful study in electrical engineering at such a University, or the acquisition of a diploma of at least s4 level from a South African University of Technology or other approved institution, coupled with a certain amount of experience. Special conditions apply to persons qualified other than in electrical engineering but involved with electrical engineering, as well as persons of standing over the age of 40 who have demonstrated competence in the profession.
Senior Members are persons who are active as engineers, scientists, educationalists, or technical executives in the field of electrical engineering, who have had at least 10 years of experience after obtaining the level of qualification for the grade of Member and who have demonstrated significant performance for at least 5 of those years.
To apply for this grade, click here.
FOREIGN NATIONAL MEMBERS
Foreign National Members have a degree in electrical engineering or three years of successful study in electrical engineering at such universities, but are based outside of South Africa. Anyone wishing to register to become a Foreign National Member must contact the SAIEE Membership Department before applying. To apply for this grade, please click here.
LOGGING IN ON THE WEBSITE OR REGISTERING
SAIEE Members are registered automatically as users on this website. Non-members may also register as users on the website in order to control the content displayed and to gain access to additional features. Click on the Register button below to register as a user on the website or the Login button if you are an SAIEE member or have already registered as a user on the website.