SAIIE, Spier, Stellenbosch (2026)

01/09/2026

Keynote Spotlight | 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner

At the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner on 13 August, Konrad Bindeman took the stage with a keynote titled:

“Musings of an (almost 40-year-old) IE”

Drawing on nearly four decades as an Industrial Engineer, Konrad shared his reflections, experiences and perspectives from a career shaped by problem-solving, continuous learning and the ever-evolving role of Industrial Engineering.

It was a fitting message for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence in our profession, while reminding us that our growth as professionals and leaders depends on much more than technical expertise. It also requires self-awareness, personal ownership, strong relationships and the willingness to keep developing ourselves.

🎥 Watch Konrad Bindeman’s full keynote here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H4NPBxbY2c8WyKKo2eBpNRTT1pnywRa8/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you, Konrad, for sharing your journey and reflections with the SAIIE community.

27/08/2026

Meet the Keynote Speakers at SAIIE36

We are excited to welcome two exceptional keynote speakers to the SAIIE36 Annual Conference, bringing perspectives that connect our profession’s experience, our economic environment, and the horizons ahead.

Annabel Bishop | Chief Economist, Investec
📌 Keynote Address: Economic Review and Preview

With around 25 years of experience across macroeconomics, financial markets, political risk, public finance and economic forecasting, Annabel is one of South Africa’s leading economic voices. An award-winning economist and respected commentator, she will unpack the economic landscape and offer a forward-looking perspective on what lies ahead.

Dr. Susan Adendorff | Industrial Engineer, Academic & Former Director: Facilities Management, University of Pretoria
📌 Keynote Address: Reflections on Horizons

A pioneer in Industrial Engineering, Dr. Adendorff was the first female Industrial Engineering graduate from the University of Pretoria and a former SAIIE Council member and SAJIE editor. Her remarkable career has spanned engineering, academia, procurement, facilities management and leadership. As a SAIIE Honorary Fellow, she brings decades of experience and insight to her reflections on the horizons that have shaped our profession and those still ahead.

Join us at SAIIE36 as we go Beyond the Horizon and bring together Industrial Engineering professionals, academics, researchers, students and industry leaders from across Southern Africa.

📅 19 to 21 October 2026
📍 Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, Durban

🔗 Register and find out more:
https://saiie.glueup.com/event/saiie36-annual-conference-173138/

We look forward to seeing you in Durban!

26/08/2026

Final Webinar in the SAIIE Conference Webinar Series: Creative Poster Design for Conferences
Are you an aspiring conference presenter or looking to refine your poster design skills? Join us for the final webinar in our SAIIE Conference Webinar Series, where we’ll explore how to creatively design a poster for a conference!
What to Expect:
- The purpose and benefits of presenting a poster
- Key elements of a successful poster
- A critique of good vs bad posters
- Practical tips and advice
- An overview of the best software platforms for poster design
Meet the Expert:
Meelan Roopa, Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University, will be leading the session.

Details:
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Price:
Non-Members: R315
Members: Free
This webinar is validated for 0.1 CPD credits!

Sign up today to unlock the creative potential of your conference poster! Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn from an expert in the field.

Register: https://lnkd.in/diWKjsGA

25/08/2026

‼️Reminder‼️

🚀 Take the next step towards ECSA professional registration! SAIIE invites you to join the ECSA Professional Registration

Application Writing Bootcamp: Cohort 7, an immersive in-person programme designed to help Engineers, Technologists and Technicians make real progress on their ECSA application reports.

With expert guidance from Dr Dieter Hartmann, mentor support, structured writing time, feedback sessions and focused discussions, this bootcamp gives you the dedicated space and support needed to strengthen your application and prepare with confidence.

📍 Venue: The Country Club Johannesburg, Auckland Park
📅 Dates: 11 to 13 November 2026
✅ Includes accommodation, meals, refreshments, mentorship, a pre-bootcamp preparation webinar and an interview readiness webinar.

👍🏻 All engineering disciplines are welcome

Whether you are starting, refining or finalising your ECSA application, this is your opportunity to step away from distractions and focus on getting it done.

Spots are limited, and registration closes on 25 October 2026. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFeQ-R7v

24/08/2026

‼️ Reminder ‼️

Join SAIIE for an insightful webinar on Instituting TOC Critical Chain Project Management within a Lean Transformation Framework, where we’ll explore how the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) can be integrated into Lean transformation initiatives to improve project delivery, reduce delays and increase organisational performance.

The webinar explains how the Theory of Constraints' Critical Chain Project Management was instituted within a broader Lean Transformation framework. CCPM provided the systemic mechanisms for controlling project flow, resource contention, priorities, and uncertainty. Lean Transformation provided the leadership practices, coaching routines, standardised work, problem-solving capability, and organisational infrastructure required to embed and sustain the new way of working.

Webinar Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 27 Aug 2026
🕒 Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (SAST)
💰 Cost: Free for SAIIE Members and R315 for non-members.
🎓 CPD: 0.2 CPD points

Presenter: Dr Rudy Phillis

21/08/2026

Celebrating the next generation of Industrial Engineers!

At the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner, SAIIE proudly acknowledged the recipients of the Best Final Year IE Student Award from universities across South Africa, recognising students who completed their final year in 2025.

🌟 Award recipients who attended the evening:

👏 Emma McNab – Stellenbosch University
👏 Gideon Louw – Nelson Mandela University
👏 Nikyle Moodley – University of the Witwatersrand

🌟 Award recipients who were unable to attend:

👏 Carla Troskie – North-West University
👏 Nicolaas Liebenberg – University of Pretoria
👏 Alulutho Mlandu – University of Johannesburg

Congratulations to all six recipients on this outstanding achievement! 🎉

Being recognised as a top final-year Industrial Engineering student is an incredible way to begin your professional journey. We look forward to seeing the contributions each of you will make to Industrial Engineering and industry in the years ahead.

SAIIE is proud to celebrate the talent, dedication and potential of our future Industrial Engineers. 💙

📸 Relive the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner:

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abix2WYEsPZd1fk9ikxy8AUI061HyUW6/view?usp=sharing

Videos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyRShad3-fQhR1J2YidlbzFLU0SkL9HI/view?usp=sharing

21/08/2026

Celebrating our vibrant SAIIE Student Chapters!

Congratulations to the Winner and Runner-Up of the 2026 SAIIE Award for the Most Active/Vibrant Student Chapter, recognised at the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner.

🥇 WINNER
University of the Witwatersrand
The award was proudly received by Ntando Mndawe on behalf of the Wits Student Chapter.

🥈 RUNNER-UP
Durban University of Technology
The award was proudly received by Jada King on behalf of the DUT Student Chapter.

Our SAIIE Student Chapters play an important role in building strong Industrial Engineering communities on campus, creating opportunities for students to connect, learn, collaborate and become actively involved in the profession.

Congratulations to the Wits and DUT Student Chapters, and to every student who contributed their time, energy and enthusiasm throughout the year. Your involvement helps shape the future of Industrial Engineering! 👏🌟

📸 Relive the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner:

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abix2WYEsPZd1fk9ikxy8AUI061HyUW6/view?usp=sharing

Videos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyRShad3-fQhR1J2YidlbzFLU0SkL9HI/view?usp=sharing

20/08/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Industrial Engineering Research

Congratulations to the Winner and Runner-Up of the 2026 SAIIE Award for Best Industrial Engineering Paper Published in SAJIE, recognised at the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner.

🥇 WINNER
Developing an Enterprise Risk Management Roadmap for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

Author: Thina-Grace Mangcu
Co-authors: Ferdinand Hassan & Schalk Grobbelaar
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

🔗 Read the winning paper:
https://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/3236

🥈 RUNNER-UP
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Project Risk Management in the South African Construction Industry

Author: Kgotatso Bridgette Masea
Co-authors: Ferdinand Hassan & Schalk Grobbelaar
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

🔗 Read the runner-up paper:
https://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/3229

Congratulations to Thina-Grace, Kgotatso, Ferdinand and Schalk on this outstanding recognition! 👏📚

Awards such as these celebrate the important role of research in expanding Industrial Engineering knowledge and addressing real-world challenges across South Africa.

📸 Relive the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner:

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abix2WYEsPZd1fk9ikxy8AUI061HyUW6/view?usp=sharing

Videos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyRShad3-fQhR1J2YidlbzFLU0SkL9HI/view?usp=sharing

20/08/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Congratulations to the Winner and Runner-Up of the 2026 Prof. Paul Kruger Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, recognised at the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner.

🥇 WINNER
Dr Maria van Zyl
School of Industrial Engineering, North-West University

🥈 RUNNER-UP
Prof. Nita Inderlal Sukdeo
Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg

The Prof. Paul Kruger Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning celebrates the important role that exceptional educators play in developing, inspiring and preparing the next generation of Industrial Engineering professionals.

Congratulations, Dr Van Zyl and Prof. Sukdeo, on this wonderful achievement! Your commitment to education and the development of future professionals makes a lasting contribution to the Industrial Engineering community. 👏🎓

📸 Relive the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner:

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abix2WYEsPZd1fk9ikxy8AUI061HyUW6/view?usp=sharing

Videos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyRShad3-fQhR1J2YidlbzFLU0SkL9HI/view?usp=sharing

19/08/2026

Congratulations to the Winner and Runner-Up of the 2026 SAIIE Award for Best Industrial Engineering Practitioner: Employer’s Choice!

This award recognises young Industrial Engineering practitioners whose contribution and impact have earned the recognition of those who see their work in action every day, their employers.

🥇 WINNER
Juané van den Berg
GWK Farm Foods

🥈 RUNNER-UP
Juani Snyman
Forvis Mazars

Congratulations, Juané and Juani, on this fantastic achievement and your recognition at the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner! 👏

Being recognised through the Employer’s Choice Award is a wonderful reflection of the value, professionalism and contribution you bring to your respective organisations and to the Industrial Engineering profession.

We are proud to celebrate two women making their mark in Industrial Engineering. 🌟

📸 Relive the 2026 SAIIE Awards & Gala Dinner:
Photos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyRShad3-fQhR1J2YidlbzFLU0SkL9HI/view?usp=sharing
Videos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abix2WYEsPZd1fk9ikxy8AUI061HyUW6/view?usp=sharing

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