ABOUT US

South African Quality Institute

(SAQI)

The South African Quality Institute (SAQI) is dedicated to promoting a culture of quality in South Africa. Established to improve the quality of life for all citizens, SAQI focuses on training, consulting, and awareness programs. Their mission is to create a National Quality Infrastructure that enhances the competitiveness of the South African economy and unifies quality standards across various sectors. They offer memberships, quality management training, and consulting services, aiming to embed quality principles in both public and private sectors. 

Our Vision

At SAQI, our vision is to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a robust Quality culture in South Africa. We aim to enhance the quality of life for all citizens by embedding quality principles across all sectors, fostering a unified and excellence-driven society.

Mission

At SAQI, our vision is to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a robust Quality culture in South Africa. We aim to enhance the quality of life for all citizens by embedding quality principles across all sectors, fostering a unified and excellence-driven society.

Meet Our Board Members

Larry
Borowitz

Chairperson

Representing the Services Industry

Jacques
Snyders

Managing Director

Brenda
Nemambwea

BopCons


Representing the Construction Industry

Masopha
Moshoeshoe

CSIR


Representing the Manufacturing & Service Industry

Vanessa
du Toit

Secretary

Meet Our Consultants

Jacques Snyders

Manufacturing & Service Industry Specialist

Aske Uijs

Manufacturing Industry Specialist. Speciality skills include: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, Welding standards such as ISO 3834 and NDT (Non-destructive testing)

Caron Viljoen

Construction Industry Specialist. Speciality skills includes: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Risk Management. Certified Auditor. 

Reinhardt Barnard

Welding Industry Specialist Business level 1 Member of SAQI Specialty Skills: ISO 3834 AWS D1.1 EN ISO 9606 ASME IX API 510 (Pressure Vessels Inspection) API 570 (Pipe Inspection)

Gawie Ernst Engelbrecht

Mechanical Inspection Facilitator Specialty Skills: Qualified Turner Machinist N6 Certificate. Registered Curriculum developer, Trainer, Assessor & Moderator

Kgothatso Modise

Welding Facilitator Specialty Skills: Plater-Welder. Qualified Boilermaker Welder. Welding Trainer & Coach. Registered Welding Assessor & Moderator

Danie du Toit

Service Industry specialist, with 40 years’ experience in Service (Telco) industry. Qualified as an Industrial engineer and certified as a LEAN Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Business Optimisation and Customer Experience expert. Seasoned Lean Six Sigma trainer and facilitator.

The History of SAQI

An Interview With Retired Managing Director, Paul Harding

The Journey Of Mokete

Quality Manager at KANSAI PLASCON (Automotive Division)

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