About The Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa
ABOUT
The Corrosion Institute of South Africa (CorrISA) exists to serve a broad spectrum of stakeholders with an interest in controlling the impact of corrosion on asset lifecycles, productivity and human life. These anti-corrosion experts ensure that legacies are preserved, economic imperatives are achieved and that human lives are enriched and safeguarded in the process.
Activities of the Institute aim to extend the recognition of corrosion as a problem requiring specialised attention and to promote standardisation in corrosion control technology. We are actively involved in promoting study and scientific research into corrosion and materials protection technology and encourage reporting, discussion and publication of corrosion experience and knowledge. Our inclusive membership structure encourages participation of a broad range of stakeholders in our activities, operating on all levels and in all sectors of the industry. Our internationally acclaimed and accredited NACE training courses provide a solid foundation for our efforts to ensure that corrosion control training of the highest standard is offered in our region. One of the great privileges which the Corrosion Institute has, is to recognise merit and to reward and promote persons making significant contributions to the control of corrosion and to the services or products which enhance our objectives.
The new Constitution of The Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa (dated June 2012) was adopted by the members at a Special General Meeting held on Thursday 13th of September 2012 at 18h00 at Science Park, 1 Northway, Kelvin, Johannesburg
Constitution 2012
Byelaws 2021
OUR HISTORY
The Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa was originally formed as the South African Corrosion Council in 1960. It was subsequently constituted as an Institute in 1974.
The Institute serves those responsible for combating corrosion: scientists, engineers, anti-corrosion contractors and purveyors of corrosion resistant materials, as well as industrialists seeking to prolong life or preserve equipment.
THE INSTITUTE AIMS
- Extend the recognition of corrosion as a problem, requiring specialised attention.
- Promote standardisation in corrosion technology.
- Promote study and scientific research into corrosion and materials protection technology.
- Promote the reporting, discussion and publication of corrosion experience and knowledge.
- Enlist diverse membership so as to achieve reciprocal benefits between: – industries, governmental groups, individuals, educational bodies and academics.
- Facilitate adequate training facilities for the corrosion protection of materials.
- Recognise merit and reward persons who make a contribution towards corrosion technology.
CorrISA Executive Board
The Corrosion Institute Council, alongside the Executive Director, oversees the affairs of the Institute and the regions.
| President | Pieter Van Riet |
| Vice President 1 | Karyn Albrecht |
| Vice President 2 | Gert Conradie |
| Honorary Treasurer | Robin Clarke |
| Honorary Secretary | Indrin Naidoo |
| Immediate Past President | Dave Raath |
PAST PRESIDENTS
| Period | Name |
|---|---|
| 1975-1976 | Paul Robinson |
| 1976-1978 | Rupert Retief |
| 1978-1980 | Michael Brett |
| 1980-1982 | Barry Caxton |
| 1982-1984 | Walter Barnett |
| 1984-1986 | Peter Marples |
| 1986-1987 | Brian Statham |
| 1987-1989 | Jonty Kirkman |
| 1989-1990 | Ivan Ogilvie |
| 1990-1992 | Walter Barnett |
| 1992-1993 | Steve Lennon |
| 1993-1995 | Colin Alvey |
| 1995-1997 | Roelf Sandenbergh |
| 1997-1999 | Rob White |
| 1999-2001 | Meryl Nixon |
| Period | Name |
|---|---|
| 2001-2003 | John McEwan |
| 2003-2005 | Chris Pistorius |
| 2005-2007 | Neil Webb |
| 2007-2009 | Deon Slabbert |
| 2009-2011 | Louis Pretorius |
| 2011-2013 | Vanessa Sealy-Fisher |
| 2013-2015 | Bruce Trembling |
| 2015-2017 | Edward Livesey |
| 2017-2019 | Donovan Slade |
| 2019-2021 | Greg Combrink |
| 2021-2023 | Graham Duk |
| 2023-2025 | Dave Raath |
REPORTS
OUR OPPORTUNITIES
At CorrISA we like to believe we create opportunities for our members and outside organisations to participate in the fight against Corrosion in Southern Africa.
Here are some opportunities to participate:
We also take this opportunity to invite you to host one of our regular Face to Face or Virtual Technical Presentations. For enquiries and/or should you be interested in presenting please contact events@corrisa.org.za. For dates, venues and times consult our website www.corrosioninstitute.org.za or contact:
Gauteng Region second Thursday of every month.
Contact Petra Mitchell +27 (0) 10 224 0761 events@corrisa.org.za
Cape Region third Thursday of every month.
Contact Graham Duk +27(0) 21 683 2100, capeevents@corrisa.org.za
Kwa Zulu Natal Region TBA on our website – calendar of events.
Contact Karyn Albrecht +27 (0) 83 666 6638, events@corrisa.org.za
- Volunteer or Become a lecturer
- We are constantly on the look out for more talent to help us move forward. Send us your story and where you would like to assist
- Work for CorrISA
- Create apprenticeships
- We can find the applicants can you create the space?
