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

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

CorrISA Executive Board

The Corrosion Institute Council, alongside the Executive Director, oversees the affairs of the Institute and the regions.

President
Dave Raath
Vice President 1
Pieter van Riet
Vice President 2
Karyn Albrecht
Honorary Treasurer
Robin Clarke
Honorary Secretary
Marco Ashburner
Immediate Past President
Graham Duk

PAST PRESIDENTS

Period
Name
1975-1976
F P A Robinson
1976-1978
R Retief
1978-1980
M A Brett
1980-1982
B L Caxton
1982-1984
W G S Barnett
1984-1986
P Marples
1986-1987
B A Statham
1987-1989
J Da Kirkman
1989-1990
I Ogilvie
1990-1992
W G S Barnett
1992-1993
S J Lennon
1993-1995
C E Alvey
1995-1997
R Sandenbergh
1997-1999
R White
1999-2001
M Nixon
Period
Name
2001-2003
J McEwan
2003-2005
C Pistorius
2005-2007
N Webb
2007-2009
D Slabbert
2009-2011
L Pretorius
2011-2013
V Sealy-Fisher
2013-2015
B Trembling
2015-2017
E Livesey
2017-2019
D Slade
2019-2021
Greg Combrink
2021-2023
Graham Duk

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:
  • Sponsorship
    • Find creative ways to market yourselves through CorrISA
  • Contributions & Donations
    • We are always on the look-out for Office Furniture
    • We are always in need of Office Equipment
    • We are looking to start a Corrosion Library
    • We are looking to Put a Corrosion Museum together
    • We are willing to accept funds towards specific projects
  • 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?