SAAMA 2025 REGISTRATION FEES

SAAMA Physical registration: Please note that online registration is now closed, delegates may attend the conference and register at the registration desk.

Terms & Conditions:

Swopping between physical and virtual attendance will not be allowed after 23 May 2025. Should you wish to change your registration from physical to virtual you will be liable for the physical registration fee, this is due to the final numbers that need to be provided to the venue.

Should you wish to cancel your registration altogether, please do so in writing to eileen@vdw.co.za by no later than 7 May 2025, should you cancel betweeen 8 May and 20 May a 50% admin fee will apply. Any cancellations not made or the delegate is a NO-SHOW at the conference (physical or virtual) and the FULL registration will be payable.

Kindly request a quotation from saamaservices@vdw.co.za should you not have permission to attend, only once permission is granted we will assist you with your registration. Anyone who is a NO-SHOW at the conference due to not having approval will be held liable for the full registration fee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAAMA 2025 REGISTRATION FEES

Virtual registration online is now closed. If you still wish to register please contact saamaservices@vdw.co.za 

 

Terms & Conditions:

Swopping between physical and virtual attendance will not be allowed after 23 May 2025. Should you wish to change your registration from physical to virtual you will be liable for the physical registration fee, this is due to the final numbers that need to be provided to the venue.

Should you wish to cancel your registration altogether, please do so in writing to eileen@vdw.co.za by no later than 7 May 2025, should you cancel betweeen 8 May and 20 May a 50% admin fee will apply. Any cancellations not made or the delegate is a NO-SHOW at the conference (physical or virtual) and the FULL registration will be payable.

Kindly request a quotation from saamaservices@vdw.co.za should you not have permission to attend, only once permission is granted we will assist you with your registration. Anyone who is a NO-SHOW at the conference due to not having approval will be held liable for the full registration fee.

 

Platinum Sponsors – SAAMA 2025 Conference

Thank you to our valued platinum sponsors for their support of this year’s event.

SAAMA 2025 Speakers
Adriaan Badenhorst

Adriaan Badenhorst

Optimisation Engineer | Collaborit asset management

Optimisation Engineer specialising in digital twin simulation, system optimisation and project management. Focused on sustainable operations through advanced simulation tools.

Amanuel Degefu Daya

Amanuel Degefu Daya

Mechanical Engineering | University of Pretoria

Completing a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering focused on Maintenance and Reliability. Skilled in RAM, FMECA, NDT, Monte Carlo simulation, and cost optimization modeling.

Carl Kirstein

Carl Kirstein

Principal Engineer, Asset Management | Collaborit AME

Expert in Physical Asset Management with 20+ years’ experience. Specialises in Life Cycle Costing, SAP PM, and simulation modelling for data-driven decision making.

Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

Director | Enuvo

20 years in maritime infrastructure and coastal projects. Leads multidisciplinary teams in ports and infrastructure development.

Dr. Sybrand van Niekerk

Dr. Sybrand van Niekerk

Optimisation Engineer | Collaborit AME

Leads lifecycle cost automation at Collaborit. Specialises in SAP, Power BI, and data-driven maintenance strategies.

Drikus Steenkamp

Drikus Steenkamp

Technical Director | Reliability Engineering Consultancy (REC)

38 years in reliability and vibration analysis. Technical Director at REC with experience in power and petrochemical sectors.

Etienne Human

Etienne Human

Managing Director | Reliability Engineering Consultancy (Pty) Ltd

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering. 15+ papers.

Gaeitsiwe Butshwane

Gaeitsiwe Butshwane

Maintenance Coordinator | Magalies Water

21 years in civil engineering. Oversees water infrastructure operations and optimisation in rural and urban systems.

Gavin Paton

Gavin Paton

Technical Specialist | SMEC South Africa

Electrical engineer with 16+ years in asset management. Expert in GRAP-compliant asset registers and infrastructure planning.

Innocent Rice

Innocent Rice

Technology Development and Reliability Engineer | Binmak Corporation

Expert in digital twin development and predictive maintenance. Speaks globally and drives asset health monitoring across Africa.

Jacob D Thekkekottaram

Jacob D Thekkekottaram

Senior Engineer | Eskom Generation

Leads coal plant life determination at Eskom. Former C&I engineer with over 16 years of experience in strategic asset planning.

Joel Leonard

Joel Leonard

PhD Researcher | University of Pretoria

CMRP and PhD candidate in reliability. Former trainer at Terotechnica.

Lion Steynberg

Lion Steynberg

Principal Engineer: Asset Strategy and Reliability | Thungela Resources

15+ years in mining sector asset strategy. Integrates data science with ISO 55000 to improve decision-making and reliability.

Londy Ngcobo

Londy Ngcobo

Chief Executive | Womaritime Experts

Africa’s 1st female Dredge Master. Maritime strategist and founder of Global Maritime Youth—known widely as “The BLACKMERMAID”.

Louhan Fourie

Louhan Fourie

Function Manager | SMEC South Africa

15+ years in lifecycle planning, ISO 55000 compliance. Industrial engineer and project management specialist.

Louis Buys

Louis Buys

Asset Strategy and Reliability Specialist | Thungela Resources

Mechanical engineer passionate about asset management and equipment reliability. Started at Anglo American Platinum, earned his GCC, and spent 8 years as Section Engineer.

Mfanasibili Nkonyane

Mfanasibili Nkonyane

Maintenance Engineer | uMngeni-uThukela Water

20+ years in engineering. PhD candidate with expertise across pulp, oil & gas, and mining.

Refilwe Matsha

Refilwe Matsha

Snr Reliability Technologist | Sasol

12+ years supporting operations at Sasol. Holds a master’s in engineering management with strengths in asset and maintenance analysis.

Regardt Gildenhuys

Regardt Gildenhuys

Senior Reliability Engineer | Collaborit

CMRP with 10+ years across steel, mining and renewable sectors. Develops data-driven maintenance strategies.

Shephered Chimvere

Shephered Chimvere

Senior Reliability Engineer | Binmak Corporation

MIEAust and CMRP with 10+ years in mining and manufacturing. Leads reliability initiatives at Binmak across Africa.

Wynand Moolman

Wynand Moolman

Certified Vibration Analyst Category III | Yellotec

Wynand Moolman is a seasoned Senior Vibration Analyst at Yellow Technical Services (Yellotec), bringing over 18 years of expertise in vibration analysis to the role. With a diverse background spanning industries such as coal mining and power generation, he has developed a profound understanding of the complexities and nuances of equipment performance.

Have a look through some of the onsite accommodation for the 2025 SAAMA Conference at the aha Gateway Hotel in uMhlanga, KZN.  

Conference delegates can enjoy and special rate offered to conference delegates!

This 3-star hotel offers affordable, comfortable accommodation in Umhlanga. The hotel has 146 well-appointed bedrooms all equipped with a flat screen and satellite television, hairdryers, telephone, air-conditioning, room safes, and wireless internet.
 

All our standard rooms are double bedrooms but can be converted to twin bedrooms on request.

Rates: R1600 Single B&B | R1900 Sharing B&B.
 

To reserve your room, use the code: SAAMA Conference and email Sumayyah Adam at res2@thegatewayhotel.co.za