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SAIMC End User Engagement Survey

As part of its renewed strategic direction, the Society for Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics & Computer Engineering (SAIMC) is re-evaluating how it partners with key players in industry to support Digital Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Skills Development.

SAIMC aims to be your trusted industry partner, supporting engineering professionals, advancing standards, and strengthening the talent pipeline critical to South Africa’s industrial performance. Through CPD-accredited programs, technical communities, and thought leadership, we strive to remain relevant to your evolving business and workforce needs.

To better align with your expectations and challenges, we invite you to participate in this short engagement survey. Your feedback will help us understand how SAIMC can improve its value to your organisation and support your strategic goals.

Should you wish to participate in our prize draw (R 5 000, R 3 000 and R 1 000) on 30 November, you need to add your email address at the end of the survey.
Section 1: About You (Demographics & Role Context)
1.What is the name of your organisation? (Optional)
2.My organization does not do "Engineering Work" as defined by the Gazetted IoEW(Required.)
3.What is your current Role?
4.Which industry best describes your organisation?
5.In which province is your primary work location?
Section 2: Awareness of the SAIMC
6.Before this survey, were you aware of SAIMC as a professional body?
7.How familiar are you with SAIMC’s current activities and offerings?
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Moderately familiar
Very familiar
Extremely familiar
8.Where have you seen or interacted with SAIMC before? (Select all that apply)
9.I believe SAIMC can help me grow as a future-ready professional.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Strongly agree
10.I am interested in engaging with SAIMC’s professional network.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Strongly agree
Section 3: Perceived Value & Relevance
11.To what extent do you believe SAIMC addresses the needs of industry end-users like your organisation?
Not at all
Slightly
Moderately
Very Well
Exceptionally well
How valuable do you consider the following SAIMC offerings to your company’s needs? (Rate 1 = Not Valuable, 5 = Extremely Valuable)
12.CPD Accredited training and webinars
Not valuable
Slghtly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
13.Industry standards and governance participation
Not valuable
Slghtly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
14.University/student outreach and skills pipeline support
Not valuable
Slghtly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
15.Branch networking and knowledge-sharing
Not valuable
Slghtly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
16.Recognition of engineers and technicians through registration
Not valuable
Slghtly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
17.Which topics would you like SAIMC to focus more on in your industry? (Select up to 3)
Section 4: Barriers to Engagement
18.What are the biggest barriers preventing your organisation or team from engaging more with SAIMC? (Select all that apply)
19.Has your organisation ever formally engaged with SAIMC? (e.g. sponsorships, committees, collaborations)
Section 5: Future Expectations
20.Would your organisation be open to future collaboration with SAIMC? (e.g. training, technical advisory, joint events)
21.What would increase the likelihood of your organisation engaging more with SAIMC? (Optional)
22.Any additional comments or suggestions for SAIMC’s role in supporting your industry?
23.Your email address (optional but required if you would like to be entered into the draw)
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