During the SAIMC 2026 Strategy Session held at Lapp HQ, one of the decisions made was for the SAIMC to ensure that they make their members successful and to provide value-added services.
Another task identified is to establish a Forum in which members may exchange knowledge so that SAIMC members never have to work alone.
I have therefore decided to create an opportunity for individuals to build on their CV’s in a meaningful manner while, at the same time, we recognize those individuals who play a role within the SAIMC apart from just paying their membership fees.
Below is the template that you may use so that we may create a meaningful letter of recommendation for you.
You may copy the questions into a Word or similar template and send it to ina@saimc.co.za after completion.
Letter of Good Standing Template
The questions and the impact your answers will have on the letter are listed below. If a member cannot supply information to the question, we will remove that part of the Letter of Good Standing from the eventual letter.
Question 1: How long have you been a member of the SAIMC (verified by the Administrator)? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Member> has been a member of the SAIMC NPC since <date supplied> |
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Question 2: On which committees did you serve and when? (Verified by committee chair/branch GM) Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Member> has served on the following committees of the SAIMC and played a pivotal role in that <specified committee> during the year(s)…. |
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Question 3: At which SAIMC event did you present, physically or online, a paper on a specialized field of expertise, and what was the title of the presentation? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Name> shared their extensive knowledge on …………….with others during the ………… SAIMC event. The purpose of the event to share knowledge in the highly specialized field of ………… and learn from other practitioners their experiences. |
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Question 4: How many Technical Evenings / SIG’s did you attend the last year? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Name> attends SAIMC Technical evenings to learn from others, broaden their knowledge base and rub shoulders with like-minded practitioners < Member to specify, branch to verify>. |
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Question 5: What did you contribute to the Knowledge sharing platform on the SAIMC website? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Name> participates in the knowledge knowledge-sharing platform of the SAIMC where knowledge and experience is shared to benefit the industry < Member to specify>. |
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Question 6: Were you involved in the training of other SAIMC members or the youth? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Name> was involved in the training of other SAIMC members, including the youth by ………………………………..< Member to specify> |
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Question 7: The SAIMC is involved in government, the Engineering Council of South Africa, education institutions, industry and the public via various Advisory Councils and Branch activities. What role did you play in any of these activities of the SAIMC? Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): The mission of the SAIMC, (Society for Automation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering) is to inspire automation, while the vision of the SAIMC is to empower its members and ensure their success. The primary goal of the SAIMC is to have a positive impact on South Africa at an international level, thereby enhancing its competitiveness in the global market. This is achieved through the SAIMC’s involvement in government, education, and industry. The SAIMC utilizes various advisory councils, including the End User Advisory Council, the Supplier Advisory Council, the Education and Training Advisory Council, the Manufacturing Operations Management Council, as well as the Branches of the SAIMC, to accomplish this objective. <Name> is a valued member of the SAIMC, contributing to the goals of the organization in the following ways: <Member to specify>. |
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Question 8: Did you contribute to any of the following goals and if so, how?
Answer: Impact on the Letter of Good Standing (LOGS): <Name> played a tremendous role towards the SAIMC achieving its strategic goals by < Member to specify> |
