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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Date Event Venue More information / Proceedings
24-26 March 2010 CSEP Certification Preparation Tutorial Denel Dynamics Auditorium, Pretoria, Gauteng Certification Brochure
CSEP Preparation Tutorial Registration Form
10-14 May 2010 PPI Course: Systems Engineering Pretoria, Gauteng Brochure: http://www.ppi-int.com/brochures/SE5DPREMAY10-INCOSESA.pdf
Registration Form: http://www.ppi-int.com/regforms/REGTBPPREMAY10-INCOSESA.pdf
8-12 Nov 2010 PPI Course: Systems Engineering Stellenbosch, Western Cape Brochure: http://www.ppi-int.com/brochures/SE5DCPENOV10-INCOSESA.pdf
Registration Form: http://www.ppi-int.com/regforms/REGTBPCPENOV10-INCOSESA.pdf
27 Sep – 1 Oct 2010 PPI Course: Requirements Analysis & Specification Writing Stellenbosch, Western Cape Brochure: http://www.ppi-int.com/brochures/RASWCPESEP10-INCOSESA.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.ppi-int.com/regforms/REGRASWCPESEP10-INCOSESA.pdf
17-21 May 2010 PPI Course: OCD & CONOPS in Capability Development Pretoria, Gauteng Brochure: http://www.ppi-int.com/brochures/OCDPREMAY10-INCOSESA.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.ppi-int.com/regforms/REGOCDPREMAY10-INCOSESA.pdf
13-17 Sep 2010 PPI Course: Software Engineering – A Systems Approach Pretoria, Gauteng Brochure: http://www.ppi-int.com/brochures/SWEPRESEP10-INCOSESA.pdf
Registration Form: http://www.ppi-int.com/regforms/REGSWEPRESEP10-INCOSESA.pdf

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Information on Past Events

Date Event Venue More information / Proceedings
12 Nov 2009 INCOSE Western Cape Chapter end of year event - Robert Halligan, MD of Project Performance International Stellenbosch Mr. Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
28 Oct 2009 Members Meeting Topic: Management System Requirements and Solutions by Jannie Louw Knowledge Commons, CSIR - Building No 53 Erna Gerryts at Erna.Gerryts@up.ac.za, by 12:00 on 26 October 2009
17 Sep 2009 INCOSE Western Cape Chapter Meeting:
Houwteq Site visit, Integration of Reliability Engineering into Product Development - Albertyn Barnard
Stellenbosch Mr. Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
24-28 Aug 2009 Software Engineering A Systems Approach   PPI Advertisement (PDF 279KB)
18-20 Aug 2009 6th Annual INCOSE SA Conference: Systems Engineering - A South African Perspective
The world renowned Prof Dave Snowden presented a tutorial and a plenary address. Samantha Brown, President-Elect INCOSE International, delivered second plenary address. The technical papers and panel discussions were selected to provide for a very interesting programme. Speakers from different industries such as defence, nuclear, commercial, services, logistics, safety, mining, construction, and software participated.
CSIR International Convention Centre Pretoria

Background of Dave-Snowden (PDF 429KB)

INCOSE Conference Tutorial Details (PDF 55KB)

INCOSE Conference Programme (PDF 43KB)

11 Aug 2009 INCOSE Western Cape Chapter Meeting:
System Modelling Language (SysML) - Francois Coetzee of Xpdian
CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch Introduction to SysML
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 INCOSE SA - Gauteng Chapter Meeting

Topic: Gripen Fighter into SA - A Flight Test Perspective
Speaker: Johannes Joubert

In Pretoria erna.gerryts@up.ac.za
22-26 Jun 2009 PPI Course: ECSA recognised attendance of this course as 40 hours of training.
Click for more information on course
Cape Town Mr. Francois Retief
Johannesburg - 1 June 2009
Durban - 3 June 2009
Cape Town - 5 June 2009
iCMGWorld Presents: Enterprise BPM - by Steve Towers

  Mr. Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
Thursday 4 June 2009 18:00 for 18:30 INCOSE Western Cape Chapter Meeting

Topic: Systems Engineering on the SKA and MeerKAT projects.
Presenter: Thomas Küsel

Thomas presented an overview of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, South Africa's involvement in the SKA, and the MeerKAT project. The SKA is an international mega-science project to build the next generation large radio telescope, and of which South Africa is one of two finalists to host the telescope. MeerKAT is a South African funded SKA path finder project to build a world class radio telescope in the Karoo by 2013. He touched on key system engineering challenges and lessons learnt to date on the project.

Thomas has been working at the CSIR as a radar and electronic receiver systems engineer for 10 years, also managing the system analysis group and responsible for technology development in the division of Defence Electronics. He joined the MeerKAT project in 2005, and has been the lead system engineer on the project since then.

CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch SKA presentation INCOSE ThomasKusel.pdf (1148KB)
25 Mar 2009 (Jhb)
27 Mar 2009 (Cpt)
iCMG along with INCOSE is hosting Mr. John Zachman - Father of Enterprise Architecture   For more information go to http://www.iCMGworld.com
26 Mar 2009 Repeat of Topic : Saving Energy with Joule in W-Cape CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch  
26 Feb 2009 INCOSE SA Gauteng chapter meeting:

Speaker : Gerhard Swart, Optimal Energy

Gerhard Swart studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Pretoria, completing his degree in 1985. After working as an Automation Engineer at SA Breweries, he moved to Denel Kentron where he was involved in various high-tech development programs. After leaving Kentron in 1996, he worked as Weapons Systems Engineer on the Rooivalk Helicopter and Integration Team Leader at the new Hong Kong International Airport. Moving to Cape Town in 2000, he joined the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) team as Systems Engineer. In 2005, after the commissioning of SALT, he formed Optimal Energy with three colleagues, to develop the Joule Electric Vehicle. Gerhard is currently the Executive Manager of Systems Engineering in the company.

Topic : Saving Energy with Joule

The Joule Electric Vehicle is an opportunity not only to develop South Africa’s first own main-stream car, but it has the potential of making a significant contribution to a future with less pollution and energy wastage. To achieve these objectives, the Joule has to sell and be a commercial success. This means it must be desirable to potential users, not only meeting their needs, but also having emotional appeal. The presentation will introduce attendees to the philosophy behind the Joule development, discuss technical highlights and share the excitement surrounding this project.

SRC Hall, Conference Centre, University of Pretoria (eastern side of campus) Erna.Gerryts@up.ac.za
20 Nov 2008 5th Western Cape Branch Chapter Meeting:
Advanced Neural Networks in System Identification and Forecasting - Principles, Techniques and Applications, by Dr. Hans Georg Zimmermann, Principal Research Scientist: Siemens AG, Corporate Technology
CSIR auditorium, Stellenbosch Organiser: Alwyn Smit
13 Nov 2008 Business, Innovation and Social Networks, by Wynand Coetzer Stellenbosch Handouts: Business, Innovation and Social Networks
11 Nov 2008 Systematic Innovation and TRIZ, by Kobus Boshoff of Ciskastreet Associates Theatre 1-56, Graduate Centre, University of Pretoria SIM Incose Presentation (2MB)

Campus Map

2 Oct 2008 How to measure requirements quality and why would we want to? By Robert Halligan Stellenbosch How to Measure Requirements Quality and Why Would we Want To? (7.8MB)
12 - 14 Aug 2008 5th Annual INCOSE SA Conference Pretoria, SA

Niels Malotaux KeyNote IncoseSA Aug2008 (978KB)

INCOSE SA Conference 2008 Tutorial Details

INCOSE SA 2008 Conference programme

Conference abstracts

19 - 23 July 2009 International Symposium 2009 Singapore  
31 July 2008 Understanding Process Adoption, by Duarte Goncalves Stellenbosch Understanding Process Adoption (3832KB)
July 2008 Members’ Meeting, Kobus Boshoff from Ciskastreet Associates in Pretoria to give a presentation on “Systematic Innovation and TRIZ” Pretoria See article in INCOSE SA Newsletter Q1 2008
15 - 19 June 2008 INCOSE 2008 - System Engineering for the Planet The Netherlands

http://www.incose.org/symp2008/

27 May 2008 Members’ Meeting, Dr Gavan Lintern (General Dynamics, USA):
"Cognitive work and its relation to the design of technical systems"
CSIR, DPSS  
8 May 2008 Practical lessons in ensuring Software Quality, by Bruce Logan & Stephen Quirke Stellenbosch Improving Software Quality (182KB)
Nov 2007 Pat Hale CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch  
17 Oct 2007

Dealing with the risks associated with system development and procurement: Is CMMI the answer? Presented by Prof Barry Dwolatzky: Director of Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University.

CSIR-DPSS Building-44 Auditorium, Pretoria. Barry Dwolatsky Presentation (PPT 3.8MB)
3 & 4 Oct 2007 Two evening seminars by Robert Halligan MD of Project Performance International

Robert Halligan, well known international trainer and MD of Project Performance International, has to our delight agreed to do a two evening seminar for us while he is in Cape Town later this year. This very exclusive series will consist of 4 sessions covering the following topics:

  • Functional Analysis - Why and How - Applications in the Problem and Solution Domains
  • Design Iteration Using Effectiveness Analysis
  • Principles of the Engineering of Systems
  • Ten Don'ts in Engineering Decision Making
CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
francois.retief@ci-omnibridge.com
19 Sep 2007

Technology in Action Gala Awards

Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton Invitation card ... (PDF 325KB)
17-20 Sep 2007
Compliance Automation Seminar:

INCOSE SA negotiated with Compliance Automation, Inc. (USA) for Bob Lee to present a seminar, including the following two modules, in South Africa:

CSIR-DPSS, Building 44, Meiring Naudé Road, Brumeria, Pretoria (CSIR map-1, map-2)

CAI Seminar Overview (PDF 62KB)

31 Aug 2007 An introduction to Agile Software Development - Jaco van der Merwe CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch  
28-29 Aug 2007 INCOSE SA Tutorials 2007: Program CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, SA  
24-28 Jun 2007 2007 INCOSE International Symposium San Diego, California, USA Read more in IS2007 Brochure (1792KB)
12 June 2007 Members’ Meeting: ECSA and Continuous Professional Development: What is it and how does it affect me? Rod Harker, Pr Ing, gave a talk on the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), what it is all about and specifically on Continuous Professional Development (CPD). CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
francois.retief@ci-omnibridge.com
6 June 2007,
17:30 for 18:00
Members’ Meeting: "Functional Analysis - Why and How - Applications in the Problem and Solution Domains" - by Robert Halligan. Denel Land Systems Auditorium - G6 Building
See map
Free for INCOSE members and R30 for non-members.
Albert van Lier
avanlier@vodamail.co.za
31 May 2007 Members’ Meeting: Start well, end well: Ensuring successful inception of a project. By Pierre Hammond, Engagement Manager for Microsoft SA CSIR auditorium in Stellenbosch Download Presentation
(ZIP file 5MB)

Francois Retief
Phone: +27 82 328 6543
francois.retief@ci-omnibridge.com

16-18 Apr 2007 2007 INCOSE UK Spring Conference Marriott Hotel,
Swindon, UK
 
8 Mar 2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility through Systems Engineering – Avoiding the Pitfalls - Dr Arnold de Beer CSIR, Stellenbosch  
7 Mar 2007 Pretoria Members' Meeting: ECSA and Continuous Professional Development By Johan Pienaar, Manager: Registration of ECSA CSIR DPSS ECSA Presentation
27-30 Jan 2007 2007 INCOSE International Workshop Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA  
7 Dec 2006 Verification and Validation - Ad Sparius CSIR, Stellenbosch  
29 Nov 2006 EMC Talk by Dr Arnold de Beer    
24 Aug 2006 Systems Engineering: Current State of the Practice –Vision for the Future - Dr John R Snoderly CSIR, Stellenbosch  
21-23 August 2006 Fourth Annual Conference of the South African Chapter of INCOSE CSIR International Conference Centre in Pretoria  
20 Jun 2006 Aspects of a Systems Approach: A South African perspective - Gideon de Wet CSIR, Stellenbosch  
2006-04-20 Mini-Event: "New Perspectives on Risk in Complex Socio-Technical Systems" - by Dr Karen Marais from MIT, Cambridge, USA 33 Stellenbosch, Vlottenburg Road Refer to the latest newsletter (PDF 1242KB)
2005-11-17 Cape Executive summit Venue & time to be announced.   Refer to INCOSE SA 2006 Q1
2005-11-16 Gauteng Executive summit - By invitation only 15:30 at Protea Hotel Midrand  
2005-11-15 3d Mini Event & AGM: Prof Heinz Stoewer: Modern Systems Engineering - A Driving Force for Industrial Competetivity (PDF - 105kb) 16:30 at Leriba Lodge:   Ex Summit extra charts 1105
SA Chapter Keynote 1105
2005-08-16 to 18 INCOSE SA Conference CSIR Conference Centre Preliminary Program

Registration Form Version 3

INCOSE SA 2005 Call for Papers

INCOSE SA 2005 Paper Template

Prof Dietmar Winzker's keynote speech (10Mb PDF)

2005-07-10 to 15 International Symposium (IS2005) Rochester USA  
2005-07-26 2nd Mini-event: HALT & HASS in a nutshell - Dr Gregg Hobbs Pretoria: Denel Aerospace Systems Read more ...
2005-04-20 1st Mini-event: "Knowledge and Quality Management" - Dr Dave Wimpy (PBMR) Boabab Room of the Protea Waterfront Hotel on Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Centurion EPS INCOSE Presentation (PDF 758kb)
2004-08-30 to 2004-09-01 INCOSE SA Conference 2004
CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria Contact Progamme Officer
2004-06-20 to 24 INCOSE 2004 (Theme : Managing Complexity and Change)
Click to open INCOSE Symposium 2004 site
Toulouse (France) http://www.incose.org/symp2004

or

quicker link to INCOSE Symposium 2004

2004-02-11 INCOSE SA MINI-EVENT: System Effectiveness Modelling and Design Optimisation, presented by Robert Halligan, Australia De Beers Auditorium Contact Progamme Officer
2003-08-12&13 INCOSE SA Conference 2003 CSIR Conference Centre Contact Progamme Officer

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Mini-Event: HALT & HASS IN A NUTSHELL by Dr Gregg Hobbs

Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) is used for finding weak links in designs and processes that cause field failures in products. Emphasis is placed on environmental and electrical stimulation applied in the design phase in order to force accelerated design and process maturity. HALT allows earlier (mature) product introduction and obtains robust design margins.

Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) is used during the production phase to assure process and design control.

HALT and HASS result in cost savings and reliability improvements that are orders of magnitude better than those attained using traditional approaches.

Refer also to the summarising article of what Dr Hobbs presented at the mini-event: HALT & HASS: The New Quality and Reliability Paradigm (PDF 129kb)

PRESENTER

Gregg K. Hobbs, Ph.D., P.E., is the originator of and world leader in the principles of HALT and HASS. He has been a consulting engineer since 1978, specializing in the fields of stress screening, robust and flaw tolerant design, dynamic analysis and testing. He has been employed as a consultant by many leading companies in the aerospace, commercial, military, and industrial fields and has taught at two major universities as Adjunct Professor (Visiting Full Professor). He has taught courses on these subjects in the USA, Asia, Canada, Europe, UK, Africa, South Pacific, Middle East and Mexico.

He has introduced, and continues to introduce, many new concepts, techniques, and equipment that have been proven by 34 years extensive use on many products. The methods have resulted in savings of several billions of dollars for his clients. New techniques introduced in early 1996 have resulted in at least a ten-fold improvement to these highly effective methods. Rapid HALT, introduced in 2003, has reduced the time in HALT substantially.

Currently the inventor of 14 patents on accelerated testing equipment (with several more pending), Dr Hobbs has written many important papers on accelerated techniques and has introduced a number of new concepts in various technical fields other than HALT and HASS. His book, Accelerated Reliability Engineering, HALT & HASS, was published in February 2000.

Dr Hobbs recently established HALT & HASS Systems Corporation, a company providing state-of-the-art HALT & HASS test equipment.

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