“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
ABOUT US
The lighting industry of South Africa is represented by the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA). IESSA represents South Africa internationally and thereby acts as the National Committee of the CIE (Commission International De L'Eclairage). South African Experts on various topics in the lighting technology field serve on the CIE international committees responsible for the development of standards for the different aspects of illumination.
COURSES WE OFFER
IESSA has as a tenet in the advancement of lighting knowledge. To this end we offer a number of lighting courses from basics to intermediate as well as with those handling specific areas of lighting have been developed.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of IESSA is open to both individual and organisations active in the lighting industry of South Africa. You don't need to be a Lighting Professional to join IESSA - all applications are welcome. Group membership is open to any educational, scientific, technical, professional, institution, public, commercial or municipal entity that is actively involved in the lighting industry.
IESSA in Numbers
Individual
Group
ALP's
IESSA NEWS
Understanding Hazardous Lighting Safety, Protection, and Explosion Prevention
Basic Concepts of Luminaire Design: A Guide for Lighting Professionals
The Future of Energy Efficiency: How LED Lighting is Transforming South Africa
How AI-Powered Lighting Assistants are Transforming South Africa's Lighting Industry
Shining a light on sports venues: Opportunities and trends
Illuminating the Future: The Latest Trends in Street Lighting in South Africa
Why does the lighting industry require regulatory and legislative compliance?
The benefits of embracing sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solutions
Enhancing human well-being through thoughtful illumination
IESSA 18th ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024
lluminating the Future:
Top Lighting Trends of 2024 and their impact on the industry
Recycling steering committee Invite
As we encourage producers to become more
environmentally active
Ready to find out more about IESSA?
Drop us a line today and we will send our IESSA material.