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Wits School of Mining Engineering accredited for another five years
7th December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits') School of Mining Engineering has once again recently been accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The ECSA accreditation is... 


Engineering Work’ is catching companies sleeping
18th November 2022

Your engineering work is not government’s ‘Engineering Work’ – Register before you get a rude awakening. By Johan Maartens (Pr. Eng.), CEO of SAIMC. 


MESA Africa to become part of the SAIMC
16th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Manufacturing technology organisation the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) Africa will join voluntary engineering organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation,... 


ECSA appoints new CEO
26th September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) on Monday announced the appointment of Dr Bridget Ssamula as CEO, taking over from Edmund Nxumalo, whose term as interim CEO comes to an end on... 


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Maintenance deemed first priority
16th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The maintenance of infrastructure by local municipalities is critical to ensuring lasting, quality and sustainable essential services for future generations, says industry body South African... 


Sustaining the future of the civil engineering industry SAICE recognises excellence, announces winners of annual awards event
9th September 2022

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 1 September, celebrating individuals and organisations, as well as its members, who have... 


Beware of high horses
26th August 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

About 20 years ago, I was phoned up by a client who said that she happened to be selling a 17-storey property in Cape Town. She wanted the sale to go through quickly and, as a result, she needed... 


Uplifting engineering sector key to ensuring sustainable development
23rd August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global challenges, which include poverty, equality and climate change, besides others, needs to be tackled at a local, national and international level and will require the use of engineering... 


Engineering a better world
28th July 2022

Do you thrive on solving problems? Do you have solid mathematics and science skills? Are you passionate about planning, designing and making a positive difference in the world? If your answer is... 


ECSA elects Thembinkosi Madikane as VP
23rd June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has elected Thembinkosi Madikane VP. "The election of Madikane, who is a professional engineer, seeks to ensure that the council... 


Candidacy programme puts young women on upward path at AECOM
21st June 2022

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is showcasing its candidacy mentoring programme. The programme plays a... 


Zutari Associate appointed as South African Chair for global technical institute
31st May 2022

The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) has announced that Zutari Associate Prof. Pierre van der Spuy is its new National Group Chair for South Africa. “Having... 


ECSA elects its first female president
6th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) elected its first female president Refilwe Buthelezi following the sixth term council special meeting on May 5. ECSA has not had a female president... 


You can be the next forklift champion!
6th May 2022

In an effort to promote the importance of Forklift Operation and operators in the Supply chain and Logistics industry, Lifting Africa and LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) is... 


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New SAIMC fund to empower local revolution
22nd April 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control (SAIMC) is establishing a skills trust fund to sponsor individuals in their studies and work experience so that they can step... 


Cesa welcomes ECSA’s new CPD validation processes
8th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has welcomed the Engineering Council of South Africa’s (ECSA’s) decision to refine its processes for validating category one... 


Company endorsed as first certified training academy
8th April 2022 By: Zandile Mavuso

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Ulwazi – a subsidiary of the Bosch Holdings group – has been endorsed by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as its first... 


Duane Petersen promoted to Director of JG Afrika
1st April 2022

Duane Petersen has been promoted to the position of Director at JG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers and environmental scientists. Petersen joined JG Afrika in 2003. He was appointed... 


Women lead in male populated sectors
22nd March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pinpoint Stewards a 100% women owned training and conferencing company had a vision to profile women and their contribution to the economy within the Engineering, Infrastructure and Mining sectors... 


Refilwe Buthelezi Pr Eng ECSA Acting President
Involvement of the engineering fraternity in decision-making bodies, key to infrastructure development and maintenance
17th March 2022

I recently read an opinion piece by University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tshilidzi Marwala titled “For want of an engineer, the water was lost; for want of the water…... 


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Engineering is a career option for students who like to know how things work
4th February 2022

IIE MSA a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the only private higher education campuses in South Africa to offer IIE engineering degrees, the IIE Bachelor of... 


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Structural Health Monitoring
12th January 2022

ASNT Level III - Acoustic Emission Testing (ASNT NO: 194954) 


ECSA mourns the death of president Mashao Lawrence Lebea
8th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) reports that it was informed on December 7 that its sixth-term council president Mashao Lawrence Lebea had died. He was inaugurated as ECSA president... 


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Need for skills development
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The need for the development of skills and further education in the road industry is imperative, says South African Road Federation (SARF) operations director Basil Jonsson.  


Trueman Goba named honorary fellow by Royal Academy of Engineering
19th October 2021

The Royal Academy of Engineering named Trueman Goba, chair of Hatch Africa, an honorary fellow of the academy, recognizing him for his exceptional contributions, innovative leadership, and... 


ECSA hosts first Identification of Engineering Work workshop
27th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has successfully hosted its first industry consultation on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW). The session was attended by government... 


ECSA Consults Voluntary Associations on the Identification of Engineering Work
27th August 2021

On Thursday, 26 August 2021, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) hosted its first industry consultation on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW). The session, attended by,... 


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Earn CPD points by attending a workshop on galvanized rebar and bolts
4th August 2021

The International Zinc Association (IZA) is hosting its second expert workshop on 11 August 2021 at 14:30. This workshop will focus on galvanized rebar and bolts.   


Mining Giant Takes Hands with Pragma Academy to Develop AM Professional Development Programme
19th July 2021

Mining powerhouse Anglo American that partnered with the Pragma Academy to deliver their Asset Management Professional Development Programme (AMPDP), is reaping the benefits from this investment... 


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Opinion: The smart road to prosperity
16th July 2021

In this opinion article, South African National Roads Agency head of engineering Louw Kannemeyer argues that smart transport, cities and infrastructure are intertwined in road construction. 


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New electro-hydraulics training course launched
9th July 2021

A new course focusing on the electrical control of hydraulic circuits aims to enable a better understanding of the electro-hydraulic control system and also enhance fault finding techniques. To... 


Driving through the gap
2nd July 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Back in the day, consulting engineering firms were making money hand over fist. There were no black consulting engineers. Government handed out projects on a rota system. Fees were based on a... 


Women engineers at AECOM play a key role in uplifting local communities
23rd June 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

If you are passionate about improving the day-to-day lives of communities by delivering great design solutions, then engineering is both a challenging and rewarding career to follow. Key to this is... 


ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
3rd June 2021

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body that was established according to the Engineering Professions Act 46 of 2000 with the primary role of regulating the engineering... 


M&D Construction Group invests in professional development to attract and retain the best engineers, as well as project and construction managers
27th May 2021

M&D Construction Group, a leading multidisciplinary contractor, has embarked on a drive to facilitate the registration of all the company’s engineers with the Engineering Council of South Africa... 


JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd are pleased to announce the following staff promotions as of March 2021
24th May 2021

JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy are thrilled to announce the promotion of the following members of the team, Sanjay Maharaj and Duane... 


DWS to oppose court case, says Cuban engineers' qualifications accepted
24th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will oppose the court case brought against it by trade union Solidarity to reverse its decision to deploy Cuban engineers in South Africa.... 


ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
21st May 2021

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body that was established according to the Engineering Professions Act 46 of 2000 with the primary role of regulating the engineering... 


Cuban sanitation engineers
14th May 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

We try to stay away from politics in this column. But. Und zis iz a big ‘but’. 


Aspasa launches online explosives audit, encourages members to register qualified engineers
3rd May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface mining industry association the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has launched an innovative and nonintrusive online explosives audit in its ongoing... 


Solidarity starts legal proceedings over Cuban engineers
26th April 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa trade union Solidarity has started a legal process against  Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu regarding the appointment of Cuban engineers to help... 


Programme in Engineering Management
1st April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brief Description The Programme in Engineering Management (PEM) aims to provide you with practical training in managing technical functions, specifically those geared towards engineering management... 


Load-shedding a major obstacle for small businesses
12th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

A mixture of Covid-19 restrictions and related subdued consumer behaviour and poor national grid electricity stability are impacting on small businesses chances of survival, states South African... 


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