When you are up to your neck in crocodiles, it’s easy to forget that the goal was to drain the swamp One of South Africa’s biggest challenges is our position at the bottom end of the global ranking in the quality of maths and science education. SAICE has decided that, if we do not solve…
SAICE will be hosting its annual golf day on 26 September at the RandPark Club. It promises to be an afternoon of fun and networking involving all likes of the civil engineering industry. For more information contact: Mishka@saice.org.za
The 2019 finals of the SAICE Rand Water AQUALIBRIUM Schools Water Competition took place on 26 July 2019, at Grundfos Head Office in Germiston Johannesburg. The competition saw regional winners from across South Africa and Eswatini battle it out by designing, building and operating water distribution networks. The teams were tasked to design a model…
As we enter women’s month, discussions around gender inclusivity in the workplace will undoubtedly become more prevalent. Given the extent to which women are still marginalised in society, and are in short supply in civil engineering (particularly at more senior levels), this is certainly an important discussion. However, creating inclusive work environments goes well beyond…
Know you CPD and avoid scammers Compulsory CPD for renewal of registration was instituted by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) in 2006 in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000). Continuing Professional Development (CPD) was introduced for all registered persons in order to: Ensure, through the creation of a…
SAICE hosted its second instalment of the Civil Talk series on 25 July 2019, at the SAICE House, in Midrand. The event saw a panel of expert leaders and engineers share insight and wisdom into the current economic and commercial climate and whether industry had to endure more failure due to professionals cutting corners. The…
The SAICE Railway and Harbour Engineering Division hosted its Presidential Visit and Breakfast Lecture earlier this month. Attendees were treated to an informative lecture presented by Mr Brian Monakali Deputy Chairman of the International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) and Chairman of the South African Heavy Haul Association. His presentation titled Highlights on Global Heavy Haul…
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice” – Nelson Mandela. On November 10, 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring July 18 as “Nelson Mandela International Day”. Globally on this day we acknowledge and celebrate Nelson Mandela’s contribution to peace through his active involvement in…
Elaine Matchett kicked off her series of workshops in Midrand, which is aimed at equipping professionals in the civil engineering industry to communicate ideas more efficiently in reports and presentations. Matchett successfully hosted the Report Writing for Individuals and Teams with a class that represented a wide range of participants, ranging from those at director…
South Africa’s brain drain problem is reaching alarming proportions and is an issue that needs urgent intervention. In 2017 alone, statistics from the Department of Home Affairs showed 8 South African professionals left for every skilled foreigner who entered the country. Of those who left, 120000 are reported to have had professional qualifications. This represented…