Civil Engineering September 2021 | Vol 29 No 8

42 September 2021 Civil Engineering PROGRESS TOWARDS SHAPING ZERO The Wits ICE-SA Student Chapter re- quested the SAICE Transport Division’s at- tendance at the ICE-SA online seminar titled ‘Progress Towards Shaping Zero’. The online seminar aimed to raise further awareness of the concerns related to climate change and the important role that engineers have in the journey towards zero carbon emissions. The online seminar built on the work done by ICE President Rachel Skinner who presented the video ‘Shaping Zero’ which can be watched here: https://youtu.be/ wUgcEWhSxw8 . SAICE Transport Division Chairperson Friedrich Slabbert partici- pated in the online seminar as a panellist and provided crucial insights on climate change within South Africa, alluding to the transport industry and electricity crisis, among others. The ‘Shaping Zero’ campaign high- lights that climate change is the most urgent issue that civil engineers need to tackle. The wider public requires civil engineers to make a significant difference in the years ahead. “To get to net zero by 2050, we must play our part in cutting the total carbon emissions associ- ated with infrastructure systems in half by 2030.” – Rachel Skinner Top L to R: ICE-SA Representative Alain Jacquet and SAICE Transport Division Chairperson Friedrich Slabbert. Bottom L to R: ICE President Rachel Skinner and Wits ICE-SA Student Chapter Chairperson Tlhokomelo Mogotsi CURRICULUM VITAE, INTERVIEW AND NETWORKING MASTERCLASS On 17 May 2021 the SAICE Transport Division held a masterclass in asso- ciation with SHEngineers and Construct Executive Search. The masterclass was on CV drafting, interviewing and net- working skills. Hosted by Erin da Silva, the masterclass aimed at giving students and graduates the tools to develop necessary documentation, as well as to succeed in interviews and network effectively. Speakers for the evening included the founder of SHEngineers Innocentia Mahlangu, the owner of Construct Executive Search Kabwe Gondo, and Friedrich Slabbert. The presentations covered the fol- lowing topics: Q Q CV writing, including different CV types, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compliance and focus areas to ensure a superior CV Q Q Interview tips, including interview types, etiquette and the expectations of the interviewer Q Q The importance of networking, with reference to soft skills development, types of networking and how to lev- erage internal and external networks, as well as guidance on developing a LinkedIn profile. The Q&A session provided much-needed guidance to the attendees and the division received various complimentary remarks for the event: “Overall, this was a much-needed masterclass that benefitted many of the attendees.” – Nikeshnee Padiachey, UJ Civil Society SAICE Chairperson “This was an eye-opening session. Thank you so much.” – Lintle Phakisi, University of the Witwatersrand 4 th Year Representative. “This webinar was so helpful; I took more notes than I thought I would! Thank you so much.” – Ntando-enhle Khumalo, Vaal University of Technology SAICE Student Chapter Chairperson