Civil Engineering December 2022 | Vol 30 No 11

42 December 2022 Civil Engineering SAIA Private Bag X10063, Randburg, 2125 T: +27 11 782 1315, F: +27 11 782 8771 E: admin@saia.org.za, W: www.saia.org.za Design District, 3rd Floor, 7 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank ILASA (Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa) ILASA is a national not-for-profit voluntary association that represents the profession of landscape architecture in South Africa, specifically the role this profession plays within the South African environment – both built and natural. As a voluntary association, recognised by the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession, ILASA actively participates in government policy and guideline development – particularly with regard to spatial planning, open- space planning and design, and built environment standards. ILASA, which was founded in 1962 by a small group who motivated for the recognition of the profession in South Africa, is a member of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). Their commitment towards balancing the built, social and ecological systems through design is expressed in their support for the IFLA Central Global Accord on Climate Change, and biodiversity standards that support sustainable landscape design. The primary goals of ILASA are to: Q Q Advance the dignity and competence of the profession. Q Q Uplift previously disadvantaged societies. Q Q Advance professional competence through education. Q Q Support sustainable ecological plan- ning and management. Q Q Support public involvement in plan- ning and design processes. Q Q Promote excellence through peer- review recognition. Q Q Increase visibility of the profession to government and society. Q Q Promote the landscape architecture profession in general. ILASA PO Box 868, Ferndale, 2160 T: +27 11 061 5000 E: ilasaservices@vdw.co.za , W: www.ilasa.co.za Block A, Suite 10, Hurlingham Office Park, 59 Woodlands Ave, Hurlingham Manor SALI (South African Landscapers Institute) SALI was formed in 1984 by a group of like- minded landscapers who believed that the true potential of the landscaping industry could only be realised if landscapers showed unity, produced excellent work and worked with professionalism and integrity. Over the years SALI has grown consistently and remains the only standards body, national representative and voice for landscaping pro- fessionals in South Africa. SALI consists of a vast network of landscaping companies and selected suppliers, throughout South Africa, who are guided by their Constitution and Code of Conduct. SALI members endeavour to improve the standard of the landscaping industry by adhering to the Minimum Specifications laid down by SALI, and by so doing ensuring that clients get trusted value and professionalism. SALI members offer many services, including turnkey, irrigation, commercial and residential landscaping. The client of a SALI member has security in knowing that behind every landscaper is a responsible Institute. SALI PO Box 472, Modderfontein, 1645 T: +27 67 246 3092 E: info@sali.co.za , W: www.sali.co.za SAID (South African Institute of Draughting) SAID is an independent professional body established in 1953 to promote the interests of all members in all professions constituting the built environment. The Institute’s core objectives are to promote the practice of draughting and design; ensure that the integrity of the profession is adhered to by maintaining a disciplinary process through the Code of Conduct; and manage all business in a fair, transparent and respectful manner. SAID is the “Voice of the Draughts­ person” and strives to serve its members, interacting with all role players and associated industries, being mindful and conscious of necessary changes in the environment to transform and promote the profession and to fulfil its vision. The Institute undertakes to promote the career of draughting and design as specialised occupations that may rightfully claim the privilege of professional status. It also endeavours to ensure that the integrity of the profession is adhered to by its mem- bers with a strict Code of Conduct. The Institute is recognised as a voluntary association by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The Department of Home Affairs recognises the Institute as a Professional Accreditation Body. Various draughting colleges have been registered as a ‘Member – College’ of the Institute, which is beneficial to both the colleges and their students. The Institute has had representation on the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA’s) Consultative Panels and the Standard Generating Bodies (SGBs) in the fields of building construction, civil and ge- neric manufacturing engineering and tech- nology. In addition, it has been represented on the Council of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and on many of SACAP’s committees. In the extremely competitive employment market of today and with the implementation of and the strict adherence to the Statutory Acts of the Architectural and the Engineering Councils, a draughts­ person or designer cannot afford to be complacent and not be registered as a member of a recognised institute. SAID PO Box 387, SONEIKE, Cape Town, 7583 T: +27 66 446 5676 , E: admin@saidraughting.co.za W: www.saidraughting.com SAGI (South African Geomatics Institute) SAGI is a voluntary organisation of geomaticians (surveyors and GISc practi- tioners) who focus on business aspects of the survey and mapping industry. SAGI’s main purpose is to promote ex- cellence and reliability in the geomatics pro- fession, address matters of concern to clients and surveyors, and facilitate peer discipline in order to maintain high standards. SAGI represents approximately 1 000 members spread across South Africa and some neighbouring countries. Membership of SAGI is restricted to those who are registered with the South African Geomatics Council. The Institute represents cadastral procedures, engineering, mining, con- struction, photogrammetry, cartography, hydrographic surveying and GISc. SAGI PO Box 201446, Durban North, 4016 T: +27 31 563 9481, F: +27 86 684 1353 E: admin.officer@sagi.co.za , W: www.sagi.co.za