Civil Engineering December 2022 | Vol 30 No 11

Civil Engineering December 2022 49 Council (Nedlac) and the National Skills Authority (NSA). Over the years, the SEIFSA management team has positively influenced legislation and policy affecting labour relations, skills development, as well as economic and trade matters. SEIFSA has a dual purpose: to operate at national level as the recognised voice of the M&E industry and at individual member company level by providing a comprehensive range of services and prod- ucts to its members. At industry level, SEIFSA negotiates collective agreements covering wages, conditions of employment and social security benefit arrangements with the trade unions. The Federation also represents employers on the boards of the Engineering Industries Pension Fund, the Metal Industries Provident Fund, the Metal and Engineering Industries Permanent Disability Scheme, the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), the MEIBC Sick Pay Fund and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA. SEIFSA also provides a comprehensive range of services and products of direct benefit to member and non-member companies. SEIFSA’s range of services and products include advice, assistance, consultancy (covering labour legislation, dispute resolution, employment condi- tions, health and safety, B-BBEE, contract price adjustment and skills development, among others), publications, training courses, seminars and conferences. SEIFSA also offers a comprehensive and professional advisory service through sub- ject matter experts within its divisions, and presents a range of training courses, semi- nars and workshops aimed at all levels of management. These courses are presented by the divisions during the year as public sessions, in-house training, or webinars. SEIFSA Training Centre The SEIFSA Training Centre is run in partnership with Thuthukisa, a specialist advisory, consulting, projects management skills programmes delivery company. The centre has the capacity to train 250 people per day and offers apprenticeships in 10 trades. The training centre is a Department of Higher Education and NAMB-registered trade test centre and has trade tested more than 400 candidates per year since 2014. They are able to customise a range of fit-for-purpose success development programmes and solutions to met the unique needs of clients and stakeholders. SEIFSA PO Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000 T: +27 11 298 9400 E: info@seifsa.co.za, W: www.seifsa.co.za Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg SASSDA (Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association) Sassda is one of the most active stainless steel industry associations in the world and has, since 1964, been involved in increasing the awareness and use of stainless steel in Southern Africa. The organisation provides a platform for Sassda members to collec- tively promote the sustainable growth and development of the industry with the main emphasis on stainless steel converted within the South African economy, thus creating jobs and contributing to socio-economic growth. Sassda consists of around 200 industry and associative members including the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Sassda provides a compre- hensive list of services to its member base and general industry including technical information and advice, education, training and skills upgrading, a range of publications and marketing, as well as industry and busi- ness development support. SASSDA PO Box 4479, Rivonia, 2128 T: +27 11 883 0119 E: info@sassda.co.za , W: www.sassda.co.za 1st Floor, Palm Grove, Houghton Estate Office Park, 2 Osborn Road, Houghton, 2198 ITC-SA (Institute for Timber Construction South Africa) As a professional body, the ITC-SA’s vision is to create and maintain the highest standards in the engineered timber roof construction industry by monitoring its membership, continuously improving standards, promoting and marketing engineered timber roof structures, and overseeing the training and development of its members. The ITC-SA is a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) accredited professional body with a professional membership and therefore must comply with the requirements as set out in the National Qualifications Framework Act (No. 67 of 2008 – as amended). The ITC-SA is also a Category B Recognised Voluntary Association in terms of the Engineering Profession Act (No. 46 of 2000). The Institute was established 50 years ago to self-regulate the engineered timber roof structure industry and to provide de- sign, manufacturing, erection, inspection and certification for compliance with inter alia SANS 10400 and SANS 10243, where engineering rational designs are applicable. ITC-SA PO Box 686, Isando, 1600 T: +27 63 509 6573 / +27 11 974 1061 E: enquiries@itc-sa.org / erik@itc-sa.org W: www.itc-sa.org SAFCA Building, 6 Hulley Road, Isando IMESA (Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa) IMESA is a voluntary association of engineering professionals and associates who aim to better the quality of life of all citizens through infrastructure engineering excellence at local government level. IMESA promotes the interests of municipal engineers and their profession by creating a platform for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints, and by providing guidelines, training and support to expand knowledge and best practices in all aspects of municipal infrastructure engineering. Established almost 60 years ago, IMESA’s core focus remains the same, namely to support professional engineers to execute the best possible municipal infrastructure solutions for communities and the environment. IMESA PO Box 2190, Westville, 3630 T: +27 31 266 3263 E: admin@imesa.org.za, W: www.imesa.org.za IMESA House, 2 Derby Place, Westville IWMSA (The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa) The IWMSA is a non-profit association that consists of voluntary members who promote environmentally and economically appropriate waste management methods. Established 45 years ago, the Institute strives to safeguard the environment and people of Southern Africa from the adverse consequences of poor waste management by fostering sustainable environmental best practices. In addition to contributing to the improvement of waste management