Civil Engineering July 2022 | Vol 30 No 6

46 July 2022 Civil Engineering Hamish Riddet Pr Eng, Pr CPM Chairperson Hamish is semi-retired, working part time as a consultant in the project management and mining fields. The projects that he is currently working on include PM docu- ments for concept studies, a concept study to dewater a deepened mine, reviewing critical and major designs on a large mining project and advice on a tailing’s storage facility. A highlight of his career is that Hamish is currently working on ISO TC82 SC5 WG4, to write standards for the underground mining industry to design and manage structures. Looking back over his career, what is remembered are the good projects – which are the projects remembered by the people – as well as project achievements. Andile Mndzebele Pr Tech Eng, Pr CPM Vice Chairperson Andile is the project director for Avenir Properties, which entails functional oversight of engineering and project con- struction management activities. As part of the senior leadership team, he collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams regarding growth and strategic vision. One of the highlights of his career was leading the execution team for the Tweefontein Optimisation Flagship Project. The project comprised the establishment of a sequence of large open cut pits, the construction of a new coal handling and prepara- tion plant, a new rapid rail load out terminal and all associated infrastructure. With each unique project, it is easy to see how one’s contri- bution makes a difference. Andile is able to draw a direct line between the work of his team on the project and the strategic objectives for his organisation by creating this connection. “It’s easier to motivate my team to deliver value in the best interest of the project.” Andrew Comley PR Tech Eng Past Chairperson Portfolio: Marketing and communication Andrew is a director of Comley Consulting, a civil engineering practice started in 2015 offering engineering services to both government and private clients. The company is currently involved in civil infrastructure projects for both the commercial and the residential sector. One of the highlights of his career was being selected to be part of a multi-disciplinary consulting team to one of the large upmarket estates in Gauteng. His involvement has been valued by the team and the developer, which confirms that service and dedication is still appreciated. Andrew enjoys leading the company’s projects and mentoring junior staff so that they can grow their careers in order to register for a professional qualification. Johann Veldman Treasurer Johann works as a senior civil engineer for Sasol, where he is involved in infrastruc- ture assets management. This includes identifying and prioritising structural defects and putting plans in place to manage risks. This brings about brownfield renewals which keeps him actively involved in project management and construction. He has been involved in projects of various sizes and complexity since 2007. One of the milestones in his career was when Johann was the resident engineer on Cradlestone Mall where he was responsible for quality assurance on the biggest construction project of his career thus far. This was invaluable to his development in the built environment and gave him great exposure to project and construction management. “No two projects are similar, and they have very different challenges and outcomes. This forces you to adapt and be agile in Leading the way in civil engineering – SAICE Project Management & Construction Division With 3 875 members, SAICE’s Project Management & Construction Division (PMCD) is one of the larger of the eleven SAICE technical divisions. The division is also home to the Contractual Affairs sub-committee that is responsible for the revisions to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and which is currently writing the new GCC 2022. The PMCD committee comprises 15 dedicated individuals that lead the division through the dedicated portfolios of marketing and communications, events management, education and training, young members and awards.