The University of the Witwatersrand held its final year Investigative Research Project presentations on 27 November, the event was well attended by third year civil engineering students, lecturers, fellow classmates of the contestants and their respective parents. The projects covered a wide range of interesting and diverse topics; Pool Monitoring of South African Tailings Dams…

  Tom Mckune hosted his much anticipated Practical Geometric Design 5 day course in Midrand, from 11 to 15 November 2019 at the Altron Conference Centre. The course is highly practical and aims to equip delegates with knowledge and confidence pertaining to the important aspects of geometric design. This includes knowledge on how to correctly…

The most prestigious civil engineering projects were unveiled on 23 October 2019 at the PPS-SAICE Awards ceremony that took place in Johannesburg. The event saw the elite of the industry assemble to celebrate the outstanding innovation and contributions made by civil engineering practitioners for 2018/2019. SAICE was proud to have insurance giant PPS for Professionals…

SAICE thrives on a core of committed members – some close to National Office and some far away. It is an absolute pleasure to see the more remote branches still thriving – and some of them producing Presidents of the Institution. The Lowveld Branch in Mbombela suffers from the same challenges which seemingly all regions…

SAICE President Brian Downie was in  East London on 10 October 2019, on the Amathole leg of the presidential visits. During his time there, he made a stop at Walter Sisulu University of Technology (WSU), Buffalo City Campus, where he met with the HoD of the Civil Engineering Department Dr Akinola Ikudayisi and members of…

The Small Claims Court (SCC) allows you to institute civil claims through a quick, affordable and simple process without the need to use an attorney. WHO CAN CLAIM: The Claimant/Plaintiff must be a natural person. No juristic persons such as Companies and Associations. A person under 18 must be assisted by a parent or legal…

For a number of years the South African Institution of Civil Engineering has been maintaining lists containing the names of individuals who were qualified and experienced to act as Mediators (Amicable Settlement Facilitators), Adjudicators and/or Arbitrators. These lists are widely used in the construction industry in South Africa and the individuals on the lists have…

Highlighting the way ahead for South Africa and engineers in Africa post the conclusion of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Africa Meeting seems remiss in the wake of the tragic week South Africa has had. The brutal rape and murder of Uyinene Mretwanya, has re-centered discussions of the epidemic of femicide in the country. SAICE…

  Channeling lines of learning   GAP is a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded research project that aims to empower adolescent girls by improving their overall health, safety, and well-being whilst shifting gender attitudes and encouraging positive behaviour among adolescent boys. Having identified a synergy, SAICE attended the WITS RHI GAP Graduation event in Tembisa…

In celebration of the inspiring role of women around the country, SAICE and its Johannesburg branch hosted its Women in Hard Hats event – an exclusive high tea and panel discussion that featured the likes of key leaders; Lerato Mahasha (PPS Business Development Specialist), Thirusha Bhana (CEO Imatla Enterprises PTY Ltd), Natalie Reyneke (Senior Associate) and…

  From: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Media release: 3 September 2019   In this year’s thrilling instalment of the International Bridge Building Competition, Brackenfell High School carried the first place trophy proudly back to the Mother City. This event, organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, was held at…

GAP is a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded research project that aims to empower adolescent girls by improving their overall health, safety, and well-being whilst shifting gender attitudes and encouraging positive behaviour among adolescent boys. Having identified a synergy, SAICE attended the WITS RHI GAP Graduation event in Tembisa at the Sam Hlalele Community…

The SAICE Presidential delegation led by 2019 President Brian Downie visited the Algoa Region from 21 – 22 August 2019. During the visit the delegation visited the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), met with the University’s Head of Department and lecturers, student chapter members and other constituencies in the region. Downie introduced the NMU Civil Engineering…

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…

SAICE welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement that the state has set aside R100 billion to start an infrastructure fund which will be administered by the state-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa. Speaking at the SONA, Ramaphosa said that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will play an oversight role of the infrastructure fund.  He also…

By Werner Jerling Pr Eng, Pr CPM SAICE Fellow werner@jerling.co.za   INTRODUCTION Recent media coverage of appeals by SAFCEC, CESA and others to government to intervene and save our industry has caught the attention of many a Civil Engineer. We work and ply our trade in a sensitive ecosystem that is a jewel in the…

Residents in KwaZulu-Natal are still feeling the aftermath of the torrential floods. This follows unseasonable rain that hit the region earlier this week and resulted in severe damage to infrastructure and roads. Many residents have lost their homes and Government has instructed a task team to assist in the rebuilding of affected areas as well…

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 19 April 2019 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the bereaved as well as all those involved in the tragic incident at Pentecostal Church in Dlangubo. A large brick gable wall…

ECS Associates (Pty) Ltd together with the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, (SAICE), successfully delivered the NEC Project Manager Accreditation programme in January and February, the first of its kind in Africa.  ECS won the right to present the prestigious Project Manager Accreditation modules from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London, following a…

On our recent visit to the Southern Cape we saw the wonderful human qualities of altruism and enthusiasm in full swing. In a voluntary association such as SAICE, the dedication and passion of the leaders of our Branches and Divisions are what sets us apart from many failed organisations. Even within SAICE these qualities wax…

Sometimes two weeks can seem like a lifetime, or they can pass all too quickly. It all depends on whether you are five years old, waiting for your birthday party, or 18 and swotting for your exams. For me the last two weeks have been a blur – and at the same time one of…

SAICE President Brian Downie and Acting CEO Steven Kaplan visited Cape Town from 5-6 March 2019. During the visit the delegation visited the three universities in the region namely, The University of Cape Town, The Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Stellenbosch University. The delegation met with the HoDs, lecturers, student chapter members and addressed…

The fifth instalment of the National Investigative Project (IP) Showdown took place on 7 March 2019, at the PPS Indaba Centre in Johannesburg. The competition saw seven of South Africa’s top civil engineering students represent their Universities for the title of IP 2019 Champion as well as the grand cash prize of R10 000. The…

The 2019 Presidential delegation, SAICE President Brian Downie, Acting CEO Steven Kaplan and SAICE Head of Communications and Marketing Nadeena Le’Tang kicked off the first leg of the 2019 branch visits in Durban earlier this month. The branch committee engaged in discussions around initiatives and campaigns which would push value add to its members. Their…

The Johannesburg Branch visit took place on 7 February 2019 at SAICE National Office in Midrand. Branch members attended the event to listen to Mr Brian Downie, SAICE 2019 President, deliver his presidential address entitled It’s a New World. The most salient theme in his presidential address is to uplift and assist young people in…

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 29 January 2019 Taps have run dry in Bethal Mpumalanga after the Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM)  had failed to pay Rand Water an estimated R87.7 million in water services rendered. In a bid to make the local municipality comply, Rand Water had reduced…

  MEDIA STATEMENT FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 4 February 2019 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the bereaved as well as all those involved in the tragic incident at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Concrete elements of a pathway,…

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 21 January 2019 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) notes with concern and expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of Nsuku Mhlongo, a six-year-old boy from Giyani who lost his life after falling into a trench that was left open…

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) inaugurated Brian Downie as the new President of the Institution at a ceremony held in Johannesburg on 29 November 2018. Downie is the 116th President of SAICE since the inception of the Institution in 1903. He is a consultant with Royal HaskoningDHV, where he has held a…

It isn’t often that a 37-year appointment with one company runs in parallel with one of the most exciting and visionary projects in a country. Brian Downie has been fortunate to have been in that position with the infrastructure developments on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. After graduating from Queen’s University Belfast in Civil Engineering, he…

SAICE held the first of its Gender Inclusivity Think Tank events at the Midrand Conference Centre on Friday, 16 November. The intention of the Think Tank was to begin discussions that would lead to the developing of a guiding code of practice or policy document that addresses Gender Diversity and Inclusivity in the built environment…

FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 14 November 2018 SAICE welcomes the Department of Water and Sanitation’s initiative to present their recommendations on future water restrictions in Cape Town and the rest of the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS). This will help to highlight the important role played by the…

The GEC brought together over 2500 delegates from over 70 countries to the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) headquarters in London, which took place over 22- 25 October 2018. SAICE President 2018 Errol Kerst PrEng and ICE Country Representative for South Africa Alain Jacquet attended the GEC 2018. The most prominent speakers from around the…

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) notes Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented in Parliament on 25 October 2018. The Institution welcomes Government’s focus on infrastructure development in support of economic recovery and job creation. It especially supports the development of an infrastructure fund in partnership with the private…

The issue of diversity in the engineering sector is still a burning issue, and one in which the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is taking a critical look. Diversity in every sense of the word is key. Research from late last year indicated that diversity helps businesses to become more innovative and more…

OFFICIAL MEDIA STATEMENT FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Date: 15 October 2018 The prestigious annual SAICE Awards gala event for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievements for 2017/2018 was held at the Southern Sun, Cape Sun in Cape Town on 12 October 2018. The event was responded to excellently and highlighted…

SAICE President Errol Kerst embarked on the Algoa leg of the presidential branch visits from 1 -2 October 2018 where he met with members and local industry. On day one of the visit he met with Mr Victor Felton, Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Development at Kouga Municipality in Jeffrey’s Bay. At the Algoa Branch…

 The issue of the “Out on a rib” article written by Manglin Pillay has received significant interest from our membership base. We have received numerous responses from concerned members about the ramifications of the article.  As an organisation, SAICE takes its members’ views and opinions extremely seriously and it would have been remiss of us…

To SAICE’s delight, the all-girls team from the Domino Servite School from Kranskop near Pietermaritzburg, reigned supreme at the International Bridge Building Competition, organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering and held at St Albans College in Pretoria on 31 August 2018. Not only did they win, they were the youngest team to…

This year SAICE’s Johannesburg branch hosted its third annual Women in Hard Hats (WIHH) event at the Country Club in Auckland Park, on the 24th of August 2018. The event was a great success and saw approximately 100 guests in attendance. These included; 60  students from various student chapters as well as branch members. Our…

Kindly note that corrections to the published SAICE forms of contract, their Guides and their corrected pro forma forms, can be downloaded from the SAICE website page entitled GCC: Pro-forma Templates, Corrections & FAQ at https://saice.org.za/gcc-corrections-faq/ Corrections to the following SAICE publications have been published and are available for download:- • General Conditions of Contract…

SAICE 2018 President, Mr Errol Kerst PrEng was invited by the Zimbabwean Institution of Engineers to give the keynote address at the “The Zimbabwe Infrastructure Investment & Development Conference” held at the Elephant Hills Hotel at Victoria Falls in North West Zimbabwe. His address titled “Change, Economics and Getting Involved” – where President Kerst spoke…

Youth Day on 16 June is a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the start of the Soweto Riots of 1976, sparked off by a government edict that all instruction in black schools would be delivered in the Afrikaans language. To highlight this iconic period in our history, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering…

“Nothing for mahala – nothing for nothing” (Stax, Nothing for Mahala, 1985) One may not approve of the law of gravity because of the bruising when one takes a fall. One could argue based on thinness, fatness, agility or fragility. One might even vehemently oppose gravity standing atop the 223 m high Carlton Centre in…

In my work at SAICE my energies are generally given to position civil engineering as the ‘go to’ profession for any work that requires accuracy, diligence, trust, ethical values, professionalism, reliability and integrity – so that where the task summons for the services of men and women of honour, the plea would be, “…find me a Civil…

The presidential delegation led by SAICE 2018 President Errol Kerst and CEO Manglin Pillay recently made a stop in the Bloemfontein region from 15-16 May as part of their nationwide tour. Day one of the visit saw them spend some time at the Central University of Technology, where they took the time to meet with…

Dear Trevor Balzer PrEng, Gisela Kaiser PrEng, and Peter Flower PrEng, Having engaged with you, Neil Macleod PrEng, Mike Muller PrEng, Mike Shand PrEng, Mike Killick PrEng, Kevin Wall PrEng and Musa Furumele PrEng over the past several weeks, I am proud tobe a civil engineer. I am also aware you are averse to the…

The first Civil Talk segment of the year took place on 4 April 2018 at SAICE House in Midrand. The event was well attended and centred on disaster management in South Africa and  possible ideas for avoiding day zero. The panel of experts featured Professor Mike Muller PrEng (South Africa), CEng (UK), FSAICE, SFWISA. Prof.…

Dr Martin van Veelen, Sam Amod and Malcolm Pautz, three past presidents of SAICE combined their knowledge and experience to produce a guide on how to prepare an Infrastructure Report Card (IRC) which will be used internationally to aid engineering organisations to produce score cards. The guide has been submitted to the Independent Group of…

The SAICE delegation led by 2018 President Errol Kerst and CEO Manglin Pillay embarked on their third of some 23 branch visits scheduled for this year. The visit to the President’s hometown took place from 15 -16 March 2018.  Branch visits are an opportunity for SAICE’s top brass to interact and engage with regional constituencies…

SAICE conferred its highest honours on a few distinct members at the prestigious 115th Presidential Inauguration held on 16 November at La Toscana in Monte Casino, Fourways. Both these awards recognise outstanding individual contribution to the industry and the profession.   HONORARY FELLOWSHIPS An Honorary Fellowship is awarded to p ersons of distinction whom SAICE…

A delegation led by SAICE CEO Manglin Pillay and Past President Dr Martin van Veelen are currently in Italy, Rome representing South Africa at the World Engineering Forum – WEF2017 & WFEO General Assembly. The forum which commenced on 26 November and will run to 2 December 2017 is an international event that will aim…

FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Media release: 17 November 2017 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) inaugurated the 115th president since its inception in 1903. This honour was bestowed on Errol Kerst at La Toscana in Montecasino, Fourways, on 16 November 2017. Kerst is the owner of EK &…

Obakeng Thomas scooped first prize winner of the Lafarge Photo Competition at the SAICE National Awards held in Durban on 20 October 2017. His photo titled Construction of shuttering for dome roof impressed adjudicators with its stunning display of the artistry of civil engineering and technical excellence. SAICE initiated the photo competition to celebrate the…

The prestigious annual SAICE Awards gala event for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievements for 2016/2017 was held at the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom in Durban on 20 October 2017, attended by industry leaders and dignitaries from across South Africa. SAICE received almost 60 project entries from across the country to compete for these…

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) launched its long-awaited third Infrastructure Report Card (IRC) for South Africa on 26 September 2017 at SAICE House in Midrand. The current IRC, following on the initial 2006 and the follow-up 2011 IRCs, extended the sectors assessed to ten, comprising 29 sub-sectors. These include water supply and…

The SAICE Presidential delegation, 2017 President, Sundran Naicker PrEng and SAICE CEO, Manglin Pillay PrEng, with Mishka Khan from SAICE PR visited the Durban branch between 13-15 September where they met with various industry leaders, consultants and bright young minds who will one day lead this country. The aim of the visit was to engage…

The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel. Horace Walpole, English politician in a letter written in 1776 Andrei Sakharov, the famous nuclear physicist who gave the world the atomic bomb, once said: “I’ve always thought the most powerful weapon in the world was the bomb and that’s…

  FROM: THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (SAICE) Media release Date: 25 August 2017 As a developing nation, South Africa’s engagement in the global economy is either advanced or constrained by the state of its infrastructural capabilities. The first ever Infrastructure Report Card (IRC) for South Africa was released in 2006 by the…

Last month, SAICE’s presidential delegation comprising of President Sundran Naicker PrEng and CEO Manglin Pillay PrEng touched down in Bloemfontein to meet with various stakeholders and industry representatives within the fraternity. The two day visit enabled the delegation to engage in interactive discussions with industry around some of the most pertinent challenges. The most prominent…

SAICE’s Johannesburg Branch celebrated Women’s Month in style with their second Women in Hard Hats event that took place on 31 August 2017. This year’s event included a magnificent High Tea and was held at the Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in Midrand. The Master of Ceremonies was S’thandazile Ncube who represented the SAICE…

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted its third annual Golf Day on Friday, 8 September 2017, at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate in Cape Town. The event hosted various participants from a number of companies who competed against each other for the chance to win an array of grand prizes. The day’s…

As a developing nation, South Africa’s engagement in the global economy is either advanced or constrained by the state of its infrastructural capabilities. The first ever Infrastructure Report Card (IRC) for South Africa was released in 2006 by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), which reported on the condition of infrastructure in South…

The SAICE Presidential delegation led by SAICE President Sundran Naicker and CEO Manglin Pillay visited the Drakensberg region on 18 August 2017. The delegation accompanied by members of the local branch committee went on a site visit of the Cornelius River Dam. The approximately R100 million project is scheduled to be complete in 2018 and…

SAICE’s structural engineering community recently celebrated the Joint Structural Division’s (JSD) 80th Anniversary at a prestigious event held on Friday 11 August 2017. The JSD’s 80th celebration banquet took place in the exclusive setting of the Johannesburg Country Club – Auckland Park. The history of the division, goes back to 1937 when the Transvaal Branch…

Proud sponsor and partner PPS joined forces with SAICE on 4 August 2017 at the University of Pretoria to provide insight and guidance to the civil engineering students. The roadshow titled ‘Civil Engineering Professionals of the Future’ – presented a series of talks where students were provided with insight ranging from furthering their tertiary education,…

SAICE in association with McDonald’s South Africa spent 67 minutes at a homeless haven in downtown Johannesburg in honour of the life of service led by our late former president Nelson Mandela. SAICE helped spread the warmth by handing out packs consisting of winter apparel to those in need to keep them warm against the…

Becoming a student member of SAICE is your first step towards joining the biggest network of civil engineering professionals in South Africa. Not only will you enjoy all the physical benefits of membership, but you will also be benefiting your future career from an early stage. A Student Member is a person who: At the…

SA GeoTech 2017 conference and exhibition: Geo-technology systems, solutions and applications  You are cordially invited to attend SA GeoTech 2017 conference and exhibition.  SA GeoTech 2017 focusses on leading edge geospatial and measurement technologies for precision, planning and performance, including skills, solutions and applications for engineers (electrical, mining, mechanical, civil and consulting), technologists, technicians, surveyors,…

The SAICE Aqualibrium Schools Water Competition is aimed at creating awareness regarding the issues surrounding water in South Africa. It spreads the message that water is a precious commodity, which should be recycled, re-used and respected. The competition see’s various SAICE regions hosting their own leg of the competition – the winners of which are…

A long time ago, in a faraway country, there lived a great man. His affluence extended over lush land, bountiful sheep and cattle, all under a prolific climate. His influence was sought after by kings, queens and noblemen from around the world, because he possessed a good name, and he was famous for his breadth…

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The second round of presidential branch visits saw SAICE 2017 President Sundran Naicker and CEO Manglin Pillay visit the Zululand region, over a two day tour between 3rd and 4th May 2017.

The overwhelming number of nominations for the various categories of the Awards casts a positive glow on the future of South Africa and restores faith in the efforts of companies and individuals to make the future of our children in South Africa brighter.

Author : Marie Ashpole Replying to a question from the National Council of Provinces, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, defended her department’s decision to continue employing Cuban technicians and engineers to exchange skills within the department’s Water Programme. The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is perturbed that South African civil engineering…

The Vision 2030 Awards, hosted for the first time this year, has announced its 2017 finalists. The awards are a groundbreaking first for South Africa, recognising as it does the achievements and success stories of organisations, enterprises and individuals that are actively demonstrating alignment to the government’s Nine-Point Plan to boost economic growth and achieve…

Background The SAICE Johannesburg branch Committee (SAICE JHB branch committee), as part of its annual strategy session, identified the need for a platform to celebrate the engineering excellence that exists amongst our Young Professionals (Professionals who are younger than 35 years of age). It was noted that the Civil Engineering fraternity is very good at…

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 2 June 2017 CRITERIA: GENERAL NB: The presentation: Must be made by a Young Professional (younger than 35 years of age), with a brief overview of the project The majority of the presentation must focus on their contribution to such project Must portray the art and science of civil engineering to the general public…

The background to the Seminars is that one of National Treasury’s strategic objectives is to enhance and improve procurement outcomes by designing a procurement system that is better able to deliver value for money, while minimising the scope for corruption. This has resulted in the watershed publication of the National Treasury Standard for Infrastructure Procurement…

Author : Debbie Besseling SAICE’s Membership Department is managed by Vicky Johnstone, Merriam Molefe and Merriam Sethole. Vicky Johnstone – Membership Officer Vicky started working for SAICE on a temporary basis in August 2013 and joined the permanent staff in December 2013 as a Membership Officer. Her duties include: management of the membership department and…

Author : Manglin Pillay PrEng A good name is more desirable than great riches … (Proverbs 22:1) On the morning of Ahmed Kathrada’s death, the renowned and respected cartoonist Nanda Sooben took to social media asking, “Are there any good men left?” After the recent cabinet reshuffle, I asked our members if SAICE should take…

SANRAL and SAICE drives the development behind young engineering minds Port Elizabeth, 31 March 2017: Framesby High School in Port Elizabeth was crowned the winner of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Algoa Branch Aqualibrium Water competition, earlier this month.  The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) and Labco supported the…

Author : Marie Ashpole The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) expresses deep concern on President Zuma’s unwarranted Cabinet reshuffle and the resulting dire consequences on the economy and negative impact on infrastructure development in South Africa. Seen as an ‘honest broker, non-partisan, impartial and unprejudiced voice for the civil engineering profession’, SAICE cannot…

Author : Manglin Pillay It is a misnomer that racial and related economic transformation in the civil engineering and construction sector is not happening. The numbers tell a different story. Government has consistently invested more than 7% of GDP annually on infrastructure development over the past eight years, and is promising injections of trillions of…

As we recover from last night’s shock of the ‘Cabinet reshuffle’ by our President, Jacob Zuma, we have much to contemplate about the political, financial and social future of SA. The country lost more than R89bn when former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was fired. When the news of the outing of Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan,…

In order to better prepare SAICE members wishing to attend the AGM on 11 April 2017, we have linked the following draft Audited Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ending 31 December 2016 to this newsletter: SAICE Group Consolidated  SAICE Institution  SAICE (Pty) Ltd  We will also communicate the Auditors Management Report and the…

Fire engineering in the professional organisation includes the skills of fire protection engineers, fire safety engineers, fire engineers, and allied professionals. The goal of establishing this division is to engineer a fire safe world, in which the Division pursues its vision by serving its members and customers through world-class information, education, credentialing and advocacy. In…

Author : Lorraine Mpofana The SAICE delegation led by 2017 President Sundran Naicker and CEO Manglin Pillay had the opportunity to meet with the Minister of Transport and Public Works, MEC Donald Grant at his offices in Cape Town during their four day visit to the Mother City. This initiative was part of SAICE’s  annual…

Author : Lorraine Mpofana The SAICE delegation led by 2017 President Sundran Naicker and CEO Manglin Pillay kicked off their branch visit trail for the year with a 4 day tour of the SAICE Cape Town region. The visit itself which lasted from 6-8 March 2017, saw the delegation make a stop at various institutions…

Key players in the engineering industry are taking legal action against the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), alleging that the appointment of the new ECSA council is unlawful. ECSA’s role is vital to the quality of engineering infrastructure services, as it registers engineering practitioners and regulates their…

It is a misnomer that racial and related economic transformation in the civil engineering and construction sector is not happening. The numbers tell a different story. Government has consistently invested more than 7% of GDP annually on infrastructure development over the past 8 years, and promises of injections of trillions of Rands into future infrastructure…

CMP is an intensive middle management programme for engineers and other practitioners who have the potential for advancement into corporate management.  Due to dramatic changes and degree of uncertainty in the business environment it is a most relevant professional development programme. In the context of the CMP, the construction sector includes client and owner organizations,…

Author : Lorraine Mpofana Gearing up for the first branch visit of the year, SAICE took time to find out what the shared sentiment is amongst its members in the region. The responses were very clear: they want more. More benefits, courses and regional activity. More time spent by SAICE lobbying important industry related issues,…

Author : Simone Rambarun The third annual SAICE National IP Showdown took place on 16 February 2017, at the SAICE House in Midrand, Johannesburg. The competition brought together the nation’s cream of the civil engineering student crop from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), University of Cape Town (UCT), University…

Author : Debbie Besseling SAICE’s Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) each year awards deserving students who participate in the finals of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists – International Science Fair. The division has recently held their first Young Movers and Shakers event to celebrate the achievements of the recipients of the 2016 – SAICE Environmental…

SAICE convened with university civil Engineering Heads of Department (HOD) on 23 January 2017 at SAICE national office, Midrand.

SAICE’s Transportation Engineering Divisional committee has started off the year with a strategic planning session held on 1 February, in order to provide a better service and maximise the division’s offerings to its more than 1800 members.

I’ve always bought into the concept of economic freedom. Economic freedom is entwined in the fabric of the Freedom Charter, which was adopted at the Congress of the People on 26 June 1955. It’s there in the South African Constitution as well. I am just waiting for Juju to get rid of the reckless race…

During 2016, SAICE offered two courses on the General Conditions of Contracts for Construction (GCC) 2015. These courses included the 2-day beginner-to-intermediate course on the GCC 2015, and the 1-day advanced course on the Differences between GCC 2010 and GCC 2015.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has identified the need to conduct a survey to determine levels of customer satisfaction in the province with regard to the various services administered by the GDRT.

The secured order book has shown a declining trend since 2014. A decrease in order books was observed across six of the nine construction companies analysed.

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) regards government’s action as a regrettable development that neither fosters the management of the water resources in South Africa nor the transformation agenda of government and our people.

The prestigious annual SAICE–SAFCEC Awards gala event for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievements for 2015/2016 was held at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park on 13 October and attended by industry leaders and dignitaries from across South Africa.

The SAICE Transportation Division brings you this 3rd instalment of our vigorous discussion sessions.

SAICE Johannesburg Branch recently held the first of its kind – Avant-garde Forum. The initiative provided a platform for young professionals to showcase their present or recent projects where ingenuity was a primary catalyst for success

It is just under a month till SAICE’s President and CEO touch down in Bloemfontein, where they will be meeting with regional committee representatives and civil engineering students in the area

The SAICE delegation led by President Chris Herold and CEO Manglin Pillay embarked on the Pietermaritzburg leg of the nationwide branch visits.

You have been selected for a very special opportunity. The South African division of Turner & Townsend, a leading independent professional services company in the construction sector, has appointed Inyosi Capital (Pty) Ltd, along with Sentigol (Pty) Ltd to source black-owned professional service providers in the following categories

Very few interventions or career days have the advantage of practically illustrating what a career is all about. The finals of the very successful annual SAICE International Bridge Building Competition 2016, organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), is such a competition

Call for nominations for the AWARD FOR ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

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Students usually desire the “ideal” job and always look to find the right door to step into to advance their careers. However, they seldom prepare themselves to step through the door as it opens.

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AIM:

To celebrate the beauty of the industry
To show the world that civil engineering can be visually pleasing

To celebrate the profession

To bring the profession to the layperson in a format that will be more readily understood

Exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Events Consultant to join our energetic, diverse group of PR professionals at the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

Where there is work that requires professionalism, accuracy, diligence, trust, reliability and ethical values; where the task summons for the services of men and women of honour, the petition should be: “Find me an engineer!”

I dedicate this article to Sam Amod Pr Eng and Peter Kleynhans Pr Eng, who in the past three weeks, while working on a sensitive project of national importance, impressed upon me the meaning of Civil Engineer.

The friendly city proved to be just that when the SAICE presidential delegation visited the Algoa branch on 12 – 13 July 2016.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) along with its presidential delegation were warmly welcomed by SAICE on 18 July 2016. The team that comprised of approximately 20 engineers visited the Institution as part of their international technical visit itinerary.

Very few interventions or career days have the advantage of practically illustrating what a career is all about. At the finals of AQUALIBRIUM, the SAICE Schools Water Competition 2016, to be held at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg on Friday 29 July 2016, you will experience exactly that

The SAICE Johannesburg branch Committee (SAICE JHB branch committee), as part of its annual strategy session, identified the need for a platform to celebrate the engineering excellence that exists amongst our Young Professionals (Professionals who are younger than 35 years of age).

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Sarlette Vermaak, SAICE’s new Financial Manager has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Here’s what she had to say about this new chapter…

OBJECTIVE:

To honour an engineer who has:

– Rendered outstanding service to the profession and

– Made a contribution of distinction to civil engineering

OBJECTIVE:

To honour a young engineer under the age of 36 who has:

· rendered outstanding service to the profession; and

· made a contribution of distinction to civil engineering.

A recent report issued by ratings agency Standard & Poor (S&P), indicated that the outlook remained negative due to adverse consequences of the country’s low GDP growth.

Although the latest statistics released by Statistics SA indicated that jobs in the civil and construction industry were maintained, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is concerned about the overall loss of 15 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2016.

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) states categorically that the Constitution should be defended against those who, purportedly for the good of the nation, attack citizens’ right to know and see what is happening in South Africa, and globally.

PROJECT AWARDS

Project Award for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement – TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

SAICE attended the Annual Career Awareness Day in Mamelodi, in Pretoria on Saturday 28 May 2016. It was held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Pretoria Diocese and organised by the young league of the church to develop the learners from the local schools.

SAICE had an exhibition stand at the Sci-Bono Engineering Career Focus Week to promote and advance the engineering profession.

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has appreciation for the mammoth task of the Auditor General to establish the financial status of the almost 300 municipalities in South Africa.

“There is a human resource crisis in care that is driven partly by the government’s tolerance of incompetent staff.” The South African Health Review 2016 published a report on the dismal state (pun intended) of health care in the public sector, particularly on government’s inability to attract competent healthcare professionals to work in public healthcare facilities

The meeting which was chaired by SAICE 2016 President Dr Chris Herold, was attended by a host of SAICE members who sit on the institutions panels, including chairpersons of Education and Training, Membership, Finance and Administration, Tom McKune, Bridgette Kerst and Martin van Veelen.

The Civilution movement, powered by the engineering industry, works toward removing hindrances that preclude engineering practitioners from doing what they should be doing.

AIMS
To celebrate the beauty of the industry
To show the world that civil engineering can be visually pleasing
To celebrate the profession
To bring the profession to the layperson in a format that will be more readily understood

SAICE in partnership with CESA and SAFCEC have developed an industry survey to see which University and University of Technology graduates are most sought after in the civil engineering, consulting and construction industries.

SAICE & SAFCEC in partnership will be hosting the Annual Awards Function for most outstanding engineering achievements for 2015/2016 on 13 October 2016 in Johannesburg.

SAICE President Dr Chris Herold accompanied by SAICE COO Steven Kaplan PrEng, President of the American Society of Engineers (ASCE), Mark Woodson P.E., Executive Director (ASCE) Thomas Smith and Director of Global Programs (ASCE) Meggan Maughan–Brown visited Durban on 16 May.

SAICE in partnership with CESA and SAFCEC have developed an industry survey to see which University and University of Technology graduates are most sought after in the civil engineering, consulting and construction industries.

The Presidential delegation led by SAICE President Chris Herold and CEO Manglin Pillay recently embarked on the Cape Town leg of the annual countrywide branch visits.

In a private and prestigious event held at the Cape Peninsula Hotel School on Granger Bay, in Cape Town on 12 May 2016, the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse was declared a Historical Landmark by the President of the American Society of Engineers (ASCE), Mark Woodson P.E.

Don’t forget to attend the Civilution Congress and Expo next week 9 and 10 May 2016. This Engineering Revolution is sure to bring you the ultimate experience in learning, networking, engaging and change.

Knight Piesold entered a new era of transformation and innovation celebrating 95 years of industry excellence by hosting a celebratory lunch at the Randpark Golf Club.

SAICE President Dr Chris Herold and CEO Manglin Pillay visited the North West on 21 April. The visit began with a meeting with current committee members at the offices of Bigen Africa.

John has been a member of SAICE for over 20 years and has over 35 years of experience in the industry. With retirement looming he’s grateful and honoured to have served as an engineer.

“… there are many people who feel that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and nonviolence against a government whose reply is only savage attacks on an unarmed and defenseless people.

Remember this – because you exist, our people have dignity in water and sanitation, roads upon which we drive cars, buses and taxis so that, together with rail services, we are able to go to work to earn a living, to feed our families, to cook with the electricity you helped provide, and to send our children to the schools you helped build.

The SAICE Young Members Panel (YMP) convened for the second time this year on 8 April 2016 at SAICE House, Midrand.

The South African government should follow Nigeria’s example by employing reputable quantity surveyors to stamp out corruption and inflated construction costs in the building industry, the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS), has urged.

The second Civilution Congress will be taking place from 9-10 May 2016 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, giving engineers of all disciplines the opportunity to conduct business differently.

SAICE’s first council meeting for the year took place on 12 April 2016 at SAICE House in Midrand. The meeting was opened by President Chris Herold who welcomed attendees and requested them to observe a moment of silence for SAICE members who had passed on.

SAICE hosted its annual charity golf day on 7 April 2016 at the Randpark golf club. 100 players turned out and supported the charity event, playing 18 holes around Randpark’s Firethorn course.

SAICE’s Young Members Panel (YMP) has taken on the task of empowering South Africa’s future civil engineers by conducting a series of road-shows across the country.

It is that time of the year again! The SAICE presidential visit is on hand taking place on 21 – 22 April 2016. Dr Chris Herold, 2016 SAICE president, will be accompanied by Manglin Pillay, CEO of SAICE.

The latest movement in engineering history, termed Civilution, encourages engineers along a path of technical and intellectual revolution in order to achieve the development imperatives of modern South Africa.

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Liaison with government by promoting the profession. SAICE creates lasting partnerships with government and nominating representatives onto statutory bodies and other government bodies and committees.

A SAICE delegation led by SAICE President, Chris Herold, CEO Manglin Pillay, Past President Peter Kleynhans and President Elect Sundran Naicker met with NHBRC Director and Fellow of SAICE Dr Jeffery Mahachi and a number of invited engineering professionals from various sectors, including government, over a breakfast meeting to discuss the challenges associated with the transformation of SAICE structures to represent equally, black, women and young professionals.

Civil Talks are a platform in which professional talks are held on controversial topics which influence our country and industry. All SAICE members are invited to join the talk, which is run by a panel of engineering professionals and government individuals who provide insight and in-depth knowledge on the relevant topics.

Despite the wave of protests and violence that has gripped most South African universities in recent days, the civil engineering students from UJ and WITS decided to rather focus on positive growth and held an inaugural Johannesburg Civil Engineering Student Leadership Conference at UJ with the goal of forming a solid alliance between the three influential Johannesburg student chapters of SAICE (South African Institute of Civil Engineering).

Engineering skills remain the most difficult for companies to fill. According to the Top 100 scarce skill occupations in South Africa list released by the Department of Higher Education and training (DHET), engineering skills occupy the first 20 spots.

The SAICE Water Engineering Division Presidential Breakfast lecture was recently held at the Bryanston Country Club in Johannesburg.

This is a proud moment for The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), with its strong tradition of developing, publishing and maintaining conditions of contract, has now released the new Guide to the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works GCC 2015. This replaces the Guide to the GCC 2010.

SAICE 2016 President Dr Chris Herold, CEO Manglin Pillay and COO Steven Kaplan recently met with the Lesotho Association of Engineers (LAE) as well as the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) to discuss how both institutions could work together to achieve common goals.

By now you should’ve already heard about SAICE’s Charity Golf Day, which is taking place on 7 April 2016 at the Randpark Golf Club. If you haven’t, where have you been?

Get excited, feel it – the countdown has begun.Taking place at Gallagher Estate on 9 – 11 May 2016 – Civilution Congress 2016 is one event that should not be missed.

Which University and University of Technology graduates are most sought after in the civil engineering consulting and construction industries in South Africa in relation to the various technical disciplines of Civil Engineering

SAICE held the second National Investigative Project Showdown for South African universities’ civil engineering departments on 19 February 2016, at the PPS Indaba Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg.

SAICE Division chairs and vice chairs met with CEO Manglin Pillay and COO Steven Kaplan on 24 February 2016 at SAICE National Office in Midrand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues pertaining to the better servicing of members using the available divisional resources and capacity.

During November 2015, in support of the separation of the supply chain for infrastructure procurement and delivery management from that for general goods and services, National Treasury issued the following two documents…

SAICE in partnership with CESA will be issuing a membership survey to identify industry sentiment on the matter

The National Investigative Project Showdown will be taking place on 19 February 2016. This year SAICE extends a free invitation to members to be a part of this prestigious evening which brings together the crème de le crème.

We are currently in the grips of a major El Nino drought event. We are releasing around 4 billion litres of untreated, or at best partially treated sewage into our national rivers and dams daily.

The first SAICE International Panel (SIP) meeting kicked off on 16 February 2016 at SAICE House in Midrand. Panel members that were present included SAICE President Chris Herold, Manglin Pillay (SAICE CEO), Peter Kleynhans (SAICE President 2012), Tony Smith (Chairman of the Joint Structural Division), Munya Mutyora (Young Members Panel representative), Alain Jacquet (Chairman of ICE-SA) and Steven Kaplan (SAICE COO).

The Young Members Panel (YMP) convened on 12 February 2016, at SAICE National Office, Midrand. The YMP is a national forum which was established a number of years ago with the view of creating a forum for SAICE members under the age of 36 to address the needs and interests of the younger SAICE membership group.

Civilution is the largest gathering of engineering professionals, industry leaders and public servants in the country and will once again convene between 9 -11 May 2016 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand.

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Mary Molefe and Sakina Mukandawire work at SAICE National Office. They are charming and friendly, and reliable like clockwork. It is their pride to keep our offices clean and impressive.

The annual Civil Engineering University Head of Departments meeting kicked off on 25 January 2016 at SAICE’s National Office in Midrand

The largest gathering of engineering professionals, industry leaders and public servants in the country will once again convene between 9 -10 May 2016 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand.

Mark your calendars and book your diaries – SAICE’s Annual Golf Day will take place on 7 April 2016.

As a valued SAICE member one of your benefits entitles you to one FREE Divisional selection.
SAICE has TEN technical divisions which maintain excellence in civil engineering

Steven Kaplan, SAICE Chief Operations Officer signed a presenter’s agreement with Royal HaskoningDHV on 29 January 2016.

SAICE in partnership with a host of generous sponsors is proud to bring you the annual National Investigative Project Presentation Showdown, on 19 February 2016 at the PPS Indaba Room, Parktown, and Johannesburg.

Concluding processes lead by past president (2004) Dr Ron Watermeyer, National Treasury (NT) published the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management in terms of the PFMA and MFMA (Treasury Instruction 4 of 2015/6).

An Agreement was reached by the Civilution forum on these three principal focus areas:

The civil engineering and construction industry honoured Nazir Alli for his outstanding contribution and leadership and for modernising South Africa’s national road network to world-class standards.

A lawyer mate of mine, in a debate about the brain drain, once said that progressive South Africa will need to embrace the necessity to slow down so that others may catch up.

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) inaugurated its 113th president, Dr Chris Herold, at the SAICE Presidential Inauguration and Gala Dinner at The Private Room, Kyalami in Johannesburg on 18 November 2015.

The Civilution Congress 2016 programme planning is well underway with the Advisory Board meeting held on 27 October to thrash out the key themes of the congress.

In collaboration with Local Government Sector Education Training Authority (LGSETA) the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has embarked on special program to assist employees within municipalities who are either registered as Candidates or are eligible to register to upgrade to Professional Status after three years.

Chris, who emigrated from England to South Africa in 1954 as a three-year-old, graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1972. His first job was with the SA Railways and Harbours where he worked for four years, attaining the position of District Engineer in Windhoek.

It is encouraging how the Gauteng public, and particularly the civil engineering community, have come together to lament the collapse of the temporary structure at the Grayston interchange that killed two people. It was also pleasing to note the cooperation between the City of Johannesburg, Gautrain, Metrobus, Putco and Uber to help relieve the traffic congestion around the interchange.

Pretoria’s presidential branch visit took place on 23 October 2015 at the Ritrovo Ristorante in WaterKloof, Pretoria. The luncheon was well attended by an extremely vibrant and energetic branch.

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) held its Investigative Project (IP) presentation on 28 October 2015 at the Hillman Building.

South Africa seems to be on a knife-edge, a time of challenge and turmoil — balancing between economic success and disaster. Faced with several challenges, the engineering profession is also at a tipping point.

SAICE 2016 president elect Dr Chris Herold stepped in for President Malcolm Pautz last week during the Pietermaritzburg (PMB) branch visit. Pautz had been attending the ACSE 2015 Convention in New York.

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Civil Engineering, hosted its Annual Projects Evening on 29 October 2015. At the event an audience of just over 200 students, lecturers, special guests and parents gathered at the Rautenbach Hall, Hatfield Campus, for an evening of showcasing and celebrating the outstanding research produced by the class of 2015.

A reputable civil engineer (Pr Eng, MSc Eng, MBL, FSAICE), with some 20 years of public and private sector work experience, attends a tender briefing meeting – dignified and portraying the ultimate professional in dress and demeanour.

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SAICE 2015 President Malcolm Pautz touched down in New York City this week for the 2015 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Convention. The convention set the tone for a proud moment in the organisation’s history – the signing of the Agreement of Cooperation between ASCE and SAICE.

It’s all systems go as SAICE and Hypenica (Pty) Ltd finalise their partnership for the 2016 CIVILUTION Congress which is set to take place [at Gallagher Estate between 9-10 May.

A 1 day course for experienced GCC users. This course will address the revisions which occurred between the GCC2010 and the GCC 2015. A 2 day course for new GCC users. This course is aimed primarily at new GCC users who have not worked previously with either GCC 2004 or GCC 2010.

On 17 September 2015, SAICE held its 3rd Civil Talk for the year at its national office in Midrand. The discussion, entitled Accountability starts with YOU, was facilitated by eNuus anchor on Kyknet, Freek Robinson. Sharing their expert views on the topic included panelists’ Mr Tebogo Motlashuping, Chief Director of Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs and Professor Steven Friedman, a South African academic, newspaper columnist, former trade unionist and journalist.

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The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), with its strong tradition of developing, publishing and maintaining conditions of contract, will be releasing the third edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (the GCC 2015) to replace the GCC 2010 – on Friday, 18 September 2015.

1 day course for experienced GCC users. This course will address the revisions which occurred between the GCC2010 and the GCC 2015. 2 day course for new GCC users. This course is aimed primarily at new GCC users who have not worked previously with either GCC 2004 or GCC 2010.

In recent weeks I seem to have lost my compass. In a modern capitalist culture where time is money and passion is the fuel of purpose, the losing of one’s compass is a dreadful thing.

The SAICE Presidential delegation led by SAICE President Malcolm Pautz and CEO Manglin Pillay embarked on the Johannesburg leg of the annual presidential visit on 20 August 2015.

SAICE recently carried out a general survey to assess the sentiment of engineering professionals wishing to explore careers in the public sector. This survey was carried out in association with the 3 largest engineering associations, namely, the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), South African Institute of Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE) and Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)

Very few interventions or career days have the advantage of practically illustrating what a career is all about. The finals of the very successful annual AECOM-SAICE International Bridge Building Competition 2015, organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), provide learners with this opportunity.

SAICE in conjunction with AECOM hosted the International AQUALIBRIUM Schools Water Competition Finals on 31 July 2015 at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Johannesburg.

SAICE is excited to announce its recent partnership with the South African Road Federation (SARF) for CPD accredited courses. The parties recognise the importance of providing CPD courses in order to allow engineering practitioners to remain abreast of the latest developments in their respective engineering fields and providing them with the knowledge, expertise and skills needed in their careers.

The comedy pretty much writes itself. The Minister of Water and Sanitation thinks that the Washington Accord is an agreement between Cuba and the USA. The Free State MEC for Police, Roads and Transport agrees with the Minister.

During the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Water Week, this exciting competition also went international with both Swaziland and Zimbabwe participating!

Being a new parent is a rude awakening. Being a new parent for the second time around leaves one feeling like a stream in a Karoo drought. As new fathers, Jason, a mate of mine, and I high-tailed it one evening to a local hang-out den for rain

The 5th Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) Conference took place last month under the auspices of the South African Federation of Engineering Organisations (SAFEO). The Conference is reflective of the growing network of multidisciplinary national engineering societies and/or institutions and was appropriately themed as “Engineering Knowledge Creation, Sharing and Collaboration”.

The SAICE delegation led by SAICE 2015 President Malcolm Pautz and CEO, Manglin Pillay visited Witwatersrand University on their most recent leg of the presidential visits.

SAICE and its sister organisations have an adverse view of the first of a total of forty Cuban engineers that have arrived in the Free State. The decision undertaken by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to go ahead with the appointment of the Cuban specialists to implement their skills capacity drive, illustrate once again the DWS’ disregard for local industry body concerns.

I don’t care whether Rhodes falls (or has fallen). It makes no difference to me. I don’t care whether he walks or stands under pigeon pooh. The narrative is a chaotic concoction of the literal over the allegorical, garnished with the ultimate spice of mob mentality.

On 9 April 2015 another of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s flagship in-house Civil Talk events took place at SAICE House, this time to debate South Africa’s transportation systems.

My first thoughts on service delivery strikes are that our service delivery mechanisms and structures are hopelessly incompetent. They are particularly useless in areas where the aspirations and expectations of the proletariat are high, like Malamulele

The SAICE presidential delegation led by President Malcolm Pautz, arrived in the quaint town of Harrismith, Drakensberg South, on 16 April 2015. The two day visit saw the delegation formalising the newly revived branch committee, chaired by Wade Ambler, PrTechEng at Miletus Consulting as well as local site visits to some of the town’s ground breaking civil engineering initiatives.

SAICE hosted its annual Charity Golf Day on Thursday, 23 April 2015 at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. The event saw 120 participants from various companies within the industry, compete against each other for some awesome prizes.

Johannesburg, South Africa, 3 March, 2015 – While the mining industry is steadily moving towards automation, it’s comparatively slow in adopting new technology

The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre was abuzz with activity in the first week of March. The focus was youth in the civil engineering and construction industry for the future!

Slope stability analysis is crucial to the design of every new tailings storage facility, and while deterministic methods such as limit-equilibrium analysis are the most widely used method of analysis, the safety factors produced by them are ultimately difficult to comprehend for non-engineers and are often applied unknowingly to conditions involving widely varying degrees of uncertainty.

It is a fait accompli – the Cuban engineers have landed! It is with great concern that the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) learnt of the arrival of the 34 Cuban engineers in a statement by Minister of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Ms Nomvula Mokonyane.

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) inaugurated its 2015 President, Malcolm Pautz, at the SAICE Presidential Inauguration and Gala Dinner at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on 12 February 2015. Pautz is the youngest ever president in the 113-year history of SAICE.

SAICE’s first Education and Training (E&T) meeting for the year kicked off on 9 February 2015. In attendance, was Tom McKune (E&T Chair), Francis Legge (Council Member), Oliver Rowe, Kobus du Plessis (IMESA), Philip Marsh (Mentoring 4 Success), Fannie Matumba (Protec), Vishal Krishandutt (Nyeleti), Alain Jacquet (ICE–SA Secretary), Steven Kaplan (SAICE COO), Cheryl-Lee Williams (SAICE E&T Officer), Dawn Hermanus (SAICE E&T Officer), Margie Rigby (Section 21), Fridah Mahlangu (SAICE Career Guidance – SPEBS) and Willandri Louw (SAICE Marketing).

I wish to convey my sincere appreciation to the Institution for electing me as President for this year. My election is a departure from precedent, as I have followed a somewhat unusual route in the value chain of engineering.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-billion Maloti/Rand bi-national project which was established by the Treaty of 1986 signed between the Governments of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa.