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Structural Health Monitoring
Structural Health Monitoring
12th January 2022

ASNT Level III - Acoustic Emission Testing (ASNT NO: 194954) 


ECSA mourns the death of president Mashao Lawrence Lebea
8th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) reports that it was informed on December 7 that its sixth-term council president Mashao Lawrence Lebea had died. He was inaugurated as ECSA president... 


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Need for skills development
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The need for the development of skills and further education in the road industry is imperative, says South African Road Federation (SARF) operations director Basil Jonsson.  


Trueman Goba named honorary fellow by Royal Academy of Engineering
19th October 2021

The Royal Academy of Engineering named Trueman Goba, chair of Hatch Africa, an honorary fellow of the academy, recognizing him for his exceptional contributions, innovative leadership, and... 


ECSA hosts first Identification of Engineering Work workshop
27th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has successfully hosted its first industry consultation on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW). The session was attended by government... 


ECSA Consults Voluntary Associations on the Identification of Engineering Work
27th August 2021

On Thursday, 26 August 2021, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) hosted its first industry consultation on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW). The session, attended by,... 


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Earn CPD points by attending a workshop on galvanized rebar and bolts
4th August 2021

The International Zinc Association (IZA) is hosting its second expert workshop on 11 August 2021 at 14:30. This workshop will focus on galvanized rebar and bolts.   


Mining Giant Takes Hands with Pragma Academy to Develop AM Professional Development Programme
19th July 2021

Mining powerhouse Anglo American that partnered with the Pragma Academy to deliver their Asset Management Professional Development Programme (AMPDP), is reaping the benefits from this investment... 


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Opinion: The smart road to prosperity
16th July 2021

In this opinion article, South African National Roads Agency head of engineering Louw Kannemeyer argues that smart transport, cities and infrastructure are intertwined in road construction. 


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New electro-hydraulics training course launched
9th July 2021

A new course focusing on the electrical control of hydraulic circuits aims to enable a better understanding of the electro-hydraulic control system and also enhance fault finding techniques. To... 


Driving through the gap
2nd July 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Back in the day, consulting engineering firms were making money hand over fist. There were no black consulting engineers. Government handed out projects on a rota system. Fees were based on a... 


Women engineers at AECOM play a key role in uplifting local communities
23rd June 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

If you are passionate about improving the day-to-day lives of communities by delivering great design solutions, then engineering is both a challenging and rewarding career to follow. Key to this is... 


ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
3rd June 2021

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body that was established according to the Engineering Professions Act 46 of 2000 with the primary role of regulating the engineering... 


M&D Construction Group invests in professional development to attract and retain the best engineers, as well as project and construction managers
27th May 2021

M&D Construction Group, a leading multidisciplinary contractor, has embarked on a drive to facilitate the registration of all the company’s engineers with the Engineering Council of South Africa... 


JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd are pleased to announce the following staff promotions as of March 2021
24th May 2021

JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy are thrilled to announce the promotion of the following members of the team, Sanjay Maharaj and Duane... 


DWS to oppose court case, says Cuban engineers' qualifications accepted
24th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will oppose the court case brought against it by trade union Solidarity to reverse its decision to deploy Cuban engineers in South Africa.... 


ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
ECSA mandate strives for engineering excellence
21st May 2021

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body that was established according to the Engineering Professions Act 46 of 2000 with the primary role of regulating the engineering... 


Cuban sanitation engineers
14th May 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

We try to stay away from politics in this column. But. Und zis iz a big ‘but’. 


Aspasa launches online explosives audit, encourages members to register qualified engineers
3rd May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface mining industry association the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has launched an innovative and nonintrusive online explosives audit in its ongoing... 


Solidarity starts legal proceedings over Cuban engineers
26th April 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa trade union Solidarity has started a legal process against  Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu regarding the appointment of Cuban engineers to help... 


Programme in Engineering Management
1st April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brief Description The Programme in Engineering Management (PEM) aims to provide you with practical training in managing technical functions, specifically those geared towards engineering management... 


Load-shedding a major obstacle for small businesses
12th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

A mixture of Covid-19 restrictions and related subdued consumer behaviour and poor national grid electricity stability are impacting on small businesses chances of survival, states South African... 


40 years on
9th October 2020 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

When I was 19, I fell in love with a girl who was studying at the University Cape Town (UCT). I was studying at the University of the Witwatersrand at the time and had just finished my second,... 


Election of SAIMechE Office Bearers 2020-2022
21st September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Council of SAIMechE is pleased to announce the election of its Office Bearers for the 2020-2022 Council session. The Council congratulates its office bearers on their election and commits their... 


Advancing aerospace and professional development
Advancing aerospace and professional development
11th September 2020

Founded in 1911 by pioneering South African aviator, Rear-Admiral Sir John L. Weston, the Aeronautical Society of South Africa (AeSSA), is an autonomous, voluntary, non-profit association... 


Babcock receives energy project award for NOx abatement solution
24th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock’s Ntuthuko Engineering business is leading the way in specialist combustion installations in South Africa, having successfully implemented one of the first nitrogen oxide (NOx) abatement... 


CESA supporting municipalities to improve service delivery, spending
15th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The recently released Auditor-General’s (AG's) report on the latest municipal audit results does not paint a good picture for spending and service delivery on the part of South Africa’s local... 


ECSA chief says ‘new normal’ involves putting expertise together for greater good
7th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) CEO Sipho Madonsela says the manner in which business operates has shifted and the need to heed the call for a “new normal” is now. His statement comes... 


ECSA suspends four Satellite Centres in light of Covid-19
3rd July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged and shifted the premise upon which the Engineering Council of South Africa’s (ECSA’s) Satellite Centres were introduced, leading to the suspension these four... 


Training by the South African Institute of Tribology
2nd June 2020

Covid-19 and lockdown have strangled business and the economy over the past 2 to 3 months.  Business now needs to leap to the defence of South Africa as Level 3 eases the lockdown against this... 


Kuben Govender appointed head of inland provinces at Mariswe
3rd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mariswe has announced the appointment of Kuben Govender as its Regional Head of Inland Provinces from 1 April 2020. Mariswe is a South African based project management, infrastructure planning and... 


JG Afrika helps accelerate professional registrations
12th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers, is helping its young engineers and technicians attain professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Eleven... 


Bosch Ulwazi annual engineer in training programme 2019 conference
12th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bosch Ulwazi’s 2019 Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Conference was held in Mt Edgecombe recently. At this annual event, graduates are given an interactive platform to showcase the knowledge and skills... 


Stellenbosch University to start training data engineers
21st October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently received confirmation that the new BEng degree in Data Engineering will be fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa... 


Timber Roof Truss Building Regulations & Standards Workshop to launch in Overstrand
Timber Roof Truss Building Regulations & Standards Workshop to launch in Overstrand
11th September 2019

Architectural trends, increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and the continual development of new building materials all result in residential roof structures becoming increasingly complex. In a... 


DEHN Africa Senior Engineer attains Professional Engineer status
4th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

It is important that engineers register in their different disciplines in order to promote public safety. The recent qualification of DEHN Africa’s Senior Engineer, Ivan Grobbelaar, as a... 


Concrete Society
Concrete Society
7th June 2019

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa NPC (CSSA) is a non-profit, member-based organisation - a ‘community’ of like-minded professionals who keep themselves up-to-date with the latest technology... 


Job opportunity at SAIMechE – Apply today
Job opportunity at SAIMechE – Apply today
30th May 2019

The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) invites interested and suitably qualified persons to apply for the position of General Manager at its office in Observatory,... 


CSIR International Convention Centre
9th May 2019

Engineering technology company, ESTEQ, is hosting their annual Engineering Community Conference (ECC) on 12 June 2019 at the CSIR ICC with the theme “Future-Proof”. This conference will provide... 


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Bosch-ulwazi-10-years-2019-emerging-enterprise&graduate-development
8th April 2019

Bosch Ulwazi marks its 10th anniversary this year, with a track record in the advancement of engineering skills across South Africa. The company was established in 2009 as a subsidiary of Bosch... 


International Day Of Happiness 2019: Happier Together – The Value Of A Purposeful Workplace
25th March 2019

Elaine Porter, Director: People, Culture & Engagement, WSP in Africa The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in... 


International Day of Happiness 2019: Happier together – the value of a purposeful workplace
20th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in 2018, and at 106in 2019. While there are many factors contributing to... 


Ecuador's mining push in doubt as ‘radical’ foes stall projects
20th March 2019 By: Bloomberg

Ecuador has tethered its economic fortunes to a burgeoning mining industry. Now it just needs to get bureaucrats and community leaders on board. Local opposition and red tape are hindering plans... 


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