The Engineering Council of South Africa (Ecsa) recently published a
notice calling for nominations from the broader public for the
appointment of a new council member.
Ecsa stated that in terms of the Engineering Professions Act of South Africa, members of the public are invited to nominate for the position in council, for the remainder of the current term, which ends on August 27, 2005.
The council acts as a body that registers professionals and entities within the engineering industry, and aims to uphold professional conduct, identify functions of engineering professionals, determines guideline professional fees and promotes regional and international recognition of the profession.
The association claimed that the council, supported by administrative staff, meets about twice a year.
Ecsa’s manager of corporate communications, Daniella Melk, said that all members of the public that nominate would be considered for the appointment, except non citizens of South Africa, persons convicted of serious offences and guilty of improper conduct, who would not be permitted to qualify.
In addition, nominees should include a motivational letter with their other appointment criteria, stating why they would be good candidates to run as council members.
The position is non remunerative, but the appointee would receive a reasonable travel and ‘subsistence’ allowance.
Melk added that, in accordance with the Engineering Professions Act, within 30 days of the closing date for nominations, Ecsa would have to forward the shortlist of nominations to the Ministry of Public Works.
The Minister of Public Works, Stella Sigcau, then, reportedly, has 60 days to select and appoint the candidate.
Melk also said that the candidate would be able to participate in the council meetings immediately after appointment by the Minister.
Nominations must reach council by May 10, 2004, as no late submissions will be accepted.
Ecsa stated that in terms of the Engineering Professions Act of South Africa, members of the public are invited to nominate for the position in council, for the remainder of the current term, which ends on August 27, 2005.
The council acts as a body that registers professionals and entities within the engineering industry, and aims to uphold professional conduct, identify functions of engineering professionals, determines guideline professional fees and promotes regional and international recognition of the profession.
The association claimed that the council, supported by administrative staff, meets about twice a year.
Ecsa’s manager of corporate communications, Daniella Melk, said that all members of the public that nominate would be considered for the appointment, except non citizens of South Africa, persons convicted of serious offences and guilty of improper conduct, who would not be permitted to qualify.
In addition, nominees should include a motivational letter with their other appointment criteria, stating why they would be good candidates to run as council members.
The position is non remunerative, but the appointee would receive a reasonable travel and ‘subsistence’ allowance.
Melk added that, in accordance with the Engineering Professions Act, within 30 days of the closing date for nominations, Ecsa would have to forward the shortlist of nominations to the Ministry of Public Works.
The Minister of Public Works, Stella Sigcau, then, reportedly, has 60 days to select and appoint the candidate.
Melk also said that the candidate would be able to participate in the council meetings immediately after appointment by the Minister.
Nominations must reach council by May 10, 2004, as no late submissions will be accepted.
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