https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/education-skills-development Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:17:08 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cidb-launches-construction-management-qualification-to-boost-project-rollout-2026-07-13 Schalk Burger CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200 725528 1783938659 1783933860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284945_resized_cidbceobonganidladla2024051022.jpg cidb CEO Bongani Dladla 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/indaba-2026-targets-access-value-and-innovation-2026-07-10 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724297 1783408420 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281078_resized_mijhb202406261022.jpg GROWING LOCAL VALUE Manufacturing Indaba 2026 is structured to help manufacturers capture more value locally, access new markets, and adopt the technologies that define global competitiveness. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tasez-emerges-as-blueprint-for-s-africas-industrial-future-2026-07-10 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724312 1784014266 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281133_resized_panelbeater06261022.jpg FUELING THE INDUSTRY South Africa currently has 12 designated SEZs spread across seven provinces, with nine operational and three still under development. Since 2016, the SEZ programme has generated more than 30 000 jobs and recorded total expenditure of R24.2-billion 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dam-project-making-progress-after-initial-challenges-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723761 1782800215 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279526_resized_waterstoragedwsclanwilliamdamwallupgrade1022.jpeg DAM HIGH WALL The Clanwilliam Dam wall will be extended by a further 13 m which will greatly increase the dam's capacity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-water-reservoir-should-address-shortages-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723822 1782810804 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279701_resized_brixtonwatertowerproject1022.jpeg TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT The Brixton Reservoir and Tower was officially opened on April 29, to boost water security in the Johannesburg Water district 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/outcomes-based-bonds-powerful-tool-for-solving-the-water-crisis-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723764 1783326550 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279536_resized_watersoragekhurshidfazelwebberwentzel01scaled1022.jpeg KHURSHID FAZEL Webber Wentzel recently advised African banking giant FirstRand Bank on the structuring and issuance of South Africa's first outcomes-based water bond 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/management-group-tackles-non-revenue-water-issues-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723759 1783588643 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279518_resized_waterstoragenonrevenuebotolaoracle1022.jpeg NON REVENUE LOSSES The amount of water lost owing to infrastructure and storage inefficiencies costs South Africa billions of rands in lost revenue every year 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solidarity-opens-court-case-against-delays-in-issuing-artisans-red-seal-certificates-2026-06-30 Schalk Burger ARTISAN CERTIFICATION Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200 724625 1782810571 1782808860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/complex-projects-undermined-by-fragmented-processes-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723331 1782112865 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278299_resized_consultingengineerskhewijagibballiancecarlpretorius06261022.jpeg CARL PRETORIUS An IPD approach will drive clearer alignment among all stakeholders significantly improving the projects chances of coming to fruition 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/networking-platform-successfully-connects-graduates-to-recruiters-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723329 1782112864 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278292_resized_consultingengineerssaiceconnect06261022.jpeg CONSULTING CONNECTIONS The SAICE Connect portal is a proven targeted networking and recruitment tool for South Africa's civil engineering sector 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/more-action-less-talk-consulting-engineers-body-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723332 1782303800 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278307_resized_consultingengineerscesagenericsunrise06261022.jpeg A BRIGHT FUTURE The introduction of stronger maths and science education to early childhood development phases is imperative to the survival of the consulting engineers sector in South Africa 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96790_2026-06-12_cesa.mp4238696706 Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell discusses the need to promote STEM careers at the foundation phase. 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Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-search-is-on-for-south-africas-best-artisan-business-owners-2026-06-25 Irma Venter ARTISANS Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200 724349 1782392072 1782391920 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281204_resized_artisangeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stocks-strauss-closes-r400m-university-technology-fund-ii-2026-06-25 Schalk Burger UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200 724316 1782383851 1782381300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institution-implements-standards-for-global-competitiveness-2026-06-19 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722773 1781248175 1781820000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276569_resized_saiwlasertraining06261022.jpg BRIDGING THEORY AND APPLICATION The Material Testing Lab provides tensile, bend, impact, hardness and metallographic testing to support procedure qualification, failure investigations and quality assurance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/samsung-launches-innovation-campus-programme-at-durban-university-of-technology-2026-06-12 Schalk Burger EDUCATION Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200 723491 1781271802 1781271060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-fuels-reduce-costs-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721758 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273280_resized_cementconcreteoricolliquidalternatefuel06261022.jpeg REFUSE REUSE Oricol Environmental converts hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels for cement kilns 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cement-association-marks-ten-year-anniversary-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721761 1780992027 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dhl-launches-its-humanitarian-logistics-training-academy-in-africa-2026-06-04 Schalk Burger HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200 722911 1780581972 1780581000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ecsa-will-host-international-engineering-alliance-meetings-in-cape-town-in-june-2026-05-28 Schalk Burger ENGINEERING EDUCATION Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200 722386 1779980417 1779979860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewseta-highlights-critical-skills-needed-to-secure-s-africas-water-future-2026-05-18 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200 721527 1779271938 1779184800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273055_resized_ewsetadrmmaphefothwalaenlitafricaweb.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96638_ewseta_dr_mmaphefo_thwala__enlitafrica_web2.mp4252640395 EWSETA water sector manager Dr Mmaphefo Thwala emphasises the importance of building a capable, future-focused workforce that can respond to the sector’s growing complexity and evolving demands. 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Camerawork and Editing: Miko Moodley. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewseta-drives-skills-development-to-power-s-africas-energy-and-water-future-2026-05-19 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 721525 1779343396 1779181200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273126_resized_c0031.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96640_2026-05-19_enlit_ewseta.mp4209642492 EWSETA corporate services manager Candice Moodley speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about positioning skills development as a critical enabler of transformation across the energy and water sectors. Camerawork: Miko Moodley. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/on-site-emergency-response-teams-available-247-2026-05-15 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720322 1778488576 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268995_resized_healthsafetyer24sbms105261022.jpeg HELPING HAND ER24 Offers an on site 24/7 solution to health and safety on any site or mine 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/substance-abuse-policy-and-testing-equipment-paramount-2026-05-15 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720323 1779703965 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269002_resized_healthsafetyalcosafe05261022.jpeg TRIED AND TESTED A tried and tested substance abuse policy as well as effective well calibrated testing systems is paramount to a good safety plan 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/comodex-uj-host-mine-mentor-skills-competition-2026-05-12 Creamer Media Reporter Education & Skills Development Wed, 13 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200 721090 1778656450 1778656260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271321_resized_rer1022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96579_2026-05-07_rer832_uj_mine_mentor_competition.mp4185489148 Comodex, UJ host Mine Mentor skills competition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uj-brings-ancient-structures-at-heritage-site-to-life-through-augmented-reality-reconstruction-2026-05-04 Schalk Burger HERITAGE Mon, 04 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200 720484 1777907177 1777903380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269536_resized_untitled20260504t170458919.jpeg Visitors can use their smartphones to see a historically grounded, 3D reconstruction of the ancient smelter digitally overlaid directly onto the existing remains using QR codes. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amazon-womhub-launch-sustainable-women-led-incubator-programme-2026-04-30 Schalk Burger ENTREPRENEURS Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200 720372 1777556101 1777555920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/greater-ai-fluency-in-tandem-with-expert-industry-skills-foundational-for-effective-ai-systems-2026-04-08 Schalk Burger AI SKILLS Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200 718808 1776080891 1776398400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265350_resized_humantouch.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/multi-circuit-aerospace-heat-exchanger-designed-in-record-time-2026-04-17 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718488 1776692157 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263195_resized_vesselsheatexchangerssintavialightweightaerospaceheatexchanger1022.jpeg OUT OF THIS WORLD The multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed and manufacatured by Sintavia 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellenbosch-and-coventry-universities-celebrate-a-decade-of-successful-partnership-2026-04-16 Rebecca Campbell SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200 719518 1776348607 1776347820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266465_resized_untitled20260416t160015577.jpeg Coventry University Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO Prof John Latham and Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Deresh Ramjugernath 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/salga-global-trust-project-to-pilot-stronger-municipal-trustworthiness-scheme-2026-04-15 Schalk Burger MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200 719343 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