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Creamer Media Webinars is hosting a masterclass on July 21 at 14:00, presented by Deal Leaders International, aimed at engineering, manufacturing and mining services business owners considering succession, partnerships or a sale. The session will cover valuation, buyer perspectives and common mistakes, such as weak financial reporting and reliance on a single buyer, that can reduce deal value, noting that international acquirers increasingly view South African engineering firms as attractive because of their specialist capabilities and skilled workforces.
Engineering graduate numbers keep falling as STEM targets missedThe Department of Higher Education and Training has missed five of eight graduate performance targets, with engineering graduates dropping every year for six years, from 13 714 in 2019 to 10 805 in 2024, attributed to a shortage of matriculants meeting STEM subject requirements and to budget cuts.
Consulting Engineers South Africa calls for action over rhetoric on infrastructureConsulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell says government infrastructure announcements are not translating into delivery, with projects delayed by administrative processes and inconsistent order books. He urges earlier STEM exposure for pupils, procurement reform and stronger enforcement of professional standards at municipal level.
Engineering Updates
Selling a business is often viewed as a straightforward process of finding a buyer and negotiating a price. However, according to advisory firm Deal Leaders International, many business sales fail...
The Department of Higher Education and Training has university performance targets for qualifications; five of them involve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects; the sixth is...
Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action...
Industry association the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has welcomed the recent launch by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) of South...
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a series of bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and South Africa, in Johannesburg, noting that businesses in both markets see...
The development of a stronger pipeline of female leaders in South Africa's metals, engineering and manufacturing sectors is the focus of the Women of Steel – Women's Leadership Mentoring Programme,...
As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive. Despite this...
By Ayesha Hering - technical leader in the building services engineering sector Recent commentary has once again highlighted South Africa’s shortage of critical skills, particularly in engineering...
Incorporating the practical realities of engineering and infrastructure projects into classroom learning resources can meaningfully augment the engineering and technical skills pipeline, and...
This week we profile Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services
Updated public–private partnership (PPP) regulations have reshaped the framework within which South Africa’s steel industry operates and they are expected to increase steel demand across...
Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), in collaboration with industry organisation Danish Industry, is inviting South African...
Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) invites interested companies to submit expressions of interest to participate in a fully funded...
The building and construction industry forms the backbone of South African engineering and infrastructure growth as also in Africa. It creates rail networks and enables the infrastructure that...
Efficacy fuelled by efficiency, through second-to-none expertise. That is what we believe in at engineering consulting company MegChem, and that is what we deliver, every time and at every level,...
The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial...
By Pat van Wyk, Head of People, Culture, and Communications: Atana South Africa needs engineers who can think beyond calculations, blueprints and technical specifications. The challenges facing the...
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