14th August 2019 In a night celebrating Excellence in Engineering hosted by Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and sponsored by Aon South Africa, leaders in the Built Environment gathered at the Vodacom Dome in Midrand to honour 25 years of democracy and celebrate the winners of the 2019 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards – reshaping our future together....
Johannesburg, 22 July 2019 Preparations are well underway for another spectacular occasion celebrating innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the engineering industry as Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and the engineering community get ready for the prestigious CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. “Given the pivotal role that infrastructure development plays in the South African economy in achieving the goals of the National Development Plan and Vision 2030, as stated in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) these awards highlight the role that Consulting Engineers and their Clients play in providing Excellence in Engineering for economic development...
29 May 2019 Industry body, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration as President of South Africa and looks forward to the announcement of his new lean Cabinet. In keeping with President Ramaphosa’s call for a ‘New Dawn’ CESA would like to see the re-instatement of Stakeholder Engagement processes aimed at creating a transparent environment setting the stage for economic growth that is underpinned by investment in infrastructure development resulting in improved service delivery...
Tshwane, 24 May 2019 - The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is here. It is evident in the way banks have started offering their digital services and disrupting the modus operandi of traditional banks; it is evident in schools, where books are being replaced with tablets and it will roll-out in almost every sector in the country. The distinguishing factor of 4IR is the scale and speed this revolution takes place and the fear that arises from the advent of 4IR is the fact that it will also be disrupting the workforce, as in Standard Bank’s case, where it is now...
Tshwane, 20 May 2019 – To create greater inclusion and meet the demand that has been forthcoming for The Innovation Hub’s prestigious 2019 International Association of Science Parks (IASP) Africa Division Workshop, which is taking place on the 23rd and 24th May 2019, in Tshwane, the organisation has taken the decision to provide free registration for the workshop. The Innovation Hub has been overwhelmed by requests for attendance by entrepreneurs, students, IT professionals and other key stakeholders,” explains The Innovation Hub’s Head of Marketing and communications Matona Ntshona Sakupwanya....
11 April 2019 Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) President, Neresh Pather, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a function held in North West. Pather’s 2019 theme is ‘Reshaping our Future Together’ focusing on changing social norms by ‘Doing what is Right!...
Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 19 March 2019 – Royal HaskoningDHV reports an organic operating income growth of 3.1%, a recurring EBITA of €25.9 million and a stable net result of €12.7 million over 2018. These results were delivered against continued investments in strategic priorities with the focus to strengthen its domain knowledge and data-driven expertise. Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Erik Oostwegel: “Looking back at 2018, I’m excited about the progress we made with regards to our strategy implementation. We have invested in our people and innovations to accelerate our digital ways of working in order to deliver better and faster solutions with...
Durban 7th March 2019, Neresh Pather, President of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in presenting his closing remarks at the end of the 2nd day of the CESA Infrastructure Indaba, taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre stated, “Our voice in recommending and suitably driving improved planning, design and procurement practices for Consulting Engineering Services related to the development of infrastructure making sure that the citizens of South Africa get ‘Value for Money’ infrastructure that is safe and designed to stand the test of time, must be heard. Let’s hear it”. This appeal was made not only by...
Award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, Knight Piésold Southern Africa launched a creative essay writing competition for no-fee and partly funded high schools across Gauteng, in March 2019. This competition formed part of the Bokamoso programme that is committed to improving the lives of future generations, that aims to give high school learners in Gauteng the opportunity to let their talent shine through creative writing....
27 February 2019 The deadline for accountable institutions to meet the amendments of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, as amended by the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, Act 1 of 2017 (FICA) legislation, which was introduced to counteract money laundering and the financing of terrorism, is fast approaching on April 2, 2019....