12 February 2025 – In a media address delivered today, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) President, David Leukes, outlined a strategic framework for infrastructure development, emphasising collaboration, sustainability, and ethical leadership as key drivers for South Africa's future....
4 February 2025: As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects....
4 February 2025: As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects....
8 November 2024: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has responded to the recent partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River Bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, emphasising the incident as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across the nation. This incident serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to prevent further infrastructure failures....
30 October 2024 – The North West Province branch of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) convened in Mahikeng yesterday, where CESA President David Leukes posed critical questions about the future of infrastructure development in the region. “How do we harness our mineral wealth for sustainable development?” and “What can we do differently?” were central themes in his address, emphasising the urgent need for diverse and collaborative leadership....
21 October 2024: Navigating successful engineering business leadership roles requires more than technical expertise; it demands a blend of business acumen and leadership skills. Companies that invest in the career development of their young engineers are positioning themselves for long-term success, explains Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)....
South Africa is grappling with a significant skills challenge, evidenced by a staggering 33.5% unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024, according to Stats SA, as well as an escalating shortage of competent technical skills. The pressing question is: what actions must we take to tackle the dual issues of high unemployment, especially among the youth, and the shortage of engineering skills?...
Achieving gender diversity in South Africa's engineering industry is an ongoing imperative that requires concerted efforts not only within the industry itself but also across South Africa's educational system. While progress has been made in recent years, the underrepresentation of women and marginalised groups in engineering roles remains a challenge....
29 August 2024 – As young engineers navigate the challenges of the future, it is crucial that they are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical principles to drive sustainable change. This was the overarching theme of the 12th CESA Young Professionals (YPF) Sustainability Imbizo recently held in Midrand....
15 August 2024: The 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on 14th August, celebrated and honoured the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards infrastructure development locally and internationally. Celebrating its 52nd year, this event, supported in more recent times by platinum title sponsor Aon South Africa, highlighted the crucial partnerships and collaborative efforts driving the industry forward....