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....
14 August 2024 – Consulting engineering firms are increasingly recognising the importance of non-technical skills in shaping the future of their employees. The Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP), offered by the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE), is pleased to celebrate its latest cohort of graduates....
In today's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape, strategic partnerships have emerged as a cornerstone for advancing development across various sectors. Collaboration between government entities, private sector firms, and community stakeholders are not only essential for project delivery but also enhance efficiency and lead to superior quality outcomes....
12 July 2024: With infrastructure becoming increasingly vulnerable to economic fluctuations, climate change, and natural disasters, the need for resilient infrastructure has now become imperative. Engineering excellence is therefore critical in developing systems that can withstand these challenges, ensuring safety, sustainability, and stability for communities and economies alike....
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the launch of the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, set to take place on 14 August 2024, at Vodacom World, in Midrand. This event will recognise outstanding engineering achievements and contributions to infrastructure development in South Africa....
18 June 2024: Business confidence remains a pressing concern in South Africa, with Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) Bi-Annual Economic and Capacity Survey (BECS), for the period for July - December 2023, revealing a 22% decline, reaching a low of 32, the weakest level since 2019. This drop, exacerbated by political uncertainty, corruption, and infrastructural constraints, has continued into the first quarter of 2024, falling to 30....