{"id":17096,"date":"2021-09-20T11:22:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T11:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/?p=17096"},"modified":"2021-09-22T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T11:24:39","slug":"saice-and-sanral-work-together-to-build-a-sustainable-and-profressional-civils-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/press-office\/saice-and-sanral-work-together-to-build-a-sustainable-and-profressional-civils-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"SAICE AND SANRAL WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE AND PROFRESSIONAL CIVILS INDUSTRY"},"content":{"rendered":"

20 September 2021: <\/em>A professional, ethical and knowledgeable civil engineering community is paramount in meeting South Africa\u2019s socioeconomic development needs. Infrastructure development holds the key \u00a0to stimulate the country’s economy, but must be steered by excellence in engineering. Aligned with this, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) holds an annual awards function in recognition of industry excellence, and is pleased to announce that this year, South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has partnered as the main awards sponsor.<\/p>\n

Vishaal Lutchman, CEO of SAICE comments: \u201cSouth Africa\u2019s road network infrastructure is necessary for bolstering economic activity in terms of its provision, operations and maintenance. It is a prime example of what is possible when infrastructure is rolled out professionally.\u201d South Africa\u2019s national road network is widely acknowledged as being world-class. \u201cWe have long been aligned with SANRAL in our objective of supporting a strong civil engineering sector in South Africa, and are honoured to have them backing our annual awards process,\u201d adds Lutchman.<\/p>\n

Further, SAICE seeks to support SANRAL in projects going forward, fostering technical excellence and a partnership based on capacity building, knowledge creation and sharing. \u201cWe have a common development agenda and with the awards, showcase the value of industry collaboration,\u201d says Lutchman.<\/p>\n

Promoting and acknowledging professional excellence in the sector through these awards serves to meet various objectives. \u201cBy shining the light on our highly competent civil engineers, technicians and technologists, we hope to encourage leadership in the sector, foster entrepreneurship, and create role models for young professionals. It is also important that our young people are encouraged to seek professional development opportunities and to seek mentors to assist them on their career paths,\u201d says Lutchman.<\/p>\n

Fostering professional development<\/strong><\/p>\n

SAICE plays a crucial role in fostering a pipeline towards advancing a skilled civil engineering community in South Africa. The voluntary association makes it simple for members to seek mentorship, career opportunities, and institutional knowledge.<\/p>\n

For example, the SAICE Academy offers a multi-disciplinary range of books and discounted CPD accredited courses aimed at growing and improving members\u2019 professional development. It assists in developing knowledge and presenting engineers with best practice and new advances in the industry, thus maintaining a high standard of engineering practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, some things must be learned from peers and projects, rather than from books,\u201d comments Lutchman. \u201cFor this reason, we launched SAICE Connect last year.\u201d SAICE connect is a platform which helps members network with others in the industry, to foster mentorship and a collaborative approach to problem solving. It also connects job seekers with employers to help engineers, technicians, and technologists to grow their careers.<\/p>\n

The SAICE Awards take place on 22 October and will recognise ten outstanding individuals in the sector. \u201cWe hope that we \u2013 in partnership with SANRAL \u2013 can motivate the industry to contribute to South Africa\u2019s sustainable development agenda. When civil engineers execute with excellence, the whole country benefits,\u201d concludes Lutchman.<\/p>\n

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ENDS: 480 words<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Contact details: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nthabeleng Lentsoane<\/p>\n

SAICE Head of Marketing & PR<\/p>\n

Email: nthabeleng@saice.org.za<\/p>\n

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About SAICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is a learned society and voluntary organisation that acts as a catalyst for innovation and good practice in the development of the civil engineering profession. SAICE has a membership base in excess of 15 000 Civil Engineering professionals, and is involved in the development of policies, standards, structures, and systems that impact infrastructure at national and international levels.<\/p>\n

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