{"id":18352,"date":"2025-11-24T07:48:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/press-office\/?p=18352"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:03:26","slug":"cesa-caps-2026-bce-mdp-intake-to-30-participants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/press-office\/cesa-caps-2026-bce-mdp-intake-to-30-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"CESA caps 2026 BCE MDP intake to 30 participants"},"content":{"rendered":"

24 November 2025<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced that enrolment for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) will be limited to 30 participants.<\/p>\n

This decision, says CESA, underscores its commitment to delivering a high-quality learning experience that emphasises personalised mentorship, active engagement and practical outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cLimiting next year\u2019s intake to 30 participants underscores our commitment to maintaining the exceptional quality and impact that define this programme. With a smaller cohort, we create a more inclusive and interactive learning environment, one that encourages deeper discussion, stronger peer connections, and meaningful collaboration. Every student will benefit from personalised mentoring and the opportunity to fully engage with the programme\u2019s material,\u201d says Chris Campbell<\/strong>, CEO of CESA.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn our industry, continuous learning is non-negotiable. The BCE MDP will equip engineers with the strategic insight and management capability to accelerate their careers and add measurable value to their firms,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

The BCE MDP is designed to bridge the gap between technical engineering expertise and business leadership. The 10-month programme includes more than 60 practical and strategic focused subjects, on project delivery, legal and contractual aspects, financial management, and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n

Campbell explains that engineers increasingly face complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, and high client expectations that demand leadership, decision-making and commercial awareness. \u201cBy emphasising these skills, the programme helps create a new generation of leaders who can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth, reinforcing the profession\u2019s role in shaping South Africa\u2019s infrastructure and economic future.\u201d<\/p>\n

On this industry-specific management development programme, participants benefit from one afternoon of weekly interactive online sessions, with bespoke materials and certification, carrying 15 ECSA CPD credits, \u00a0all of which contribute to their professional development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you aspire to lead, pursue leadership roles or transition into a different role, engineering practitioners and built environment practitioners broadly, who complete the BCE MDP emerge more capable, more confident and more competent.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy combining real-world case studies with practical application, the BCE MDP continues to evolve in response to the changing demands of the consulting engineering industry,\u201d Campbell concludes.<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the CESA School of Consulting Engineering<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The School of Consulting Engineering was founded by Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in the year 2000. CESA is a voluntary association of consulting engineering firms with a member base across the country totalling in excess of 580 companies. The School aims to provide the opportunity for consulting engineers, their staff, their clients and other interested parties in the built environment to enhance their business, professional and entrepreneurial skills. For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.cesa.co.za\/sce\/<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Megan van Wyngaardt | SWM Communications
\nTel: 0743366772
\nMegan@swmcommunications.co.za<\/p>\n

CESA Contact:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bonolo Nkgodi<\/p>\n

Marketing and Communications Manager<\/p>\n

Tel: 011 463 2022<\/p>\n

bonolo@cesa.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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