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Directorate

Directorate

The Directorate of the Association comprises 10 highly competent staff and is situated in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

 

Graham PirieGRAHAM PIRIE
Chief Executive Officer

Graham, being the Chief Executive Officer of the Association is responsible for determining strategic direction, initiating new approaches, implementing corporate business development strategies, representing CESA at national and international levels and initiating liaison with client bodies in government and industry.

Strategic partners include organisations representing the other built environment professions, contractors, business, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), and the Group of African Member Associations (GAMA).
Brenda Lacey SmithBRENDA LACEY SMITH
Manager - School of Consulting Engineering

Brenda is responsible for sourcing and implementing new business related courses that would benefit members of the CESA, as well as running and updating existing training courses. Brenda is currently working closely with CETA (Construction Training and Education Sector) and SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) to ensure the courses are accredited and acknowledged in terms of continuing professional development.
Roelof van TonderROELOF VAN TONDER
CEO: Built Environment Export Council

Roelof's primary role is to create an enabling environment for the pursuit of international business opportunities to firms who subscribe to this additional service. Roelof also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Built Environment Professionals' Medical Scheme and is actively involved in the National Liaison Activities of the Association. Furthermore, together with Quentin, he fulfills the role of Regional Manager which is aimed at providing active support to certain Branches of the Association.
Jean StanfordJEAN STANFORD
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Jean is the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and her duties include support to the Association’s various Committees, providing administration and secretarial support as well as the handling of the Association’s travel arrangements. She also co-ordinate the smooth running of the office.
Gillian WandsGILLIAN WANDS
Administrative Officer

As Administrative Officer, Gillian is responsible for maintaining the Membership Database and Committee Database. She also renders IT support to the Directorate and performs duties as Secretary to Council, the Executive Committee and other working committees of the Association.
Kuvashnee Govender

KUVASHNEE GOVENDER
Marketing and Communications Manager

Kuvashnee’s primary responsibility is that of Marketing and Communications. Her role also includes the following:

  • Events Management
  • Production of the CESA Directorate of Firms
  • CESA Annual Review
  • Internal support to the Association’s Committees
  • Development of strategies to increase membership
Quentin Koen

WALLY MAYNE
Contractual Affairs Manager

Wally is responsible for the contractual affairs section of the directorate and is tasked with:

  • Contractual matters;
  • Existing and new legislation affecting the industry;
  • Legal matters affecting the Association;
  • Risk management and insurance issues;
  • Disciplinary matters (CESA code of conduct);
  • Procurement legislation.
Godfrey Ramalisa

GODFREY RAMALISA
Manager: Client Liaison

Godfrey is responsible for client liaison and the following are his primary roles:

  • Liaise with high priority clients at national level of government such as DPLG, DWAF, DoT, NDPW, DPE, DoF and DBSA
  • Assist and support the branches and their branch chairman with client liaison structures and reporting.
  • Manage and monitor the National Liaison Committee (NLC) system
  • Give support to specific initiatives relating to providing capacity to public sector infrastructure delivery.
Sue DavisSUE DAVIS
Manager: Finance and Administration

Sue is responsible for the following areas:
  • Overall financial administration and management of the accounting system
  • Administration and management of house keeping, reception etc
  • Human Resources
  • Public officer for CESA
Patience Tsotetse
PATIENCE TSOTETSI
Administrator – Document sales
 
Patience is responsible for the ordering, managing and sales for all document sales.  She prepares and manages the vendor applications.  She handles the petty cash, banking and stationery requirements.
Nomsa KhumaloNOMSA KHUMALO
Office Assistant

Nomsa, whose Zulu name means "Faith", is the most popular person in the office, for she ensures that refreshments are always available to staff and their guests. She takes care of daily housekeeping so that our offices are always presentable, and she also assists with document processing and the movement of documents within the office.
Athrometh MotaungATHROMETH MOTAUNG
Junior bookkeeper SCE
 
Athrometh is the bookkeeper for the School of Engineering.  She prepares invoices, manages SCE debtors and queries, and updates the SCE database.
Mary MabaaneMARY MABAANE
Andile JeleANDILE JELE
Bookkeeper

Andile is our bookkeeper. She prepares invoices and manages the cash books.  She handles the debtors and queries.
Patricia Fanti

PATRICIA FANTI
Receptionist

Patricia is our receptionist.  She assist with administrative duties and flex time.

Solly MamailaSOLLY MAMAILA


Solly is employed on a part time basis as a driver, handyman, switchboard relief and he assists with administrative functions.