As our member, you gain access to a powerful suite of resources designed to support your career, firm and the broader consulting engineering industry.  

Our membership delivers comprehensive value across multiple areas.  We tackle key industry challenges through strong collective advocacy at local, provincial, national and international government levels.  

We assist members in negotiating contract conditions, resolving disputes, interpreting contracts/rules/regulations, and liaising with government and bodies on contractual and legislative matters. We also promote best-practice procurement methodologies that prioritise value, quality and fair outcomes. Here’s how a CESA membership benefits you.

1. Networking & Knowledge Sharing
   We host numerous local and international events, regional visits, meetings, trade missions, and conferences offering excellent networking and learning for member firms, clients, and partners. Visit our full calendar here.  
2. Business Support
   We act as your radar for opportunities by identifying local and international business leads, sharing best-practice methodologies and guidelines, providing access to competitive Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance, issuing in-depth Practice Notes on industry topics, and supplying best-practice contract documentation, policies and procedures. 
3. Contractual Affairs
   We keep members informed on legislative changes through ongoing liaison with government and industry bodies. We actively participate in the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) and Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Members benefit from case studies on insurance claims and free Legal Risk Management services via our designated insurer. 
4. Market Intelligence
   Stay ahead with regular industry updates, market surveys (local, regional, international), and our bi-annual Economic and Capacity Survey, delivering competitive insights and management data for strategic decision-making. 
5. Public Sector Support
   We help public entities become “informed clients” through capacity-building programmes and the Project Development and Facilitation Alliance (PDFA), supporting effective service delivery and stronger public-private collaboration. 

Form part of our influential database. Get seen across the industry. Be heard on critical issues. Join a committee, bring your expertise and influence and help shape the future of consulting engineering in South Africa. 

Membership is your gateway to visibility, support, opportunity and collective impact.  

For more details or inquiries, contact Bonolo Nkgodi at bonolo@cesa.co.za or 011 463 2022.