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National Development Plan and SIPs Panel
Discussion

Poobie Govender, Eskom and Trueman Goba,
NPC were joined by Thabo Masombuka from the
Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC) for
the NDP and SIPs panel discussion. Masombuka
stated that decisive leadership was required and
that the CSCC was responsible to create that hope
to ensure that the country has a booming industry
for all stakeholders and economic players. He
unpacked the Construction Sector Charter Code
which is an empowerment framework to measure
Session 1 Day 2 L-R: Trueman Goba; Peter Viljoen; Thabo
Masombuka; Poobie Govender; and Lefadi Makibinyane the construction sector and stated that all Built
Environment Bodies have to measured in terms
of the code, it is compulsory and mandatory. He
stated, Transformation is part of the business
Environmental Sustainability Panel value chain.
Discussion Tafadzwa Mukwena an YPF representing the CESA

Communications Committee provided an update
Manfred Uken, Green Roads Council; Brian
on the success CESA has achieved utilising social
Wilkinson, Green Building Council South Africa;
media platforms and the value these platforms
Peter Kleynhans, South African Institution of
provide to industry. Jeshika Ramchund, CESA’s
Civil Engineering (SAICE); and Dr. Max Clark all YPF National Vice Chair assisted by Michael
participated in an Environmental Sustainability Vice a member of the CESA YPF provided the
Panel discussion. Uken stated that the Green
conference with a young professionals perspective
Roads Council in South Africa was in the
that included the results of their recent ‘Golden
development stage and that they were looking for
Thread’ survey. They made a strong appeal for
industry experts on a voluntary basis to assist, they the simplification of the professional registration
are also looking for pilot projects. Wilkinson stated process. Siya Mapoko, acclaimed author ended
that their aim was as a catalyst to the property
the conference with an inspiring presentation on
industry to design, build and operate in a manner
Entrepreneurial Leadership stating that complex
which minimises their harmful impact on the
problems require simple solutions.
environment. He stated, How we respond now will
decide the future of human civilisation. Kleynhans
stated that Sustainability is the capacity of an
ecosystem to endure. They intend to advocate and
lead by example with respect to demand reduction
to preserve and protect resources with a focus
on planet, people and economy. Clark stated that
we need to use development to leverage greater
societal value from the ecosystem structure in order
to support landscape resilience, providing the best
of both worlds.

Session 2 Day 2 Siya Mapoko

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