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Public Works Minister Calls for Engineers to Return Home at CESA Infrastructure Indaba

Public Works Minister Calls for Engineers to Return Home at CESA Infrastructure Indaba

18 March 2025: At the heart of this year’s Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Infrastructure Indaba is a powerful call to action: bring South Africa’s engineers back home to contribute to our nation’s growth.

The CESA Infrastructure Indaba commenced today at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg. With the theme, “Engineering the Future We Want: Mobilising for Sustainable Development,” the Indaba set the stage for action-oriented discussions aimed at advancing South Africa’s infrastructure through collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment.

Highlighting the critical need for skilled professionals in the country, the Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, made an impassioned plea for engineers working abroad to return and play a role in rebuilding South Africa. “Engineers are the midwives of construction in SA. I want engineers to come back to South Africa and contribute to our projects.”

CESA CEO Chris Campbell added, “The Indaba is not just a talk shop; it is a platform for action. We need to ensure that our engineers feel valued, have opportunities for growth, and are empowered to drive meaningful change in South Africa.”

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The Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, during a panel discussion at CESA Infrastructure Indaba
CESA CEO Chris Campbell, the Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and CESA President David Leukes at the CESA Infrastructure Indaba.
The Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, at the CESA Infrastructure Indaba.