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Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future: If not Engineers, then Who?
Citizens of this country, you and I included, don’t need reminding that service delivery is under strain. Water outages, ageing power infrastructure, potholed roads and failing municipal systems are a daily reality across the country. It is a reminder that functioning infrastructure is what allows service delivery, and dignity, to feel ordinary. When it fails, we all feel it immediately, but the reasons behind that failure are rarely simple.
Infrastructure outcomes depend on every stakeholder in the delivery ecosystem fulfilling their role – government, the private sector, contractors, financiers, academia, communities and qualified professionals all share responsibility for ensuring infrastructure is planned, delivered, maintained and managed to serve society effectively.
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In Conversation with Energy FM
Our CEO Chris Campbell, was interviewed on Energy FM this May. Listen to his interview with Thabo Wa Mo-Afrika during our Limpopo Branch Visit on 20 May. Listen Here
Engineering Profession Vital to Development
Great coverage of the Mpumalanga Branch Function by Mpumalanga News unpacking key issues impacting the province. Read More
Engineering Expertise Critical to SA’s Infrastructure and Economic Future
In the latest addition of the Sunday Times’ Infrastructure Supplement, we highlighted that South Africa’s path to sustainable economic growth depends heavily on its ability to deliver and maintain quality infrastructure. From reliable water systems and transport networks to energy security and urban development, infrastructure remains one of the country’s key economic drivers and consulting engineers are at the heart of making it all happen. Read More
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IMESA Northern Provinces Technical Seminar Sponsorship
We were proud to serve as the main sponsor of the IMESA Northern Provinces Technical Seminar, hosted by the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company in Kempton Park, from 20–21 May 2026. Read More
Enhance Your Competitive Edge
Our 2026 Training Calendar is now LIVE! Unlock your potential in consulting engineering today. Read More
Venue Hire Options – Ideal for Meetings and Events
Are you looking for a professional training venue, training pods or flexible office space?
We offer a fully equipped facilities at our CESA office in Paulshof, Sandton, with high-speed WiFi, secure parking, catering options and modern workspaces, perfect for any workshops, strategy sessions, or a productive day of focused work that any company may require.
Book daily or hourly, with no long-term commitment. Contact:
blessings@cesa.co.za | Brenda@cesa.co.za | 011 463 2022
CESA YPF Youth Best Practice Webinar
As part of our Youth Month programme, we hosted the CESA Young Professionals Forum Youth Best Practice Webinar, on 18 June, bringing together accomplished young engineering professionals to share their experiences, lessons learned and insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities within the profession. Read More
Gauteng CESA YPF Meet & Greet
Our Young Professionals Forum, in Gauteng, hosted a Meet & Greet, bringing together emerging professionals from across the consulting engineering sector for an engaging session focused on collaboration, professional growth and the future of the industry. Read More
Celebrating Our Young Professionals in June
We proudly celebrated Youth Month by shining a spotlight on the talented young engineering professionals shaping South Africa’s future. Throughout the month, we profiled a series of young professionals from across the industry, each sharing their journey, their passion for engineering and the one word that defines their career so far. If you missed it, you can watch it on CE-tv. Watch here
Future Leaders: Shaping Tomorrow
As the Young Professionals Forum in Gauteng North, we hosted a Youth Month celebration under the theme “Future Leaders: Shaping Tomorrow”. Read More
KwaZulu-Natal YPF Soccer Tournament
What an incredible day of energy, teamwork and friendly competition at the CESA YPF KZN Branch Indoor Soccer Tournament, held on 15 May 2026, at the Cornubia Soccer Courts in Umhlanga, Durban! Read More
14th CESA Young Professionals Sustainability Imbizo 2026
The future of South Africa’s infrastructure starts with today’s young professionals. Join emerging leaders, industry experts and key
stakeholders at the 14th CESA Young Professionals Sustainability Imbizo, taking place from 19-20 August 2026 at the Premier Hotel Midrand.
For more information,
visit https://www.cesa.co.za/imbizo/ or contact godfrey@cesa.co.za.
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Where Engineering Meets the Fairway
Our Western Cape Golf Challenge will take place on 3 September 2026 at Durbanville Golf Club.
This is an excellent opportunity for you and your company to expose your brand and network with the public and private sector elite in the consulting engineering industry.
Download the sponsorship brochure here
Register Here
Sustainability and Decarbonisation in Road Infrastructure
As part of our Practice Notes webinar series, we hosted a technical presentation by Mahendren Manicum, Managing Director of Naidu Consulting, on 16 April, entitled “Sustainability: Engineering a Greener Future and Navigating Decarbonisation
Strategies in Road Infrastructure.”
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Reside Summit
Engaging with Industry Leaders and Stakeholders
We exhibited at the Reside Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre, engaging with industry leaders, stakeholders and built environment professionals on the future of infrastructure development in South Africa.
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FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference
The FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference was held under the theme: “Future-Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa through innovation and sustainability,” from 10-13 May this year in Ghana.
This year’s them explored forward-thinking infrastructure as Africa’s cornerstone for growth.
Our CESA leadership, CEO Chris Campbell, President Dr. Vishal Haripersad and Marizel Pienaar, Chair of the CESA Young Professionals Forum (YPF) attended the event.
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FutureTalk STEM Summit
We had the privilege of attending the FutureTalk STEM Summit at the Deloitte Offices in Waterfall, Midrand, on 21 May. This is an important platform focused on shaping the future of mathematics and STEM education in South Africa.
Hosted by MarketPlace Academy and Nation NXT College, the summit brought together leaders from government, education, research and industry to confront the challenges facing mathematics education and explore practical solutions to strengthen South Africa’s STEM pipeline.
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SAWEA Project Implementation Standing Committee Engagement
Our CEO Chris Campbell participated in discussions, on 9 June, facilitated through the South African Wind Energy Association Project Implementation Standing Committee, which brought together industry professionals to examine implementation challenges and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the renewable energy sector.
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Public Works and Infrastructure Summit
Our CEO, Chris Campbell, and Godfrey Ramalisa, Manager: Stakeholder Liaison, Branches & YPF, attended the second Public Works and Infrastructure Summit on 3 July. The event was hosted by the Council for the Built Environment together with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
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Branch Function and Young Professionals Leadership Seminar
Connecting members, strengthening partnerships and shaping the future of infrastructure lies at the heart of our regional activities. Through our Branch Functions and Young Professionals Leadership Seminars, members gain access to valuable industry insights, engage directly with government and key stakeholders, expand their professional networks and contribute to the conversations influencing engineering and infrastructure delivery across South Africa. We hosted 4 events this past quarter in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Free State Branch Functions.
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Celebrate Engineering Excellence
The countdown is on to the 2026 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, taking place on 20 August 2026 at Vodacom World, Midrand.
Join industry leaders in celebrating the projects, people and partnerships shaping South Africa’s future.
Book your table today or explore our sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand to the country’s leading consulting engineering professionals.
For enquiries, email bonolo@cesa.co.za.
Tee Off with CESA at Our Annual Golf Day
Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing relationships, make new industry connections or showcase your brand, our CESA Annual Golf Day offers the perfect opportunity to do so in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Registrations are now open, with a range of sponsorship opportunities available to help position your organisation in front of consulting engineering professionals and key industry stakeholders. To book a fourball or sponsorship, click here. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, email bonolo@cesa.co.za.
Mpumalanga’s Roads: A Consulting Engineer’s Perspective
In this article, CESA Mpumalanga Branch Chairperson and Managing Director of Lubisi Consulting Engineers, Chalmers Pagiwa, explores the challenges facing the region’s road network and the need for sustainable infrastructure investment. He also highlights insights from a recent CESA Lowveld Branch function, reinforcing our advocacy for an enabling environment that supports effective infrastructure delivery.
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CESA Salary Survey
Our Salary Survey is now live – and your input helps shape critical benchmarks for the consulting engineering sector. Participating members will receive access to the full report, along with valuable insights to support informed decision-making, negotiations and strategic planning.
The deadline is approaching. Stay engaged, your membership continues to drive impact. For more information,
contact anne-marie@cesa.co.za
CESA Bookshop Update
The CESA Bookshop remains our members’ go-to source for essential industry documents. Several CESA documents have been updated and the highly anticipated GCC 2025 contract document is now available for purchase.
Contact Ms. Patience Tsotetsi (pictured at our in-house bookshop) at 011 463 2022 or email patience@cesa.co.za for more details. Browse and order via the CESA website here.
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