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CESA CEO Resigns

onsulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) President Abe Thela
announced in early January that CEO Lefadi Makibinyane
Chad unexpectedly resigned.

Mr Makibinyane stated that it was not an easy decision for him to
make, but unfortunately after all considerations were put before him,
he found it to be the optimal decision to make at that point in his
professional career.

He thanked CESA for the opportunity and support it has afforded
him over the past 18 months of his tenure, wished CESA and the
sector it represents all the best going forward.

“CESA wants to acknowledge Mr Makibinyane’s contribution to the
organisation. We wish him well in his future endeavors, especially
as the new CEO of Amatola Water,” said Thela.

CESA in Good Hands assures Acting CEO Wally Mayne

Following the resignation of Lefadi Makibinyane as Chief Executive Officer of CESA, this is my first contribution to
the Inside Track as the interim CEO of CESA. Although Lefadi’s departure was unexpected I hasten to reassure
you, on behalf of the Board and the Directorate, that everything is under control and steps have been taken to
ensure the smooth running and sustainability of CESA until a new CEO is appointed.

The following measures have been implemented and successes achieved through the commitment of CESA staff,
Committees, Council and Board with the support of the Member Firms.

Structure
Strong Board, President
Weekly Manco meetings
Interim structure implemented to ensure sound management and functioning of CESA
Active steps taken to fill the position of Manager: Education and Training as well as of the CEO
Financial Control

Strict policies in place and cost-cutting measures
Great efforts being made to raise funds and trim costs to achieve a break-even budget for the CESA Relay
Successes

Presidential breakfast
Pajero 3 Seminar
ISO 9001 Certification
GAMA 2017 in Cape Town
CESA Conference & Exhibition at Emperors Palace, plenty of accommodation and close to the airport

Member Support
CESA is certainly ready to play its role in supporting members endeavours where it can and looks forward to
interacting with them during the year. Even though well-geared to deliver on our promises during 2015, CESA
will certainly require your support and you are invited to contact us with your positive suggestions.

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