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VISIONARY CLIENT
In the Visionary Client of the Year category, CESA nominates candidates for the award, who must then
consent to their nomination. Nominees in this category can be from the public, parastatal or private sectors,
and are judged inter alia on their contribution to sustainable economic job creation in South Africa and
or Africa. Creating sustainable development in communities through skills and knowledge transfer is an
equally important factor. The judges also look at the opportunities provided for the growth and expression
of professionals, including those from formerly disadvantaged communities. Projects should also have
embraced innovative designs that highlight the ability of South Africans in the technological field. CESA
this year gave recognition, in the category of Visionary Client of the Year to the Department of Water
and Sanitation’s Policy and Regulations Directorate.

Department of Water and Sanitation - RECOGNITION - Visionary Client of the Year
YOUNG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
In order to promote the Consulting Engineering industry to young professionals, CESA recognises the
contribution young engineers make to the industry and to the future of the profession. Naturally the winner
must be available to receive the award and attend the International Federation of Consulting Engineers
(FIDIC) convention. Furthermore, he or she must be available to serve on CESA’s Young Professional’s
Forum for a 12-month period. Judges look for outstanding performance in areas including technical
achievement on a project; educational achievement; recognition such as awards received; contributions
to sustainable development – such as environmental initiatives, social responsibilities, and community
involvement. And finally, the winner in this category must have leadership ability, and contribute to the
image of the firm and the industry as a whole. Once again, this year the Airports Company South Africa
(ACSA) sponsored the Young Engineer of the Year Award, enabling the winner to attend the FIDIC
convention to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this year. The winner in the category of Young Engineer
of the Year is Makotsene Makgalemele from HHO Africa with Dr Cobus van Dyk from UWP Consulting
receiving a commendation.

Makotsene Makgalemele from HHO Africa - WINNER Dr Cobus van Dyk - COMMENDATION
Young Engineer of the Year Young Engineer of the Year

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