PRESS RELEASE FOR ECSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ISSUED BY GGi COMMUNICATIONS
DECEMBER 2013
DRAFT 3
ECSA: Not just a regulatory body
One need only look around to see exactly how much engineers and the
profession in itself have contributed to society. About 99% of what one sees was designed,
optimised, and inspired by engineers. Most
of what we take for granted today would not be possible without engineers. We can attribute sound engineering structures
of all kinds from chairs to large commercial buildings to these professionals
who contribute so tirelessly to society.
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a body which looks
after the interests of engineering professionals. Most professionals associate ECSA with
regulations compliance however, this is just one of the functions the body
offers to its members. “While ECSA’s
core function is to register engineering practitioners as professionals, ECSA
also administers the code of conduct for registered persons as well as
accredits engineering programmes at Universities and Universities of
Technology,” said Cyril Gamede President of ECSA.
“Engineering professionals are concerned with remaining up to date
with new industry learnings as well as upholding the engineering profession to
a certain standard of excellence. ECSA
sees to it that these concerns are addressed through proactive engagement with
universities and other training institutions to ensure that engineering
training programmes are up to date and meet ECSA standards. In addition to this function, ECSA also
publishes advisory case studies to educate members on best practice” said Gamede.
“Another one of ECSA’s roles is to closely work with government by
strengthening relationships through providing a sound advisory role on engineering
related matters such as infrastructure development and improvement,” explained
Gamede.
As a means of stimulating their young brains, ECSA also conducts
roadshows to high school students in grades six and seven during the year, the
purpose of which is to educate the learner on the benefits of a career in
engineering. “We need more engineers in
the South African engineering pool,” stresses Gamede.
“Engenius is ECSA’s primary tool and programme to promote the engineering
profession to learners The programme is targeted at primary and secondary school
learners and aims to consolidate efforts to develop engineers by centralising national
programmes, materials, products, initiatives and a calendar of events aimed at
those with an interest in the field. The
ultimate aim of which being to educate learners about the engineering
profession,” said Gamede.
ECSA is currently conducting a series of roadshows titled the
Repositioning Roadshows which is targeted at engineering professionals around
the country to motivate them to register with them and enjoy the benefits of a
membership with the body. ECSA has held the road shows in Free State, Western
Cape and Mpumalanga. “Our next road show
takes place in the Limpopo and Eastern Cape provinces in the first quarter of
2014. We look forward to meeting our colleagues in Limpopo and Eastern Cape and
engaging them about the benefits of registering with ECSA as well as critical
issues affecting the Engineering profession” concluded Gamede.
Media Contacts
Nicole Wood
Account Manager for ECSA: GGi
Communications
Tel: +27
11 728 1363
Mobile: +27
82 847 4655
On behalf of:
Lillian Mlambo
Corporate Communications & Marketing Manager: ECSA
Tel: +27
11 607 9500