Consulting Engineers South Africa

30/10/2026

That’s a wrap for the 2026 IMESA Conference!

It has been a great three days in Durban! Together, with our member firms, we have enjoyed connecting with industry colleagues, exchanging ideas and engaging in important conversations about the future of infrastructure in South Africa.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us throughout the conference. We are taking away valuable insights, new connections and a renewed appreciation for the role collaboration and technical expertise play in strengthening infrastructure and service delivery.

Take a look at some of the highlights from today!





Mpamot
KABE Consulting Engineers
Sika South Africa
Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa - IMESA

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

How effectively are you managing the risks, people and decisions behind your projects?

Complex engineering and infrastructure projects require project professionals to look beyond schedules and deliverables. Strong project management means understanding governance, managing risk across interconnected systems, communicating with stakeholders and teams, and making informed decisions when conditions change.

Our Project Management courses are designed to build these capabilities, from developing a foundation aligned with the PMBOK® and preparing for PMP® certification, to applying systems-based risk management and strengthening project communication.
The category also addresses emerging challenges, including the responsible application of AI in construction and engineering, helping you evaluate where AI can add practical value while keeping safety, evidence and engineering judgement at the centre.

Build project management capability that can be applied beyond the classroom.

Explore the SCE training calendar: https://www.cesa.co.za/sce/school-of-consulting-engineers/cpd-training/training-calendar

ECSA CPD-validated options are available, with CPD validation also available through SACPCMP on relevant courses.

30/10/2026

What does it really cost to cut corners on infrastructure?

When procurement prioritises the lowest upfront cost over professional expertise and proper oversight when awarding tenders, the price can be far greater in the long run.

Transparent procurement is not red tape. It protects public funds, strengthens accountability and helps ensure infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently, effectively and to the required standards.

Because when projects fail, communities pay the price through wasted resources, costly rework and delayed service delivery.

Getting it right starts with getting the right expertise involved. If not engineers, then who?

30/10/2026

How effectively are you managing the risks, people and decisions behind your projects?

Complex engineering and infrastructure projects require project professionals to look beyond schedules and deliverables. Strong project management means understanding governance, managing risk across interconnected systems, communicating with stakeholders and teams, and making informed decisions when conditions change.

Our Project Management courses are designed to build these capabilities, from developing a foundation aligned with the PMBOK® and preparing for PMP® certification, to applying systems-based risk management and strengthening project communication.

The category also addresses emerging challenges, including the responsible application of AI in construction and engineering, helping you evaluate where AI can add practical value while keeping safety, evidence and engineering judgement at the centre.

Build project management capability that can be applied beyond the classroom.

Explore the SCE training calendar: https://www.cesa.co.za/sce/school-of-consulting-engineers/cpd-training/training-calendar

ECSA CPD-validated options are available, with CPD validation also available through SACPCMP on relevant courses.

29/10/2026

If you are attending the second day of the IMESA Conference 2026 - come and say hello!

We, together with our member firms, are looking forward to connecting with delegates, industry colleagues and infrastructure professionals at the IMESA Conference underway in Durban till 30 October.

Whether you would like to learn more about our work, discuss the role of consulting engineers in municipal infrastructure delivery, or simply catch up with us, we would like to connect!

Make sure you visit us and our member firms at the Durban ICC!










Med-TechEngineers
BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group
Drone Labs
EDAMS Technology
Mpamot
Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa - IMESA
ROMH Consulting

29/10/2026

Are your people skills keeping pace with your technical responsibilities?

As professionals progress into leadership and management roles, success increasingly depends on more than technical expertise. Coaching teams, negotiating effectively, managing pressure, communicating clearly and adapting to new technologies all play a role in workplace performance.

Our courses provide practical opportunities to strengthen these capabilities from developing effective coaching and supervisory skills to building resilience, improving negotiation techniques and understanding how AI tools can be applied responsibly to everyday work.

Whether you're stepping into leadership, managing a team or looking to broaden your professional capabilities, these courses are designed to support practical workplace application.

ECSA CPD-validated options are available.

Explore the SCE training calendar: https://www.cesa.co.za/sce/school-of-consulting-engineers/cpd-training/training-calendar

29/10/2026

How much time could your team save by using everyday digital tools more effectively?

For engineering and built-environment professionals, digital capability is increasingly part of getting the job done. Whether you're preparing complex technical reports, managing project schedules, analysing engineering data or exploring the impact of AI and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, the right skills can make a measurable difference to how efficiently you work.

Our Information Technology courses focus on practical application, helping you improve your use of Microsoft Word, MS Project and Excel while developing an understanding of the technologies transforming the engineering and business environment.

With CPD-validated options available through ECSA and SACPCMP, SCE provides opportunities to strengthen digital skills while continuing your professional development.

View the full training calendar: https://www.cesa.co.za/sce/school-of-consulting-engineers/cpd-training/training-calendar

28/10/2026

We are excited to share some highlights from the first day of the 2026 IMESA Conference!

We are proud to see our members represented at the conference, being held at the Durban ICC, and bringing their expertise, experience and commitment to advancing engineering excellence and sustainable infrastructure development.

As we connect with industry peers, exchange ideas and share knowledge, we continue to strengthen collaboration across the infrastructure value chain.

Remember to visit us and our member firms over the next two days!






Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates
KABE Consulting Engineers
Mpamot
Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa - IMESA

28/10/2026

Join our CEO Chris Campbell in webinar, hosted by FairPlay tomorrow, entitled: “Broken Municipalities, Broken Food Systems.”

This webinar will look at how local government infrastructure can unlock poultry growth, food security and jobs in South Africa.

With local government elections approaching, FairPlay is bringing together engineers, economists and the poultry industry to ask what failing municipal services are really costing South Africa, and what it would take to fix them. Chris will be sharing his insights on accountability, infrastructure maintenance and how voters should hold local government accountable in terms of infrastructure development.

Register Now for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sPnFYR-BQoa_ZT6F932dDg #/registration