The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) congratulates all of the finalists and winners of the SANRAL SAICE National Awards 2023, a prestigious event that took place on the 7th of September, in Fourways, Gauteng. The awards ceremony celebrated excellence in the field of civil engineering and infrastructure development, recognising individuals and projects that have made outstanding contributions to the industry.
SAICE's CEO, Sekadi Phayane-Shakhane, highlighted the organisation's long history of 120 years: "SAICE has been at the forefront of advancing civil engineering profession in South Africa for over a century. We are immensely proud of the legacy we've built and the role we continue to play in shaping the future of our nation. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and express our gratitude to our sponsors for their unwavering support."
She also emphasised the strength of collaboration within the industry and expressed gratitude to the South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) for their continued support as the naming rights sponsor of the awards for the third consecutive year. SAICE would like to extend its gratitude to other key sponsors for their invaluable support including Reinforced Earth; Mariswe; Agrement SA; Afrimat Shared Services; PPS for Professionals; JG Afrika; and Leica Geosystems.
The President of SAICE, Steven Kaplan, emphasised the significance of acknowledging excellence in engineering, stating: "These awards reflect the dedication and ingenuity of our nation's engineers, technologists and quality projects.” He recalled his advocacy for 'Making Engineering Great Again,' remarking that the awards exemplified this concept by showcasing South Africa's engineering excellence. Kaplan emphasised the importance of engineers as essential decision-makers, particularly in the public sector, for a sustainable future. His message was clear: "We need all engineers to unite and push the sustainability agenda, making engineering truly great once again.
The winners of the SANRAL SAICE National Awards 2023 are as follows:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Reinforced Earth Engineer of the Year:
- Winner: Gavin Wardle from Jones and Wagener
- Highly Commended: Avinash Menon from Koleko
PPS for Professionals Young Engineer of the Year:
- Winner: Charlotte Phasha from Bigen Group
- Highly Commended: Koketso Rammutla from WSP
Graduate Engineer of the Year
- Winner: Waseefa Ebrahim from JG Afrika
- Highly Commended: Janita Ramanlal from Maccaferri
Technologist of the Year:
- Winner: Zwelibanzi Mahlangu from Jones & Wagener
Young Technologist of the Year
- Winner: Kissandra Bridgmohan from Knight Piésold
Graduate Technologist of the Year
- Commended: Lebaka Lehobo from Zutari
- Commended: Massingita Maluleke from T3 Consulting
Afrimat Shared Services Project/Construction Project Manager of the Year
- Commended: Katlego Thakadu from Oitsegodira Trading
WITBE - WOMEN IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – AWARDS:
- Knowledge Champion Winner: Khanyisa Mabasa – AECOM
- Most Engaged & Active Contributor – Winner: Nadine De Mink – BVi Consulting Engineers
- Most Valued Ambassador – Winner: Takalani Netshipale – Department of Health, KZN
PROJECT AWARDS:
Community-based Project:
- Winner: Mbokodweni Pedestrian Bridge – eThekwini Engineering Department
- Highly Commended: Shongweni 6 Mgl Reservoir – Naidu Consulting
Investigative/Report Studies Project:
- Winner: Wealth Creation Engineered through Waste Reduction: A Revolutionary Approach to Urban Solid Waste in Uganda – JG Afrika
- Highly Commended: Fire Safety Engineering Guidelines for Informal Settlements – Stellenbosch University Fire Engineering Research Unit
- Highly Commended: Hillside Aluminium Water Resilience Evaluation and Optimization Study – JG Afrika
Leica Geosystems Technical Excellence Project of the Year Category
- Winner: Musina Ring Road – KBK Engineers
- Highly commended: Periodic Maintenance of MR27 and MR201 Wellington
to Windmeul and Bainskloof Pass – ERO Engineers
- Commended: Hasso Plattner School for Design Thinking Gridshell Roof – Leaf Structures
- Commended: SKA Meerkat Extension – Zutari
International Project:
- Highly Commended: Lumwana C3 Conveyor Repairs – Zambia – Resultant Consulting Engineers
Most Supportive Advertiser 2022
- Winner: Reinforced Earth
- Runner Up: AfriSam
PPS Photo Competition Winners:
- 1st place: Maureen Tetsoane's "Tshoxa 1 Bridge."
- 2nd place: Calvin Comins' "They see me rolling."
- 3rd place: Teniel Ramjogi's "Killarney Golf Course Channel."
- Highly Commended: Le Roux Oosthuizen's "Arched Pedestrian Bridge over Riversands Dam."
SAICE INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS:
Branch of the Year In the category of less than 500 members:
- Winner: SAICE Bloemfontein Branch
- Highly Commended: SAICE Limpopo Branch
Branch of the Year In the category of more than 500 members:
- Winner: SAICE Durban Branch
Division of the Year:
- Winner: SAICE Fire Engineering Division
Agrement SA Student Chapter of the Year
- Winner: University of Johannesburg Doornfontein Student Chapter
About SAICE
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is a learned society and voluntary organisation that acts as a catalyst for innovation and good practice in the development of the civil engineering profession. SAICE has a membership base in excess of 15 000 Civil Engineering professionals, and is involved in the development of policies, standards, structures and systems that impact infrastructure at national and international levels.
