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South Africa has been a hub for engineering innovation for many years, and as we look to the future, the country is poised to continue its growth and development in this field. As we approach 2023, there are several trends that are likely to shape the direction of engineering in...

These professionals focus on the engineering design process in one or more engineering fields, such as: civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, textile, aerospace, nuclear, manufacturing, systems, and structural, not to mention design disciplines like human-computer interaction. Design engineers are usually involved with products and systems that deal with adapting and utilising...

This discipline refers to taking charge of a project, or portfolio of projects, as it/they progress through the project lifecycle stages, managing every aspect required. It's also worthwhile noting that the practice of project life cycle management also enhances business decision-making, especially in terms of drafting proposals and setting pricing,...

STEM, if you aren’t already aware, is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. The concept originated in the US, in 2001, and then rapidly spread as a worldwide educational programme, largely to prepare primary and secondary students for later studies, as well as workplace training. A...

To put it simply, contract management is the process of managing agreements, which would take place across its entire lifecycle: from setup to implementation, and close out, for the purposes of achieving project deliverables. Seven Stages of Contract Management 1. Planning: developing a system in line with the company’s requirements...

The discipline of engineering can essentially be defined by the application of science, engineering science and technology for the purposes of solving economic problems, and to ultimately advance society. To perform their tasks, Engineers need to possess a firm understanding of science, maths, as well as be familiar with worldwide...

Fully integrated Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (SPM) is involved in the exploration, development, operation, and processing of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) mineral deposits in the Bushveld Complex (BC), South Africa — one of the richest ore deposits in the world. SPM are the owners of the Pilanesberg Platinum Mine (PPM)...

On PHLY 3 TO 5, we were joined by Faith Diketane. She is a Proposal Engineer at the Johannesburg-based Engineering Firm at Leoka and stopped by on the show to speak about how Female engineers forge ahead in a historically male-dominated industry. https://iono.fm/e/1219276