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Driving Conversations on Transport Infrastructure and Professional Registration
In July, our CEO, Chris Campbell, represented members at two key engagements, reinforcing our commitment to advancing the engineering profession and fostering collaboration between industry and government.
From 7–10 July, we attended the Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. This year’s theme, “Mobility Solutions to Southern African Challenges,” set the stage for critical discussions shaping the future of transport in our region.
Chris participated in an insightful panel discussion, “Improve Decision Making: What is the Cost of Indecision?” alongside industry leaders including Mr. Nazir Alli, Past President of the World Road Association; A Robinson from SANRAL; and Johan Brink from Innovative Transport Solutions (ITS) Global – a valued CESA member firm.
While at SATC, we also connected with Chrisen Consulting, another of our member firms who exhibited at the conference.
On 14 July, Chris was in the Free State to deliver a presentation to the Department of Community Roads and Transport Safety, highlighting the importance of partnerships between industry and government in providing graduates with the requisite experience to progress towards professional registration. The engagement included a meeting with the MEC, further strengthening our collaborative ties in support of professional development in the sector.
These engagements underscore CESA’s ongoing role in promoting knowledge-sharing, fostering industry connections, and advocating for the professionalisation of our future engineers.
Chris Campbell with representatives from our member firm Chrisen Consulting, who exhibited at the conference.
