[Saice] Numbers & Needs in Local Government

[Memory Scheepers]

South Africa is face with the challenge of significantly accelerating
development of its social and economic infrastructure.  Local
government, in particular, has a constitutional duty to provide basic
services.  In this context civil engineering professionals play a
crucial role.  However, skill shortages and skills gaps are hindering
delivery.

 

This SAICE report on Numbers and Needs in local government examines the
challenges facing the civil engineering profession in local government,
pinpoints gaps and makes practical recommendations for short-,
medium-and long-term strategies.  These include mechanisms and
interventions for educating , training, coaching, mentoring and
utilising the knowledge and experience of all civil engineering
professionals.

 

This cogent and meticulously researched report is an invaluable
reference for policy and decision makers, civil engineering
professionals and anyone involved with local government.

 

Implementing its recommendations will:

*       Accelerate infrastructure delivery

*       Enhance operations and maintenance

*       Improve structures and streamline systems and procedures

*       Enhance training opportunities and procedures

*       Improve attraction and retention of staff, hence enhance
capacity

*       Establish a diverse, well-trained and multicultural workforce
enabling local government to contribute towards the promises of the new
South Africa.

 

If you are interested in the above book, please find attached order
form.

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