The Company
SAICE-PDP is a non-profit company championing engineering excellence. We empower engineers in South Africa and beyond with targeted training and development programs.
SAICE
Our aim is to promote growth, excellence and sustainability in the industry.
SAICE is a learned society, established in 1903, to share state of the art technology with members to improve the practice of civil engineering and influence infrastructure development by offering strategic input to decision-makers. As part of its centenary celebrations it was decided to expand SAICE’s influence by forming SAICE-PDP.
SAICE-PDP
Shaping the future
SAICE-PDP focuses on the development of engineering and built environment professionals from supporting students requiring experiential training, through to graduate development and offering expert advice to practitioners and organisations where required. Carrying out skills research forms an integral part of the business.
SAICE-PDP established the Candidate Academy in 2010 to support graduates and those who have gained engineering experience over time on their road to professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
Our Goal is Driving Innovation
We are building a sustainable future for South Africa engineering professionals.
Our Role
SAICE-PDP serves a wide range of clients, in both the public and private sector.
We focus on:
- Empowering engineers: We provide top-notch training and support
- Driving societal impact: We advocate for infrastructure and its importance
- Building a diverse profession: We’re committed to inclusivity
Meet the SAICE-PDP Team
SAICE-PDP focuses on the development of engineering and build environment professionals, from supporting students requiring experiential training, through to graduate development and offering expert advice to practitioners and organisations where required. Carrying out skills research and development forms an integral part of our business.
SAICE-PDP established the Candidate Academy in 2010 to support graduates and those who have gained engineering experience over time on their road to professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
SAICE Professional Development and Projects (SAICE-PDP) was established by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) and has been involved in capacity development since its inception as a Section 21 Company in 2004.
Under the Companies Act of 2008, the company has become a Non-profit Company (NPC).
Our Clients
SAICE-PDP serves a wide range of clients, in both the public and private sector.
System design, mentoring & support
SAICE-PDP has helped countless organisations, from cities to national departments, with training, mentorship, and career guidance. Our expertise spans all levels of government, consulting firms, and construction companies.
- All metros and some 150 district and local municipalities
- Provincial departments associated with local government, roads and public works
- Parastatals
- National departments
- Consulting Engineers
- Civil Engineering and Building Contractors
- Suppliers
Technical Training
Beyond the online courses, the impact is even greater.
SAICE-PDP’s dedicated staff and facilitators have empowered thousands of delegates through short courses.
These sessions come in three flavours:
- public courses, open to any engineer seeking to sharpen their skills,
- training offered to candidates of our funded capacity building projects, and
- dedicated in-house programs tailored to a company’s specific needs.
Research
The company has carried out skills research for many organisations including the SETAs, national departments, provinces, advisory structures such as the Joint Initiative for Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA) as well as the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Projects and training are either funded by client organisations, or by the appropriate SETA, the Municipal Support Agent (MISA) or local and international donors, such as the Royal Academy of Engineering.
