We were happy to assist with Council for the Built Environment (CBE) with their mentorship programme. The CBE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is implementing an Infrastructure Audit Programme. As part of this initiative, graduates and candidates, together with designated mentors, were appointed to conduct infrastructure audits on DPWI buildings.
CBE requested that SAICE-PDP articulate the specific responsibilities of mentors, mentees, and supervisors to ensure a clear understanding of roles and expectations. It was noted that these responsibilities can only be successfully executed if both mentors and mentees are provided with appropriate resources, i.e. contracting forms, monitoring and evaluation documents, and reporting templates to support candidates’ technical growth and facilitate their efficient progression from candidacy to professional registration. Furthermore, access to relevant training and professional development courses offered by SAICE and SAICE-PDP was highlighted. SAICE-PDP contributed to the CBE initiative by providing our experienced internal mentors, who delivered informative workshops on the respective ECSA and SACPCMP registration processes for the appointed candidates.