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PROFILE: My journey to Professional Registration - Sibongiseni Mbadamana

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Professional Civil Engineering Technologist, Sibongiseni Mbadamana shares MY JOURNEY TO PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Please give us a brief summary on your career 

I am a Professional Engineering Technologist (Civil) specializing in Project Management, Bulk Water Supply Infrastructure, Rural and Urban Water Supply Operation and Maintenance and have more than 12 years of working experience in the water and other sectors.

What is your current Professional Registration status? 

Professional Engineering Technologist (Civil) and Candidate Construction Project Manager.

What were your views on Professional Registration before your current status? 

I always thought that registration was only for those working in consulting firms. I held that view until I wanted a change in my career and I could not get many job interviews due to my registration status then.

Have your views on Professional Registration changed since you started this journey?

Yes, they have changed as I have noticed that almost everyone within the sector is required by law to be professionally registered especially if you will be performing in a higher decision-making position.

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How has your career been impacted by your Professional Registration journey? 

It has been positively impacted because ever since my registration, I had to turn down about three interview call outs and declined one offer of employment. If I was not registered, I doubt I would have been considered. My Professional registration is also playing a huge role even on my current role.

Would you advise Construction/Built Environment Professionals to embark on this journey?

Yes. Everyone should get professionally registered as it is very key and it opens up a lot of opportunities and it also motivates one to always conduct themselves professionally and ethically when doing or performing their work.

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