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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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OPINION : Corruption has brought unethical construction industry practices

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Construction Professional Zuko Peter expresses concern over the pervasive corruption that has become a significant challenge in the South African construction industry.

The unrestrained growth of the construction industry has exposed numerous flaws, largely due to the government's ineffectual role. Unqualified individuals have infiltrated the industry, like medical and legal professionals who engage in multiple practices without the necessary qualifications.

Furthermore, money laundering and pyramid schemes have exacerbated corruption, making it difficult to eradicate. Contractors are forced to pay bribes to secure tenders and receive payments for completed work.

To make matters worse, a 30% markup in contract amounts has been introduced to cater to criminal elements, such as mafias, who demand a share from contractors. This, coupled with price manipulation to accommodate selfish interests and profit margins, diverts funds that could have been generated legitimately through professional expertise.

In essence, this rampant corruption poisons the industry and perpetuates unethical practices, posing a significant threat to its integrity.

Zuko Peter - is a Construction Professional with a National Diploma in Building Engineering with over 12 yrs experience in various positions working on Civil and Building sector.

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