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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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 ...

NEWS: Registered Built Environment Professionals have a duty to give back to young professionals

To foster a robust and sustainable built environment in South Africa, it is imperative to establish a system that encourages the registration of young industry professionals while it simultaneously encourages experienced professionals to contribute through mentorship.


South Africa is facing an infrastructure deficit, hindering adequate service delivery. A young professionals' seminar was held to address skill shortages and develop capacity in the building industry. The Council for Built Environment calls for transformation as candidates are growing frustrated. Efforts are underway to accelerate professional registrations and close gaps. Young professionals express concerns about lack of mentorship and hope their voices will be heard. The seminar aims to enable smart infrastructure delivery and address infrastructure backlogs. Commitments include accelerating professional registration and strengthening mentorships.

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