ECSA – Engineering Council of South Africa

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AN EFFECTIVE REGULATOR, ASSURING PUBLIC SAFETY

Accredit Engineering Programmes

The Engineering Council of South Africa are subject to sections 5 and 7 of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997), conduct accreditation visits to any educational institution which has a department, school or faculty of engineering.

The Engineering Council of South Africa is the only body in South Africa that is authorised to register engineering professionals and bestow the use of engineering titles, such as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, Pr Techni Eng, Pr Cert Eng, on persons who have the requisite registration criteria.

Regulate the Engineering Profession

The Engineering Council of South Africa`s primary role is the regulation of the engineering profession in terms of the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.

About ECSA

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body established in terms of the Engineering Profession Act (EPA), 46 of 2000. The Engineering Councils` primary role is the regulation of the engineering profession in terms of this Act. Its core functions are the accreditation of engineering programmes, registration of persons as candidates, professionals and professional specified categories, as well as the regulation of the practice of Registered Persons.

Consequently, ECSA is the only body in South Africa that is authorised to register engineering professionals and bestow the use of engineering titles, such as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, Pr Techni Eng, Pr Cert Eng, on persons who have met the requisite professional registration criteria.

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

To be a global leader in engineering regulation, aspiring to professional excellence, sustainability and to assure public safety.

Mission

Establish and uphold standards for engineering education and professional practice, driving sustainability and economic growth whilst fostering inclusion within the sector.