As the world marked Mandela Day, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), in partnership with Mercedes-Benz East Rand, hosted the top 10 grade seven learners from Denver Primary School on 18 July 2019. The ECSA Mandela Day initiative introduced the learners to the engineering sector for the first time.
Honouring the legacy of Mandela Day
Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, four years before South Africa’s first democratically elected president died at the age of 95. The 2019 activities were held under the theme Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day
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Introducing learners to engineering
The learners were shuttled by Mercedes-Benz vehicles and introduced to the engineering sector through a presentation on the Engenius programme, which seeks to portray the “Life of the Engineer”. The presentation educated the learners on the different disciplines the engineering sector has to offer, as well as the subjects they would need to take to be accepted into an engineering faculty at a higher institution of learning. The learners were also entertained through various educational games.
Original Press Release
About ECSA
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is the statutory body established under the Engineering Profession Act, 46 of 2000, mandated to regulate the engineering profession in South Africa. ECSA is responsible for the accreditation of engineering programmes, the registration of engineering practitioners, and upholding professional and ethical standards across the profession.
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ECSA Media Contact
Sybil Dlamini, Manager: Marketing and Communication
Email: sybil@ecsa.co.za | Tel: 073 623 8275
Website: www.ecsa.co.za
This article is based on an official ECSA press release. Read the original statement.
