SA’s engineering skills need infrastructure momentum

Consistent infrastructure investment over decades is the key to South Africa developing and maintaining a solid foundation of in-country engineering expertise – and among consulting engineers in particular. The role of consulting engineers is essential in maintaining standards of excellence in project planning and execution, according to SRK Consulting managing director Andrew van Zyl. These professionals deliver highly specialised technical and strategic services to various industries, explained Van Zyl, providing independent input to underpin project quality and ensure that clients – whether in the private or public sector – receive value for money.