August 2023

The engineering excellence in South Africa, often borne out of the mining industry, is unique and in high demand. The country’s knowledge and experience is fantastic – there’s few that have mines as deep, buildings as big, roads as long, and bridges as strong. Unfortunately, much continues to be lost to emigration but those that remain make a major difference in the country that needs it. With major opportunities in power, infrastructure, and industry, engineers are needed, and remain the backbone of building a prosperous future for South Africa.

At SGB-SMIT Power Matla – a leading manufacturer of transformers and associated electrical equipment – the next generation of electrical engineers is preparing to build on South Africa’s’ power grid, updating and improving, and reducing grid access congestion as (hopefully) new generating capacity comes online. German heritage combined with local excellence makes for a business that is able to grow and adapt to meet the demands of local conditions.

Red Metal Mining Project Engineers is also making a huge difference through the deployment of engineering expertise. Manufacturing and installing electrical transformers in the mines to keep tools working, this is a business that major mining houses simply could not operate without. In the quest for vital earth minerals for societal transformation, Red Metal Mining is helping miners to go deeper than ever before.

In Kenya, in Eldoret – the town famous for its well-engineered athletic champions – engineers work hard at the Water and Sanitation company, ELDOWAS. This leading water utility is aiming to be the best in the country, and operate to world-class standards, reducing waste, improving overall provision, and doing so in a cost-effective manner for consumers.

Columbit engineers are providing an after-sales service like no other, repairing and maintaining food and beverage equipment around the country, helping to keep providers on task and efficient. It’s a complicated job, with much learning involved, bringing skills from around the world.

Without the engineers who solve problems, the future will forever be more difficult. Without engineers, the pessimists will likely be proved right. Let’s do everything possible to keep engineering expertise in SA. Let us know ow your company is putting engineers to work to solve fundamental issues.

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