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Monash South Africa to launch engineering offering Monash South Africa (MSA) is proud to announce that they are extending their academic offering in 2018 by offering Engineering within their expanded Faculty of Business, Engineering and Technology.

opportunities may expand to include registration as a professional engineer, and progression toward the Government Certificate of Competency and research,” concludes Brijmohan. At MSA there are a range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options on offer, including degrees and postgraduate diplomas. Academic study is reinforced with personal attention, robust research and strong links with industry. The campus provides internationally relevant degrees through innovative teaching and learning methods, striving to be constantly adaptable to the needs of their students in terms of employability, internationality and experience.  About Monash South Africa Monash South Africa is a registered private higher education institution in South Africa and our programmes are accredited by the South African Council of Higher Education, and registered with SAQA on the Higher Education National Qualifications Framework as registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

MSA is the first Private Higher Education institution to offer a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme that is reviewed by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is accredited by the CHE and endorsed by ECSA. ECSA is the only signatory in Africa to the Washington accord, to which this degree is aligned. The accord allows for international recognition of Engineering qualifications within the agreements. “The shortage of skilled engineers has a widespread effect on South Africa and the African continent at large, affecting the country’s functioning in the globalised business environment and economy. Upon graduating with this degree, your skills will be in high demand, making you sought after by potential employers,” explains Yashin Brijmohan, Executive Dean, MSA. The first intake into the greater engineering faculty will be in February 2018 and all classes forming the This prestigious biennial award, founded by AfriSam and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), recognise the contributions that bring sustainable innovation to human living environments through an integrated approach to communities, planning, design, architec- ture, building practice, natural systems and technology. “This award recognises the importance of ‘green’ building in a palpable way while enabling us to highlight and commend excellence shaping our communities for livable sustainability,” says Maryke Cronje, SAIA President and convenor for the 2017/18 Award. As co-founder and sponsor of the Award, leading construction materials producer, AfriSam, continues its partnership with SAIA in bestowing the Award. Apart from recognising excellence in Sustainable Architecture and Research

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme will be conducted on campus, at MSA in Ruimsig. Laboratory work will be conducted at state- of-the-art laboratories off campus. This will be a full-time programme of a minimum of four years in the mainstream programme and a minimum of five years in the extended programme, giving graduates an NQF Level 8 qualification. “The programme prepares graduates to assume engineering positions within private consultation firms and development laboratories, large and small private enterprises involved with the design, development, production, and marketing of electronic and electrical systems, subsystems, and components of products. Opportunities may also be available in government and non-profit organisations. Private consulting positions or creating opportunities in an entrepreneurial role are further options. Graduates may also choose to pursue a career in academia, either as a discipline-specific lecturer or researcher. Through further study and experience, your in Sustainability, the Award also invites entries that make innovative contributions in the fields of Sustainable Products and Technology, and Sustainable Social Programmes. According to Richard Tomes, Sales and Marketing Executive at AfriSam, the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation is a natural extension of the AfriSam brand and reflects the company’s commitment to sustaining the environment through responsible manufacturing processes. “At AfriSam we believe in creating concrete possibilities. This extends beyond just the products that we manufacture. “We believe that through responsible and sustainable business practices today, we are creating a future of possibilities for our children and their children,’ he says. Entries for the 2017/18 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation close at 00:00 on March 24 2018

AfriSam-SAIA Award: Last call for entries Practitioners passionate about contributing to a better future for all are invited to enter the 2017/18 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation. Entries for the 2017/18 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation close at 24:00 on 24 March 2018.

An entry in the previous installment of the awards: the WWF building in Braamfontein.

and will be accepted in four categories: • Sustainable Architecture • Research in Sustainability • Sustainable Products and Technology, • Sustainable Social Programmes Project entries should demonstrate sound sustainable practices, that bear the hallmarks of great architectural or social design and innovative thinking in the field of

sustainability, to improve our world. The adjudicators for the 2017/18 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable

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