MechChem Africa March 2017

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else I cannot conquer, has definitely been the ability to break down problems, analysis and solve logically, almost from first principles. Elements of process thinking always come in handy when attempting to solve problems, both long term, institutional issues, and shorter term, project specific issues. ML: Any advice for students and colleagues? Listen to your heart andmind, find that which youarepassionateaboutandthatwhichfulfils you. Do not shy away fromdoing the required work to turn that passion into a career that you are proud of, that adds value to society and that feeds your soul. We all have our part to play, and as en- gineers, part of our calling is to be excellent at what we do and embody the ethos of dili- gence, precision, persistence and excellence.

In 2016, the SAIChE IChemE Gauteng Members Group awarded prizes at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical andMetallurgical EngineeringFinal Year Oral Presentation Day. The winners were based on the highest marks averaged from both internal and external examiners, and the two groups that won were tied for the highest marks. The prizes that were awarded were the “Best Final Year Chemical Engineering Oral Presentation”. The prizes were presented to the students by Associate Professor Michael Daramola (pictured), at Wits University, and a committee member of the SAIChE IChemE GautengMembers group. Congratulations to all of the students! ML: What is one inspiring quote that you live by? ‘Keep On Keeping On’ . This is the underlying ethos of my being. From sports to work to relationships. The distance betweenmy pres- ent andmy goals and ambitions is consistent, persistence, dedicated work, and so I must keep on keeping on. With no excuses. ML: How has your chemical engineering qualification helped you get to where you are today? The biggest benefit from chemical engineer- ing – apart from finishing design and a mini thesis and feeling like after that, there is little (and thereforeeconomy) and so it is anational commitment and responsibility to change the country’s energymix. This is important tome. Beyond this, looking into the development of Africa as a whole, energy access is needed not only as ‘development’, but as a means of access to participation in the economy and as away of power access to information –which is everything!

SAIChE IChemE

SAIChE Council members 2017 President: D van Vuuren Imm Past President: AB Hlatshwayo Honorary Treasurer L van Dyk Vice President: C Sheridan Vice President: D Ramjugernath Executive Council: JJ Scholtz Executive Council: EMObwaka Council member: KG Harding Council member: Z Harber Council member: BK Ferreira Council member: M Low Council Member: JG Potgieter Council Member: S Mazibuko Council Member: NN Coni Council member: MD Heydenrych Chair Gauteng: C Sandrock Chair KZN: D Lokhat Chair Western Cape: HKMazema Contact details SAIChE PO Box 2125, North Riding, 2162 South Africa

Connect with Maloba Tshehla: Maloba@green-cape.co.za www.greencape.co.za/about-us Instagram: @level10bear

Gauteng Members Group News

Thank you note SAIChE IChemE Gauteng Members group would like to thank those who attended the eventonWednesday15February2017,titled “The culture of safety in a process-driven world”. The talk was given by IChemE Safety Centre’sdirectorTrishKerinandwethankher for her time spent imparting her

Tel: +27 11 704 5915 Fax: +27 86 672 9430 email: saiche@mweb.co.za saiche@icheme.org website: www.saiche.co.za

safety knowl- edge. Our m e m b e r s w h o h a d a t t e n d e d will earn 0.2 CPD points. Be safe!

SAIChE training course diary

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) 24-25 October, Boksburg, South Africa Covers the methodology of LOPA and the detailed stages of its application. Delegates are shown how to identify significant scenarios, estimate frequen- cies forworst-caseevents andassign risk categories while learning how to lead a LOPA study. Fundamentals of Process Safety Management 6-10 November, Boksburg, South Africa Contact Femmy le Roux +27 11 704 5915. saiche@mweb.co.za www.saiche.co.za

Michelle Kange and Godfrey Mawire.

Eric Mpholhoni and Ntuthuko Zwane.

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