The Geotechnical Division is affiliated to the ISSMGE (International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering) and has approximately 550 members.
The web site offers contact information of its members, committees as well as information on events taking place that are of interest to civil engineers and geotechnicians. SAICE (South African Institution of Civil Engineering), is the Learned Society and professional home for almost 8 000 civil engineers, technologists and technicians.
News
Application For Competent Persons For Development On D4 Dolomite Land – Closing Date For Applications 06 May 2019
The Tshwane Metropolitan Council has imposed a moratorium on the development of D4 dolomite land until they have been provided with a list of competent persons by the profession. The Geotechnical Division has therefore initiated the process to have our members registered. For more information see the letter below from our Chairman.
Events
Tailing Storage Conference
Engineers designing tailing storage facilities are faced with a number of new challenges resulting from the encroachment of both formal and informal housing projects, legislation pertaining to water usage and pollution control, shortages of water for processing, and the requirements for tailing dam closure.
Events
SAIEG presents a two-day seminar on Construction Materials
The first day will consist of a series of lectures to familiarize delegates with basic concepts regarding the engineering geological appraisal of construction materials. Presentation will focus on introducing concepts such as the requirements of materials for low volume, unpaved road layer works. Current aggregate research that are being conducted in South Africa will be… View Article
Courses
Continuing Professional Development Record
Click here for a list of CPD courses that are available
Awards & Recognition
View our latest listings for The South African Geotechnical Medal Award, JE Jennings Award and The Barry Van Wyk Award.
