Our mission? Keeping geotechnical professionals at the forefront of innovation and best practices in South Africa. From industry meetups and expert lectures to hands-on courses, we’re all about sharing knowledge that matters.
Our committee consists of practicing geotechnical engineers from diverse industries, bringing a variety of skills and knowledge to promote the interests of our members.
We’re here to connect scientists and engineers, spark new ideas, and promote safe, practical, and cutting-edge geotechnical methods. Whether it’s groundbreaking research or game-changing construction techniques, we ensure the best of soil mechanics and foundation engineering reaches the South African geotechnical community.
At the South African Geotechnical Division, we strive to:
We also collaborate closely with engineering geologists and rock mechanics specialists, ensuring a well-rounded approach to advancing the field.
We also maintain a database of all courses which a have been accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) are shared on this website.
As a registered member Continual Professional Development (CPD) certificates are made available for download for inclusion for CPD applications.
SAIEG is a national voluntary group which represents natural scientists practicing in the field of engineering and environmental geology.
South African National Institute of Rock Engineering, Encouraging interest and the advancement of education in rock engineering.
The SANCOLD, the South African National Committee on Large Dams, has been traditionally involved in the development and promotion of dams in South Africa since 1965.
The Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society was founded in 1967 as a regional society to cover Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
SAIGE Geotechnical Division presents:
Young geotechnical professionals under 35 working in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, mining, or civil construction will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC), taking place in September 2026 in the Central Drakensberg.
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