South African Institute for Engineering & Environmental Geologists
The South African Institute for Engineering Geologists (SAIEG) was officially constituted on 11 Februrary 1985.
This followed from the early establishment of a South African Section of the North American Association of Engineering Geologists in 1970 and in 1974 the South African National Group of the International Association of Engineering Geology.
SAIEG has gained recognition as a Natural Scientific Association from SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions).
In addition to its objectives, SAIEG undertakes to represent and actively promote the profession among policymakers, other professional and scientific bodies, and the general public.
It holds technical meetings, workshops, and conferences to support the continuing education of its members.
Additionally, SAIEG publishes guidelines, conference proceedings, and newsletters. The institute also ensures representation on committees and working groups tasked with advancing scientific knowledge and addressing public health and safety issues.
SAIEG - Constitution & Aims
The objects of the Institute shall be the promotion of the science and practice of engineering and environmental geology and the advancement of the profession of engineering and environmental geology. For the furtherance of these objects, the Institute shall have the following ancillary powers which shall be exercised through the Council.
Please download the SAIEG’s Constitution and By-Laws here.
The promotion and advancement of the profession of Engineering Geology
The establishment and maintenance of high standards of ethical and professional conduct
The promotion of education in geology and engineering geology
Liaison with related organisations
Distribution of information to members
The adherence to the principles of Integrated Environmental Management
The adherence to the principles of sustainable development.
Striving to protect the environment.
SAIEG - Organisational Structure
Current President & Council Members
Previous Presidents & Council Members
- President – Syabonga Nyathi
- Vice President – Siyamazi Ndlovu
- Past-President – Debbie Abel
- Treasurer – Debbie Abel/Basetsana Mmileng
- Membership – Basetsana Mmileng/Hunadi Kgole
- CPD Management – Lindi Richer
- Marketing & Social Media – Hunadi Kgole
- Awards – Debbie Abel
- Professional Development Events – Lindi Richer
- Young Professionals – Ayanda Nxumalo
- IAEG Representative – Louis van Rooy
- AEG Representative – Oliver Barker
- KwaZulu-Natal Representative – Debbie Abel
- Western Cape Representative – Hunadi Kgole
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| 2019 - 2020 |
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| 2017 - 2018 |
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| 2015 - 2016 |
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| 2013 - 2014 |
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| 2011 - 2012 |
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| 2009 - 2010 |
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| 2007 - 2008 |
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| 2005 - 2006 |
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| 2003 - 2004 |
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| 2001 - 2002 |
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| 1999 - 2000 |
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| 1997 - 1998 |
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| 1995 - 1996 |
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| 1993 - 1994 |
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| 1991 - 1992 |
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| 1989 - 1990 |
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| 1987 - 1988 |
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| 1985 - 1986 |
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