05 November 2026 - 5 November, 2026
November 5 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Start Time (South Africa):
Webinar details
This webinar relates to our Bachelor of Engineering programmes.
This session explores the engineering career landscape in South Africa and the industries where engineering skills are in demand. It will highlight opportunities across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, construction, automation, transport, and emerging technology sectors.
The discussion will also look at what it takes to build a successful engineering career, including the skills, experience and career pathways that can help graduates move from qualification into the workplace.
- The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
- A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
Key takeaways from this webinar
- Explore the major industries that employ engineers in South Africa.
- Understand how engineering contributes to infrastructure and economic development.
- Discover potential career pathways across different engineering disciplines.
- Identify the skills and experience that can support a successful engineering career.
- Gain insight into the transition from engineering studies into the workplace.
Presenter
Mr. Eldridge Mapfumo – ECST Academic Head
Mr. Eldridge Mapfumo is an accomplished academic leader and engineering professional with over a decade of experience across higher education, engineering consulting, and project leadership. He brings a strong track record in driving academic excellence and institutional performance. He possesses deep expertise in academic programme development, curriculum design, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within the South African higher education framework.
He has led academic teams, supervised students, coordinated national examinations, and developed high-quality learning materials that enhance student success and graduate employability. In senior academic and leadership roles, he has contributed to strategic planning, academic operations management, staff development, and stakeholder engagement with regulatory and industry bodies.
He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Russia), a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (cum laude), and is completing a PhD in Industrial Engineering. He has also been invited to contribute to the Russia–Africa Advisory Panel, supporting strategic collaboration between governments.
Mr Simiso Mthembu – Defy Appliances Production Manager
Simiso Mthembu is an experienced engineering and manufacturing professional with over 20 years of experience across automotive, plastics, rail and appliance manufacturing. He currently serves as Components-Production Manager at Defy Appliances, overseeing production operations with a focus on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.
He holds a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, a National Diploma in Specialist Project Management, and BTech degrees in Business Management and Operations Management from Durban University of Technology.