NEWSFLASH! Council Establishes Mpumalanga Highveld Branch

Council Establishes Mpumalanga Highveld Branch

The Council of SAIMechE recently adopted a resolution for the establishment of the SAIMechE Mpumalanga Highveld (MH) Branch.

This follows the need for more intimate contact for members based in the areas covered by this new branch, as well as support from local industry.

A committee has been formed for the branch. It must be noted that the new branch was established as a result of its committee's initiative in pursuing the need for local representation.

The Mpumalanga Highveld Branch would serve members in the following areas:

• Trichardt, Evander, Kinross and Secunda;
• Kriel (and possible surrounding areas);
• Witbank, Middelburg, Standerton, Ermelo, Nelspruit and Malelane.

The geographic area covered by the Branch is well populated by large industry, and the number of engineering professionals falling within the region is significant. There is sufficient inertia in the region to establish a healthy Branch to service the needs of members and the larger industrial community.
An exercise will soon be conducted to invite members to request a move from their present Branches to the new Branch. If you are certain that a move to the MH Branch is in your interest, kindly advise Lynne at membership@saimeche.org.za and she will make the necessary changes to your profile.

Mpumalanga Highveld Branch committee: (seated left to right) Greg Odell, Louis Odendaal, Kon de Boom; (standing left to right) Rohan Liebenberg, Willem de Klerk, Jansen Janse van Rensburg, Van Zyl Joubert, Tertius Bosman, Emsie Kruger.