Namibian Society of Engineerswww.nase.com.na

~Charles S. MukwasoApril 10, 2018

About NASE• Supporting engineers, technical professionals, students,

learners and engineering organizations• Promoting and advancing the engineering profession• Raising the bar in professional networking• Fostering professionalism, promoting integrity and

encouraging teamwork• Promoting STEM education, innovation and ingenuity

Your Engineering Journey• School (~7 years)• High School – Natural Sciences (5

years)• University (4-5 years)• Industry – Candidate/in-

training/graduate Engineer (3 or more years)

• Industry – Professional/Practicing Engineer

Your Engineering Journey• Registration as a Candidate/in-training –

immediately after graduation the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN)

• Registration with SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS – NASE

• Industry – Candidate/in-training/graduate Engineer (3 years)

• Industry – Professional/Practicing Engineer

Your Engineering Journey

• Registration ECN is required by LAW in order to practice

• Current Law: Engineering Profession Act of 1986

• Registration with support organizations is voluntary, enhances your career & professional life

Categories of Registration with ECNCurrent Act• Engineer-in-Training (ET)• Incorporated Engineer-in-Training (IET)• Engineering Technician-in-Training• Professional Engineer• Incorporated Engineer• Engineering Technician

Coming Act• Candidate Engineer (CE)• Candidate Incorporated Engineer (CIE)• Candidate Engineering Technician (CET)• Professional Engineer (PrEng/PE)• Professional Incorporated Engineer

(PrIncEng/PIE)• Professional Engineering Technician

(PrTechEng/PET)

Registered Engineers in Namibia1,344Since Independence (incl. before)

How much are graduating every year? Within Namibia: ~200Abroad: >200

Statutory Organizations• Legal bodies• e.g. ECN and the Medical Professions

Council • Established by an Act of Parliament

and govern the practice of specific occupations in the country according to specific Acts.

• In essence, they’re regulatory bodies that report to government (parliament and line ministries)

Support Organizations• Voluntary, legal bodies• Aimed at creating an enabling

environment for professional development in a discipline

• Grow the advancement of that discipline by contributing to its body of knowledge, its relevance, principles and accessibility to new and existing professionals

• Established by the freedom of association, by professionals with common interests

Support Organizations - NASE• Address professionals’ concerns and grievances• Advance specific and common interests• Create a conducive environment for professionals to

thrive and prosper• Promote, support and advocate for technical

professions and professionals• Professional social networking and exchange of ideas• Platform for interaction with institutions and the

public• Promote the welfare of professionals• Ensures fairness and consistency in professions• Take responsible institutions to task if and when

necessary

Categories of Registration with NASE• Junior• Student/Graduate• Professional• Mentor• Affiliate• Honorary• Corporate• Sponsor/Partner

Registration for Membership:

http://www.nase.com.na/index.php/membership

Benefits• experience the wonderful sense of

belonging to a community of likeminded people

• You become a member of the most dynamic group of professionals, students, mentors and companies in the country

• Working towards the success of all, eliminating disparities and creating opportunities

• Regardless of who you are or which high school you came from

Benefits• Realize your innovative dreams• Access to annual career fairs, conferences and continuous professional

development workshops• Access to scholarships in the future and subscription to NASE

information resources• Advertising and brand promotion at our events and online resources• Participation in knowledge-based competitions, fun nights and fun days• Discounted registration at NASE conferences, conventions, workshops• Discounts on T-shirts and other items• Opportunities to work for NASE• Opportunities to be leaders of NASE Chapters• Socializing and networking with industry, leaders, fellow engineers and

other technical professionals• Community volunteer opportunities• Discover the exhilarating experience with Engineers Without Borders

Namibia• Boost your CV or brand and be part of the change you want to see in

Namibia!

NASE’s Track Record• Engineering issues brought into the spotlight• New Engineering Bill that will form the new Engineering

Professions Act – inclusive, modern, better, innovative, future-oriented

• Leading the repeal and replacement of the old Engineering Professions Act of 1986

• Local professionals and engineering firms finally have a voice on issues; un-employed professionals, graduates, technicians and artisans are hopeful in their careers again

• Two NASE Chapters established for the northern and southern regions of Namibia

• Student Chapter at NUST in the works. Be part of it.• The bar for professional social networking has been raised• Support for STEM and Community Engineering• NASE Constitution launched on 9 March 2018• First ever Engineering Week planned for August 2018

Challenges in the Profession• Time bomb – more graduates/engineers-in-

training than registered• Lack of mentorship/CPD programs• Few internship opportunities• Lack of employment/decent employment• Very ancient Act (1986)• Little research/innovations• National investment going to waste• NDPs getting done without much knowledge

and skills transfer done• Vision 2030 in jeopardy

Upcoming Events• Engineering Week Promotion Day at NUST –

24 April 2018• MEGASTRUCTURE Field Trip: Nerckatal Dam

Construction Project – 29 April 2018• MEGASTRUCTURE Field Trip: Construction of

the New Walvis Bay Container Terminal – 29 June 2018

• MEGAFACTORIES Field Trip: SABMiller Brewery Plant – September 2018

• MEGAFACTORIES Field Trip: OhorongoCement Factory – October 2018

• School visits• NAMIBIA ENGINEERING WEEK 2018 (6 – 11

August 2018)

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Prizes:

• Monthly draw:

❖Samsung J1 smartphone to be won every month

• Final Draw:

❖3rd Prize – Brand new laptop

❖2nd Prize – Fridge from House and Home

❖1st Prize – 5-star holiday in Thailand for two

➢ Raffles available at NUST with Kim (0816247397)

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS:

➢ Event tickets AND raffle tickets available at EVENTSTODAYmachines at service stations & shopping centers countrywide

Take part in the competitions MANY TIMES & WIN

Come to the Engineering Week and exhibit your innovative project

Get your ticket TODAY

www.nase.com.na