​ECSA Governing Council                                                                                                

                                                         

Corporate Profile of Thembinkosi (TC) Madikane Pr. Eng

President: Engineering Council of South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Professional Reg.               ECSA: President

                                           UJ: Member of Industry Advisory Board

                                           UKZN: Member of Industry Advisory Board 

                                           SAAE: EXCO Member 

                                           SAIEE: Council Member

                                           IoDSA: Member

Thembinkosi Cedric (TC) Madikane Pr Eng is the President of the Engineering Council of South Africa`s Seventh Term Governing Council and past Vice President of the Sixth Term

Engineer Madikane boasts over 25 years in the engineering industry and specializes in energy management, power engineering and project management.

His contribution to the industry has been recoginsed by various organisations earning him accolades from the engineering fraternity including Engineer of the Year Award by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) in 2006, the 2017 Honorary Fellowship Award from the Mangosuthu University of Technology as well as the 2019 SAIEE Engineering Excellence Award.

Engineer Madikane has served on various ECSA structures over the years including facilitating the mentorship programme from 2018 to date, he is a Moderator and Trainer, represents engineers at the International Engineers Alliance (IEA) Meetings, he was previously a Member of the Central Registration Committee and currently serves as the Chairperson of Continuing Professional Development Committee.

In addition to his representation on the ECSA Council, Engineer Madikane sits on various boards including the Industry Advisory Board for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment for the University of KwaZulu Natal and University of Johannesburg. He is a Council Member at the University of Zululand and Chairperson of Planning and Infrastructure Committee of Council. Council Member for the Human Resource Development Council. He further sits on the SAIEE Council and Vice President of the South African Academy of Engineers (SAAE).

Engineer Madikane is currently the Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee at Igoda Projects (Pty) Ltd.

The consummate professional is an MBA candidate, holds a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a Diploma in Project Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.​​

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​Corporate Profile of Marcia Retlogetšwe Maidi Pr. Eng​​​

Vice President: Engineering Council of South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Professional Reg.               ECSA: Vice President

                                           SAICE: Member

Marcia Retlogetšwe Maidi is a highly experienced Professional Structural Engineer with expertise in the fields of infrastructure asset management and dam safety. With nearly 20 years professional experience, she currently leads a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for managing a critical large and complex network of water distribution assets at Rand Water, South Africa’s largest water utility. She is also serving on the 7th Term Council of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) following a nomination by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.

She has also played leading design roles in award-winning infrastructure projects, including the 210 Mℓ Vlakfontein post-tensioned potable water reservoir, which received a commendation at the prestigious 2023 South African Fulton Awards for excellence in concrete design, use, and innovation. Her leadership extends beyond engineering design to include strategy, compliance, risk management, and long-term infrastructure planning.

She actively engages in the advancement of the engineering profession through various initiatives including mentorship and participation in public discourse on topical matters such as professionalism in the public sector. Marcia holds BScEng and MScEng degrees in Civil Engineering both from WITS University and continues to engage in and advocate for continuing professional development in various ways including attendance and presentation at international conferences and workshops. She is registered as a professional engineer with ECSA and a member of SAICE. She has further been nominated as the Vice President of this Governing Council, a testament to her leadership, expertise, and impact within the engineering fraternity.

ECSA 7^th Term Governing Council​ ​

Click here​ to access the list of the ECSA 7^th Term Governing Council​.

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