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The YWPs are very grateful to the conference
sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible. The organisations below
have made us able to hold the conference. Please click on their logos on the
right hand side to visit their websites (will open in a new
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ANGLO AMERICAN believes
in conducting business with an eye to the needs of the future. That means
minimising any negative impacts of their operations on the environment and
working with local communities to ensure that they benefit from Anglo's
activities. Water is a vital input to their operations and the security of its
supply is of strategic importance both to them and the communities and
countries in which they operate. |
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The history of SIEMENS in South Africa dates back to 1860 and the installation
of the continents first telegraph line from Cape Town to Simons Town. The
company currently holds leading positions in its Industry, Energy and
Healthcare Sectors. Today, with over 2000 employees and dedicated local
manufacturing competence centers Siemens continues to play a pivotal role in a
developing nation - both as a provider of essential infrastructure to support
economic growth as well as in the training and education sector, where the
company is helping provide the skills needed to ensure a sustainable and stable
economy. . |
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GOBA (PTY) LTD is an independent, progressive South African Consulting
Engineering firm, which offers multidisciplinary services packaged to meet each
client’s project requirements. As a firm Goba work closely with clients,
creating cost-effective solutions and enabling the acquisition of new quality
assets. The firm’s track record in this regard is best reflected through
awards that have been received over the years for technical and business
excellence. Goba believe that pursuing excellence is important, not only in
terms of client service, but also with regard to enhancing the careers of
employees and caring for their welfare. Let Goba make a difference for you!
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THE BKS GROUP, a dynamic multi-disciplinary consulting engineering
and management firm. We provide solutions that touch many aspects of everyday
life; through sustainable development projects; across the full spectrum of
civil engineering disciplines in South Africa and in a number of other African
countries. The spirit of BKS burns brightly through our work and our strict
focus on professionalism and passionate attitude towards projects always sees
us come out successful. |
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THE WATER RESEARCH
COMMISSION recognises that adapting and
responding to a changing, dynamic environment and providing South Africa with
value for the money invested in water R&D, is an immense challenge. The
strategy which has been developed and is continuously being refined by the WRC
seeks to ensure that the organisation remains proactive in addressing
society’s current and future needs for water-related problem-solving
initiatives. The WRC provides the country with applied knowledge and
water-related innovation, by continuously translating needs into research ideas
and, in turn, transferring research results and disseminating knowledge and new
technology-based products and processes to end-users. |
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UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education was established in 2003. It carries
out research, education and capacity building activities in the fields of
water, environment and infrastructure. UNESCO-IHE continues the work that began
in 1957 when IHE first offered a postgraduate diploma course in hydraulic
engineering to practising professionals from developing countries. The
Institute is the largest water education facility in the world, and the only
institution in the UN system authorised to confer accredited MSc degrees.
UNESCO-IHE is instrumental in strengthening the efforts of other universities
and research centres to increase the knowledge and skills of professionals
working in the water sector. |
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ILISO CONSULTING (Pty) Ltd
is a wholly owned South African firm
of Consulting Engineers and Project Managers. This Company came into being as a
result of merger in November 2000 between Messrs Fongoqa Skade & Toyi
(established in 1995) and Messrs Boonzaaier Dotwana & Associates
(established in 1996). In July 2001, Maxplan KZN (Established in 1996) became
part of ILISO CONSULTING. The Company is an Affirmable Professional Services
Provider in terms of current Government policies due to its ownership and
management structure. As a member of the South African Association of
Consulting Engineers (SAACE) and SABTACO (South African Black Technical allied
Careers Organisation), the Company is fully committed to providing
participation, opportunities and meaningful upliftment to those who were denied
development in the past. |
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WISA's MINE WATER DIVISION
provides a multi-disciplinary forum
for the advancement of cost-effective and environmentally acceptable water
management in the South African Mining and Metallurgical industry. Its
Strategic Objectives are to exchange information on best practices in mine
water management, to encourage co-operation between the Division and other
groups with an interest in mine water, to engender in mine management a
pro-active approach to mine water problems and challenges and to identify
information, technology, research, development and implementation needs in mine
water management. |
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Vela VKE offers a range of professional consulting engineering services
covering conceptualization, planning, design, management, construction,
operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure. With over 60 years
of South African, African and International engineering experience we are able
to provide our clients with cost effective, comprehensive and innovative
solutions. We are dedicated to continuous improvement through quality
management in all our areas of expertise and have deservedly earned a
reputation for technical excellence in many engineering disciplines.
Accountability in all our client relationships is vital to us. To support the
realisation of our clients needs we are committed to good governance and sound
business principles. Both our clients and our employees are of the utmost
importance to us. We believe that the two go hand in hand and that our
investment in the happiness and development of our approximately 500 employees
has resulted in a vast and satisfied client base. |
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
in South Africa is one of the leading
scientific and technology research, development and implementation
organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for
socio-economic growth. The CSIR focuses, amongst others, on the wise use of our
natural resources - water, ecosystems, oceans and the atmosphere. Competences
utilised in this regard include environmental sciences, mathematical modelling,
geographical sciences, microbiology, ecology, hydrology, oceanography,
climatology, sociology, economics, biochemistry and remote sensing.
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SSI is a leading, empowered South African based, international consulting
engineering and project management group that provides expertise in the fields
of Transportation, Water, Energy & Resources, Environmental, Buildings
& Structures, Project & Construction Management, Mining and Project
Finance & Development. SSI operates from a network of 22 branch offices
around the country and in Africa and has a staff complement of more than 900
professional, technical and support staff. SSI is a member of the DHV Group, a
global provider of engineering consultancy services active through a network of
75 offices in 30 countries. |
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We would also
like to thank the following organisations for their kind donations
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