ECSA: Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body established by section 2 of the Engineering Profession Act, Act 46 of 2000 (EPA). ECSA’s primary role is to regulate the engineering profession in terms of the EPA. The primary functions include developing policies, setting standards that align with local and international benchmarks, and adhering to global instruments. This also encompasses the accreditation of engineering programs, registering individuals as professionals in different registration categories, maintaining their registration through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and regulating the conduct of registered professionals. To fulfil its mandate, ECSA develops and reviews policy and standards, conducts feasibility studies, and carries out research for informed decision-making. 

Mthente Research and Consulting Services was commissioned by ECSA to develop an effective model for monitoring and evaluating its statutory functions. The objective of this project was to ensure that ECSA has robust tools and processes to measure the performance of its statutory functions, allowing for continuous improvement in how it governs the engineering profession, ensuring regulatory compliance, improved performance, and alignment with best practices locally and internationally.