1. PRESENTATION TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS : ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS BILL B53 – BY: FARIED ALLIE PrCM, PrPCM, PrTech, FSAICE, FIMESA 14 AUGUST 2008 CAPE TOWN

2. PERIOD FOR COMMENT Too short.
Time for comment should have been extended for more meaningful consultation with most of the stakeholders e.g. voluntary associations and registered persons.
This might compromise high standards in professions e.g. Engineering.
Last Acts 2000.
Very difficult to make amendments.

3. DEFINITION OF CANDIDATES
Clause 1(i) and Reg 48. Two different definitions.
No scope for specified category e.g. Lift Inspectors, Lifting Machinery Inspectors or DoL not catered for.
Community representation 15 5(b). Why are professionally registered people excluded.
Board members should not be limited to 20. Too small a number for 29,000 registered persons (ECSA).

4. CAPACITY OF REGISTRAR TO ACT AS SECRETARY TO SIX PROFESSIONAL BODIES 12(2)
Council should not prescribe qualification for registration – function of boards.
ECSA should not loose international recognition.
The Bill will have financial implications for the State. Currently the State does not contribute financially.

5. WHO DOES REGISTRATION : BOARDS OF COUNCIL
Clauses 18(2), 18(3) and 26(1).
Examinations. 26(3) Nature not council but boards.
Clause 41. Needs clarification. Contradicts 39(3)(b).

6. REGISTRATION AUTHORITY PROCESS
Setting minimum qualification – Minister, Registrar or Boards.
Approval of educational qualification standard.
Remain with boards to retain international recognition.

7. PEER EVALUATION FOR REGISTRATION TO BE RETAINED
All Accords and Mobility Forums are dependant on this.
Representation on CBE Council be proportional to the number of registered persons to keep balance.

8. SOUTH AFRICA THE ONLY COUNTRY IN AFRICA WITH INTERNATIONAL STATUS
LET US RETAIN IT
Thank you