BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Engineering Institute of Technology - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Engineering Institute of Technology X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eit.edu.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Engineering Institute of Technology REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T143000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260319T074925Z CREATED:20260129T080110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T074925Z UID:65543-1774017000-1774026000@www.eit.edu.au SUMMARY:EngineerConnect Cape Town: The Future of Energy in Africa DESCRIPTION:A Panel Discussion on Powering Sustainable Growth Through Engineering Skills\, Innovation\, and Resilience.\nJoin us in person at EngineerConnect Cape Town on Friday\, 20 March 2026 for a free energy engineering event where industry experts\, alumni\, and engineering professionals explore how practical skills\, innovation\, and applied solutions are shaping the future of energy in Africa. \nThis panel is co-hosted by sister colleges\, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) and the Engineering College of Science and Technology (ECST). Together\, EIT and ECST are committed to delivering practical\, industry-ready engineering education. \nIn this discussion we will cover renewable energy integration\, grid reliability\, infrastructure development\, and the workforce skills needed to build reliable\, scalable\, and sustainable energy systems. With growing demand\, expanding infrastructure\, and increased investment in renewables\, engineering professionals have exciting opportunities to design smarter systems and support long-term sustainable development across the continent. \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Friday\, 20 March 2026\nTime: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM SAST\nLocation: Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront\, South Africa\nCost: FREE\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nPractical insights into Africa’s evolving energy sector\, including renewable energy\, grid resilience\, and sustainable infrastructure.\nDiscussion of real-world engineering challenges facing power generation\, transmission\, and distribution across the continent.\nPerspectives on skills gaps and workforce readiness for future energy projects.\nCross-disciplinary viewpoints spanning electrical\, mechanical\, civil\, and energy engineering.\nNetworking opportunities with engineers\, educators\, alumni\, and industry partners.\nDigital Certificate of Attendance available for participants.\n\n  \nMeet the Moderator:\n\nBerry Dikotla\, Recruitment and Business Development Manager (Africa & Middle East) \nWith over 10 years of experience in educational recruitment\, Berry joined EIT in 2021 as a Course Advisor. Currently\, he serves as a Recruitment and Business Development manager for Africa and the Middle East\, where he is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential. His passion for empowerment has led him to travel extensively\, which includes visits to Kenya\, Nigeria\, Ghana\, Uganda\, Rwanda\, Egypt\, and Australia. \n  \nMeet the Panelists:\n \nFrikkie Marx Pr Eng\, B Sc (Eng)\, Power Electronics and Electro-Optical Systems Designer\, Project Manager\, System Engineer\, EMC Consultant\, and Technical Training Consultant. \nWith more than 36 years of experience\, Frikkie has worked across power electronics\, electro-optical systems\, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in both military and commercial markets. His expertise spans power-related products for industrial and defence systems\, UAVs\, and advanced electro-optical components\, including infrared camera technologies. \nAlongside his industry career\, Frikkie has been deeply involved in engineering education and training for over two decades. He has lectured at Technikon SA (now part of UNISA)\, developed and delivered specialist short courses for Denel\, the University of Johannesburg\, and Wits University\, and has worked with EIT and the IDC for approximately 20 years. His perspective bridges deep technical expertise with skills development for the next generation of engineers. \n \nAntonio Norberto\, Mechanical Engineer\, Offshore Energy Specialist\, and EIT Student Ambassador 2026.  \nAntonio is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in offshore oil and gas operations in Angola\, specialising in production operations\, safety leadership\, and Control of Work systems. He holds a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) from the Engineering Institute of Technology and is actively involved in offshore energy operations that support Africa’s economic development. \nAs an EIT Student Ambassador for 2026\, Antonio is passionate about knowledge sharing and skills development across the engineering profession. He brings a pragmatic\, operations-focused perspective on how Africa can leverage existing energy infrastructure while responsibly transitioning toward sustainable growth through improved efficiency\, workforce capability\, strong safety culture\, and the gradual integration of cleaner energy solutions. \n \nGarth Greubel\, Energy Markets Specialist and Doctoral Candidate (Electrical Engineering – Power Systems). \nGarth has spent much of his career in financial services and energy markets\, working in advisory roles\, banking\, and trading. He is a former partner at Deloitte\, served as Chief Executive of the Bond Exchange of South Africa\, and worked in the treasury division of Eskom Holdings. He later founded an electricity trading business\, which he successfully sold in 2022. \nCurrently a doctoral candidate in electrical engineering specialising in power system analysis\, Garth’s interests include renewable energy integration\, smart grids\, virtual power plants\, and system inertia. His multidisciplinary background in law\, economics\, mathematics\, and engineering enables him to connect technical power system challenges with market design and policy considerations. \n \n  \nNtando Nsuntsha\, Mechanical Engineer and Component Engineer at Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. \nNtando has built her career in the energy sector\, working across both strategic and operational roles within Eskom. She previously worked in Business Strategy\, supporting divisions in aligning their initiatives with the organisation’s broader strategic objectives. She currently works at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station\, Africa’s only nuclear power facility\, where she is responsible for the reliability and performance of Air Operated Valves\, critical components within the plant. Her work focuses on troubleshooting\, performance analysis\, and reliability management to support the safe and efficient operation of the station. \nNtando holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management at Stellenbosch University. She also serves as Treasurer of the Koeberg Young Nuclear Professionals Committee\, supporting the development of emerging professionals in the nuclear sector. \n  \nRepresenting Event Gold Sponsor One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions (PTY) Ltd:\n \nDr Janet Cotton\, Managing Director BSc(Eng) PhD(Materials Engineering UCT) PrEng \n  \nThis event is proudly sponsored by One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions (PTY) Ltd our Gold Event Sponsor\, and Zutari our Silver Event Sponsor. \n      \n  \n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event?\nSponsoring EngineerConnect Cape Town is a great opportunity to showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of engineering professionals\, educators\, and future engineers. Sponsors gain exposure across EIT and ECST digital and email networks\, reaching thousands of engineers and students\, while positioning their organisation as a contributor to energy skills development\, sustainable engineering solutions\, and STEM education. It’s also a chance to strengthen your employer brand and build meaningful connections across the engineering community. \nView the Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more\, or contact Berry Dikotla to discuss sponsorship options. \nEmail: Berry.Dikotla@eit.edu.au | Phone: 011 024 5520 \n  \n  \nWho are EIT and ECST?\nThe Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) and the Engineering College of Science and Technology (ECST) are sister colleges. \n\nEIT provides professional development courses\, Australian-accredited diplomas and advanced diplomas\, undergraduate and graduate certificates\, bachelor’s and master’s degrees\, and the professional Doctor of Engineering. Many of EIT’s accredited programs are also internationally recognised. EIT has three campuses in Australia and delivers live\, interactive learning supported by remote and virtual laboratories\, with students in more than 160 countries.\nECST\, based in Midrand\, South Africa\, offers blended on-campus learning through its South African accredited and ECSA-endorsed Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering.\n\nTogether\, EIT and ECST are committed to delivering practical\, industry-ready engineering education \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Pippa Dold: pippa.dold@eit.edu.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRegister now to secure your spot!\n  \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration - Seminar\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Complete the form below to receive further information about this event.\n\n\n Complete the form below.\n Follow the email instructions to gain access to your event.\n \n\n*If you do not see the email in a few minutes\, check your “junk mail” or “spam” folder.\n \n If you need assistance\, please contact us \nFirst name*Last name*Email*\n \n Phone*Country*Select your countryAfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCongo\, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d`IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Swaziland)EthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People`s Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSint MaartenSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweStateQueenslandNews South WalesACTVictoriaTasmaniaSouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaNorthern TerritoryUS StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificEIT Promotions Subscribe\n \n I would like to receive email updates from EIT about engineering courses\, offers\, events\, webinars\, newsletters\, and other relevant information. 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