Engineers in a Developing Country: The Profession and Education of Engineering Professionals in South Africa

Offering valuable quantitative and qualitative information about all engineering disciplines in South Africa, this study provides an analysis of employment trends and investigates the demand for engineers, technologists, and technicians in the workforce. Women in engineering is a particular focus of this research, which examines the factors that influence their career focus and the barriers they experience in the marketplace. A comprehensive analysis of professionals and students, this guide focuses on enrollment, graduation, employment opportunities, and other demographics of engineers and reveals that despite many positive innovations in education and training in recent years, many issues remain a challenge.