The Code Has Changed — Have You?
The new SANS 51992-1-1 is not just an update — it is a game-changing shift in how concrete structures will be designed, specified, and assessed in South Africa.
This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve and gain clear, practical insight into what the code really means for your day-to-day work. From critical changes and hidden pitfalls to compliance risks and design implications, this seminar aims to develop an understanding of the key changes and the conceptual approaches underpinning the new code. If you are serious about staying relevant, protecting your professional liability, and delivering work that meets the latest standards, this is one event you simply cannot afford to miss.
Seats are limited and demand is expected to be high. Secure your place now to ensure you are fully up to speed with the new code and earn valuable CPD points while doing so. Don’t wait until these changes catch you off guard — be informed, be prepared, and be ahead.
Seminar Dates
CAPE TOWN
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
DURBAN
Thursday, 11 June 2026
JOHANNESBURG
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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Topics & Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Kim Timm - Stellenbosch University
- Background & Context to EN 51992-1-1
- Basis of Design & Structural Analysis System
- Materials & Durability
- Ultimate Limit States - Bending, Shear, Punching Examples
- Serviceability Limit States with Examples
ECSA CPD points will be applied for
CASE STUDIES
Migrating Rietvlei Pump Station to SANS 51992-1-1: A Case Study in Concrete Design
- Peet de Klerk, Duard Erasmus, JP Rousseau - AECOM
From SANS 10100-1 to 51992-1-1: A Comparative Case Study on the Design and
Detailing of Concrete Suspended Slabs (DBN only)
- Thabang Letsoalo - Struxit
A South African Consulting Engineer's Perspective on the Transition from SANS 10100
to SANS 51992 (JNB only)
- Jack Huang - Zutari
ECSA CPD points will be applied for
Dr Kim Timm (Keynote)
University of Stellenbosch
Dr Kim Timm is an accomplished structural engineer with a deep passion for technical excellence and mentorship. Over her two decades in consulting engineering, she has contributed to numerous groundbreaking projects and authored several papers on innovative building design. Her technical expertise and leadership earned her multiple accolades, including the Big 5 Construction Award for Woman in Leadership (Middle East, Africa, and Asia 2021), the SAPSA Award for Woman Professional of the Year 2019/2020, and the CESA Award for Mentor of the Year 2019. Kim obtained her PhD in 2026, obtaining the Reitz Medal for best postgraduate studies in Civil Engineering for Stellenbosch. She is currently lecturing undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD courses in Structural Engineering at Stellenbosch.
Peet De Klerk
AECOM
Peet De Klerk is a Senior Structural Engineer at AECOM with 17 years of extensive experience. He is a registered Professional Engineer with ECSA, holds a BEng degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch and a BEng Honours degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Pretoria. Peet’s diverse portfolio spans commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure across South Africa, Australia, Seychelles, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
His technical expertise includes the structural design of steel, reinforced concrete, and composite systems. He has performed structural designs for massive industrial facilities, a multi-story library and a shopping centre, elevated train stations and train depots as well as water and wastewater treatment works. His experience includes inspections and condition assessment reports as well as construction monitoring. From high-value sewer pump stations to vehicle showrooms and workshops, Peet delivers specialised engineering solutions for critical infrastructure projects globally.
Duard Erasmus
AECOM
Duard Erasmus is a Professional Engineering Technologist and Principal Technologist at AECOM with 16 years of experience in the design, review, and construction supervision of complex structural projects. He serves as a subject matter expert within AECOM in structural standards, authoring internal design guides and providing technical commentary to the SANS review panels for new design code publications.
His portfolio spans large-scale reservoirs, infrastructure, and building projects across South Africa and internationally, where he has led design teams, conducted technical reviews, and coordinated projects. His niche engineering skillset includes specialized expertise in 3D finite element analysis, code compliance, and the delivery of technically demanding infrastructure in challenging global environments. He received a Highly Commended award for SAICE Young Technologist of the Year in 2022.
JP Rousseau
AECOM
Jean-Pierre Rousseau is a Professional Structural Engineer and Technical Director at AECOM with over 20 years of experience in the detailed design of commercial and industrial infrastructure. A graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, his career includes tenures as a software developer at Prokon and as a co-founder of AddoSOFT, whilst also working in the consulting engineering space.
Jean-Pierre is a progressive leader who specializes in motivating and mobilizing engineering teams to perform beyond their perceived experience levels. He is highly skilled at leading talented professionals through the adoption of innovative production systems and alternative structural workflows. By leveraging his deep background in modelling tools and finite element analysis, he successfully guides teams through complex technical transitions and volatile project circumstances. The migration to SANS 51992-1-1on Rietvlei Pump Station design serves as a great example of showcasing team agility in an ever-changing engineering environment.
Jack Huang
Zutari
Jack Huang is a professionally registered consulting structural engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa, with 12 years of experience in the built environment sector. He holds a BEng in Civil Engineering, a BEng Honours in Structural Engineering with distinction, and a Master’s in Structural Engineering degree with distinction, all from the University of Pretoria.
Jack spent six years as a Structural Engineer at AECOM South Africa before joining Zutari’s Built Environment division in Tshwane, where he is currently a Principal Structural Engineer. He specialises in complex structural engineering projects across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with experience in South Africa, the Middle East, and the greater Africa region. His professional interests include high-rise structures, dynamic design, concrete design codes, and design automation.
Thabang Letsoalo
STRUXIT
Thabang is a Structural Engineer at STRUXIT’s KwaZulu-Natal office, where he specializes in the design and execution of large-scale residential developments. A graduate of the University of Pretoria, Thabang combines an academic background with extensive “boots-on-the-ground” experience in the South African construction landscape.
He has played a key role in the structural delivery of several of the region’s “mega projects,” including the Salta Sibaya precinct and the Club Med development. His work on these complex, multi-unit schemes has provided him with deep practical insights into the application of concrete design codes within fast-paced, high-density environments. Thabang is passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical code requirements and efficient, buildable site solutions.
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