The Institution of Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, South Africa.

 
 

Quick Reference Membership Grade Qualification Guide

Membership grades cater for 3 types of members. 
1) Those studying with the intention to obtain an Engineers Certificate of Competency - Student Membership
2) Those already in possession of an Engineers Certificate of Competency - Member or Senior member
3) Those not in possession of a Cert of Competency but involved in Engineering - Associate or Patron. 

Use the following membership matrix to determine your membership eligibility grade, starting in the green block
 


Senior Member
A candidate for election or transfer to the grade of Senior Member who, in the opinion of the Council is a fit and proper person whose election would conduce to the interests of the Institution must satisfy the Council that he:

  • is in possession of an Engineer’s Certificate of Competency and
  • has been registered as a Professional Certificated Engineer in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa, Act (Act No 114 of 1990); and
  • has held an engineering position of superior responsibility and leadership after having obtained an Engineer’s Certificate of Competency


Member
A candidate for election or transfer to the grade of Member who, in the opinion of the Council, is a fit and proper person whose election would conduce to the interests of the Institution, shall satisfy the Council that he:

  • is in possession of an Engineer’s Certificate of Competency.


Student Member
A candidate for election to the grade of Student, who, in the opinion of the Council is a fit and proper person whose election would conduce to the interests of the Institution, shall satisfy the Council that he:

  • is not less than 18 years of age; and
  • is in possession of the National Technical Certificate (Engineering)Part III, or of a matriculation certificate or exemption and is a bona fide student for a National Engineering Diploma or equivalent qualification or is
  • engaged in bona fide studies for an Engineer’s Certificate of Competency; and
  • Is desirous of becoming a Corporate Member on attainment of an Engineer’s Certificate of Competency.
     


Associate Member
A candidate for election to the grade of Associate who, in the opinion of the Council is a fit and proper person whose election would conduce to the interests of the Institution, shall satisfy the Council that he:

  • has attained the age of 30 years; and
  • has held a position of responsibility in the engineering field for at least five (5) years; and
  • is involved in the field of electrical and/or mechanical activities or is interested in the advancement of the electrical and/or mechanical engineering sciences.


Patron
A candidate for election to the grade of Patron shall be a company, or person, who, in the opinion of the Council, is a fit and proper company, or person, whose election would conduce to the interests of the Institution and who shall satisfy the Council that such company or person:

  • is involved in the field of engineering activity, or
  • is an employer of certificated engineers, or
  • is interested in the advancement of the electrical and/or mechanical engineering profession by encouraging the attainment of the Certificate of Competency as an Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer by persons employed in the field of engineering activity; or
  • has rendered important services to electrical and/or mechanical engineering in commerce, finance, law, science or education.
     


Subscription Payment
An invoices for the full amount is submitted in January of each year.
Arrangements can be made for stop order deductions.
 

Subscription can be paid in to the ICMEESA bank account:
First National Bank.
Eastgate Branch No. 257705
Account Number: 50390026406
Account Holder: ICMEESA
Type of Account: Cheque