It is all systems go for the 2014 Royal HaskoningDHV Grade 11 and 12 Saturday School classes in Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Since 2007, international engineering consultants Royal HaskoningDHV has been conducting maths, science and engineering graphics and design Saturday classes for learners from government schools.

The classes – held in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town – are consistent with the Department of Education’s syllabi.

2014 classes will commence next month (February).

Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Nyami Mandindi says: “This initiative has helped a number of learners to realise their dreams and aspirations. This is in line with our philosophy of pursuing solutions-driven partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are aware of our responsibility to the communities where we operate. This affirms our guiding principle of enhancing society together”.

Royal HaskoningDHV is proud to be associated with the following schools:

1. KwaBhekilanga (Gauteng);
2. East Bank High (Gauteng);
3. Hector Pieterson (Cape Town);
4. Kasselsvlei (Cape Town);
5. Kwa Santi (Durban);
6. Margot Fonteyn (Durban);
7. Soshanguve Technical High (Tshwane);
8. Kgomotso High (Tshwane);
9. Hodisa High (Mangaung);
10. Kagisho Technical High (Mangaung);
11. Sukuma Secondary (Pietermaritzburg);
12. Eden High (Pietermaritzburg);
13. Msimunde High (Pietermaritzburg)

Since its inception, more than 1 000 learners have benefited from the initiative. Tutors at the school are drawn from Royal HaskoningDHV’s staff members.