Eng. Waddy Sakeni

Eng. Waddy Sakeni Never use what you got by grace to disgrace others.

Committed to Service. Focused on Results.As your NC3 Representative, my focus remains clear:- Strengthening professional...
11/04/2026

Committed to Service. Focused on Results.
As your NC3 Representative, my focus remains clear:
- Strengthening professional regulation and protecting the integrity of our profession
- Advancing digital systems for efficient, secure, and transparent service delivery
- Expanding global recognition through frameworks like the Washington Accord
- Enhancing continental representation through Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO), ensuring Zambia’s engineering voice is heard, respected, and influential across Africa
- Promoting mentorship and capacity building for young engineering professionals
We have laid the foundation.
Now it’s time to finish what we started.
🗳️ Vote Eng. Waddy Sakeni – NC3 Representative
Committed to Service. Focused on Results

Committed to Service. Focused on Results.
02/04/2026

Committed to Service. Focused on Results.

If you can’t follow, you’ll never lead. All great leaders were first great followers. In an age of quick-fixes, push but...
30/03/2026

If you can’t follow, you’ll never lead.

All great leaders were first great followers.

In an age of quick-fixes, push button success, and microwave mentality, many if not most have lost what it takes to become a true leader in whatever their chosen field.

But first, what is leadership? The management consultant Tom Peters states, “Leadership is confusing as hell.”

Is it just someone with followers? No, that can’t be true.

That would mean that everyone who has a large social media following is a leader.

Hardly.

Is it just someone with a certain title or position? No that’s just positional power; and positional power only works to the degree there’s fear. Once fear is gone, so is the ability to lead.

How about a good speaker or communicator? No, not just that either. Would you hire a great orator to perform heart surgery on you? Or to run your company?

Having followers does not make you a true leader. Nor is it just winning the popular vote. There’s much more to it than that. Particularly in today’s crazy ‘everybody can find a platform without even earning its world.’

Let's face it. You can't stand in front of the room effectively until you work your way to the head of the class.

In a world gone mad with the desire to be "an expert," and to get more "followers," we've forgotten what it means to be an apprentice.

We've forgotten that Leonardo da Vinci apprenticed with Andrea del Verricchio for 10 years as a studio boy.

In fact. many experts believe that some of Verricchio's most famous paintings were actually collaborative efforts between he and Leonardo, even though Leonardo got no credit.

Leonardo obviously didn't care. He got experience. He wasn't in it for fame or applause. He was committed to excellence and mastery.

John Coltrane, one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, apprenticed with Miles Davis and Charlie Parker and was reported to have practiced for 12 hours per day. Often practicing until his lips bled and investing up to 10 hours perfecting ONE note!

That leads me to another often forgotten truth.

Practice.

Not performance.

Practice!!

Dean Smith, Michael Jordan's mentor, upon Michaels' induction to the Hall of Fame stated, "One thing that stands out about Michael is how hard he works. Because of that he gets better every single year. He LISTENS CLOSELY to what the coaches say (what a concept), and then GOES AND DOES IT (wow, an even rarer concept). He certainly belongs in the Hall of Fame. I don’t know that anybody ever combined the PHYSICAL and the MENTAL sides with the effort the way Michael does. Tiger Woods, maybe."

You want to be great?

Or just a carbon-copy cliche?

Be willing to pay the price.

Be willing to do whatever it takes.

Be willing to set your little puffed up romantic ego aside and become a "studio boy or girl."

Listen, I've crawled on my knees on a cold concrete floor for over 2 hours just for a 15 second meeting with an Eastern Master. I left my ego at the door.

He told me to wash dishes in the kitchen (not my favorite thing), and I immediately did it and gave it every ounce of energy that I had.

Willingly.

And JOYFULLY.

I've invested hundreds of thousands of hours to study and listen and learn and practice.

There's no push-button, quick fix.

You have to do the work.

You must be willing to invest 10 years in obscurity to possibly leave a lifetime legacy.

If you want to become masterful you MUST pay the price.

Are you willing?

Most aren't; and that's okay. Not everyone is cut out for mastery. But if you think you might be... then buckle your seat-belt.

Committed to Service. Focused on Results

Know Your Candidate – NC3 Representative, Engineering Registration Board (ENGRB)Eng. Waddy Sakeni is a highly experience...
11/03/2026

Know Your Candidate – NC3 Representative, Engineering Registration Board (ENGRB)

Eng. Waddy Sakeni is a highly experienced Civil and Structural Engineer with over 14 years of professional experience spanning the water sector, roads, buildings, and public infrastructure development in both the public and private sectors.

He currently serves as a Principal Structural Engineer under the Department of Public Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, where he plays a key role in the planning, design review, and implementation of critical national infrastructure projects across Zambia.

Eng. Sakeni has actively served the engineering profession through several leadership roles within the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and the Engineering Registration Board (ENGRB):
- Current NC3 Representative on the Engineering Registration Board
- Chairperson – Southern Region Technical Committee under the Engineering Registration Board
- Member – EIZ Act Review Committee, contributing to the ongoing review and strengthening of the Engineering Institution of Zambia Act No. 17 of 2010
- Representative on the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) External Relations Committee, contributing to continental engineering collaboration and professional mobility initiatives.

Through these roles, he has been actively involved in professional regulation, technical assessments, institutional reforms, and strengthening engineering governance in Zambia.

Over the course of his career, Eng. Sakeni has gained extensive experience in:
- Structural design and infrastructure development
- Roads and transport infrastructure
- Public buildings and structural systems
- Infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation
- Engineering project management and technical supervision.

His experience spans both government infrastructure programs and private sector engineering projects, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the engineering profession.

Eng. Sakeni is committed to continuous professional development and advancing engineering knowledge. His academic and research interests focus on:
- Sustainable construction materials
- Structural performance of innovative concrete systems
- Infrastructure resilience and engineering standards.

He is currently advancing his postgraduate research in Structural Engineering, focusing on sustainable construction materials and innovative engineering solutions.

Eng. Sakeni believes strongly in:
- Strengthening professional regulation and ethical standards
- Enhancing digital transformation in engineering registration systems
- Promoting professional development and mentorship of young engineers
- Positioning Zambian engineers for global recognition and mobility.

His leadership approach is rooted in integrity, service, and results-oriented governance, with a commitment to advancing the interests of engineers while safeguarding the standards of the profession.

If entrusted with the mandate to continue serving, Eng. Sakeni aims to further strengthen:
- Efficient and transparent regulatory systems
- Professional standards and ethical practice
- Capacity building and inclusion across the engineering profession
- International recognition and mobility of Zambian engineers.

Eng. Waddy Sakeni, FEIZ
Committed to Service. Focused on Results

Following the announcement of valid nominations for the Engineering Council and the Engineering Registration Board, I am...
27/02/2026

Following the announcement of valid nominations for the Engineering Council and the Engineering Registration Board, I am pleased to formally announce my candidature for the position of NC3 Representative under the Engineering Registration Board.

It has been a privilege to serve the profession, and during our tenure we have delivered real, measurable progress:

✅ Strengthened professional regulation and licence enforcement
✅ Advanced digital certification security
✅ Successfully migrated to digital registration and online Practicing Licences
✅ Engaged over 40 major firms on compliance
✅ Grew the national engineering register to over 32,000 professionals within 3 years
✅ Positioned Zambia for Washington Accord Provisional Status

🔷 My Focus Going Forward

Faster, smarter digital services

Stronger professional standards and ethics

Greater global recognition for Zambian engineering professionals (Sydney and Dublin Accords)

Inclusive growth and capacity building across the profession

If entrusted with your mandate, I will continue to champion efficiency, transparency, and member-focused reforms within the NC3 category and the Board at large.

I humbly seek your support and vote.

🗳️ Vote Eng. Waddy Sakeni — NC3 Representative
Committed to Service. Focused on Results.

NC3 REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ENGINEERING REGISTRATION BOARD
22/02/2026

NC3 REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ENGINEERING REGISTRATION BOARD

16/02/2026

Ndola - Sakanya Road

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14/02/2026

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Another remarkable example of China's engineering prowess is the construction of concrete bridges, where massive structu...
12/02/2026

Another remarkable example of China's engineering prowess is the construction of concrete bridges, where massive structures weighing over 10,000 tons are suspended in mid-air and rotated, equivalent to the weight of approximately 70 Boeing 747 airplanes. In this process, a huge section of the bridge is suspended mid-air and then rotated, like clockwork, very slowly and steadily until it is in its precise position. This entire complex process is nothing short of surgical precision and is completed in less than 90 minutes.

This technique is primarily used in areas where railway lines or busy roads pass underneath, so that traffic is not disrupted during construction. Controlling such massive and heavy concrete structures in this manner is a culmination of modern science and mathematical calculations. It not only saves time but is also extremely effective from a safety perspective. China has mastered this "rotational construction" method, which has become a subject of study for engineers around the world. It demonstrates how even seemingly impossible construction tasks can be made possible with the right technology and courage.

09/02/2026

Employment Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION – SITE MANAGER
Job Title: Site Manager
Department: Technical & Construction
Reporting To: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Lumwana, Zambia

Job Summary:
The Site Manager is a pivotal dual-role position responsible for both the operational excellence of on-site activities and the strategic growth of the company's project portfolio.
The individual will ensure that all construction, maintenance, or roadwork projects are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, timeliness, and budgetary control.
Simultaneously, the role carries a significant business development mandate to identify, pursue, and secure new projects and client relationships, contributing directly to the company's expansion and profitability.
A strong civil engineering background and an in-depth understanding of Zambian engineering and regulatory frameworks are fundamental to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:
A. Core Site & Project Management (Operational Leadership):
1. Overall Project Ex*****on: Oversee all on-site activities from mobilization to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
2. Technical Leadership: Apply civil engineering principles to solve technical
challenges, review designs and methodologies, and ensure all work meets specified technical standards and quality benchmarks.
3. Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Serve as the site's primary authority on Zambian Engineering Regulations, the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) code of ethics, ERB (Engineering Registration Board) requirements, Zambian building codes, ZABS standards, and all relevant health, safety, and environmental (HSE)
legislation (e.g., Factories Act, NOSA/OSH standards). Ensure 100% compliance.
4. Team & Contractor Management: Lead, motivate, and supervise direct staff and subcontractors. Conduct performance reviews, manage timesheets, and ensure adequate resource planning and skill development.
5. Planning & Coordination: Develop and monitor detailed project schedules (e.g., using MS Project/Gantt charts), coordinate logistics, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity.
6. Financial Control: Manage the site budget, track costs versus estimates, approve expenditures, control waste, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Prepare accurate cost-to-complete forecasts.
7. Reporting & Communication: Provide clear, regular progress reports to senior management, clients, and stakeholders. Chair site meetings and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

B. Business Development & Strategic Growth:
1. Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, consultants, and government bodies (e.g., Road Development Agency, local councils). Act as a key company ambassador.
2. Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify new project opportunities through market research, networking, and analysis of public and private sector procurement portals.
3. Proposal Development: Lead or significantly contribute to the preparation of competitive bids, tender submissions, and proposals. This includes technical writeups, methodology, resource planning, and pricing strategy input.
4. Strategic Networking: Represent the company at industry events, EIZ forums, and business association meetings to enhance the company's profile and generate leads.
5. Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes in Zambia's construction sector. Provide insights to the management team to inform strategic decisions.
6. Contract Negotiation: Assist senior management in the negotiation of contracts and service agreements with new and existing clients.
C. General Management:
1. Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project and commercial risks.
2. Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage relationships with all stakeholders including the community, authorities, and project neighbors.
3. Continuous Improvement: Implement lessons learned and drive innovations in processes, safety, and efficiency on site.
Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience:
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be a fully registered and licensed Engineer with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) of Zambia and a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) in good standing.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in construction/project management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or similar leadership role within Zambia.
• Proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and successful tender bidding within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects in compliance with Zambian regulations.

All applications should be emailed to [email protected]

09/02/2026

Kazungula Bridge: A testament to innovative engineering, connecting Botswana and Zambia over the Zambezi River.

This remarkable infrastructure combines road and rail links, facilitating seamless trade and travel.




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