The Institution of Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, South Africa (ICMEESA), is the only learning and vocational institution that caters for all certificated electrical and mechanical engineers in South Africa. It is also the only institution for certificated engineers that enjoys statutory recognition in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act. The Institution of Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, South Africa, the mission statement is to uphold the professional image, status and interests of all Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineers through;

1. Representing the Certificated Engineer through pro-active participation on statutory, educational and professional decision-making bodies;
2. Regular formal communication to and between members to promote member interaction, fellowship and ongoing professional development of the Certificated Engineer and;
3. Active participation at a branch level.