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Dam Construction and Water Retaining Structures Supervision

Dams and reservoirs secure water for cities, farms and mines across a drought prone continent, and their construction carries risks that demand disciplined supervision. This course covers the construction of embankment and concrete dams and smaller water retaining structures, with the quality controls that protect against seepage and failure. It focuses on the site supervision decisions that make these structures safe and durable.

What you will be able to do

  • Distinguish embankment, concrete and composite dam types.
  • Supervise foundation preparation and grouting works.
  • Control fill placement, moisture and compaction on embankments.
  • Supervise concrete works, joints and waterstops in dam walls.
  • Manage seepage control, drainage and instrumentation.
  • Apply quality assurance and safety on dam construction sites.

Course outline

  1. 01Dam types and site selection
  2. 02Foundation preparation and grouting
  3. 03Embankment fill and compaction control
  4. 04Concrete dam works, joints and waterstops
  5. 05Spillways, outlets and appurtenant works
  6. 06Seepage control and drainage
  7. 07Instrumentation and monitoring
  8. 08Quality assurance and dam safety

Who should attend

Civil engineers, site supervisors, quality controllers, dam safety staff and contractors on water infrastructure projects.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Cape Town5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Online5US$900
7 to 11 Sep 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Kampala5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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