About ERB.
ERB is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Transport and Public Works and is charged with the responsibility of regulating the activities and conduct of engineering professionals in Botswana as empowered by the Engineers Registration Act (CAP 61:06, 8/46 2009) as amended. The objectives of ERB as outlined in the statutory instruments is to promote the highest standards of engineering practice in Botswana and protect the welfare and interest of the public in the engineering practice.
The specific functions and responsibilities of ERB are as follows:
• Assess applications made to it under the ER Act
• Register engineering professionals and issue practising certificates
• Monitor standards of engineering practice and ethics
• Conduct or authorize inquiries regarding any alleged professional misconduct of any engineering professional
• Prescribe the eligibility requirements for persons applying to be registered under the Act to practice engineering in Botswana.