Source: South Africa News Agency Government will this week welcome 24 Cuban engineers, who have been seconded to South Africa to enhance governmentâs efforts in water delivery and related services. Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, said the highly qualified Cuban specialists will assist as advisors at provincial and local level across the country, sharing their vast skills in the areas of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, as well as project management. âSome of the engineersâ core responsibilities include the practical exploration of sustainable use of water resources, maintenance and management of water supply and sanitation infrastructure, and the strategic planning of those resources, particularly in rural and other disadvantaged communities,â Ratau said.