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Systems Engineering in the Transformed South African Defence Evaluation and Research Institutes

The paper considers the question whether the transformation in the South African Defence Research Institutes (DERIs) during the 1990’s rendered their use of the formal Systems Engineering (SE) processes inappropriate and unaffordable. The historical roots of SE in the SA Defence Research and Development (R&D) Community are discussed as well as the transformation of defence R&D in the SA public service. The application of the scientific and system engineering processes is discussed and the differences pointed out. The importance of tailoring the process to the task at hand is stressed. Finally the conclusion is drawn that both these processes are still very important and valid in the DERI environment.