KHUTHAZA 2011 CONTRACTOR PROGRAMMES OFF TO A GREAT START

We have accepted 90 participants into our Cornerstone, Connection and Re a abelana programmes this year (8-month certificate programmes).

Determination and commitment from participants is impressive and we're happy to see the majority of contractors moving through our programme levels. This year, 80% of the Connection participants and 90% of the Re a abelana participants came through our 2010 programmes.

The participants all came together for the opening session on 12 March which featured a special Introduction to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Toye Abioye from the local Franklin-Covey office.  Definitely off to a good start!

We are pleased to be building a partnership with Franklin-Covey and recognise the value this will add to Khuthaza's programmes!

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We will offer a range of courses targeted to women in the industry throughout the year. These courses and workshops should be of value to students, professionals and contractors at various levels. Men are also welcome and our contractors are encouraged to use this affordable training to develop their teams.

Saturday 9 April: Bricklaying Workshop
This is an introductory, hands-on, workshop targeted to anyone interested in gaining the basics of bricklaying. 

Date: Saturday 9 April

Time: 08:30 – 15:00

Venue: Tjeka Training, 1 Jacob Street, Chamdor, Mogale City

Fee: R100 (payable in advance)

Register: Please register with Cindy by Wednesday 6 April Call 011 275 0268 or email cindy@khuthaza.org.za

Space is limited and registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of registration fee.

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Project Management Course
Tues 19 - Thurs 21 April and Tues 3-Wed 4 May (full 5-day course)

This is a high level course run by Sandro Quattrocchi of SQDC. The course is aligned to the Project Management Institute’s internationally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). It covers all practical aspects of managing project scope, time, costs, quality, communications, human resources, risk and procurement. The course is also now aligned with SACPCMP guidelines.

The course is offered as part of our Re a abelana programme. Limited space is available to other women on an open registration basis.

Date:  Tues 19 - Thurs 21 April and Tues 3 - Wed 4 May

Time:  8:00 - 17:00

Venue:  Motorola Training Room, Woodmead 
             (awaiting confirmation of venue)

Fee:   R1500 (payable in advance)

Register: Please register with Liz by Friday 8 April
Call 011 275 0268 or email liz@khuthaza.org.za

Space is limited and registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of registration fee.

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Sasol - Construction Management

Sasol is looking for women with Construction Management qualifications and experience.

The positions are based in Secunda and Sasolburg. If you are interested, please submit your CV and a cover letter to liz@khuthaza.org.za by Friday 8 April.  We will pass your CVs on to our colleague at Sasol and will also share them with other companies. 

Update - Motheo Junior QS Opportunities

We received nearly 30 CVs from candidates interested in the positions at Motheo. Motheo has asked us to assist with interviewing and short-listing. We will be contacting all applicants this week to set up interviews (phone interviews for those outside Gauteng). After the interview process we'll pass the feedback on to Motheo and other companies.

We were impressed with the CVs we received! Keep leading the way!

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These TUT graduates are now young professionals

Bursary Fund
Last month we introduced the Khuthaza Bursary Fund - if you missed this information CLICK HERE

To date we have collected R22 150 from a few women in the industry. Contributions from R100 are welcome. At the end of April we will allocate the funds we have collected in this initial phase. Can you contribute to help us double the amount?

Together we can ensure that young women have the financial support they need to complete their studies.

Contributors will be recognised in our next newsletter and on the website.

This is an opportunity for women to join together and make a difference in shaping the future of our industry.

To contribute:

Khuthaza
Standard Bank
Cheque Acct 00 163 0695
Rosebank 004305

In the reference section please write BURSARY and your name

Please send confirmation of contribution with your name and contact details to liz@khuthaza.org.za

I've contributed - will you?      ~ Liz
 

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REMINDER
Women in Construction 2011: Nominations are Open!
Closing Date: 15 April

The cidb invites nominations for the 2011 Women in Construction Excellence Awards. Nominees must be cidb registered, 51% women owned and top achievers in their grades.
Nominations must be submitted to the Construction Contact Centre in the province in which the contractor is registered and must be accompanied by the completed Nomination Form and Performance Report Form. The closing date for submissions is 15 April 2011.

CLICK HERE for more information and nomination forms.
 

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SEDIC
Small Enterprise Development in Construction
Gallagher Estate, Midrand
16-17 May 2011
www.sedic.co.za

NOTE: Khuthaza has negotiated discounts for the SEDIC conference. If you are interested in attending let us know so we can do a group booking. Please express interest by Friday 29 April to info@khuthaza.org.za  We will then see how many people we have and what the rate would be. Our discount works as follows:

Regular Registration Fee: R7500

1 - 4 delegates: R6000 per delegate
5 - 9 delegates: R5500 per delegate
10 - 19 delegates: R5000 per delegate
20+ delegates: R3000 per delegate
 


 

International Housing and Home Warranty Conference
Cape Town International Convention Centre 
24-28 September 2011  

http://www.ihhwc-southafrica.com

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