Volunteer Build with Habitat for Humanity 3-7 October

Challenging Times

We're already two weeks into October! The past few weeks have been extremely busy for the Khuthaza team and it looks like things will stay this way through the end of the year.

There is no doubt that we are all experiencing challenging times with the international economy in turmoil and our own construction industry very quiet. We are concerned that the current slowdown will have a long-term negative impact on gains we have made in transformation - both in terms of career development and contractor development.

While the steps may be smaller and slower than they were just a couple of years ago, we all need to continue moving forward. Don't give up, we won't!  

Volunteer Build

Khuthaza partnered with FEM earlier this month to build houses in Orange Farm on a Habitat for Humanity (HFH) volunteer build. Two Khuthaza contractors, Letta Mthimunye and Tsakani Mudau, were appointed by HFH to oversee 10 houses and nearly 50 participants in our Contractor Development programmes volunteered during the week. Particularly for those in Cornerstone it was a great opportunity to gain practical experience. Thanks to FEM for proposing the idea and for sponsoring the transport, gloves, snacks etc! Thanks to HFH for giving us the opportunity.
 

All Hands On Deck

Our work is only possible through the support of sponsors and collaboration with the inudstry. To succeed we need everyone on board - all hands on deck - if you are able to contribute through sponsorship, skills, time, training, equipment, services etc please let us know. We're already looking toward 2012!
 

Thank you, Liz

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Khuthaza Centre at Tiber, 2 Baldwin Road (Corner Eloff St Extension), Village Deep (Joburg)

We're meeting with a wide range of industry roleplayers with the aim of getting them involved in the Centre.  Plans are moving ahead and we look forward to launching the Centre in Feb/March 2012. Our current programmes have been running from the building and next week we'll also have 12 contractors from WBHO's Enterprise Development Programme joining us for the Green Building session.

We'll be hiring out training rooms as part of the Centre's services. If you have skills / services to share with our target market or are interested in hiring the training rooms please contact us - liz@khuthaza.org.za

As you know, the furnished building is sponsored by Tiber.  We are pleased to recognise Paul Andy of Signman www.signman.co.za  as they have contributed the Khuthaza signage and Amelia Ramphadi of Amelia Women Project www.ameliawproject.co.za  who is providing weekly cleaning service pro bono.

Together we can create a one-stop-shop that will support the industry!

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Saturday 22 October: 7 Choices for Young Professionals

Annie McWalter, a long-time colleague and friend to Khuthaza, is now accredited to run this workshop and will offer 7 Choices for Khuthaza's Young Professionals.

How are the choices you make affecting your career and your happiness?

• How do I balance the different roles I play every day?
• How do I, with confidence, take my place in and offer leadership in my workplace?
• How do I respond to stereotypes?
• How do I make good choices about my future?  

Time: 9:00 for 9:30 - 13:00
Venue: Khuthaza Centre (Joburg)
Fee: R60 Young Professionals
Register: Book by Thurs 20 Oct with Liz at Tel 011 275 0268 or liz@khuthaza.org.za

Saturday 5 November: Presenting Yourself & Interviewing Skills

Whether you are looking for a job or just want to up your level of professionalism and the way you present yourself, this workshop will provide you with tips and skills that will help you stand out from others!

Personal branding, communication skills, and tools that will improve your career opportunities.

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 15:00
Venue: Khuthaza Centre (Joburg)
Fee: R60 Young Professionals, FREE to registered students
Register: Book by Wed 2 Nov with Liz at Tel 011 275 0268 or liz@khuthaza.org.za

Tues 29 and Wed 30 November: Personal Leadership - Optimising Your Performance 
(2 day workshop)

Refresh your spirit and refocus your mind. This is a great way to end the year! This is an excellent Personal Leadership workshop to help you review where you are and where you want to go and... will help you find the right mindset and identify actions you'll need to take to get there!

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Khuthaza Centre (Joburg)
Fee: FREE to Students and Young Professionals within the construction industry (special end of year offer!)
Register: Book by Friday 18 November with Liz 011 275 0268 or liz@khuthaza.org.za (space limited)

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Cornerstone participants supporting the Springboks
 

Saturday 22 October: Presenting Your Business

If you are looking to improve the way you present your business to potential clients this workshop is for you! Marketing and pitching skills for email, profiles, and introducing your business in person.

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Khuthaza Centre (Joburg)
Fee: R100
Register: Please book with Lerato by Thurs 20 Oct at Tel 011 275 0268 or lerato@khuthaza.org.za
 

Saturday 5 November: Construction Admin

Maximise your profit! While Admin may not be the most fun aspect of construction, ensuring your paperwork is in place and that your systems are running smoothly are key to ensuring the project runs on schedule, claims are submitted and profits are maximised.

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Khuthaza Centre (Joburg)
Fee: R100
Register: Please book with Lerato by Wed 3 Nov at Tel 011 275 0268 or lerato@khuthaza.org.za

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QS/Engineering Intern (Mpumalanga)

Gladness Msiska (RAA 2010) of Khulani's Trading Enterprises is looking for a QS or Engineering intern to work on her project in Kriel, Mpumalanga (near Secunda) for the next couple of months. The Intern will assist with Project Management and the preparing of certificates. Accommodation and a basic salary will be offered.

If interested please send CV and letter of interest to liz@khuthaza.org.za

Procurement Supply Chain Specialists 
Government Positions Pretoria
6-12 Month Contracts
R406 000 per annum

Opportunities for 5 Supply Chain Specialists within the Construction / Built Environment industry. Experience in procuring goods and services in the construction industry is required and candidates must have good knowledge of the PFMA & CIDB Act. They will assist in getting quotations, preparing tender documents, bid evaluation and finalising the bid/tender process.

Suitable candidates with the right experience can email their CVs to Naledi Gallant, Dalitso HR Solutions naledi@dalitso.co.za  Tel: 012 751 2255

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SASFA - the Light Steel Frame Building Association - is offering its 6-day training course for building contractors from 31 October to 5 November 2011 at Saint-Gobain’s facilities in Epping, Cape Town.

The next time this course is presented in Cape Town will probably be in October 2012. CLICK HERE for more detail, and the registration form. There is limited space available on the course - book now to ensure your place!

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