NONGOMA: On Thursday, 29 February 2024 the KZN Department of Public Works embarked on, yet another province-wide emerging contactor outreach programme, with its first chapter targeting the Zululand District.
This time around, a holistic approach taken by the Department seeks to address challenges facing emerging contractors on a daily basis, especially when it comes to correct filling of bid documents, updating information on the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Eyesizwe Contractor Development Programme database.
Contractors who attended a programme held at the KZN Department of Transport offices in Nongoma believe that, such an intervention will address challenges which tend to hinder the proper functionality of emerging contractors. On the other hand, it will have a positive impact towards service delivery in the province.
Representing the Corobrik Public Sector Sales unit, Mr S’bu Ngwane shared information on production processes designed for different types of products offer by the company. His presentation touched on various types of bricks and their suitability when it comes to different building and paving project specifications.
Singing from the same hymn book, Corobrik Building Training Centre representative, Mr Aviwe Busuku practically demonstrated the industrially compliant use of Corobrik material with appropriate tools for the job, adding that:
“The relevant training centre has a mandate to empower contractors with skills required to meet the tremendously skyrocketing demand for housing and social infrastructure,” he concluded.
Deputy Director: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Mr Musa Ngubane appreciated a contribution made by Corobrik as a critical stakeholder and also assured contractors of more training programmes in the pipeline.
Story and images by Siyathuthuka Mthembu