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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 199 6 December 2021

Dear Members and Readers

As 2021 draws to a close, the Omicron COVID variant has heightened concerns around the impact on businesses, lives, livelihoods and the economy. Members are again urged to take every precaution to combat the spread of the virus and protect the workplace. Please contact the Association for advice on COVID protocols and other related matters.

The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index declined by 1 point to 34 in Quarter 4 of 2021. It was however noted that there was an increase in main contractor building activity, boosting profitability. There was also significant improvement reported in activity at the start of the building pipeline, which augurs well for the industry as it signals more work on the horizon.

As we move towards a new year, we would like to assure members that the Association will continue to be unrelenting in its efforts to represent your best interests at all levels as we continue to lobby and advocate for a more sustainable construction industry. There are several initiatives underway which are designed to bring some reprieve for our members amidst the recent challenges. Members are reminded that the Print Studio offers a courier service and will be stockists of the GCC suite of contracts.

In this final edition for 2021, we highlight why you should never perform work without a written contract. Cox Yeats have also provided a follow up to their previous article “Enforceability of Adjudicators Decisions” which delves further into the subject. As construction sites close for the December period, we provide some recommended safety protocols for implementation to safeguard your site. The Association proudly invites members to make application for their employees to participate in a skills intervention for site supervisors and foreman.

The Association will be closed from Friday, 24 December 2021 and will reopen on Monday, 3 January 2022. In the event of an emergency during this period, please contact Neil Enslin on 082 381 6170 or Prishana Datadin on 071 922 0488.

We take the opportunity to wish our members and readers a safe and enjoyable festive season and may 2022 be filled with success and prosperity.

Stay safe and enjoy!

Vikashnee Harbhajan | Executive Director

The importance of a signed agreement

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal continually elaborates how critically important it is for contractors to have a signed agreement in place, before commencing work on a building or construction project. As part of the Association’s ongoing effort to ensure that members are contractually astute, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal recently hosted two Contractual and Legal workshops which focused on the JBCC suite of contracts. The first was tailored specifically for sub-contractors while the other, was aimed exclusively at main contractors.

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Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Short Skills Intervention

The conversation around the shortage of trade skills has been taking place for many years. Various research projects have concurred with these sentiments. The quandary with which we are faced is that the route to a full qualification is often too long. In many cases these skills are required with urgency. To meet its immediate skills, the industry requires the implementation of quick impact short skill interventions.

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Safeguard your site during the festive season

For those members that will be taking a ‘Builders break’, the Association recommends that contractors plan well for this period since the industry cannot afford any further losses sustained due to any oversights during this period. The most important factor is to secure the site and safeguard all assets on it.

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Assisting you with all your Asbestos needs

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Apex Environmental, a SANAS 17020 accredited and Department of Employment and Labour (DeL) Approved Inspection Authority (AIA), is here to help you protect the health of your employees and comply with your legal obligations. With a comprehensive range of services offered in Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Monitoring Apex Environmental are second to none.

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Sequel to Enforceability of Adjudicator's Decisions

The previous article entitled “When is an Adjudicator’s Decision Unenforceable?” dealt with the decision of the Gauteng High Court in the Framatome case1 handed down on 30 September 2020. That decision was taken on appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein (SCA) which has just handed down judgment.This article is a follow on and provides the latest word on the subject.

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The Importance of Employment Equity Compliance

The Employment Equity (EE) Act is a law that promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination. It also ensures that affirmative action is implemented and measured in order to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups and to ensure that equitable representation is made in all occupational levels of the workforce.

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Retirement – Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

The stress of finding the right balance between saving adequately for retirement while spending on daily necessities, is becoming more difficult as time ticks on. Are you saving enough for retirement? Do you have sufficient funds for health care costs, education and the basic necessities? You visualise funds flowing out of your hands, but not much flowing into your hands.

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Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Training Academy

The training programmes are intended to provide access to currently employed candidates, unemployed candidates and school leavers, as well as to facilitate workplace training.

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CPAP – Indices

Members who have current contracts that make provision for Contract Price Adjustment are able to download the latest published indices from Statistics South Africa by clicking on the following link.

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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 198 01 November 2021

Dear Members and Readers

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal prides itself on addressing skills development in the construction sector. The Bursary Programme has been offered since 2015 to those pursuing studies in Built Environment disciplines. Bursary applications for the 2022 academic year are now open. Interested parties may contact the Association prior to the closing date of 7 January 2022.

The Vuka Makhi Programme has been revised to comprise of three different components in order to support our members with enhancing workplace skills. The Candidacy and professional registration component aims to support graduates on their route to professional registration. Short Skills interventions will be addressed and the recognition of employee skills through formal assessment will be undertaken through the Skills Card component. Members are invited to take advantage of this great opportunity.

The Association is continuously surveying risk exposures in the industry in order that these can be mitigated in the course of our lobbying and advocacy function. The management of ergonomic risks has led to an increased bouquet of membership services. In addition, the OHS Consulting unit has been expanded to include consultation on paid ergonomics services.

The Association is pleased to announce the launch of its Business Support Consultancy, which is designed to primarily focus on matters related to B-BBEE, workplace skills plan and employment equity. The full details of the Consultancy are included in this edition of the newsletter and members are urged to contact the Association for a quote to assist you with your employment equity online reporting and other requirements.

Members are reminded that the Association will be hosting free Contractual and Legal workshops on the JBCC suite of contracts for members. The workshops are tailored specifically for main contractors or sub-contractors.

Learn more about the Promotion of Access to Information Act in our PAIA article and take advantage of our Spring Training Promotion with the Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Training Academy. November is the last month to redeem this promotion, so don’t miss out!

Members are encouraged to remain committed to strict implementation of COVID-19 workplace protocols.

Stay safe!

Vikashnee Harbhajan | Executive Director

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal proudly announces the launch of the revised Vuka Makhi Programme

The Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Vuka Makhi Programme has been offered since 2015 and was initially focused on grooming learners from education to employment in the construction sector and has produced 100 post-matric learners. Twenty learners are currently writing their final 2021 matric examination and this will increase the figure to 120. The Association has since revised the Programme with a more targeted approach on enhancing construction skills.

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Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal adds Ergonomic Services to its bouquet of health and safety services

The management of ergonomics in the South African construction industry is legislated through the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations; namely the Construction Regulations of 2014 and the Ergonomics Regulations of 2019. Despite these legislative imperatives, the implementation of ergonomics in the South African construction industry is limited.

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Business Support Consultancy

A key objective for Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is to promote and lead economic transformation in the construction industry and beyond by promoting compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Employment Equity (EE) legislation. These three pieces of legislation strive to create an equitable and skilled workforce and contribute to an inclusive economy.

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Understanding PAIA

Section 32 of the Constitution states that “Everyone has a right of access to any information held by the state and any information held by another person that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.” The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA) was enacted to give effect to the constitutional right of access to information and governs how one would access such information.

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When is an adjudicator's decision unenforceable?

Adjudication is a dispute resolution process created by contract in many modern standard form construction contracts. A common feature of adjudication clauses is that an adjudicator’s decision is binding on the parties, albeit not final, unless neither party gives a notice of dissatisfaction in relation to the decision within a stipulated time limit. Adjudication was born out of the necessity in a construction contract setting to have a means of resolving disputes speedily without the expeditious execution of the contract being unduly retarded.

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Maintaining personnel files and records

An employee’s personnel file contains various documents pertaining to their employment history with the organisation. Personnel files and records contain confidential information which must be stored in a restricted and secure place such as a locked filing cabinet that is fire-proof. Maintaining personnel files and ensuring it is always updated is crucial.

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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 196 06 September 2021

Dear Members and Readers

The past month has been a busy time as many affected businesses in KZN strategised around an accelerated return to business activity. The Association pledged its CSI funding to the Hands of Hope campaign in its quest to support the rebuild KZN programme.

The adjudication of the Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety competitions were finalised over the past few months. It was pleasing to note that the sites judged were of a high standard and members will be honoured for their excellence at the Annual Awards, which will be hosted at Collisheen Estate in October. This will also mark the 120^th year of celebration for the Association. Marketing opportunities are available to members for consideration.

We remind members of the Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA) webinar which will take place on 9 September at 14h00. CASA is an initiative which has united the construction industry under one umbrella body made up of some 36 professional, contractor, supplier, manufacturer and other allied industry bodies – essentially the construction value chain, with Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal as the Convener. The webinar will cover the role of construction in the economic recovery of South Africa with a line-up of outstanding speakers. Members who wish to participate can register for the webinar by clicking here.

The National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) 2050 has been prepared by Infrastructure South Africa and seeks to provide a plan for improved public infrastructure delivery to give effect to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP). Infrastructure development plays a significant role in the economy. The NIP has been released for comment and members are urged to provide input on the Plan.

A member promotion campaign is underway and includes several initiatives designed to showcase the members of the Association. These include an advertisement on the SAPOA website homepage, a radio campaign and a social media campaign.

In this month’s edition, a summary on the online panel discussion convened by the Association on the economic impact of the recent unrest in KZN is provided. The panel featured representatives from various business chambers across the province and from the Department of Trade and Industry.

Members are encouraged to read the article on the “Recognition of skills,” which will assess the level of a candidate on trades in the construction sector. A round-up of the findings and recommendations made by the report "The profile of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) South Africa" is discussed in our health and safety feature. Can an unsuccessful tenderer claim damages? Find out more in our contractual article.

Enjoy the read!

Vikashnee Harbhajan | Executive Director

Panel discussion - Impact of the recent unrest in KZN

During the month of August, the Association hosted an online panel discussion on the economic impact of the recent unrest in KZN.The collective forecast was optimistic as the general consensus was that in the wake of one of the darkest moments in our Province’s history, there was reason to be hopeful that a positive outcome could be achieved.

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Can an unsuccessful tenderer claim damages?

The Supreme Court of Appeal had to recently consider whether an unsuccessful tenderer could claim damages for loss of profits as a result of an Organ of State’s breach of its constitutional duties. The tender concerned the award of a contract to a joint venture in 2010 for the Nsami Water Treatment Works in Guyani.

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Recognition of skills

Many construction workers acquire various skills whilst working. These skills are however not often recognised because no formal assessment has taken place. The many quality structures that have been constructed around us are evidence of the available skills. Following consultation with employers, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has made available a mechanism through which the skill set of an individual may be assessed and recognised.

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Retirement tax changes to look out for

During August 2021, National Treasury gave an overview of the 2021 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill proposed changes being considered for South Africa. Changes include amongst others addressing loopholes in the tax system and the taxation of retirement funds.

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National Treasury's proposed “two-bucket” system for Retirement Funds

National Treasury issued a statement earlier this month noting that government and other stakeholders are exploring a ‘two-bucket’ system which would allow retirement and provident fund members early access to a portion of their savings in times of a financial emergency. The new proposed system makes provision for members to preserve savings until retirement for longer-term financial security, this means that members must preserve their contributions and the compounded growth invested and not have access to this portion until they retire.

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The benefits of having a Performance Management System within the workplace

Organisations utilise Performance Management Systems (PMS) to measure if the goals, mission, vision, aims and objectives of the organisation were achieved by its employees. This bridges the gap of depicting the current situation of the organisation and the intended goal/target. Performance management is an ongoing process of communication between relevant managers/supervisors and employees. This process also gives clarity on job roles and responsibilities, and what is expected from the employee.

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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 197 04 October 2021

Dear Members and Readers

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal annual awards event held on 1 October 2021 recognised excellence in construction and health and safety, coupled with the celebration of the Association’s 120 year anniversary.

The picturesque Collisheen Estate in Umhlali proved to be the ideal open-air venue for hosting a glamorous event suitable for COVID-19 protocols. Matching the splendour of the event, popular South African comedian and actor Dr Riaad Moosa was the MC and entertainer.

In his welcoming address President of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Bhekisisa Samson Ngcongo applauded all entrants for their superior quality of work and commitment to health and safety, stating that their role in executing high calibre projects drives the sustainability of the construction industry.

The President further stated that considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed, it had been a challenging time for the industry, further compounded by the recent unrest in KZN and Gauteng. It was reiterated that the Association remained steadfast in its commitment to keep the Association and industry afloat during these tough economic times.

Mr Ngcongo also took the opportunity to commend the Association for its role in convening Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA). “This marked a significant shift for the South African construction industry, with some 36 organisations working in collaboration on joint industry solutions.”

Vikashnee Harbhajan, Executive Director of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal presented the recipients of awards and indicated that the Association celebrated entrants for demonstrating their unrelenting passion for Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety. Members received awards for the Health and Safety regional and national competitions and the Excellence in construction competition. Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, a high standard of quality was maintained by member companies and members do not waiver on their commitment to Health and Safety during tough economic times.

Former Executive Director Pieter Rautenbach was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution and commitment to Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal for 32 years.

Special awards were presented recognising outstanding and positive contribution to the construction industry in KwaZulu-Natal. The Association congratulates the following recipients of special awards:

Award of Merit – Kevin Dicks of Dicks Construction CC
Award for Woman in Construction - Nokuthula Madondo of Khonzi Trading & Projects CC
Supplier of the Year- Hilti South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Safety Person of the Year- Benny Boyce of GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Supreme Award for Health and Safety- Form-Scaff Durban South
Supreme Award for Excellence in Construction - Stefanutti Stocks / Axsys / Simunye Joint Venture
Overall Winner- WBHO Construction KZN

The Overall Winner award celebrates a Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal member company, for demonstrating overall excellence in both the Association’s Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety competitions. Congratulations to WBHO Construction KZN for this outstanding accomplishment.

The Association extends sincere appreciation to its marketing partners for the event - Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd, Patcon Building & Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd and Hilti South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

The Association salutes all its members!

Sanjeev Nirghin, Divisional Managing Director, WBHO KwaZulu-Natal Division

Left to right: John Dorning, Contracts Director, Stefanutti Stocks Coastal | Luke Pillay, Branch Manager, Form-Scaff Durban South | Pieter Rautenbach (Recipient - Lifetime Achievement Award)

Vikashnee Harbhajan | Executive Director

Implementing ergonomics to build a safer and more efficient construction industry

October, being international ergonomics month, is a time when we pause and consider how ergonomics can contribute to improving working conditions, preserve worker health and safety, while also boosting productivity and quality of work across all industries. During this time, I think it is prudent to consider if implementing ergonomics can contribute, alongside existing industry wide and organisation-specific efforts, to building a safer and more efficient construction industry in South Africa.

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What is a 'transaction' for transfer duty purposes?

According to reports, given current low interest rates, there have been an uptick in property transactions. Therefore, it is worthwhile considering the potential impact of any transfer duty taxes to be imposed on such transactions. The Transfer Duty Act imposes a transfer duty on the value of any property acquired by any person by way of a transaction, or in any other manner, or on the value by which any property is enhanced by the renunciation of an interest in or restriction upon the use or disposal of that property.

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Approved Inspection Authorities - Assisting you with your legal obligations

Due to the nature of the construction industry, employees are routinely exposed to a variety of stressors, which can result in significant adverse health effects if not adequately controlled. Reducing the likelihood of these health effects is the responsibility of the employer, as stipulated in section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993.

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Now is the appropriate time for investment in skills development

Construction contractors have felt the impact of the steady decline in the construction activity. The cause of the construction industry’s decline has been attributed to several factors including reduced government infrastructure spending, a depressed economy, less foreign investment, rising costs of materials, COVID-19.

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Why companies should consider utilising a recruitment agency

Recruitment is defined as a process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates. The recruitment process is however not as simple as it is defined, it is very time consuming and onerous to find the best fit candidate. Recruitment agencies fill this specific need by screening and shortlisting specific candidates to fill the company’s needs based on the job specification and description.

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Construction Industry News and Views Edition 195 02 August 2021

Dear Members and Readers

Following a turbulent week of unrest during the month of July 2021, several businesses across various sectors in the KZN province were affected. Whilst the full extent of the unrest is still being ascertained for the KZN construction industry, it has come to our attention that some construction sites were also impacted. The Association circulated information to members on force majeure, which highlighted the importance of raising the necessary notices for extension of time for delays as a result of the unrest in terms of the relevant contracts.

Sasria is a state-owned insurance company that provides insurance cover for incidents of unrest. President Cyril Ramaphosa in his speech on 25 July 2021 indicated that “Sasria has committed to expedite the payment of all valid claims.” It was further noted that support would be extended to uninsured businesses affected by the incident. Business and Government need to work together to build resilience and restore business confidence to attract investors to the industry. The Association is committed to engaging with relevant stakeholders to assist in the rebuild programme.

The Association continues to update members on COVID-19 protocols and information, as the move to Adjusted Alert Level 3 restrictions led to a greater opening of the economy. Members are reminded to take the relevant precautions and ensure workplace safety during this time. At this stage, member meetings will be hosted remotely and Association events will be considered in due course based on the Regulations in place.

We would like to remind members of the additional services offered through the Association’s Print Studio, Recruitment Agency, Training Academy, Occupational Health Clinics, Conference facility, Café Indaba and OHS Consulting units. Our services include administration of retirement funds as well as property leasing. The recent addition of a courier service at the Print Studio has added value to our one stop business hub. Please feel free to contact the Association for your business needs.

This month’s edition celebrates our member companies, their achievements and contributions to KwaZulu-Natal. We provide pertinent information and questions that businesses should ask when reviewing their insurance policies and take an in-depth look into the appointment and registration of the Information Officer in terms of the POPI Act. The article titled ‘Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector Codes simplified’ will assist readers to understand and comply with the Amended B-BBEE Construction Codes. The newsletter also contains an exciting announcement regarding the Association’s certification as a First Aid Organisation.

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Vikashnee Harbhajan | Executive Director

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal supports rebuilding efforts by member companies

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal applauds member company, Recharger Prepaid Meters, on its recent efforts to support and assist local businesses with rebuilding efforts currently underway subsequent to the destructive unrest across parts of South Africa. The existing economic pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had already resulted in a significant strain on the construction industry, which has been further exacerbated in recent weeks.

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Is your business adequately insured?

Insurance is a means to protect business from risks identified that may occur without warning; it provides peace of mind that in the event of a disaster, regardless of the magnitude, the business will not have to dig deep in its pockets to cover the costs to recover. Choosing adequate insurance cover is crucial to ensure that benefits are claimed when it matters most. There are a number of factors to consider when assessing insurance, such as the significant business risks, policy exclusions and coverage limits.

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POPI Act - Appointment and Registration of Information Officer

The POPI Act designates the head of the business as the Information Officer. The Information Officer can delegate his or her responsibilities to any other duly authorised person and can appoint as many Deputy Information Officers as necessary. However, it is important to note that the Information Officer remains ultimately responsible for ensuring that the processing of personal information is done in a lawful manner and “retains the accountability and responsibility for any power or the functions authorised to that person”.

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Contract Participation Goals (CPG) – A brief overview

In terms of the CIDB Act (Act 38 of 2000), a Board must establish a Best Practice Project Assessment Scheme which shall be based on the best practices identified by the Board. One of the best practices established is the CIDB Best Practice Project Assessment Scheme: Standard for Contract Participation Goals for Targeting Enterprises and Labour through Construction Works as gazetted on 10 November 2017 under Gazette No. 41237 (“CIDB Standard”).

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Patcon Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd certified ISO45001:2018 – Health and Safety Management System

Patcon Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd commenced its operations in 1995 with sole member Mr. Suresh Raghubar. Over a period of 26 years, the company has expanded its skills base and transformed from a small business to a thriving organisation with prestigious accolades. The accumulation of awards and certifications amassed during the years of operation are proudly on display at the Patcon premises. The company previously specialised in the petrochemical environment and has evolved into a multi-skilled building and civil Construction organisation with a focus on added value.

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Master Builders KZN approved as First Aid Organisation by Department of Employment and Labour

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is proud to announce that it has been approved by the Department of Employment and Labour as a First Aid Organisation to issue certificates of competency in first aid to persons who have successfully completed the course.

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Effective communication methods in the workplace

The root cause of most workplace blunders is not having an effective communication system. Effective communication includes exchanging information and ideas within the workplace which includes verbal, written and non-verbal communication from one person or group to another. Employees should be trained on effective communication methods which will improve the way in which the organisation functions. Effective communication forms the basis to a successful organisation.

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