Job Creation and Skills Development in the Construction Industry

“We are delighted that Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has declared 2013 the "Year of the Artisan", says Steve Burnett of 5th Avenue Properties

South Africa needs more artisans as part of the national strategy to deal with the shortage of critical skills. A significant part of the construction sector consists of SMME’s.  Skills development is vital to their continued growth and development. However, many of the smaller companies do not have the necessary resources to provide training. In addition there is often a lack of continuity in employment in the construction sector, meaning that employees are often not with the company long enough to receive sufficient training.

The launch of “Year of the Artisan” is a direct intervention by the government to systematically address the shortage of skills in the country.  Young engineers can hugely influence job creation and have a drive to succeed.  They will also develop into project managers. Our shortage of skilled project managers often has significant consequences for building projects, affecting both budget and schedule. 

The government is also taking steps to improve skills training for blue collar workers through the National Skills Development Strategy and the Register of Contractors which aims to regulate the tendering process and address human resource development in the industry. The massive investment in infrastructure is intended to generate skills and boost much needed job creation.
"There is a need to define skills and allow recruitment that will lead to skills transfer to grow our economy”, added Burnett. “More companies in the private sector need to take up the challenge and urgently assist the government with our skills shortages at all levels”.

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