Dear friends and colleagues,

At a recent Khuthaza Board Meeting, Tshepiso and Adrienne told us about LeadSA. LeadSA is a campaign launched by Primedia to encourage South Africans to lead by example and actively contribute to the change we want to see in our country.  As Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world."  

We would like to invite you to look into the LeadSA initiative and participate in your own way.

"The 2010 [FIFA] World Cup was a wake-up call as to what we could achieve if we had one vision as a nation," said Volkwyn. "We need to sustain this legacy beyond the one month. We can choose to carry on in our task of reporting on issues as they occur around us, or we can take a stand and do what we can to make a difference."

(Primedia Broadcasting CEO Terry Volkwyn covered on bizcommunity.com)

Now is the time for you to stand up....becuase if you (we) don't, who will?  (From the LeadSA Call to Action)

Read more on the LeadSA website or google for additional articles.

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As women in the construction industry we are pioneers and leaders. Let's take this further and also encourage others to stand up and contribute a little more to the future we all desire for the country. Small things make a difference!

May the September sun radiate positive energy, Liz

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Khuthaza is pleased to offer the following activities on an open registration basis in September:

6-10 Sept      Technical Training: Foundations
7 Sept           Customer Service & Business Etiquette
11 Sept         Technical Workshop: Foundations 
11 Sept         Optimising Your Performance (Day 1)
16 Sept         Basic Excel
16-17 Sept    Costing and Tendering  
17-18 Sept    Negotiation Skills 
23 Sept         Intermediate Excel 
30 Sept         Advanced Excel
 

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If you are a contractor or run a small business related to construction this is a great opportunity to improve your own skills or train your staff!  IT skills are essential to any business or career. We are pleased to offer these courses at extremely reasonable rates and encourage women in the industry to take advantage of the opportunity to boost their skills.

The Computer Training will take place at CECS, a non-profit IT training organisation in Joburg. Courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc will be offered in the coming months.

Unless noted otherwise, details are as follows:

Time: 08h30 for 09h00 - 16h00

Venue: CECS, 3rd Floor FNB Nelson Mandela Building
37 Harrison Street (corner Commissioner St)
Joburg

Registration: Space is limited, please book with Thabelo info@khuthaza.org.za or 011 275 0268 
Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.  

Please note that CECS requires full confirmation of participants a week in advance. Please ensure you are able to attend by booking well in advance. PLEASE BOOK ASAP!

16  Sept      Basic Excel                   
                   Fee: R150 
                   
23 Sept       Intermediate Excel  
                   Fee: R150 

30 Sept       Advanced Excel
                   Fee: R150  
 

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Baster Matsala talking Quality Control w/ Cornerstone

16-17 September Costing and Tendering

Pascal Oloo is a Civil Engineer with significant experience in the industry and an incredible ability to share this knowledge and experience.

The Costing and Tendering course will assist small, owner-operated construction companies to price jobs more accurately and improve their ability to tender for work.

Date: Thursday-Friday 16-17 September  (2-day course)

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 – 16:00

Venue: FEM, 101 Central Street, Houghton (Joburg)

Target group: Women running their own construction companies (intermediate level - at least 2 years experience)

Fee: R400

Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register with Thabelo by Tuesday 7 Sept  info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268
 

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Will your building stand the test of time? Concrete work is an excellent area of specialisation. This foundations course will be excellent for anyone involved in general building as it will help you better understand what goes into the foundation and how to ensure it is well constructed before you start on a top structure. It will also be excellent for anyone who is looking to specialise in foundations.

Mon 6-Fri 10 September Technical Training:
Foundations

This intense 5-day course will provide owners of construction companies with both theoretical and practical training.

Date: Monday 6- Friday 10 September 

Time: 8 for 8:30 - 16:00

Training Provider & Venue: Tjeka Training Center,    1 Jacob Street, Chamdor, Krugersdorp

Fee: R1500

Target group: Women who own and operate their own construction companies, particularly those looking to specialise in foundations.

Please register with Thabelo by Thursday 2 September  info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268. Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment.  
 

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11 September: Foundations Workshop
Technical Workshop

This is an introductory workshop that will provide participants with basic, hands on training on foundations. If you are involved in building construction or considering specialising in the laying of foundations, this workshop is for you.

Date: Saturday 11 September 

Time: 8 for 8:30 - 15:00

Training Provider/Venue: Tjeka Training Center, 1 Jacob Street, Chamdor, Krugersdorp

Fee: R100

Target group: Students, emerging contractors or others looking to gain basic knowledge related to foundations

Please register with Thabelo by Wednesday 8 September  info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268
 

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7 September:
Customer Service & Business Etiquette Workshop

Arnold Matimba has 20 years of experience gained in the UK in the construction training, technology and service fields.

This workshop will assist SMME owners and their staff to improve their level of service and professionalism. Service and professionalism will add significantly to your competitive edge!

Date: Tuesday 7 September

Time: 8 for 8:30 - 13:00

Venue: FEM, 101 Central Street, Houghton (Joburg)

Fee: R120

Target group: Contractors, other business owners and their staff, anyone in the industry looking to improve their service and level of professionalism

Registration: Please register with Thabelo by Thursday 2 September info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268 

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11 September:
Optimising Your Performance (a 3-day programme over 3 months)

Greg Melville-Smith from HR Practice is one of the most loved of our presenters! Optimising Your Performance is a 3-day Personal and Professional Development Programme run over 3 months. If you could use a boost right now and need some energy to help you find direction, set goals, take responsibility, release your fears and take on new challenges, this programme is for you! The programme will help you find your inner strength and show you that with focus you can do anything - even breaking boards with your bare hands!  

Date: 11 September, 23 October & 6 November (Three Saturdays)

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Business Place, 58 Marshall Street (Corner Sauer), Joburg

Fee: R360 (for all 3 days)

Target group: Students, contractors, young professionals, others running small construction related businesses

Registration: Please register with Thabelo by Tuesday 7 September info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268

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17-18 September:  Negotiation Skills

Negotiation is part of any business. This course, run for us by HR Practice, arms participants with knowledge and skills that will enable you to negotiate more confidently and successfully whether in business or other aspects of life. This course is targeted to contractors or professionals with at least two years of experience in the industry.

Date: Friday 17 - Saturday 18 September

Time: 8:30 for 9:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Business Centre (Fourways), Design Quarter, off Leslie Road in Fourways (Joburg)

Fee: R500

Target group: Contractors, professionals, others running small construction related businesses - with at least 2 years of experience in the construction industry

Registration: Space limited. Please register with Thabelo by Thursday 9 September info@khuthaza.org.za or call 011 275 0268

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