NEWS & INFORMATION - Relevant | Useful | Current

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal endeavours to keep its members informed of new developments in the construction industry, along with other industry pertinent matters, such as changes to legislation, contractual and legal matters, Health and safety advancements and more.
For all your Industry related news and information – look no further!

Use the drop down box above to select topics covered, which include:

Newsletters
Contractual & Legal
Occupational Health & Safety
Labour Relations
Training
Resources
Industry and General News
Vacancies
Press Releases
COVID-19

Training
Monday, 06 October 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) SACPCMP Registration Update – Limited Special Dispensation » The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has introduced new registratio...
Monday, 01 September 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Why should businesses invest in human capital » Investment in human capital refers to the process of improving the skills, knowledge, health and abilities of people to en...
Monday, 04 August 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Skills Development is a lifelong necessity » The world is evolving whether it adapting to new technologies, meeting workplace demands or pursuing personal growth, cont...
Monday, 07 July 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Youth empowerment focuses on education and skills development » With National Youth Day falling on 16 June, June is cerebrated as youth month. Youth empowerment in South Africa means eq...
Sunday, 01 June 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Keep Track of Your SACPCMP CPD Points » Keep track of your SACPCMP Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points and avoid being deregistered at the end o...
Sunday, 04 May 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) What Employers Need to Know When Planning Training - South Africa’s Legacy Qualifications Phase-out » The skills development landscape in South Africa is experiencing significant transformation as the registration deadline f...
Monday, 07 April 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Workplace skills planning and the importance of investing in learning » Empowering your employees is an investment in the success of your organisation. Talent management involves appropriately d...
Monday, 07 April 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Shifting the education system to prepare students for a changing world » South Africa is dedicated to lifelong learning and has in the last 15 years been restructuring the National Qualifications...
Monday, 03 March 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Literacy is no longer just about knowing how to read and write » Commonly literacy is known as the ability to read and write but it can also be defined as having competence or knowledge i...
Saturday, 01 February 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The Construction Foreman » A construction foreman plays a key role in the overall running of a construction project as they are responsible...
Monday, 02 December 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Practitioner » What is an OHS Practitioner? A Health and Safety practitioner, also known as an Occupationa...
Monday, 04 November 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The value of Learning and Development Programmes » The well-known phrase “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him...
Monday, 07 October 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) 11 Key Training Topics for All Construction Workers » The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) reported a fatality rate of 17.5 per 100,000 workers in...
Monday, 05 August 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Some clarity amidst the murky waters for Skills Development Providers » At the end of June 2024, Skills Development Providers (SDPs) were concerned about the way forward with QCTO qualif...
Monday, 01 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) How training with practical applications supports your business » The sad reality is that most training does not include practical applications to cement learning and allow for continual r...
Monday, 03 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The value of Career Days in promoting construction as a career of choice » School subjects provide limited information in comparison to the expanded topics once we reach the working world...
Monday, 06 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) 5 ways learning changes when you are an adult. » Adults learn differently from children. Therefore, training providers who adopt appropriate teaching techniques...
Monday, 08 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Pesky potholes, a new solution on the horizon? » It is estimated currently that South Africa has around 25 million potholes, a significant increase since 2017 when it was...
Monday, 04 March 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The history of First Aid Training and the road ahead » The emergency first aid responder (EFAR) system was conceptualized in 2010 after a study was conducted in a town...
Monday, 05 February 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Microlearning – a developing trend in 2024. » “An expert is a man who knows just that much more about his subject than his associates. Most of us are nearer the top tha...
Monday, 04 December 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Changes to First Aid Training in 2024 » Accidents or sudden illnesses can happen in the blink of an eye and often require immediate treatment to stabilize the pat...
Monday, 06 November 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Why we have to LEARN to read. » Reading is the most complex task that we require the brain to do. In fact, our brain is not naturally wired to read, but r...
Monday, 02 October 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The format of the new Occupational Certificates in comparison to legacy qualifications. » Occupational Certificates (OC) will be replacing legacy qualifications and are geared towards certain occupations and prof...
Monday, 04 September 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) A mismatch between the skills supply versus skill demand in South Africa – Why? » The South African Skills Supply and Demand Report published in 2022 by the Department of Higher Education ...
Monday, 07 August 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The best skills and training for new construction businesses. » In Quarter 3 of 2022, the construction industry accounted for 243, 000 employees in KwaZulu-Natal alone (Statistica, 2023)...
Monday, 03 July 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Unlocking 49.50% of the SDL & increasing B-BBEE training spend through CETA Discretionary Grants. » Employers are obligated to pay 1% of their total payroll to SARS for Skills Development Levies (SDLs). So where does all t...
Monday, 05 June 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Train your brain to cope with stress. » We’ve all heard that stress is a killer. But how can this natural human response that prompts us to address cha...
Monday, 08 May 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The Difference between Critical and Scarce skills » When looking at the country’s current or future potential for a skilled, qualified, and experienced workforce, it is impor...
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) CETA will no longer be in the driving seat of construction training accreditation and certification. » They say change is as good as a holiday, but that long drive to get to your destination can often be a nightmare. The re-e...
Monday, 06 March 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Education has limits but learning does not! » Do you remember learning to ride a bicycle? For most, it involved someone holding the bike while explaining how to peddle,...
Sunday, 26 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Working at Heights » FEM statistics show that for the past four years, 15% of all fatalities (an average of 11 per year) were caused by falls f...
Sunday, 26 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Critical Thinking, a vital skill in today’s ever-changing work environment » Today one of the most important criteria for success in a career is the ability to think independently while being logical...
Sunday, 26 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) How does emotional intelligence aid effective communication in the workplace? » The development of technology has caused society to spend more time online, and this includes our communication channels....
Sunday, 26 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) The importance of toolbox talk training » It is believed that the term “Toolbox Talk” originated with workers gathered around their toolboxes in the mornings before...
Sunday, 26 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) How your learning style may influence your career choice and training needs » During the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were isolated at home, learning was facilitated via online platforms. But how di...
View "All News Items" »

NEWS & INFORMATION - Relevant | Useful | Current

Subscribe to our Newsletter