Department of Public Works and Roads Announces ‘Exit Strategy’ on Vuk’phile Contractor Development Programme...

Rustenburg - North West Department of Public Works and Roads announced the Exit Strategy for fifty-six (56) participants of the Vuk’phile Contractor Development Programme. The strategy follows an extensive consultation process with participants.
 
Head of Department (HOD), Mr Moss Kgantsi maintains the “Department is committed to developing emerging contractors into fully fledged contractors able to execute labour intensive projects.”
 
The exit strategy comprises of an NQF (Level 4) training certificate to be provided in partnership with the North West University (NWU). Participants will also be included in the Departmental panel of contractors’ database for a period not exceeding thirty-six (36) months. All participants will be profiled through a booklet showcasing the work of each participant throughout the programme.
 
The HOD appealed to participants to improve their work so that there is value for money with regard to the work the department allocates and remunerates. “Exiting participants will give impetus to finalise the new intake of one hundred and sixty (160) participants as pronounced by the MEC of Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi during the 2023/2024  Budget Speech”
 
One of the participants, Ms Lydia Sekano of Tumilid Trading Enterprises CC from Rustenburg welcomed the exit strategy. Her company began the programme at Grade 3GB & 1CE and today stands at 5GB & 2CE respectively.
 
“I welcome the exit strategy with both hands, as a learner or a student at some point you need to graduate. But I think what I like the most is the the fact that we will be included in the Departmental database ; allowing us to compete with other contractors.We are still going to receive a qualification which will assist in terms of tendering as one of the requirements. Even CIDB is amending their systems, they mentioned that starting from the next financial year; they will require qualifications from contractors” added Sekano.
 
“The Department finds joy in ensuring participants exit with a long-term benefit. Moving forward all exiting contractors will be in a position to compete for bigger projects,” concluded the HOD.


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