Christia Uys
Transformation Unit & Training Manger
Tel: (011) 409-0900
Fax: (011) 450-1715
E-mail: christia@safcec.org.za
Enterprise Development Program
SAFCEC offers a unique program for enterprise development in construction.
Objective:
To mentor, guide and coach personnel of a sub contractor or JV Partner.
Method:
An Established Contractor must coach/guide/mentor a Developing Contractor (Protégé Company) through a structured development program. The objective is to help the protégé company to reach independence and to address all the development areas as mentioned in the Construction scorecard. Ideal mentoring period is between 3-5 years.
After a relationship (sub contract/joint venture) has been established between Mentor and Protégé Company, the following process will be followed
1. A facilitator does a thorough evaluation of the proficiencies of the protégé company and some of its employees,
2. After which a unique development program suited to the needs and aspirations of the Developing company (protégé) is agreed.
3. The most suited personnel from each company are paired up in mentor-protégé teams.
4. A structured development program foreach individual protégé is drafted to ensure the transfer of knowledge, experience, systems, and training (if need be) is agreed. This must be recorded for BEE scorecard purposes.
5. Development Outcomes are defined and agreed.
6. A facilitator (SAFCEC or internal) then guides the interaction (program of transfer) at regular intervals over time, until the desired outcomes have been reached.
7. For the program to be successful, preference need to be given to CIDB level 3 and higher contractors and a longer term (up to 4 years) relationship must be possible. Clients must therefore accept geographic mobility of mentor and protégé company alike.
SAFCEC Involvement:
- SAFCEC present awareness presentations to management teams to inform them regarding the program and the process
- SAFCEC assist with the launch of the program on relevant site
- SAFCEC supply a Facilitator
- Facilitator evaluate protégé and develop a unique development plan for protégé
- Facilitator assist to establish a open, trusty relationship between the two companies
- SAFCEC supplies the program manuals, which include generic development plans and log sheets to keep record of meetings, discussions etc.
- Facilitator assist to facilitate meetings between the mentor company and protégé
- If required the facilitator can develop the portfolio of evidence.
SAFCEC Costing:
Important Things to remember:
- Enterprise Development and Mentoring are legislated by the BEE Scorecard
- More than one developing company/Sub contractor can be mentored on the same day (Commitment and organisation)
- Clients might be willing to assist with expenses to implement this program
- If the standards (knowledge, skills and independence) of the subcontractors are improved, future projects will be easier.
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