GALXCOC
GREATER ALEXANDRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
ALEXANDRA MOTSWEDI SKILLS CENTRE
Presentation content
1.Introduction to mentorship
2. Mentorship as a Profession
3. Mentorship challenges
4. Problems facing emerging contractors
5. NMC background
6. Mentorship methodology
7. Key competencies
8. Process & outcomes
Introduction
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What is mentorship in the context of contractor development?
Mentorship is a structured learning process whereby an experienced
person (mentor) transfers his/her skills to the learner (protégée). A
mentor is a trusted advisor. In the process the learner gains
construction management (technical and business) skills to improve
and grow his business, and the mentor also learns about the
contractor’s business.
Mentorship as a profession
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Mentorship is now a recognised profession by the SACPCMP
(established in terms of Act 48 of 2000);
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Registration for membership entails a process of application,
evaluation and approval as set out by the Council;
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Experience and qualification of the applicants are taken into
consideration in the application.
Mentorship Challenges
• Availability of suitably experienced qualified mentors;
• Providing mentorship in a vacuum,i.e. providing mentoring and not
managing it as a project;
• Lack of projects for contractors;
• Relationship between contractor and the mentor can be difficult.
Problems facing Emerging Contractors
The role of SMME contractors in construction industries is significant,
however, overall business performance of contractors remains poor
mainly due to;
1.lack of best practices in the industry to sustain small businesses.
2. Access to work opportunities
3. Access to finance and sureties
4. Absence of an integrated developmental programme
5. Lack of managerial capacity to engage in projects
C MENTOR MODEL
Private Sector
Mentors
Subcontractors
Contractor Dev
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Monitoring of
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TOOLS
NCDP
Finance+Banking+Gaurantee
Suppliers
Facilities for Contractors
Courses (CSI)
Plant Hire + Supply
Rental Pool
TOOLS
-Sacem:-Self Assessment with Systems
VUKUPHILE Assessment Against NQFL2
-ECDC:- Assess VS NQFL2
Monitoring of Interventions(Mentorship + Training)
Company Individual
-- Tender Advisory Service
Assessmen
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Professional
Reg
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Assessme
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Reports
Noyana’s Management Consultancy
Background
NMC has 35 years experience in the construction and contractor
development field. This includes the development of Emerging
Contractor Programmes, the management and quality assurance
thereof.
The company has worked successfully on contractor development
programmes for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
,National Public Works Incubator Programme (CIP), Eastern Cape
Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Coega Development
Corporation (CDC), developing over 260 contractors in the fourteen
years of existence.
Background
•We understand the challenges relating to SMME Contractors such
as access to markets, financial products & services, management &
technical expertise.
•We aim to ensure the clients’ needs are met through effective control
of time, cost and quality deliverables.
•We have a team experienced in contractor development who
thoroughly understand the contractor development need.
•We are advocates for SMME’s and community based development,
and encourage the inclusion of the local community for employment
opportunities as much as possible
Our Mentorship Methodology
•We apply project management techniques as prescribed by the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the South
African Council for Project and Construction Management
Professions (SACPCMP).
•Implement a Total Quality Management approach in managing the
contractor by monitoring performance, assessing outcomes,
recommending strategic intervention, deliberate findings in liaison
with the contractor and encourage forward progression through
implementing best practice.
Our Mentorship Methodology
• Continuous meetings by senior management are held with the
contractor and these are documented, with progress continually
monitored .
• Ensure adequate procurement and distribution of resources and
materials.
Our Key Competencies are :
• Effective Project and Construction Management expertise.
• Effective Coordination and Peoples Skills.
• Business Management and Supervisory skills.
• Facilitation of access to finance, resources, materials and plant.
• In-depth knowledge on Contractor Development Programmes
PROFESSIONAL
(Architect,
Consultant, Project
Manager
CLIENT
FINANCIERS/
BANKS
CETA
CONTRACTOR
TRAINING
SERVICE
PROVIDER
Material
suppliers
CIDB
MENTOR
Process and outcomes
KPAs
Contractor
growth path
Contractor
Level 5
Level 4
performance
score
Contractor
performance
assessment
framework
Contractor
development
profile
CIDB
grade
Level 3
Outcomes
for:
Client
Level 2
Level 1
Project
Training and
mentorship
MENTOR’S MONTHLY PROGRESS EVALUATION OF LEARNER
CONTRACTOR
NAME OF EC:_______________________________________________________________
NAME OF MENTOR: __________________________________________________________
REGION:____________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS:__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF EVALUATION:___________________________________________________________
PROGRESS EVALUATION: NQF LEVEL 2
The progress evaluation is based on a 10-point scale for which minimum standards to be achieved are determined by the
Mentor and Emerging Construction Contractor Programme: Setting of Minimum Standards for Quality Assurance of
Integrated ECDP. Progress evaluation is also required regarding a number of items not contained in the above programme,
i.e. technical advancement (See item 4)
The 10-point tick box scale to be utilized as follows (benchmarks only provided, use entire scale for evaluation).
1
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The EC is not capable at all to execute this activity independently
5
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EC is capable to execute this function with assistance
10
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EC is capable to execute this function independently on a sustainable basis
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ASPECTS TO BE EVALUATED: DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES
SECTION 1: RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS
A. ADMINISTRATION:
1.
The Business plan: Development achieved
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
2.
Meeting the legal requirements: Conformation, business registration
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
3. Running an efficient office: Level achieved
1
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2
3
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5
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9
10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
Measuring Performance
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Conclusion
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Our challenge in contractor development is to increase
collaborative efforts and learn to work together with all
stakeholders and role players to focus on the end product ie a
skilled and competent contractor.