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I now have a much better understanding of how to use my financial reports in managing my business. For me this was one of the most important benefits of the programme.
Khuthaza
women • construction • careers • businesses
The organisation now known as Khuthaza has been operating as Women for Housing since 1995. Khuthaza, meaning encourage in Zulu, is a section 21 (non-profit) company supporting the development of women in the housing and construction sectors. The rebranding reflects our expanded scope of work into the wider construction sector and the role we aim to play in encouraging change, partnership and transformation in the industry.
Our work contributes to the vision of an economic and social landscape enriched by the contributions of women as equal participants across all industries and levels of development. We are a catalyst for change and socio-economic development.
Our programme areas include:
- Contractor Development
- Talent Development students | professionals | leaders
- Bridgebuilding industry facilitation | advocacy | information dissemination | support
We are committed to improving the social and economic status of South Africans and believe that one way of encouraging socio-economic development is through the creation of equal career and business opportunities for women.
Khuthaza encourages the entrance of women into the built environment sectors and the development of thriving careers and businesses therein. We support government initiatives relating to housing and infrastructure delivery, the maintenance and growth of the construction industry and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment.
Our existence as an organisation provides the cornerstone upon which many women in the industry are building their careers and businesses. In that regard, we play a pivotal role as a development facilitator. Our skills development mandate includes student development, professional development, contractor development and the cultivation of leadership within the various built environment disciplines.
We represent the growing body of women in the built environment and interact with government, industry role-players and other stakeholders to promote the interests of women and the overall transformation of the industry.
Khuthaza aims to continuously inspire the women we come into contact with to aspire to new and greater standards of excellence within their chosen disciplines.