By Siphesihle Dlamini
The Eswatini Contractors Association (ECA), in collaboration with the Construction Industry Council (CIC), is taking significant strides to enhance the capabilities of contractors in the construction industry through a series of comprehensive training sessions.
These sessions aim to equip contractors with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate tendering opportunities and achieve impactful results.
Having kicked off on Monday at the SibaneSami Hotel, the training program is set to run until Wednesday, providing participants with a platform to learn from industry experts and engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities within the construction sector.
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According to Rueben Msibi, Chairperson of the Eswatini Contractors Association, the first day of the event was dedicated to Pre-tender preparation, a critical phase in the tendering process.
Facilitated by Edward Dlamini, the session on pre-tender preparation covered a range of vital topics, including organisational capabilities, resource requirements, and potential risks that contractors may face when bidding for projects.
Dlamini emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough competitor analysis, understanding market conditions, and profiling clients to tailor bids effectively.
His insights aimed to empower contractors with the tools needed to enhance their competitiveness in the industry.
In his remarks at the inauguration of the training initiative, Minister of Public Works and Transport Chief Ndlaluhlaza, represented by the Ministry’s Principal Secretary Thulani Mkhaliphi, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration between the ECA and CIC.
“It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to stand before you today to officially inaugurate this training initiative, a collaboration between two vital pillars of the construction industry,” he stated.
Minister Ndlaluhlaza highlighted the significance of the event, describing it as a milestone in the quest for sustainable solutions aimed at developing the construction industry through capacity building.
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“It is important to always foster productive partnerships that aim to drive common purpose. The fact that we are gathered here today is a testament to the shared commitment to progress, professionalism, and the betterment of our industry,” he added.
The Minister encouraged all participants to fully engage in the training program.
He urged them to be attentive and maximize their acquisition of relevant skills, stating, “Let it be a platform for knowledge-sharing, innovation, and the building of lasting partnerships.”
