My Experiences In The Construction Sector

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My Experiences In The Construction Sector

• A Presentation by
• Thandeka Nene

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Humble Beginnings

• How I got into construction?

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The Birth of Bonelena Construction

• When did I start my business?

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Projects Past Present

• Bonelena Construction has successfully worked on
  various projects ranging from R8m to R60m and a
  turnover on average - of R50m per annum.
• CURRENT
• Ivuna High School Classroom Renovations
• PMB Magistrate Court Rehabilitation Project
• Christ the King Hospital Nurses accommodation
• St Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital expansion
• P230 Eshowe Road Construction

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Past Present Cont

• COMPLETED
• Various Schools (8) construction of classrooms,
  laboratories, lavatories, fencing etc
• Tugela Ferry Hospital sewerage upgrade
• Newcastle School Hostel Construction

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Challenges in the Construction Industry

• Difficulty in accessing finance
• Tender Process
• Professional Team  
• Lack of industry experienced staff 
• Sourcing material

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Challenges I Face as a Young Black Business Woman

• Managing my time as a wife, mother and a business
  woman

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Keys for Success

• ADVICE FOR WOMEN ASPIRING TO ENTER THE
  CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
• Passion and Drive
• Hands On
• Education and Experience
• Time Management
• Financially Savvy
• Dont capitalise on woman empowerment
• Allow yourself some me-time

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Possible Interventions by the Department of
Public Works

• Under-pricing/Tender documents
• The Consultants

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Career Highlights

• Reaching CIDB grade 7 level within 4 years
• Bonelena has 600 people in its employ
• Offered 7 students internship contracts
• Offered 5 bursaries to deserving students
• Donated funds to various charities
• Acquisition of essential business equipment i.e.
  plant, trucks and property
• Sub-contracting with smaller companies that have
  now reached CIDB grade 4 level
• Awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the KZN
  MEC for Education in 2006
• Awarded the National Women in Construction
  Excellence certificate in 2009
• Awarded by CIDB the National Women in
  Construction Excellence Certificate

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The Road Less Taken.

• My Personal Vision

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Thank You!

• Thandeka
• Mahlalempini Nene
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• info_at_bonelena.co.za
• NDip Teaching (TSA)
• BEd. Hons (Univeristy of Potchefstroom)
• NDip Engineering (Technisa)
• NDip Project Mngt (Varsity College)
• Cert. Training Fundamentals (UNISA)
• NQF Level 4 Cert. Construction