WHO WE ARE
The South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) initiative was founded to empower women to gain access to contracts, training, finance and networks in the construction industry. SAWIC is a Section 21 Company, and was incorporated in 1999. As such, SAWIC is owned by its members. SAWIC has a national footprint in all 9 provinces.
The organisation has experienced continuous growth over the years, has an approved (by its members) constitution, which is regularly reviewed by its executive to ensure currency and appropriateness. SAWIC is run by a provincial chairperson, and supported by an Executive Committee with special expertise in critical areas like, Membership Development, Operations and Finance, Research and Development and Stakeholder Liaison.
SAWIC-GAUTENG Chapter
- SAWIC-Gauteng Chapter has got over 100 members in good standing.
- Our membership comprises of women owned entities in construction, property development, property management, suppliers, manufacturers and the BEP’s (companies, co-operatives and corporates)
- The membership is a representation of the Gauteng regions – City of Johannesburg, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality and West Rand District Municipality.
- The CIDB levels Grade 1 – 9, across the classification of works.
SAWIC-GAUTENG Value Add
- Leverage networks through SAWIC’s partners and other business organization affiliations
- Advocacy
- Skills Development (Business management and Technical)
- Increase capacity to deliver projects
- Encourage collaborations, co-production and co-operatives
- Access to material supply and finance
- Access to economic opportunities
- Think tank to provide expertise/knowledge in Policies related to the transformation agenda
- Comprehensive Enterprise Development Program
