by: Michele Vollaro | March 22, 2024
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs) at the University of Pretoria and the Construction Training and Education Authority (Ceta) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration and enhance the infrastructure and construction sector in South Africa . This partnership aims to share expertise on the topic, improving the global competitiveness and economic sustainability of the South African construction sector.
As part of the agreement, Gibs will design and deliver specialized learning programmes, aimed at professionals in the construction sector. These programs will cover entrepreneurial development, leadership development programs. The parties will also collaborate in developing case study materials related to business strategy, innovation, leadership, governance and ethics.
Morris Mthombeni, Dean of Gibs, underlined the importance of the agreement: “This is an important opportunity for us. Collaborative partnerships with institutions like Ceta are of immense value because they allow us to collectively develop innovative solutions to the skills challenges our nation faces.”
Ceta, aiming to provide skills development services to the construction sector and implement the objectives of the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III), plays a crucial role in ensuring that the sector is equipped with the critical and scarce skills needed to economic sustainability and global competitiveness.
“Gibs is proud to be a partner in supporting Ceta in its mandate. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that contributes to the long-term development and competitiveness of the construction sector on a national and global scale,” added Mthombeni.
This partnership highlights a joint commitment to improving skills in the construction and environmental sectors, with Gibs and Ceta aiming to foster new ideas and long-term sustainability for a stronger industrial future, especially in Africa.
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