Benefits of Membership

 WHAT THE MBA WESTERN CAPE OFFERS ITS MEMBERS

 

 Representation of members at:

  • The Cape Chamber of Commerce -Industrial Forum
  • The Provincial Development Council
  • The Provincial Public Works Department -Training of emerging contractors, procurement etc
  • The JBCC
  • The Building Industry Bargaining Council
  • Exemptions - Compliance & negotiations -Pension Fund
  • Master Builders of South Africa at Board level, on MBSA Education & Training , OHS,Good Practice Committee
  • The Regional CETA
  • Providing and issuing comment on behalf of members on all national issues relevant to the Building Industry - Business Unity South Africa, South African National Qualifications Authority.
  • Offering members the opportunity for input and feedback through participation of members into committee facilities for:
  • Education and Training
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Joint Practice Committee
  • Contractual & Legal

 

  • Dedicated in-house Insurance Broking
  • Ensuring your main asset-Belmont Square - remains financially viable and sustainable
  • Mediation in disputes with the NHBRC
  • Assisting members with disputes and problems that arise between themselves and the CIDB
  • Liaison with the Cape City Council -tender procedures, community expanded work programmes.
  • Arbitration, mediation and resolution of disputes between members and between members and clients
  • Information on materials and building regulations
  • Full Pastel accounting facility available for members at very low cost
  • Information on the latest building regulations
  • Free skills training to members employees through the MBA Development Trust
  • Study Bursaries for tertiary training
  • Free telephonic advice on Contractual issues & on Labour Relations matters
  • Free on-site OHS training for employees & OHS on -site assessments
  • Response to media requests for information on industry matters
  • Preparation of articles for publication with a view to enhancing the reputation of MBA members and the reasons for consumers choosing to use MBA members
  • Information to members on Joint Practice matters
  • Workshops on a variety of subjects in particular OHS and Contractual & Legal
  • Breakfasts in conjuction with CIOB
  • Annual sports days
  • Social networking sessions
  • Annual Members' Dinner   

and much much more......................................