Site Accidents in the South African Construction Industry: Cleaning the Augean Stables

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-99
Author(s):  
Mathew Ikuabe ◽  
Douglas Aghimien ◽  
Clinton Aigbavboa ◽  
Ayodeji Oke ◽  
Wellington Thwala
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
The South

scholarly journals Factors driving tax compliance costs of small businesses in the South African construction industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Obert Matarirano ◽  
Germinah E. Chiloane-Tsoka ◽  
Daniel Makina
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
The South ◽  
Compliance Costs

Assessing the Readiness of Building Diplomates for the South African Construction Industry

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chileshe Nicholas ◽  
Haupt Theo ◽  
Fester Ferdinand
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
The South

scholarly journals Talent management in the South African construction industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sydwell Shikweni ◽  
Willem Schurink ◽  
Rene Van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Business Outcomes ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Value Add

Orientation: The South African construction industry is constrained by the shortage of a skilled workforce due to global competition and insufficient graduate output. There is a need to evolve attract and retain the most valuable talent.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate talent management in a prominent South African internationally operating construction company. The objective is to develop a framework for enhancement of talent management practices.Motivation for the study: The South African construction industry’s inability to retain talent, hampers global competitiveness and productivity. Talent shortages need to be addressed at a strategic level to remain competitive.Research approach/design and method: A qualitative research approach examined a single South African construction organisation in the Gauteng Province. Grounded theory was used to analyse data generated from interviews, participant observations and company documents.Main findings: Firstly, talent management in the construction industry supposes mutual actions from the organisation and its talented employees. Secondly, internal enablers drive business outcomes by in alignment with a well-crafted strategy. Thirdly, a regulatory framework should acknowledge labour market dynamics and diversity. Fourthly, internal and external enablers should be taken into consideration. Finally, effective implementation of talent management practices yields talent sustainability and competitiveness.Practical/managerial implications: The two conceptual frameworks developed indicate: (1) key factors that play a role in talent management, and (2) the interface between talented employees and the organisation.Contributions/value-add: The findings provide two proposed frameworks that could guide leadership to devise an enabling global competitive talent management environment in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Determinants Predicting Credit Accessibility within Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the South African Construction Industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 473-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olanrewaju Abdul Balogun ◽  
Ansary Nazeem ◽  
Justus Ngala Agumba
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
The South

DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murendeni Liphadzi ◽  
Clinton Aigbavboa
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The South ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Secondary Sources

The construction industry is one of the major industries in South Africa. Like any other industry, strong leadership is vital for its growth. Moreover in order to stay competitive, South African construction firms must find a way to train their project and construction managers to become competent leaders in their specific disciplines. It is to this end, that the study presents findings on how leaders can be developed in the South African construction industry. The data used in this research were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected via a detailed review of related literature. The primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire aimed at 150 projects and construction managers in the South African construction industry. From the 150 distributed questions, only 110 questionnaires were received and subsequently data based on the received questionnaire which was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that, education and qualification can help develop leaders in the South African construction industry. This was followed by leadership training courses, taking responsibility, new challenges, and internal motivation, professional and personal development. The study explores leadership and leadership development in the South African construction industry. The study presents a robust background about the construction industry and the importance of leadership.

IMPLEMENTATION OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Clinton Aigbavboa ◽  
◽  
Emmanuel Oke Ayodeji ◽  
Denzel Mokasha Mpho ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
The South
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