Master Builders Association Western Cape

21/08/2026

Celebrating Women in Construction! 💗👷‍♀️

Today, MBA Western Cape hosted our Women in Construction Brunch 2026 – “Hard Hats & High Tea”, bringing together inspiring women from across the construction industry for a morning of connection, celebration and meaningful conversation.

A special thank you to our speakers:

* Michelle Marco – WBHO
* Amanda Magewu – Department of Employment & Labour
* Tanian Mostert – Maurice Phillips Wisenberg Attorneys

Thank you to Petra Devereux – Executive Director, for welcoming our guests, and Bridget-Ann Mullins – Go for Gold, for closing our programme with an inspiring message.

A sincere thank you to our valued sponsors:

* Elcarbo Industrial Supplies
* ACG
* CompassFire
* Stefanutti Stocks
* Paragon Master Builders (PMB)
* Corobrik
* Builders
* FEM

And a huge thank you to the MBA Western Cape staff for your hard work, dedication and contribution in making this event a success. 💗

Here’s to the women building the future of our industry — one hard hat at a time! 👷‍♀️💪

Stronger together, Building tomorrow.

13/08/2026

🎓 Beyond the Hard Hat 👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️

Congratulations to the MBA Western Cape Occupational Health & Safety Cadets – Class of 2024! 🎉

On 1 August 2026, we celebrated the hard work, resilience and dedication of an outstanding group of graduates who successfully completed the Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (NQF 5). Equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience, they are ready to make a meaningful contribution to safer, healthier construction sites.

A heartfelt thank you to our host companies—WBHO, Blue Sky Construction Solutions, Enza/Concor JV, and Pinelands Development Company—as well as our training partner, Tjeka Training Matters, the MBA Development Trust, the graduates' families, and everyone who played a part in making this achievement possible.

Here's to the next generation of Health & Safety Professionals—may your careers be marked by excellence, integrity and a commitment to building a safer construction industry. 👏

09/08/2026

🌸 Happy Women’s Day from MBA Western Cape! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who continue to shape, strengthen and inspire the construction industry and our communities.

From the women leading businesses and teams, to those working on-site, behind the scenes, and across every level of the industry — your strength, resilience, expertise and determination are helping to build a better future. 🦺🏗️

This Women’s Day, we honour the women who challenge boundaries, break barriers and pave the way for the generations that follow.

Here’s to celebrating women not only today, but every day. 💜

Happy Women’s Day!
— MBA Western Cape

10/07/2026

We are incredibly proud of our Executive Director, Petra Devereux, for representing the Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) as a speaker and facilitator at this year’s Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) conference! 🏗️✨

"I believe the participants truly helped to highlight the importance of those who are and will be needed to actively shape our future cities, and the critical importance of addressing the skills gap."

An incredible thank you to everyone who joined the session and contributed to these vital conversations about the future of our industry. Here’s to building a stronger, highly-skilled future together! 👋

25/06/2026

Rebuilding our capacity to develop future cities: People power the industry - but do we have the skills to match our ambitions? How are education, industry and gov working to rebuild the talent pipeline?

Petra Devereux from the Master Builders Association Western Cape leads this session with:

Professor Kathy Michell from UCT with an academic perspective: Vocational education and training and the challenges as well as the use of ethical AI, Gen Z’s and Gen Alpha - the ‘DIY generation’.

The industry’s perspective: John Matthews, CEO of Garden Cities: The misalignment or misinterpretation of the City’s vision and the challenges that property developers currently face in dealing with local and national government.

Beyond development: Investing in people to build the future of property - Boxwood Property Fund’s Nkanyiso Mbatha: The ambition vs. reality gap and the middle between education and industry readiness in the built environment.

25/06/2026

A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!

We are immensely grateful to the industry leaders supporting this year’s Annual Members Dinner. Your partnership makes this unforgettable evening possible!

Premium Sponsor: GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors
Gift Sponsor: Scheltema
Opening Entertainment Sponsor: Alpine Scaffolding
Wine Sponsor: Elcarbo Industrial Supplies
Photobooth Sponsor: Builders
Entertainment Sponsor: Pinelands Development Company
Table Sponsors: H&I Construction (Pty) Ltd, Van Zyl & Associates and Dekon Projects

Exclusive Table Sponsorships Still Available!

Secure a dedicated presence at the Members Dinner and ensure your brand is seen throughout the evening. Want to showcase your business directly to top construction leaders and key stakeholders? Contact us today to secure your space.

Time is Running Out to Secure Your Seat! Book Now / Enquire: [email protected]

11/06/2026

Celebrating the future leaders of the construction industry! 🌟

On the 19th of May, our Executive Director, Petra Devereux, had the distinct honour of attending the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Construction and Economics Management Department Awards Ceremony. Petra had the pleasure of presenting the Master Builders Association Western Cape Prizes to these outstanding achievers.

A massive congratulations to the top-performing students who walked away with their prestigious awards:

🏆 Masabata Jeanette Khuze – Best BSc (Construction Studies) in the second year of study
🏆 Khanya Simile Nofonta – Best BSc (Construction Studies) in the third year of study
🏆 Mohamed Zafeer Ismail – Best BSc (Hons) student in Construction Management

We are incredibly proud to support and recognize excellence in academic achievement. Here’s to their bright futures ahead! 🥂💼

25/05/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE | Member Information Session 2026

Join us for our first Member Information Session of the year, where we will share important updates and insights on membership, compliance, and other key industry matters.

📅 Date: Thursday, 02 July 2026
📍 Venue: J&J Conference Centre, Rondebosch

This session is open to both members and prospective members and presents a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connected, and engaged.

Further details, including bookings, the programme, and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced soon.

We look forward to welcoming you!

18/05/2026