ALL CONSTRUCTION PLAYERS
WHO WE ARE. Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) is a non-profit national organization formed in 1985 with a mandate to represent building contractors in the categories of Building and Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Steel Engineering fields. The Association registers suppliers as associate members. The purpose of the Association is to ensure tha
t its members uphold the observance of the highest standards of workmanship in the construction business. ZBCA is an Association driven by its members, who through their participation in Association structures, such as regional committees, provide direction and guidance to the Association Secretariat. The Association has more than 250 members nationwide located in its five (5) administrative regions namely Harare/Mashonaland, Bulawayo/Matabeleland, Midlands, Manicaland and Masvingo. MISSION STATEMENT
To promote, empower and capacitate a growing membership and advocate for equity in the construction and allied industries. VISION STATEMENT
To be the leading business member organisation in the built environment within the region. CORE VALUES
• Honest and integrity
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Safety and Environment Concern
• Fairness
• Professionalism and Accountability
• Quality Assurance
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF ZBCA
A. APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Prospective member purchases a form.
2. The applicant submits a duly completed form to ZBCA.
3. On receipt of the completed form ZBCA Secretariat visits the applicant to assess company’s human capital and equipment resources.
4. The duly completed membership application form and visit report are submitted to the ZBCA specialized committee called the Membership Committee for vetting and approval.
5. The Membership Committee produces a report either approving or declining membership and submits such report to the National Executive Committee for final approval.
6. Successful applicants are required to pay annual subscriptions depending on their category after which they are issued with a membership confirmation letter. Annual subscriptions can be paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or annually by making arrangements with Secretariat.
7. A new member will be placed on probation for a period of one year and during the probationary period; the Member shall submit full written details, on the prescribed form, of all contracts entered into by the Member. This form shall be submitted by the Member to the Secretariate within 14 (fourteen) days of signing the contract and this shall be used to monitor the Member’s progress during the probationary period.
8. After expiry of the Probationary period, the National Executive Committee shall, at its next meeting, receive a report from the Secretariate on the Member who has been on probation. Such report, including the probationary Member’s original application shall be considered by the National Executive Committee. The said Committee shall in a meeting and by voting, by means of a simple majority accept or reject confirmation of full membership of the applicant. If the applicant’s membership application is confirmed by the National Executive Committee, the probationary Member shall be admitted as a full Member forthwith.
9. After admission to full membership, ZBCA Secretariat advises the Member to approach the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing for categorisation. REQUIREMENTS
The following documentation is required for registration as a member of ZBCA and must be attached to the application form.
1. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
2. NECCIZ CERTIFICATE/RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION
3. CR14 COPY OF YOUR COMPANY
4. PROOF OF SHAREHOLDERSHIP
5. NSSA REGISTRATION
6. ZIMRA REGISTRATION (TAX CLEARANCE AND VAT CERTIFICATE)
7. SPB REGISTRATION Mandatory
8. LETTER OF GOOD STANDING FROM NSSA AND ZIMRA
category ‘C to A’ applications
9. DETAILED COMPANY PROFILE WITH THE COMPANY STRUCTURE, PROJECTS CARRIED OUT (FINISHED AND CURRENT) WITH DATES AND VALUES, CLIENT’S NAME, PHYSICAL ADDRESS, CONTACT CELLPHONE, LANDLINE AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
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