KwaZulu-Natal Master Builders and Allied Industries Association is an employers’ organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act. The Association exists to represent the interests of members, and to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses. The membership comprises some 760 enterprises involved in the building industry and related activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation has been in existence for 115 years and is recognised and respected by a wide range of role players in the building industry and beyond.

The head office is based in Essex Terrace, Westville, supported by area offices across the province in Zululand, South Coast, Midlands, and Northern Natal. The Association continually strives for excellence in service delivery in all areas of operation, providing a wide range of services including training, building services, occupational health and safety, employee benefit schemes and more.

Special projects include an emerging contractor programme, Vuka Makhi programme and a bursary fund.

Complementary operations include:

• Building inspections, quality assurance and construction risk management
• Health and safety consulting
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• Conference and meeting facilities
• Café Indaba
• Master Builders Print Studio
• Mobile Clinic
• Master Builders Occupational health clinic
• Property leasing
• Training Academy
• E-learning

Recruitment Agency

The general management of the Association is, subject to the direction and control of general meetings, controlled by the executive council. The executive director is the association’s chief executive (CEO).

The Association continuously reviews its operations with the object of introducing new and innovative services in the building and allied industries. For more information call 031 266 7070 or visit www.masterbuilders.co.za