SAQA 20813 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Construction Contracting
National Certificate
Running small building contracts: quoting, planning, site administration and working with clients.
CETA-accredited construction skills academy · KwaZulu-Natal
Building skills.Shaping futures.
Site-ready skills in roads, building and plumbing, taught by experienced industry practitioners and proven on real workplaces. Since 2015, Vikinduku has prepared new entrants and working people across KwaZulu-Natal to step onto site as competent, certified workers.
2015Founded in KwaZulu-Natal
6CETA-accredited qualifications
4QCTO occupational programmes
1:12Facilitator ratio in practical training
About us
An academy built around the construction site
Vikinduku Ngola Trading 16 is a CETA-accredited skills development provider headquartered in Pietermaritzburg. Founded in 2015 by Managing Director Siyabonga Mdlalose, the academy exists for one purpose: to give South Africa's emerging workforce practical construction skills that lead to real, lasting employment.
We sit where public infrastructure delivery meets community development. Municipalities, agencies and contractors tell us where their skills gaps are, and we answer with nationally recognised training designed around the work itself. We measure success by what our learners can do on site, and the certificate confirms it.
Every programme runs inside a quality management system aligned to ISO 21001, the international standard for educational organisations, and to the QCTO accreditation criteria. Assessments are moderated, records are audited and results are reviewed by the directors twice a year.
Vision
To be a leading construction and built-environment training provider that transforms skills, empowers communities and strengthens South Africa's workforce through high-quality, industry-aligned education.
Mission
To develop competent, work-ready people through accredited, industry-relevant training that meets national standards, opens accessible learning pathways and builds strong employer partnerships.
QualityExcellence in every programme we deliver
IntegrityHonest, transparent governance
ImpactReal skills for real employment
TransformationEmpowering people and communities
Programmes
Qualifications that open doors on site
Every programme follows the same structure: knowledge in the classroom, practice in the training yard and supervised experience at an approved workplace. Learners leave with a nationally recognised credential and a signed logbook that shows an employer exactly what they can do.
CETA-accredited learnerships
Accreditation 3R35272SAQA 24133 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Construction Roadworks
National Certificate
Entry-level road construction and maintenance work, from site safety to compaction and surfacing.
SAQA 24173 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Construction Roadworks
National Certificate
Skilled roadworks operations, with more responsibility for quality, setting out and team tasks.
SAQA 77063 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Construction Health and Safety
National Certificate
Applying construction health and safety on site: hazards, risk assessment, inspections and records.
SAQA 65409 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Building and Civil Construction
National Certificate
Building and civil construction trade skills, including bricklaying, concrete work and finishing.
SAQA 49053 · LearnershipCETA accredited
Supervision of Construction Processes
Further Education and Training Certificate
Supervising construction teams: planning work, controlling quality, safety and progress on site.
QCTO occupational programmes
Registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-FrameworkSP-240504 · Skills programmeQCTO
Pothole Repair Person
Repair potholes and surfacing defects safely and to specification, from setting out the work area to compacting the patch.
- Bituminous surfacing and tack coat application
- Setting out, levels and accommodation of traffic
- Power tools, small plant and compaction
SP-191217 · Skills programmeQCTO
Bricklayer's Assistant
Support a bricklayer on site: prepare materials, lay different types of bricks, finish joints and keep the site clean and safe.
- Reading building drawings
- Bricklaying and concrete work
- Finishing, housekeeping and waste removal
SP-210403 · Skills programmeQCTO
Plumbing Hand
Install and maintain drainage and water systems under a qualified plumber, to the standards and safety rules of the trade.
- Above- and below-ground drainage
- Sanitary fixtures and fittings
- Hot and cold water systems
101864 · Occupational qualificationQCTO
Routine Road Maintenance Manager
Plan and manage routine maintenance on a section of road: assess assets, schedule work, manage contracts, budgets and payment certificates.
- Inventory and condition assessment of the road reserve
- Managing RRM projects for time, cost and quality
- Traffic accommodation and statutory control
Ways to train with us
Four ways to build capability
Learnerships
Structured classroom learning combined with supervised workplace experience, leading to a full qualification. Counts towards employers' B-BBEE skills development targets.
Skills programmes
Focused, credit-bearing programmes that close a specific skills gap in weeks and build towards a full occupational qualification.
Recognition of prior learning
Experienced workers earn formal credit for the skills they already have, through gap analysis, evidence and workplace assessment.
Customised training
Training designed with your team for the needs of your site: construction safety, supervisory development and compliance.
Short courses for organisations
Short courses built from accredited curricula
We take the SAQA-registered unit standards in our CETA accreditation scope and turn them into focused one and two-day workshops. Organisations get the substance of accredited training, matched to a problem that costs them time, money or safety, without taking people off site for months. Every delegate leaves with tools they can use the next working day.
10 days · 2 weeks
Flagship programme
Plan a programme for your community
Emerging Contractor Development Programme
For municipalities, developers, main contractors and community trusts that need capable local contractors. Built on the core unit standards of the National Certificate: Construction Contracting (SAQA 20813), the programme takes small and community-based enterprises from setting up a business to pricing, winning and running a construction contract.
Business planReviewed and ready for funders
Compliance packCSD, CIDB, tax and COIDA in order
Priced tenderA real tender completed in class
Site fileTemplates for diaries, records and claims
- Day 1The construction industry and how work is procuredUS 9978
- Day 2Starting and structuring a contracting businessUS 11553 · 10009
- Day 3Business plans, pricing and cash flowUS 14444 · 9989
- Day 4Compliance: CIPC, SARS, CSD, CIDB, COIDA and B-BBEEUS 9982
- Day 5Reading tender documents and pricing a bill of quantitiesUS 9981
- Day 6Tender workshop: complete and submit a real tenderUS 9981
- Day 7Contract documents, instructions, variations and claimsUS 9980
- Day 8Site management, planning and resourcesUS 9985 · 9984
- Day 9Site administration, quality and health and safetyUS 9987 · 9986 · 9964
- Day 10Business plan presentations and graduationUS 14444
1 daySupervisors, safety officers and team leaders
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Identify hazards on a live construction site
- Rate risks and choose controls that work
- Keep a risk assessment current as work changes
Built on SAQA unit standard120330
1 daySupervisors, managers and safety officers
Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- Secure the scene and gather evidence
- Find the root cause, not only the immediate one
- Write corrective actions that stop a repeat
Built on SAQA unit standard120335
1 dayProject managers, municipal project staff and contractors
OHS Law for Managers and Clients
- Know the duties in the OHS Act and Construction Regulations, 2014
- Understand client, designer and contractor responsibilities
- Check contractor compliance before and during work
Built on SAQA unit standard120344
1 dayWardens, supervisors and office teams
Emergency Preparedness and Fire Wardens
- Prepare and test an emergency action plan
- Choose and use the right fire extinguisher
- Lead an evacuation and roll call
Built on SAQA unit standard120329
1 daySupervisors and safety officers
Working at Heights: Supervisor Checks
- Check fall protection plans, harnesses and anchors
- Inspect edges, openings and access
- Report and stop unsafe work at height
Built on SAQA unit standard120362
1 daySupervisors, safety officers and crews
Confined Spaces and Excavation Safety
- Recognise confined spaces and their hazards
- Apply entry permits, testing and standby duties
- Shore, slope and barricade excavations safely
Built on SAQA unit standards15034 · 365183
1 dayStoremen, supervisors and crews
Hazardous Substances on Site
- Read safety data sheets and labels
- Store, handle and transport cement, bitumen, fuels and chemicals
- Respond to spills and exposure
Built on SAQA unit standards120370 · 14560
1 daySupervisors, maintenance and safety staff
Permit-to-Work Systems
- Know when a permit is required
- Issue, monitor and close a permit correctly
- Isolate energy sources before work starts
Built on SAQA unit standard120359
1 daySupervisors and safety officers
Planned Task Observations
- Plan and carry out a task observation
- Give feedback that changes behaviour
- Record findings and follow up actions
Built on SAQA unit standard120337
1 dayNew employees, learners and temporary workers
Site Induction for New Workers
- Know the site rules, PPE and emergency procedures
- Recognise the main hazards on a construction site
- Prepare a safe work area before starting
Built on SAQA unit standards9964 · 9966
1 dayGeneral workers and new site staff
Tools, Machines and Equipment Care
- Select, use and maintain hand and power tools
- Look after machines and equipment between shifts
- Report damaged equipment correctly
Built on SAQA unit standard261658
1 dayGeneral workers and artisans
Ladders, Trestles and Access Equipment
- Erect, use and dismantle access equipment safely
- Inspect ladders and trestles before use
- Avoid the common causes of falls
Built on SAQA unit standard261664
1 dayPlant users and general workers
Small Plant and Equipment
- Operate compactors, mixers and cutters safely
- Do daily checks and basic maintenance
- Store and secure plant at the end of the day
Built on SAQA unit standard12875
1 dayGeneral workers, storemen and junior site staff
Site Maths and Measurement
- Measure lengths, areas and volumes accurately
- Calculate materials for concrete, mortar and brickwork
- Estimate and check quantities on site
Built on SAQA unit standards12444 · 9962
2 daysSite administrators, storemen and junior site staff
Reading Construction Drawings
- Read plans, sections and elevations
- Work with scales, dimensions and symbols
- Use specifications alongside the drawings
Built on SAQA unit standards14054 · 14580
1 dayForemen, supervisors and site agents
Site Safety Leadership for Supervisors
- Supervise health and safety on a construction project
- Run a daily risk check before work starts
- Correct unsafe acts and lead by example
Built on SAQA unit standard14429
2 daysNew and acting supervisors
Leading and Supervising Construction Teams
- Plan the day's work and give clear instructions
- Handle conflict, lateness and absenteeism fairly
- Motivate a team and build good working habits
Built on SAQA unit standard14417
2 daysSupervisors, foremen and site agents
Productivity and Cost Control on Site
- Measure production against the programme
- Control labour, plant and material costs
- Find and fix the causes of low productivity
Built on SAQA unit standard14418
1 daySupervisors and site agents
Quantities and Work Planning
- Calculate quantities from drawings
- Turn quantities into a work plan and programme
- Allocate labour and plant to each task
Built on SAQA unit standards14414 · 9962
1 dayStoremen, buyers and supervisors
Materials Control and Stores
- Order the right materials at the right time
- Receive, store and issue materials securely
- Reduce waste and theft on site
Built on SAQA unit standards14430 · 9968
2 daysSupervisors, foremen and site agents
Setting Out Construction Works
- Set out buildings and work areas from drawings
- Transfer levels and check squareness
- Avoid costly setting-out errors
Built on SAQA unit standard14428
2 daysEmerging contractors and estimators
Tendering for Construction Contracts
- Read tender documents and returnable schedules
- Price a bill of quantities with realistic rates
- Submit a complete, compliant tender
Built on SAQA unit standard9981
2 daysContractors, site agents and project staff
Construction Contracts and the Law
- Understand the main forms of construction contract
- Manage instructions, variations and claims
- Meet legal requirements for a construction contract
Built on SAQA unit standards9980 · 9982
1 daySite administrators and site agents
Site Administration and Records
- Keep a site diary that supports your claims
- Record labour, plant, materials and variations
- Prepare a clean payment certificate
Built on SAQA unit standards9987 · 14336
1 daySite agents, foremen and QA staff
Quality on Site: Right First Time
- Apply quality principles on a construction site
- Use inspection checklists and hold points
- Close snags before handover
Built on SAQA unit standard9986
2 daysEmerging contractors and SMME owners
Running a Contracting Business
- Set up and manage a construction contracting business
- Price for profit and manage cash flow
- Plan growth to the next CIDB grade
Built on SAQA unit standards11553 · 9989
1 daySite agents, supervisors and environmental officers
Environmental Management on Construction Sites
- Apply environmental requirements on a project
- Control dust, noise, waste and stormwater
- Keep the records an inspector will ask for
Built on SAQA unit standard114218
1 dayStaff who mentor learners at host employers
Workplace Mentor Programme
- Coach a learner on real tasks
- Sign off logbooks with confidence
- Give feedback and spot learners who need support
FormatOn your site or at our training facility
1 dayAll staff, supervisors and managers
Preventing Harassment and Gender-Based Violence at Work
- Recognise harassment, including on site and online
- Apply the 2022 Code of Good Practice on harassment
- Respond to and report a complaint correctly
FormatOn your site or at our training facility
1 dayEmployees, learners and stipend earners
Financial Wellness for Workers
- Build a monthly budget that works
- Avoid debt traps and loan sharks
- Start saving, even on a small income
Built on SAQA unit standard7469
Custom curriculumMunicipal programme managers and team leaders
Labour-Intensive Construction and EPWP Teams
- Plan labour-intensive road, drainage and structure work
- Organise and supervise community work teams
- Keep attendance, output and safety records
Built on SAQA unit standards15168 · 15165
Custom curriculumMunicipal road crews and contractors
Traffic Accommodation for Road Works
- Implement roadside safety procedures
- Set out signs, cones and delineators for a work zone
- Protect workers and road users
Built on SAQA unit standard14561
Custom curriculumMunicipal maintenance crews and contractors
Stormwater and Drainage Maintenance
- Inspect and clear drains, culverts and channels safely
- Prioritise blockages before the rainy season
- Record work done for asset reporting
Built on SAQA unit standards15186 · 15195
Custom curriculumMunicipal roads departments
Road Defect Inspection
- Identify, record and prioritise road defects
- Check that repairs meet the specification
- Built around your road network and contracts
Built on SAQA unit standard15187
Custom curriculumMunicipal, school and property maintenance teams
Leak Response for Facilities Teams
- Find and repair the most common leaks
- Maintain taps, cisterns and valves
- Read meters and report water loss
How it worksWe build the curriculum, materials and assessment with your team
Custom curriculumProject managers and community liaison officers
Community Liaison on Infrastructure Projects
- Map stakeholders before work starts
- Manage local labour and business expectations
- Keep a grievance log that prevents stoppages
How it worksWe build the curriculum, materials and assessment with your team
How it worksDelivered in-house at your site or at our training facility, for groups of up to 20 delegates. Content is tailored to your projects before the day.
What delegates receiveA workbook, practical templates and a Vikinduku certificate of attendance that names the unit standards covered.
Built for youNeed something specific? We design the curriculum, materials and assessment with your team, then deliver it to your people.
Book a course for your team
How we train
From first application to final certificate
Seven stages, each with a named owner, a record and a deadline in our quality management system. Learners always know what comes next, and employers can see where every learner stands.
1ApplyApplication, ID and POPIA consent
2Select and inductEntry check, learner agreement, safety induction
3Knowledge modulesClassroom theory, 1:24 ratio
4Practical modulesTraining yard with tools and PPE, 1:12 ratio
5WorkplacePlacement with a host and a signed logbook
6Assess and moderateInternal assessment, 25% moderation sample
7CertifyExternal assessment and QCTO or CETA certificate
Facilitators and assessors
- A qualified, registered facilitator and assessor for every programme
- At least five years' hands-on industry experience
- Trained to teach adults, and observed in the classroom every cohort
1:12practical
1:24theory
Training facilities
- Dedicated classroom and practical training areas
- Equipped for construction, bricklaying and plumbing practice
- OHS-compliant, with PPE issued and inspected
- Connected learning, with internet access and a digital learner record
Quality assurance
- Quality management system aligned to ISO 21001 and the QCTO criteria
- Every cohort moderated before results are released
- Secure learner records, managed under POPIA
- Internal audits every year and director reviews twice a year
Learner support
- Support before, during and after training
- Every learner placed with a workplace host and a named mentor
- A career pathway plan towards the next qualification
- Wellbeing, safeguarding and reasonable accommodation policies in place
Outcomes
What every graduate takes to site
Our learners finish with more than a certificate. They leave with the proof, the habits and the plan that employers look for.
A recognised credentialA nationally recognised certificate issued by the QCTO or CETA once the learner is found competent
A signed logbookA workplace record, signed by a mentor, of the tasks the learner has done to standard
Safety as habitSite induction, hazard awareness and the correct use of PPE, tools and plant
A statement of resultsA module-by-module record of results that counts towards further qualifications
Workplace experienceReal hours on real projects with municipal and private employers
A next stepA career pathway plan towards the next qualification or trade
For employers and municipalities
A skills partner that delivers on standard and on record
We manage the full cycle: recruitment, training, placement, assessment and reporting. Your projects get competent people, and your skills spend is backed by records that stand up to audit.
RecognisedSAQA-registered, CETA-accredited qualifications and QCTO-aligned programmes
Employer-ledProgramme content shaped with input from employers, hosts and our industry advisory committee
End to endOne partner from recruitment through training, placement and certification
B-BBEE alignedSupports skills spend, learnership tax incentives and SETA grant applications
Audit-ready recordsAttendance, logbooks, assessment and moderation records kept to SETA and QCTO standards
Safety firstInductions, PPE and risk controls in place before any learner sets foot on your site
Partners and recognition
Working alongside the people who build KwaZulu-Natal
Msunduzi MunicipalityWorkplace host for the three QCTO skills programmes; partner for road maintenance, construction and plumbing training
KwaDukuza MunicipalityMunicipal partner for skills delivery and community upliftment projects
CETAPrimary accreditation and quality assurance body; funder of learnerships and skills programmes
PANDEV (Pan African Development)Strategic partner for programme design, stakeholder engagement and learner development
2017 · CETAMost Motivated SMMEConstruction Education and Training Authority
2017/18 · NSFBest Practice in Skills DevelopmentNational Skills Fund
Contact
Build your team with us
Whether you are ready to start learning, have skills targets to meet or are planning infrastructure work that needs trained people, tell us what you need and our team will come back to you.
Phone+27 82 797 2954
Emailinfo@vikinduku16.co.za
Company address22/24 Ria Avenue, Lynnfield Park, Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg, 3213
Websitewww.vikinduku16.co.za