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Emerging Contractor Development and CIDB Grading Readiness

Many capable emerging contractors stall not on the building work but on the business systems needed to grow and win larger tenders. This programme helps small and emerging South African contractors strengthen their operations, financial controls and compliance so they can move up the CIDB grading levels. It combines practical business skills with the specific documentation contractors are asked to produce.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain how the CIDB grading system works and what each level requires.
  • Assemble the financial and works records needed for a grading application.
  • Improve costing, pricing and cash flow control on projects.
  • Build the site, quality and safety systems that larger clients expect.
  • Prepare compliant tender submissions and supporting documents.
  • Develop a practical growth plan for the construction business.

Course outline

  1. 01The construction business landscape
  2. 02Understanding CIDB grading levels
  3. 03Financial records and controls
  4. 04Costing, pricing and cash flow
  5. 05Site, quality and safety systems
  6. 06Tendering and compliant submissions
  7. 07Grading application readiness
  8. 08Building a contractor growth plan

Who should attend

Owners and managers of small and emerging construction firms, and enterprise development officers supporting contractor growth.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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