A construction professional in South Africa is making her mark via a plethora of initiatives to encourage local engagement with construction careers.
Tadiwa Taimu, an assistant project manager at Cape Town-based management consultancy MDA Project Managers, is a CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders representative.
She has been instrumental in arranging events for the local construction community and is a key player behind myriad events and initiatives designed to build opportunities for young people to engage with the industry.
These include:
- A graduate programme supporting employability and career development.
- An end-of-year celebratory event by CIOB Cape Town Hub.
- An entrepreneurs’ event recognising student leadership and innovation.
- A site visit to Rabie Property Developers.
- An introductory event at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
- An orientation event at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
- A visit to contractor Washirika 3 Oaks.
- A CPD session on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Taimu said: “I have worked hard with a team of students and young professionals who make up the CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders community to uplift and support students and emerging professionals.
“My efforts and contributions have centred on bridging the gap between academia and industry, empowering students with exposure, mentorship and access to global networks.”
More at https://tadiwataimu.com.
