Certificates Awarded to Participants of the Community House Building Learnership

In the photo are the Community House Building Learnership programme graduates proudly hold their certificates. The fifth person from the left in the back row is the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Jackie von Brandis. Also present are Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers; Advocate Chantal Smith, Head of Department in the Department of Infrastructure; Dirk Wessels, a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature; and Ms. Ricky Minnie from IETI (far right, wearing a cream jacket).

On Monday, 05 August 2024, Minister Tertius Simmers, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure and the Executive Mayor of George, Ald Jackie von Brandis awarded certificates to beneficiaries who successfully participated in and completed the Community House Building Learnership programme. Twenty-seven (27) participants from across the George Municipal area benefited from this initiative.

The learnership programme was launched by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure in partnership with the Industries Education and Training Institute (IETI), George Municipality, and the Department of Employment and Labour. The theoretical training began in March 2023, followed by practical training at the George Metro site, where learners gained hands-on experience under the guidance of Ruwacon construction supervisors.

This initiative highlights the municipality’s commitment to enhancing skills development and creating employment opportunities within the community.