CITF identifies gaps in new Ipelegeng
Innocent Selatlhwa | Monday May 30, 2022 09:05
This he said on Friday as Local Government assistant minister, Talita Monnakgotla visited the construction of three destitute houses in the South East District.
Kalaote said even though the beneficiaries have thus far done well in building wall structures up to roof level, they need to be challenged under different terrains before they can be certified.
Representatives of the beneficiaries had told the assistant minister that they would like to acquire more skills and work on bigger house projects as advised by experts from CITF who trained them.
However, they said they were pleased with what they have learnt so far and believe they can do more.
Kalaote said that they would then share the gaps they have identified.
“We as CITF went on a site visit last week. The project is small in that, if they learn from a small house, they will not be able to do some things from a bigger one. Our wish is that they get thorough training, especially since they are part of the pilot project,” he said.
“Their certificates will be from CITF and they should be in a position to represent us well in the industry. We are in discussion to see if we could get another site after these so we could close the gaps we have since identified.”
Kalaote said it was important that the beneficiaries can work anywhere and work under different circumstances. Equally, he emphasised that it was important that the beneficiaries are trained and prepared for the sites before starting their projects so they can become complete artisans.
For her part, Monnakgotla said the programme was responsible for many major projects like roads and schools back in the day.
“I am pleased to see many women participating in the programme. This is a progressive Ipelegeng and we thank CITF for teaching the beneficiaries. We are also happy to hear that they are taking it seriously and are doing it well,” she said.
Monnakgotla added she had also come to listen to their challenges.
“I have heard that you have challenges hence it was important that I came. I heard your call for the return of the feeding scheme as you work hard and need the energy,” the Kgalagadi South legislator said.
“I encourage you to continue working together even after getting your certificates. You will also have an opportunity to work anywhere with your certificates. The programme teaches different trades and beneficiaries can choose what to specialise in. The certificate is very important and will help brighten your future.”
The pilot projects being two houses in Mogobane and one in Otse will be used as projections and assessments of the viability of the programme. The sites have enrolled over 50 skilled and unskilled beneficiaries both male and female.