Empowering through trades.

South African Women in Plumbing and Trades initiative aims to support women, youth and persons of disability in the trades value chain.

Support for the Trades Value Chain

South African Women in Plumbing and Trades initiative aims to support women, youth and persons of disability in the trades value chain.

Facilitation Support


We facilitate, with implementing partners, value added services to beneficiaries, such as financial planning and insurance products.

Entrepreneurial Support


We offer entrepreneurial support to SMEs involved in the value chain, providing training in both technical and business skills.

ABOUT US

Who is South African Women in Plumbing and Trades?

South African Women in Plumbing and Trades initiative aims to support women, youth and persons of disability in the trades value chain.

South African Women in Plumbing and Trades are a non-profit organisation set up to assist in encouraging the elevation of all women, youth and persons with disabilities in the trades sector.

We are advocating that being a trades person and working in the trade sector is a viable career for females. We are here to address the concerns and challenges of women , youth and persons with disabilities in the sector.

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SERVICES

Our capabilities

Through our customized programs, we provide hands-on training and mentoring to help individuals build their skills and expertise.

Support for Women

SAWIPT aims to advocate for greater acceptance of and support for women in trades.

Facilitation Support

We offer entrepreneurial support to SMES involved in the value chain, providing training in both technical and business skills.

Support for the Trades Value Chain

South African Women in Plumbing and Trades initiative aims to support women, youth and persons of disability in the trades value chain.

Entrepreneurial Support

We offer entrepreneurial support to SMEs involved in the value chain, providing training in both technical and business skills.

Trusted by our strategic partners.

how it works

Our Process

1

Consultation

Schedule a consultation to discuss your CSR goals and needs, and identify focus areas.

2

Program Design

Collaborate with us to design a tailored CSR program that aligns with your goals and addresses the identified focus areas.

3

Implementation

We’ll help you implement the program and provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure its success.
TESTIMONIALS

What our participants say?

Solly Makhubela

S Jofan

This has been a life-changing experience.

One of the best gifts I’ve ever received was to be part of this wonderful journey that always presented golden opportunities to me.

For that, I am humbly grateful and thankful in all spheres.

Thandi Mlambo

Plumb Perfektion

It made me realize my hidden strengths and weaknesses. It evoked the real me.

Vule

Founder

“I had a project lined up on my first day of class and it started 2 weeks later.”

“I followed everything I learned from the Construction Site Management Course and I am so happy that I did the course.”

“I would like to thank the organisers in empowering us on how to run the business”

Collaborate to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Join forces with us to create a tailored social responsibility program that makes a lasting impact in your community, empowering artisans, tradespeople and targeted groups(women, youth and persons with disabilities)

Our Vision 2030

The advancement of Targeted groups (Women, Youth, People with Disability, and Military Veterans) through advocacy and accessibility across the value chain.

Our Mission

To influence the policy legislation that impacts the trades to elevate Artisanship as a Profession of choice enabling the targeted groups to meaningfully participate in the country’s mainstream economy.

Ceramic Project 2021

Funded by Ceramic Industries, SAWIPT embarked on a mission to uplift the community after the devastating effects the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown had on our countries rate of unemployment.

In 2021 from June to November SAWIPT successfully trained 30 FLC (Foundation Learning Competency) students which is Gap training required as a minimum qualification for ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) and 45 Plumbers hand students which is a Basic upskill plumbing program for unqualified plumbing labourers’ to allow them the opportunity to enter the Plumbing trade with experience and stand out from other candidates.

Projects

Projects

Activation Hub​

6-Month Course

Assists qualified or soon-to-be qualified artisans in starting and building sustainable businesses.

Become Successful Employers

Aims to equip eligible candidates with the necessary knowledge and tools to become successful employers rather than seeking employment opportunities.

Learn Technical Skills

Eligible candidates include qualified artisans or those in the process of finalizing their qualifications who have an interest in learning the technical skills for business.

Projects

Elevate

12-Month Course

The program is designed to provide mentorship and experience within the sector in partnership with TVET colleges.

For Women and Youth

Aimed at assisting women and youth who run plumbing and electrical businesses.

Mentorship & Training

The program includes pre-assessment of technical skills, OHSA training, mentorship and mentee training, and training on plumbing and electrical regulations, standards, and innovation.

Access to Markets

The second phase involves practical application of these skills and access to markets with the assistance of JOSHCO, DPWI, and other government buildings.

Projects

CAT(her)LYST

6-Month Course

The CAT(her)LYST program is designed to help women already running plumbing businesses.

Learn Business Skills

Consists of three phases: the first phase focuses on business skills such as marketing and sales, financial management, etc.

Learn Technical Skills & Be Mentored

The second phase focuses on technical skills. Mentorship is included in the third phase of program.

Bridging the gap for tradespeople in targeted groups

” When we started South African Women In Plumbing and Trades all we could think of was making sure that we could create an enabling environment for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Hence the need to equip these designated group with the required skills to build sustainable businesses in the trade space.

We empower trades people through entrepreneurial skills that will help them build and scale their businesses. We assist from start-ups to operational businesses that are in different phases of their business journey. “

We empower tradespeople through entrepreneurial skills.

Lorraine Mooi

SAWIPT Pledge
Against Sexual Harassment signees

SAWIPT in the News.

Have any questions for us?

If you want to know more about South African Women in Plumbing and Trades or have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.