SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Valumax, we believe in building communities, not just houses. Our commitment to enterprise development is demonstrated through our impressive achievements in 2023 at the Riverside View and Clayville Mega Projects.

Some 3 621 local labour job opportunities were created, with 1 984 allocated to the youth, representing 60% of job opportunities sourced from the local community. This effort translates to an average of over 300 new job opportunities per month over 12 months. Valumax supports education through bursary programs, contributing R3.8 million over five years to support students. In 2024 alone, we awarded bursaries worth over R1 million to 15 students. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our communities through various charitable contributions and support initiatives. We proudly contribute to selected charity organizations supporting their efforts to uplift and empower local communities and youth through education, health, sports, arts, and culture.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023 ON RIVERSIDE VIEW AND CLAYVILLE

LOCAL LABOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Our commitment to enterprise development is demonstrated through our impressive achievements in 2023 at the Riverside View and Clayville Mega Projects.

Some 3 621 local labour job opportunities were created, with 1 984 allocated to the youth, representing 60% of job opportunities sourced from the local community. This effort translates to an average of over 300 new job opportunities per month over 12 months.

3 500 new job opportunities created per year

132 Sub-contractors employed per year

SUBCONTRACTOR ENGAGEMENT

We engaged 132 subcontractors across four main contractors in 2023. These 123 subcontractors gained invaluable experience in various building trades, including concrete rafts, brickwork, plastering, carpentry and joinery, ceilings, painting, plumbing, electrical work, glazing, and roofing. 9 subcontractors worked closely with the main civil contractor, contributing to the seamless execution of the projects.

SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES

Supporting local businesses is a cornerstone of our enterprise development program.

BURSARIES

Valumax supports education through bursary programs, contributing R3.8 million over five years to support students. In 2024 alone, we awarded bursaries worth over R1 million to 15 students.

Over R1 million allocated towards bursaries – per year

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SPONSORSHIPS

CHARITY DONATIONS

We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our communities through various charitable contributions and support initiatives.

Our commitment to social responsibility is reflected in our significant financial contributions to several community programs over the past five years.

We proudly contribute to selected charity organizations supporting their efforts to uplift and empower local communities and youth through education, health, sports, arts, and culture.

Recognising the importance of food security, we have donated more than R10.6 million to various food assistance programmes.

OUR ANNUAL BLANKET DRIVES HAVE ALSO PROVIDED WARMTH AND COMFORT TO LESS PRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES – OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

We believe sport can improve the physical health of youth, foster social connections, and encourage community building. Over the past few years, we have been consistent supporters and sponsors of the Blanco Rugby Team, based in George, Western Cape, and the Super Gauteng Football Club in Clayville, east of Johannesburg.

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT
AND DEVELOPMENT

STAFF ASSISTANCE

At Valumax, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our employees.

A significant portion of our assistance is dedicated to bursary and school assistance for the children of single mothers and low-income earners. Over five years, we have contributed substantial finances in bursaries for our staff’s children. These funds cover school fees, school clothes, transportation costs, and study materials, ensuring that education is accessible and affordable for our employees’ families.

In addition to educational support, we contribute towards medical aid for our employees, ensuring that their families have access to essential healthcare services.

STAFF TRAINING PROGRAMMES

We provided continuous formal and informal work-based training and leadership development programmes throughout the year as part of the company’s drive to improve business performance and efficiency while helping staff with their individual learning requirements.

Informal work-based training initiatives are conducted annually to upskill all staff and maintain the highest quality standards. In addition, accredited CETA training providers provide annual Health and Safety Training Level 1 First Aid for all Site Managers and dedicated staff members at the Head office.

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We also assist all professionally qualified staff to meet their continuous professional development (CPD) requirements to maintain their professional obligations and registration with various professional organisations or bodies.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Since 2018, Valumax has run a Leadership Development Program to enhance leadership skills among current and future leaders within the company, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline.

Active staff training and leadership developement programmes