MBONELAPHANDA I STHE WINNER OF THE 2009 CIDB WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION SMALL EPWP CATEGOTY

This is an award was introduced by the former president Thabo Mbeki

Profile of the M.D

In a male dominated industry, Lufuno Sharon Mugwena has excelled beyond expectation. She began her career in Civil Construction with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering from the University of Johannesburg (Technikon Witwatersrand). She was then enlisted into Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) Learnership programme where she acquired practical training as a learner-contractor. She oversaw projects to the tune ofR 3 million during her training.

As a founding member and executive director of Mbonelaphanda Civils cc, she has displayed impeccable leadership qualities which was highlighted when she became recipient of a 2009 CIDB Women in Construction Excellence Award.

She has an ambitious goal for her company, which has a befitting name (Mbonelaphanda meaning to see ahead in Venda). She plans to increase operations to well over the R 10 million turnover mark within the next five years

Lufuno is goal oriented, organised, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver. Her leadership style is exactly what Mbonelaphanda needs going forward.

Corporate Philosophy  

Vision

Integrity

Team Work

Dedication

Reliabilty

Excellence

Vision

Mbonelaphanda Civils CC intends to:

• Accomplish the service delivery by combining high quality workmanship with the lowest cost industry
• Uphold the Key elements of cooperate governance namely discipline,social responsibilty,accountabilty and transparency
• Establish a business management system that is effective in its service provision and sustainable in nature

Mission and Goals

• Comply with legal requirements
• Alleviate poverty and eradicate crime by creating jobs
• Play a visible role in a fight against transmittable disease with more effort towars HIV and Aids
• Employ 60% women and 2% disabled as the company’s permanent personnel so that they get empowered