About Us

Who are we?

 

The Balwin Foundation NPC was established in 2016 for the specific purpose of providing scholarships, bursaries, awards and loans for study, research and teaching.  The Balwin Foundation promotes the development of knowledge and skills within the construction, property, engineering and associated disciplines.

 

The Foundation adds value to Balwin’s community social responsibility objectives whilst at the same time addressing Transformation Guidelines and implementing Employment Equity initiatives.

 

The Balwin Foundation is committed to 'building skills and creating growth' in the local communities in which we operate to contribute to the creation of a sustainable, equitable and prosperous society that we as South Africans can all be proud of.

 

We do this through developing skills & educating, enhancing and uplifting the lives of the communities in which we operate in order to make a sustainable social impact.
 

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News
iLembe Emerging Contractors Certificate Ceremony

We sponsored the iLembe Emerging Contractors Programme's for the second time and the Completion Ceremony took place at the iLembe Chamber Offices on the 13th of October.

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June 2022 My Life Journey Skills Development Program

Please see our last Youth Month initiative in collaboration NYDO (National Youth Development Organisation)

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Balwin Foundation Supports local SMMEs

Today, 27th June, is Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMMEs) Day.

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Balwin Foundation- May Social Media Content

In support of Child protection week, Balwin attended a handover event at Thaba Jabula High School in Soweto, where Balwin is working with Memeza to install 17 alarm systems in schools and also handing out 100 personal alarms to vulnerable community member

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Balwin Foundation Earth Day

As part of Balwin’s World Earth Day initiative, we sponsored an Environmental Waste Programme run for 671 Grade 6 learners through the JNF Walter Sisulu Environmental Center, in Mamelodi.

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Balwin Foundation Book drive

SOJO is so grateful and excited to be part of this Business community project! The first stakeholders meeting was held on Wednesday 16 February to discuss council related issues and safety measures pertaining to Klipriver Drive,.

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Invest in our Planet

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is "Invest in our Planet," which encourages businesses to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.

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Projects/Programmes

Green/Enviro Programmes:

 

To support Balwin Properties’ reputation as a responsible developer, the Balwin Foundation runs green and environmentally focused compost and vegetable farming training.  We also work with organisations such as Wessa, offering various awareness programmes to local communities.

 

Construction:

 

Apart from our Small Contractor Online Training Programme which is proving very popular, we also collaborate with other organisations such as the Master Builders Association (MBA) and the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce in KZN in running an Emerging Contractors Programme.  We also work closely with Corobrik in offering intensive bricklaying training in KZN and the Cape

 

Youth:

 

In 2021 the Balwin Foundation starting various schools programmes, run in partnership with local NGOs with the aim to develop a resilient generation able to challenge the growing unemployment rate among youth in SA.  This includes personal development, entrepreneurship, essential skills, psycho-social interventions all to resilient, employable future-ready youth. 

 

Swimming:

 

Supporting the vision of Balwin Properties Ltd CEO, our goal is to train at least 1000 people to swim.  We work with various organisation offering swimming and water safety programmes.