An Investigative Study On The Growth And Success Of Small And Medium Enterprises (Smes) In The Construction Industry In Ondangwa And Ongwediva

Abstract

In the stable economic growth, such as Namibia, small and medium enterprises in the

construction industry are vital for the growth and sustainability of the county

economy. The source of work of SMEs in the construction industry is through

Government tenders and tenders warded to them. The aim of this qualitative study

was to determine the growth and success of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in

the construction industry in Ondangwa and Ongwediva. Data collected through

interviews showed that the growth and success of the SMEs in the construction

industry is depending on the companies getting tenders, SMEs contractors employing

experienced and technical staff and the financial discipline of the SMEs construction

owners. The chance of SMEs in the construction industry to get more tenders is

depending on their ability to provide the required collateral guarantee, performance

guarantee, employing qualified bookkeepers or qualified financial accountants to

reconcile the company financial records, and be in good standing with the receiver of

revenue and the Social Security Commission. Thus, the study identifies strategic

actions that need to be taken to address the problems faced by the SMEs construction

companies in the construction industry in Namibia.

The government in consultation

with NCCI, NIA and CIF to help to translate the conditions of FIDIC in all local

languages and make them available at a cost, so that all SMEs owners can be able to

read and understand the conditions of FIDIC.