ICC Durban is implementing BBBEE in line with Governments requirements. It is doing so because it is in the best interests of our country and of the company and its employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. ICC Durban subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity and embraces diversity. The only way we can ensure a sustainable future is by enabling as many South Africans as possible to have a real stake in the economy.
 

The company therefore places emphasis on meeting each of the objectives of BBBEE – direct empowerment through ownership; management at senior level; human resource development and employment equity; and indirect empowerment through preferential procurement, enterprise development and corporate social investment, in line with the company’s objectives. 
 

On another level, ICC Durban’s corporate social responsibility supports skills development, through on-going introductory training, particularly for casual staff. This training enables them to move into permanent employment in the industry. Many ICC trainees have found employment in the conference and tourism industry locally, nationally and internationally, in addition the ICC has committed to the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) a three (3) year bursary to fund students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in the hospitality industry.   We funded our first SACCI bursary student, Fanele Buthelezi, who after completing her theory joined us for in-service training from the 1^st July 2009.

We established a partnership with the International Hotel School (IHS) and initiated an experiential learning programme with 10 Learners being attached to the ICC.

We offered in service training for one graduate student, for a 1 year period.
 

The ICC Durban also supports a local empowerment initiative Youthwise Community Centre by procuring hand made crafts for use in international trade shows as well as international bids.
 

Experiential training also forms part of ICC Durban’s corporate social responsibility programme and strong affirmative procurement policies ensure that local and previously disadvantaged companies are supported.