About us
BACKGROUND
The firm boasts highly trained and experienced staff members, who are well experienced in the practice of architecture and project management. This is further enhanced by the fact that the principal holds a B.A.S., B.Arch. degree (UCT) and Project Management Certificate (WITS), has been employed by the respected and reputable firms before forming Sambumbu & Associates Architects. The dedication and talent of the staff ensures clients a personalised and dynamic service. Being a black empowerment firm, we can handle commissions almost anywhere in the country without fear of communication breakdowns – to the benefit of the client. We have the understanding and the experience of country’s socio-economic conditions and are very much in favour of eradicating these imbalances in our society.
MISSION STATEMENT
To offer first class service that will satisfy all our clients and contribute towards the development of South Africa especially the under privileged areas.
Sambumbu & Associates Architects channels itself to youth empowerment policies attracting budding talents from educational institutions to create an energetic and unique but very professional image unprecedented in this country.
As endorsers of affirmative action policies, we are very strict about being an equal opportunity employer with strong emphasis on training, developing and employing previously disadvantaged individuals.
We do not discriminate against race, gender, religion or sex but we attract members who compliment our image and principles.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The end product is not the only benefit to the communities, we maintain and seek contacts with technikon and university students giving them moral support, practical experience and familiarise them with the office environment.
We also ensure that the contractors we nominate use local labour, materials and suppliers as much as is practical so that technical skills are transferred to the communities at every level including women. On community based projects, we have zero tolerance for poor quality. We also make certain that no deviations are made from our designs and specifications.
A few of the projects that we are working on are self initiated working with local municipalities and community development trusts, identifying infrastructure deficiencies. We mentor them during the preparation of business plans and proposals which they submit to district municipalities for funding or subsidisation. We do almost all of these projects at risk and in some cases at no charge.
