NEC Contracts Course Info

Course Schedule

Online courses are 4 half-day classes: Either a morning class 8 am – 12 pm or an afternoon class 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

In-person courses are 2 full-day classes: 8 am – 4 pm at conference venues in Cape Town, Durban & Midrand

General courses

In this option the course is presented by our lecturer on scheduled dates to all those enrolled for the course either at a physical conference venue or an online class.

Available courses:

17th to 20th FEB 2026
Online
R7,646

24th to 25th FEB 2026
J&J Conference Centre Belmont Square, Cape Town
R12,568

4th to 5th MAR 2026
Midrand Conference Centre Halfway House, Midrand
R12,568

24th to 25th MAR 2026
Sica Guest House Westridge, Durban
R12,568

20th to 23rd APR 2026
Online
R7,646

5th to 6th MAY 2026
J&J Conference Centre Belmont Square, Cape Town
R12,568

12th to 13th MAY 2026
Midrand Conference Centre Halfway House, Midrand
R12,568

19th to 20th MAY 2026
Sica Guest House Westridge, Durban
R12,568

2nd to 5th JUN 2026
Online
R7,646

Private courses

In this option a tailor-made course is presented by our lecturer on dates selected by a group of 3 or more participants enrolling together, either as an online class OR at the group’s desired venue OR at a Classic Seminars venue.

Complete the booking form to select a general OR private course to attend or contact us to make arrangements.

Course fee

32% Discount for online training

Online training: R11,245  now  R7,646 incl. VAT 

In-person training: R12,568 incl. VAT

In-person Group (2 or more): from *R11,576 incl. VAT

*Up to 40% Discount for groups.

About the NEC Contracts Course

Our extensive NEC course delves deep into the New Engineering Contract suite, encompassing both the latest NEC4 and significant changes from the NEC3. Explore the intricate interplay between NEC contracts and other engineering and construction contracts, including JBCC, GCC, and FIDIC. This training empowers you to excel in the management of built environment project contracts, offering valuable contributions across all construction project phases, from tendering to project completion. With options for live online training (split into 4 half day morning or afternoon classes), in-person classes (2 day classes) across South Africa, and on-site corporate training, becoming a NEC contracts management expert has never been more accessible.

The course is hosted by Des Paulse (MAQS, AAArbSA, ICIOB) and Nicolette Calasse (SAFCEC) expert lecturer that has been helping project managers from various sectors become contract management experts in JBCC, NEC and the GCC contracts for over 12 years.

Course Outline

Through this training delegates are prepared for pivotal roles as a Project Managers, Project Assistants, or Consultants, ideally suited for positions requiring expertise in NEC contracts, ensuring you are well-prepared to handle real-world projects. Hence our NEC course includes key topics such as:

• The Procurement Process
• A Comprehensive Overview of the NEC
• Contract and Tender Document Examination
• The NEC Professional Services Contract
• A Deep Dive into the Tender Process
• Efficient Contract Administration
• Fundamental Principles for Managing Contracts