South Africa

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES (WATER AND SANITATION) FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.

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APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES (WATER AND SANITATION) FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.

The uMzinyathi District Municipality hereby invites suitable, qualified and professional service providers for the above mentioned tender. The Established Contractor shall be registered in CIDB contractor grading designation 5ME or higher. A compulsory briefing session and site visit will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2020 at 11H00, at UMzinyathi District Municipality offices39 Victoria Street, Dundee in the old Council chamber first floor followed by site visits specified in the tender data. Amid Covid 19 Protocols; One representative per…

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THE WEAKEST LINK IN IMPLEMENTING NDP2030 INFRASTRUCTURE

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THE WEAKEST LINK IN IMPLEMENTING NDP2030 INFRASTRUCTURE

The weakest link in the engineering and public infrastructure system is the fact that unqualified/non-technical people are occupying technical positions in most infrastructure departments across all tiers of government. The prioritisation of infrastructure must be supported by an extraordinary public infrastructure system with suitably qualified, professionally registered technical staff appointed by all organs of state; thus ensuring that public tenders, among other, will be compiled and adjudicated, and contracts are managed by professionally registered personnel….

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THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK

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THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK

Some had possibly already begun preparing for this world before the COVID-19 pandemic. For most, though, we are now finding this reality thrust on us by the local and global lockdowns mandated by governments as a means of controlling the spread of the virus. Is this, though, not an opportunity to more fully embrace and solve the challenges of the new world of work? We need to catch up to the technological advances introduced through…

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CESA YOUTH BEST PRACTICE SEMINAR: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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CESA YOUTH BEST PRACTICE SEMINAR: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

The CESA Youth Best Practise Seminar is a platform for Young Professionals to explore opportunities for growth and development, through the Young Professionals Forum (YPF); Engineering and Entrepreneurship; and Engineering and Career Options. Our anchor speaker, Mr Engineer Mulalo Silidi, Regional Director – Engineering – AEM at Hatch, will be sharing his own life story and expertise coupled with best practices in engineering and career options. Brought to you by CESA in association with PPS…

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BOSCH EAST AFRICA NEARS COMPLETION OF THE NEW GREENFIELD CHIROMO LANE MEDICAL CENTRE IN KENYA

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BOSCH EAST AFRICA NEARS COMPLETION OF THE NEW GREENFIELD CHIROMO LANE MEDICAL CENTRE IN KENYA

Bosch East Africa was appointed as consultants for the new Chiromo Lane Medical Centre (CLMC) in Kenya, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services, as well as construction supervision. Construction of the new Chiromo Lane Medical Centre (CLMC) in Kenya, which commenced in July 2017, is soon to be completed. Bosch East Africa – a member of the Bosch Holdings group of multi-disciplinary consulting engineering companies – was appointed as consultants for this…

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SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM

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SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM

The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium – South Africa (SIDS-SA) is the annual flagship event organised by the Investment and Infrastructure Office (IIO) within The Presidency. The President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa is the convener of the event, and includes Government Ministers, large asset owners, leading private investors and fund managers, MDBs, developers, technology innovators, key advisors and more. The main aim of the event is to facilitate alignment with the objectives of the…

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INVITATION TO TENDER – ELECTRIFICATION OF INFILLS, LOW VALUE EXTENSIONS, SOUTH AFRICA

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INVITATION TO TENDER – ELECTRIFICATION OF INFILLS, LOW VALUE EXTENSIONS, SOUTH AFRICA

An Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Contractors for the Provision of Supervision, Labour, Equipment, Material except the “Big Five”material and Transport (as it will be required and authorized) for the Electrification of Infills, low value extensions (below R3 000 000,00 per project) and the Electrification of schools for Distribution Division in the KZN Operating Unit for a 30 month period.   The Employer is Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd The Eskom Representative is: Name: Yvonne…

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‘THE FUTURE READY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL’ – A Gambeta News Digital Dialogue

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‘THE FUTURE READY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL’ – A Gambeta News Digital Dialogue

Gambeta News Digital Dialogue A series of online discussion with themes that are centred around inspiring the development of Africa’s Infrastructure. THEME: Post-COVID 19 Survival Strategies An online discussion aimed at fostering the exchange of ideas as we emerge from this pandemic. Sir. Winston Churchill says, ‘don’t waste a crisis’. Hence, Africa should cease this novel opportunity to build a better and more sustainable future. TOPIC: The Future Ready Young Professional MODERATOR: Mr. Pius Godwin…

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PUT ENGINEERS WHERE THEY BELONG – OUR ANSWER TO BUILDING A CAPABLE STATE

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PUT ENGINEERS WHERE THEY BELONG – OUR ANSWER TO BUILDING A CAPABLE STATE

In SA’s Health System, qualified medical practitioners occupy the positions of Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Minister, Deputy Minister, a Director-General, HoDs (9 Provinces) and two MECs (Limpopo & Gauteng). This approach pays dividends as seen in the way healthcare is tackling COVID-19. They also exposed and are working towards rectifying the inadequacies of the system. The exact same principle should apply to engineering services – qualified engineering practitioners occupy infrastructure delivery offices. However, in…

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SA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY URGE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MEASURES

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SA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY URGE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MEASURES

After the resumption of construction activities in South Africa, experts has calls for safety measure to be practice all the time. The appeal was made by the nation Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille as the nation move to level 3 of the lockdown regulation. According to De Lille, “We can, however, together overcome and rebuild the construction industry, retain and create more jobs to get the economy growing. That the construction industry…

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SIX YEARS, US$5.2M SPENT AND STILL NO ELECTRICITY IN MAKHABELENI, SOUTH AFRICA

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SIX YEARS, US$5.2M SPENT AND STILL NO ELECTRICITY IN MAKHABELENI, SOUTH AFRICA

The constant failure to deliver on it’s promise is one major factor affecting infrastructure development in Africa. Makhabeleni residents has endure so much over the past 6years just because of such failed promise. Six years and US$5.2m spent so far but still no sign of any electricity infrastructure within the region. The project which began in 2014 was put to halt at various times in wards 6, 12 and 14. These made areas like Ndimakude,…

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SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO LEVEL 3, WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

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SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO LEVEL 3, WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

Since the lockdown came into effect on 27th March 2020, construction sites across the South Africa have been shut. This has put pressure on companies in the industry, especially on their balance sheet. Prolonged lockdown without economic activities could potentially lead to bankruptcy. Hence, the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 24 brought cheer to industry stakeholders. Starting June 1, construction sites will open and adhere strictly to the health and safety protocols that…

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTIONS

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTIONS

Rob Morson, Partner, Pinsent Masons, South Africa speaks on the likely impact on JV transactions due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. According to him, joint ventures parties are sometimes motivated more by the desire to secure a contract than the object of delivering it. Far too often joint ventures are formed in a haste without appropriate consideration for the delivery objective. When projects face foreseeable risks, joint venture members are generally well prepared and equipped…

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KWAZULU-NATAL GETS WATER SUPPLY BOOST IN SOUTH AFRICA

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KWAZULU-NATAL GETS WATER SUPPLY BOOST IN SOUTH AFRICA

The novel virus around the world has affected so many lives making South Africa having serious water supply problem across the nation. Over the last three months, water tanks had been distributed to different areas to help resident have good drinking water but more still need to be done. In KwaZulu-Natal, the Department of Water and Sanitation has ramped up its water and hygiene products supply to communities, as a means of curbing the spread…

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PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER AT PETROPLAN, SOUTH AFRICA

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PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER AT PETROPLAN, SOUTH AFRICA

Petroplan is the global recruitment specialist for employers and professionals in the oil, gas and energy sector. Petroplan are currently recruiting for a Process Design Engineer. Works independently and collaboratively to provide process design input through all the phases of a project. Pre-feasibility, feasibility, basic development, detailed engineering and construction as well as commissioning and post audits. JOB DESCRIPTION Perform technical / feasibility studies to evaluate margin and process improvement opportunities. Update existing and develop…

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WATER TANK RUNNING DRY IN MOTHERWELL, SOUTH AFRICA

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WATER TANK RUNNING DRY IN MOTHERWELL, SOUTH AFRICA

Every Africa nation has its problem when it comes to infrastructure development, with South Africa major problem has to be water supply. In the past couple of months, the nation has witness serious water drought all over the country. Special water tanks had to be supplied to different location to help solve this challenge especially with the corona virus outbreak. Now in Motherwell, residents say the water tank is beginning to run dry and is…

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BLT WORLD SUPPLIES AND SUPPORTS MDS TROMMEL SCREENS AND APRON FEEDERS THROUGHOUT AFRICA

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BLT WORLD SUPPLIES AND SUPPORTS MDS TROMMEL SCREENS AND APRON FEEDERS THROUGHOUT AFRICA

BLT WORLD’s MDS M515 track trommels, with a 30 T hopper capacity, are capable of handling large rocks and efficiently separates difficult and sticky materials, like mud and clay. MDS trommel screens and apron feeders, which have been designed especially for mineral processing and recycling applications, are available throughout Africa from BLT WORLD. “These flexible systems are used to remove the small fraction – fines – from a waste stream, to make the remaining material…

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FIBERTEX SA ADAPTS CPD COURSE FOR ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

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FIBERTEX SA ADAPTS CPD COURSE FOR ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Fibertex SA is now offering a four-hour online course on the “Introduction to Geosynthetics and Soil Reinforcement” which has attained Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE).   “This course, which is offered free of charge, has been modified by Fibertex engineering specialists, as an online presentation for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and architects to learn during the COVID-19 lockdown period and to conveniently build CPD points…

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDER SIEGE

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDER SIEGE

South Africa construction industry was on hold for five weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These has made the construction industry to suffer with contractor been affected the most. Even before the temporary closure of activities in the sector, it was already having a steep decline as only few company has the cash reserves to remain sustainable in the current environment. These was made know by construction and technology law specialist MDA Attorneys. According to…

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