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Opportunities in the Renewables Energy Sector 24 February 2015
Introduction
Project statistics
Local content
SMME development
Skills development
Sub-contractor opportunities
Enterprise Development
Content
PV Solar technology in Round 1 of the REIPPP programme
20 year operating license - PPA
Implementation Agreement (IA)
Economic Development targets
18 month construction programme o Recruited all unskilled labour from the local communities
o SMME subcontractors via the EPC
o Tool hire and construction material supplied by local SMMEs
20 year operating license o SMME’s short/medium term contracts
o General and skilled services
Introduction
Employment Stats
Construction Operations
Period 18 Months 21 months
Total employed 1914 34
Average 480 -
Peak 790 -
Woman 302 (16%) 12 (35%)
Local Community 64% 74%
Procurement Stats
Supplier Category Construction Operations
Local content 30% 68%BEE compliant 81% 34Woman owned contractors 4% 3%QSE/EME 25% 37%Black owned Co 7 4
Procurement – Local content
Steel supply
Cable supply
Transformer supply
Small equipment supply and hire
Installation of civil, mechanical and electrical works
Construction of buildings
Legal, financial, and HR
Other value adding services
SMME development
Challenges Track record Competency level Compliance – regulatory requirements viz SHEQ Capacity – manpower and equipment Financial strength Business management
Developed small woman owned electrical contractor Supplied equipment Provided training Financial support with upfront payment Mentorship and management support 6 month contract – 111 employees, 39 female (35%)
Woman owned SMME at work
Skills development
Skills development through formal programme
Training - specific to the solar renewables market
Mechanical structural steel assembly
Electrical installation
Civil construction and buildings
Operating construction plant/equipment
Maintenance activities
SHEQ
Combination of classroom and on-the-job training SAQA accredited programme with engagement of SETAs Students graduated with NQF level. Majority of the 200 trainees were youth, 30% being females. 6 youth learners now permanently employed by the Operator
Skills development
Sub-contractor opportunities
CONSTRUCTION OPERATION
Steel fixing Electrical field technician
General civil construction Module cleaning services
Electrical installation Vegetation control
Building Catering
Security installation Torqing of modules
Supervision Transport
Transport Civil infrastructure maintenance
Subcontracted services
Subcontracted services
Enterprise Development (ED)
Selection of ED beneficiaries are informed by needs analyses
process
Programme aims to: Capacitate existing businesses Promote sustainability Launch new business
Supported 25 black owned SMMEs in various markets
9 are Women owned enterprises
19 new jobs created as a result the sponsorship
Ongoing support include: Business management Mentorship and training interventions
Power plant in operation