Public transport management |
September 2001 - present
- Restructuring and empowerment of the Taxi industry in the North West Province (South Africa)
into policy and business structures and operationalization of same
- Professional advisor to the Limpopo Taxi industry
- Business advisor to the Free State Taxi industry
- Professional Advisor in respect of the development and implementation of business planning
for the Northern Cape Taxi industry
- Comprehensive information brochure for the Northern Cape Premier for submission to
international donors on support to the Taxi Industry in the Northern Cape
- Author of strategic and policy documents for the National Department of Transport on, inter
alia, the most appropriate empowerment business model for the Taxi industry, an integrated
funding strategy for the Taxi industry in South Africa, an integrated funding strategy for
commuter organisations in South Africa, a policy framework for implementation of the Taxi
Recapitalisation Programme as well as an integrated Taxi operations strategy.
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Macro Economic Planning & Supply Chain Management |
September 2001 - present
- Advisor to the Ministry of Finance of the Seychelles Government on macro economic planning
and the planning and implementation of the East Cost Land Reclamation Programme.
- Advisory services on the North West Province (South African) 2014 Economic Development
Plan
- Advisory services on the North West Province (South Africa) September 2003 Human Resource Development Strategy
- Review and development of new procurement policy for supply chain management for the
North West Parks and Tourism Board
- Orientation to senior departmental staff of the North West Department of Transport, Roads
and Community Safety on Supply Chain Management, Systems, Processes & Procedures
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Systems Design |
2007 to 2008
Developer of a customised yellow fleet asset management tool for the North West Department
of Transport, Roads and Community Safety
2005 to 2006
Project manager in the development of an integrated project management system for the PMU
unit
of the Directorate Infrastructure, Development and Management of the Rustenburg Local
Municipality
1987 to 2001
Project manager in the development of an integrated project management construction system
in
respect of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
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Midlans Dam - Mauritius |
1999 - 2000
Management of some 60 projects for the PMU inclusive of technical and financial review,
project description, application and utilisation of funds in terms of the Municipal Infrastructure
Grant programme taking into cognisance key National Government policies on, inter alia,
EPWP as well as labour i.e. women vis-à-vis youth vis-à-vis disabled. The construction of a
20,5m high rock-fill dam with an asphalt concrete surface on the Grand River in the Northern
Province of Mauritius. Works include construction of the dam wall and access roads,
environmental mitigation measures, consultant’s services and supervision, capacity building
and training as well as the rehabilitation of the La Nicoliere Feeder Canal over a 30 months
construction period at a total estimated cost of US$72m (project appraisal only).
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132 Kv Electricity Supply - Mauritius |
1998 - 2000
The construction of the Nicolay-L’Avenir-Wooten (approximately 19,8km in length),
L’Avenir-Amaury (approximately 16,0km in length) and the St Louis - Rose Hilll - Wooten
(approximately 17km in length) 132 kV transmission lines and two new sub-stations at Nicolay
and Amaury at a total estimated cost of US$25m. The cost includes provision of equipment and
construction of the lines and sub-stations, professional fees for supervision, environmental
mitigation works and dismantling of the old lines as well as skills transfers during construction (project appraisal only). |
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Seb 400 Kv Integration Project - Swaziland |
1996 - 2001
The SEB 400kV-integration project will interface the existing SEB 132kV network into the new
Mozal project, the 400kV Motraco transmission line that will be routed through Swaziland and
is scheduled to be energised by February 2000. The DBSA co-financed the five project
elements, together with the EIB, the Swaziland Government and SEB. The total project cost is
estimated at $32,3m (full project cycle). The five principal components of the SEB integration
project are as follows:
- Sub-stations. Establishment of a new 400/132kV sub-station at Edwaleni, on the route of
the Motraco 400kV line near the Dwaleni power station. Expansion of the existing Mkimkomo
and Helehele sub-stations.
- Transmission line modifications. Two 132kV turn-ins, from the existing Stonehenge to
Helehele 132kV line to the Mkimkomo sub-station; a single 132kV line from the Mkimkomo
sub-station to the new sub-station at Edwaleni; two 132kV lines from the Edwaleni
sub-station to the Helehele sub-station and a single 132kV line from Helehele sub-station to
the Kalanga sub-station.
- New national control centre (NCC) with system control and data acquisition (SCADA).
- Environmental mitigation, including compensation.
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Engineering, design and supervision. Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Phase 1b: Resettlement and Development Implementation Programme |
1987 - 2001
The Resettlement and Development Implementation Programme (RDIP) is an integral part of
the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). It comprises:
- Construction of replacement housing for, and resettlement of 360 households, water and
sanitation, and construction and/or enhancement of communal infrastructure in host
communities;
- Planning, design, supervision and construction of 71 kilometres feeder roads and 4 bridges
- Facilitation of community participation;
- Direct compensation (various options such as land for land, cash etc.) for assets such as
arable
land, grazing etc. lost due to construction and inundation;
- Implementation of development and income restoration plans for affected households and
host communities and
- Monitoring and evaluation of the RDIP.
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1 a: Construction Communities |
1997 - 2000 Feeder Roads
The project is part of the LHWP Phase 1A compensation and rural development programme.
It comprises the planning, design and construction of basic infrastructure for seven affected
villages in the Katse area. It also includes the development of a structure plan for Butha Buthe, ehabilitation of existing streets, civil works and the construction of a bus/taxi terminal together
with market stalls, an office and shelters for commuters. It also entails transfer of skills and
support to local institutional development in the area.
1993 - 1997 Feeder Roads
The project is part of the LHWP Phase 1A compensation and rural development programme.
It comprises the planning, design and construction of approximately 95km of rural feeder roads
and a number of bridges. It also entails transfer of skills, development of small contractors and
support to local institutional development in the area.
1997 - 2000 Feeder Roads
The project is part of the LHWP Phase 1A compensation and rural development programme.
It comprises the planning, design and construction of basic infrastructure for seven affected
villages in the Katse area. It also includes the development of a structure plan for Butha Buthe, ehabilitation of existing streets, civil works and the construction of a bus/taxi terminal together
with market stalls, an office and shelters for commuters. It also entails transfer of skills and
support to local institutional development in the area. |
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1a: ‘Muela Hydropower Project |
1994 - 1997
The ‘Muela Hydropower Project is an integral part of the LHWP. It comprises the planning,
design, supervision and construction of the ‘Muela dam and appurtenant works, a bypass
channel and the construction of the 72MW hydropower station and a number of access roads.
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1a: Katse Dam and Transfer Tunnel Project |
1987 - 2001
The project comprises the design and construction of :
- A 185m high double curvature concrete arch dam (Katse);
- A 4,6m in diameter concrete lined transfer tunnel (48km) from the 98m high Katse intake
structure to the ‘Muela Hydropower station;
- A 4,6 in diameter concrete lined delivery tunnel (16km) from the ‘Muela reservoir to the
cross-over point at the Lesotho/RSA border;
- A 4,6 in diameter concrete lined delivery tunnel (22km) from the Lesotho/RSA border crossing
point to, and inclusive of the out-fall structure on the Ash River; and Upgrading and environmental reinstatement works of the watercourse along the Ash and Liebernbergsvlei rivers. This includes compensation to farmers for servitudes relating to the
watercourse, payments to Eskom for moving power lines from the riverbanks and erosion precautionary measures.
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1 a: Katse Dam and Transfer Tunnel Project
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1987 - 2001
The project comprises the design and construction of :
- A 185m high double curvature concrete arch dam (Katse);
- A 4,6m in diameter concrete lined transfer tunnel (48km) from the 98m high Katse intake
structure to the ‘Muela Hydropower station;
- A 4,6 in diameter concrete lined delivery tunnel (16km) from the ‘Muela reservoir to the
cross-over point at the Lesotho/RSA border;
- A 4,6 in diameter concrete lined delivery tunnel (22km) from the Lesotho/RSA border
crossing point to, and inclusive of the out-fall structure on the Ash River; and
- Upgrading and environmental reinstatement works of the watercourse along the Ash and
Liebernbergsvlei rivers. This includes compensation to farmers for servitudes relating to the
watercourse, payments to Eskom for moving power lines from the riverbanks and erosion
precautionary measures.
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1b: Mohale Camp |
1997 - 2001
The project entails the construction of advanced infrastructure for the proposed Mohale Dam
and encompasses 17 contracts in all. The three main components are the bulk water supply,
including a weir on the Likalaneng River, sewerage treatment plant and the internal
engineering infrastructure for the Mohale Construction Camp at a cost of R50 490 000. The
remainder of the contracts dealt with the erection of the required buildings and housing units
(permanent and temporary) at a cost of R46 741 000. The total project cost including planning
and design, construction, supervision, escalation and contingencies was estimated at
R115 350 000. |
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The Planning, Design and Construction of the Botswana - North-South
Carrier Water Project (Nscwp), and the Gaborone Inter-Face Works |
1994 - 1997
The project, which was the Phase I of the NSCWP, comprised the following main works:
- Consultant’s services for engineering, design, project supervision, training and
environmental management;
- Construction of an earth-core rockfill dam on the Motloutse River at Letsibogo (dam height
28m, crest length 1 270m, volume of embankment 1.4Mm³, reservoir surface area 18km²,
firm yield 24.1 mm³ per year) and associated works;
- Installation of a raw water transfer pipeline between Letsibogo Dam and the outskirts of
Gaborone (length 360km, diameter 1 100 to 1 400mm, capacity 1.2m³/s, various pipe
materials);
- Construction of three water treatment plants (capacity 12 000m³/day, 14 000m³/day and
92 000m³/day); and
- Construction of four pumping stations, three break pressure tanks, one master balancing
reservoir and electricity supply to all facilities along the NSCWP.The total estimated cost of
the scheme was R1 504m (P1.2b)
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Komati River Basin Development – Construction of the Maguga Dam |
1995 - 2001
A rockfill dam with a gross storage capacity of 332million m³ is being constructed on a
selected site on the Komati River in Swaziland. The estimated cost of the dam is R889 million.
The water will be utilised to irrigate 7 000 hectares in South Africa and Swaziland. |
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Zambia Electrical Rehabilitation Programme |
1997 - 2001
The project entails the upgrading of the Kariba North Power Station, the Ndola and Kitwe
Electrical Reticulation Networks, community infrastructure in Gwembe Tonga, the Kafue Gorge
Integrated Environmental Study, and the Construction of the Zambia/Namibia 132 kV
Inter-connector.
The Project’s overall objective is to enhance the ability of Zambia’s electricity supply industry to
provide electricity at the lowest cost and in an efficient and sustainable manner to stimulate
more and inclusive growth in the Zambian economy. To assist the Borrower (ZESCO) in
realising this objective, the total programme stands in support of:
- ZESCO’s policy of establishing an institutional and regulatory framework conducive to
sustainable efficiency and private participation in the power sector.
- Improving the efficiency of ZESCO through capacity building measures, and a
commercialisation plan based on corporate autonomy and management accountability
which will enhance its resource mobilisation and include such actions as accounting
unbundling of generation, transmission and distribution.
- Improving technical efficiency and the quality and reliability of supply in ZESCO’s physical
system through rehabilitation of, and loss reduction in, the existing generation, transmission
and distribution systems; and
- Implementing a Rehabilitation and Development Programme for the Gwembe Tonga
communities that were unsuccessfully resettled during the construction of the Kariba Dam.
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Komati River Basin Development: Phase 1b - Reservior Environmental Impact Assessment and Instream Flow Requirements (Social and Biophysical) |
1995 - 2001
The project included the following elements:
- The identification and assessment of environmental and social impacts;
- The drafting of comprehensive environmental and social management plans (CMP) which
include the in-stream flow requirement (IFR), public participation, public health issues;
- The drafting of the compensation and resettlement plan for those affected by the Maguga
dam project; and
- The monitoring of the management plans during project implementation.
The implementation of the compensation and resettlement plan has been undertaken by the
Swaziland Government in terms of the Treaty on the development and utilisation of water
resources of the Komati River Basin between the South African and Swaziland Governments.
Project consultants under the supervision of the KOBWA and the Government of Swaziland
monitor the environmental and social management for the duration of the project.
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Komati River Basin Development: Phase 1b Access Roads |
1995 - 1998
The project entailed the planning, design, construction and supervision of 28 kilometres of
northern and southern access roads to the proposed Maguga Dam to blacktop surfaced
standard, through rolling and mountainous terrain, including associated drainage works.
The works also include the construction of 2,5 kilometres of a temporary access road and a
temporary causeway over the Komati River. The total project cost for the planning, design and
construction phase is estimated at R55 806 000.
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Lhwp Advanced Infrastructure: Upgrading Existing Roads
(Lesotho and South Africa) |
1987 - 1992
The project included the rehabilitation, reconstruction and upgrading of approximately
111kms of black top roads at an estimated cost of R41 520 000 in the North Western sub
region of Lesotho to provide an acceptable level of access and service to various construction
sites for the Transfer Tunnel North, Delivery Tunnel South and Katse Dam construction
activities which are the key elements of the LHWP Phase 1A.
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Lesotho Highlands Development Phase 1 a: Provision of Electricity Supply
Phase 1a Construction |
1987 - 1993
The total electricity supply scheme comprised two components:
- A southern component embracing the design and construction of a 132 kV transmission line
from the Eskom sub-station at Tweespruit, routed through Maseru to a new sub-station at
Maputsoe.
- A northern component consisting of the following major elements:
- Construction of a 132kV transmission line from the sub-station at Maputsoe to Pitseng
and Ha Lejone. This section is known as the Katse System.
- Upgrading of the 88kV transmission line feeding the Khukhune sub-station from the
Eskom substation at Clarens. This section is known as the Hololo Valley System.
- Procurement and installation of electrical plant and equipment, civil works etc.
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The Development of a Cross Border Bridge and Associated Infrastructure near Maseru |
1990 - 1992
The detailed planning, design, construction and supervision of a cross border bridge across
the Caledon River and appropriate border post buildings, parking and related engineering
services near Maseru at an estimated cost of R13 004 000. |
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Northern Access Road (Southern Portion) - (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1987 - 1993
The southern portion of the Northern Access Road project included major road works to provide
access to major works of Phase 1A of the LHWP. The project consisted of the upgrading of an
existing track between Ha Sekhele and Katse (± 39,1km) to a bitumen paved standard through
extremely rugged country. |
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Lhwp: The Construction of the Southern Access Road (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1987 - 1992
The Southern Access Road project consisted of the upgrading of the old road from Thaba
Tseka to Khohlo Ntso (55km) and the construction of a new road from Khohlo Ntso to the
Katse Dam site (10km).
The project also included the development of construction camp facilities at Thaba Tseka.
These facilities have been constructed using local contractors and labour as far as possible
to maximise the creation of job opportunities in these areas. The facilities remained after
the construction period and are used by the LHWP Training Project.
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Ficksburg Bridge (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1988 - 1990
The project entailed the construction of a new three-lane concrete bridge with approaches
over the Caledon River between Ficksburg (SA) and Maputsoe (Lesotho) approximately 25m
upstream of the existing single-lane steel structure. The bridge approaches tie back to the
existing approach roads. |
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Institutional Support Lhwp – Services: Lhda (Lesotho and RSA) |
1987 - 2001
Support to the Administrative Division to enable this Division to design, document and
implement sound administrative procedures. In addition to assist the Division in the
performance of its priority activities:
- Advise LHDA on legal matters and to provide assistance with the mobilisation of resources
to provide such advice.
- Review and make recommendations on the Organisational Structure of LHDA taking
cognizance of the development of Phase 1A of the project.
- Facilitate the provision of acceptable office and residential accommodation for LHDA
employees, consultants and contractors related to LHWP.
- Implement a computer system strategy appropriate to the needs of LHDA.
- Unidentified additional institutional support.
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Lhwp - Lhda Infrastructure Management (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1989 - 1993
The financing of the positions of seven managerial staff for the Infrastructure Division of LHDA,
which include the following positions for a period of approximately three years until the
completion of the Advanced Infrastructure for Phase 1A of the total scheme, at a total
estimated cost of R3 380 000:
- One Infrastructure Manager;
- One Chief Infrastructure Engineer;
- One Chief Concrete Engineer;
- One construction coordinator and three senior engineers
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Northern Access Road (Northern Portion) |
1987 - 1992
The northern portion of the Northern Access Road project included major road works to
provide access to major works of Phase 1A of the LHWP. The project entailed of the upgrading
of an existing track between Pitseng to Ha Sekhele (± 55,4m) to a bitumen paved standard
through extremely rugged country and the construction of new gravel surfaced roads from the
Malibamatso River Bridge to the Katse Intake (± 13,2km) and from Ha Lejone to the Pelaneng
Adit (± 2km). Replicas de relojes Rolex The project also included construction of a major bridge 465m long and up to
80m above the Malibamatso River bed in order to cross the future Katse reservoir and a
smaller bridge 90m long and up to 30m above the Bolahla River bed as well as a mountain
pass over very difficult terrain between17 and 27,4km, with the highest point traversed at
Mafika Lisiu at ± 3 100m above sea level. |
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Lhwp - Upgrading Border Crossing Facilities at Maputsoe and
Caledonspoort - (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1991 - 1994
The upgrading of Border Crossing Facilities at Maputsoe and Caledonspoort on the Lesotho
side of the border including the appointment of civil engineers and architects to undertake the
necessary planning, design, and documentation for the Border Crossing Facilities project.
The upgrading of the Border Crossing Facilities included the construction of office buildings
and additional houses at Maputsoe and at Caledonspoort at an estimated total cost of
R6 300 000. The project also included all the necessary infrastructure to complement the
new buildings. |
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LHWP - Lhda Institutional Development (Lesotho and South Africa) |
1991 - 2001
The project comprised the design and implementation of an appropriate Organisational
Development Programme (ODP) for LHDA as well as interim private sector bridging finance
to the amount of R136 million arranged from the South African banking sector in respect of
the following cost components:
- LHDA’s operational cost requirements for the period until 31 March 1991
- Projects under consideration by DBSA for the period between loan approval and conclusion
of loan agreements.
- Cost items qualifying for concessionary finance for which LHDA had been unsuccessful
to
secure finance for periods until appropriate concessionary finance had been secured.
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Upgrading of the Southern Perimeter Road (Lesotho) |
1990 - 1993
The initial intention of the project agent was to re-equip the forced account unit and to use it to
construct the project. The associated design work was to be undertaken by the Roads Branch
of the Lesotho Department of Works with design work proceeding in tandem with the unit.
The project entailed the planning up to feasibility stage of this road located along the
Southern Border of Lesotho. Construction of the road is still to be done. |
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Southern African Construction Industry - Policy Development Initiative
(Sacii) - (SADC) |
1995 - 1996
The project was initiated by a request from the PTA to the World Bank to support an
exercise designed to increase local participation in aid funded construction activities.
The project envisaged the holding of a 10-country conference in Swaziland to be preceded
by pre-conference workshops and report preparation in each of the participating countries.
The World Bank has approved a grant from its Institutional Development Fund but this was
insufficient for the full spectrum of work envisaged. best replica watches
DBSA was approached by both the World Bank and the Swaziland Government for assistance
in financing in-country workshops and country status reports as preparation to the conference.
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Nebo / Jane Furse Trarred Road - (South Africa) |
1987 - 1988
Upgrading and surfacing to two-lane bitumen rural road of an existing section of gravel road
approximately 27km in length from Malaita village to the Jane Furse hospital-cum-settlement
in the Nebo district of Lebowa; plus the construction of two link roads to a total length of
approximately 3km.
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Upgrading of Jane Furse/Magneetshoogte Road - (South Africa) |
1988 - 1989
The project was divided into three sections, namely:
- Approximately 11,7km of road L-76 from Jane Furse to Magneetshoogte
- Approximately 4,2km of road L-75 from Jane Furse to Marulaneng and
- Approximately 14,5km of the existing paved section of L-76 from Magneetshoogte to
the Steelpoort River Bridge.
Section (a) and (b) were existing gravel roads that were upgraded to appropriate paved
road standards with shoulder widening and surfacing only done on section (c). The provision
of appurtenant infrastructure for public transport facilities (bus and taxi stops and shelters),
access to the semi-urban street network and appropriate surface and sub-surface storm
water drainage formed part of the project.
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Phuthaditjhaba Main Road - (South Africa) |
1985 - 1988
This project entailed the upgrading and construction of approximately 3,5km of 4-lane
bitumen surfaced main road and the upgrading and construction of approximately 5km
of 2-lane bitumen surfaced road. laurenralphoutlet.com It also included the construction of a parking area,
related public transport facilities and appropriate ancillary facilities and the construction
of a bridge over the Elands River to appropriate standards. |
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Vlaklaagte Road (South Africa) |
1990 - 1991
The project involved the upgrading and reconstruction to appropriate standards of
existing gravel roads that link the new deconcentration point Ekandustria/Ekangala
(respectively the industrial and residential areas) and employment zones on the
East Rand to major settlements, Vlaklaagte I, Vlaklaagte II and Tweefontein as well as
the intended new capital city at Zustershoek.
1989 - 1991
The project involved the upgrading and surfacing of an existing gravel road to two-lane
bitumen rural road standards. The implementation of the project was phased (three contracts). |
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Construction of the Tweefontein - Vlaklaagte Commuter Route (South Africa) |
1991 - 1992
This project entailed the construction and bituminous surfacing of approximately 13km of
road NS-403 to serve as a commuter route between Tweefontein and Vlaklaagte north of
road NP21 (P207-1) and 6km of road NS403 south of road NP21. The project further
consisted of the construction of public transport facilities and ancillary facilities to
appropriate standards.
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