The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) shared its extensive training programme planned for SMMEs who are appointed to work on sub-contracting packages across its projects.
SANRAL shared the pre-tender training details with business stakeholders during the Roundtable Discussion with the Nyandeni Local Municipality in Libode on 16 August 2022.
ACS Tjeka JV, the appointed service provider to conduct the training, shared details of the course which will also include assignments and practical application of the theory before moving from one phase to the next.
The three weeks of accredited training will include numeracy skills where required, understanding how to run a successful contracting business and how to develop and submit competitive, yet profitable and compliant tenders.
The training and development of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) is for the CIDB CE 1 to 4 categories. The training will include accredited modules which will be presented to the SMMEs to enhance their business acumen and tendering skills.
Once they successfully completed the three weeks of training, participants will receive a NQF 2 National Certificate in Construction Contracting.
All SMMEs will be required to undertake assessment and class activities during the training. They will also have to do homework which they have to submit on time. The SMMEs will have to demonstrate competence to be awarded the unit standard.
Acting Mayor, Councillor Ndumiso Jim, encouraged SMMEs to work together and promote unity. He emphasised that only a united business structure will bring real change and growth.
“SMMEs are a critical stakeholder. We have to work together so we may all benefit from the projects. SANRAL is a critical stakeholder when we deal with infrastructure development. The road infrastructure network is key in promoting tourism sector and economic development,” said Councillor Jim.
SANRAL Southern Region project manager Athi Kiviet shared road construction project plans for the Nyandeni Local Municipality.
The road improvement of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) Section 19 between Ngqeleni Interchange (km 6.70) and Libode East (km 30.00) will include community development (CD) projects. It is estimated that about 200 jobs will be created and about 60 SMMEs will benefit. The project is in the design phase.
The road improvement of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) Section 19 between Libode East (km 30.00) and Majola T-Junction (km 51) is still in the tender stage for a consultant. There will be community development (CD) projects.
The Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) of the National Route, N2X Section 19 (km 0.00) to Section 20 (km 69.35) and National Route R396 Section 6 (km 39.31) to (km 61.18), traverses four local municipalities namely, King Sabata Dalinyebo, Nyandeni, Mhlontlo and Umzimvubu. The project is in the tender evaluation phase.
Welekazi Ndika, SANRAL Southern Region’s Stakeholder Coordinator, spoke about the SANRAL’s 14 Point Plan, and the formation of the Project Liaison Committees (PLC).
She also spoke about the tender process for targeted enterprises, the tender evaluation process, training and skills development and community development (CD) projects.
Image: SANRAL Southern Region project manager Athi Kiviet shared road construction project plans for the Nyandeni Local Municipality.