Tender Summary: Moses Mabhida Stadium Visitors Centre Upgrade

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to successfully execute the upgrade of the Moses Mabhida Stadium Visitors Centre while ensuring strict compliance with South African occupational health and safety legislation. The project aims to deliver design, layout, installation, and production services in a manner that prioritizes worker safety, minimizes operational risks, and aligns with municipal environmental and site management standards.

Scope

The scope covers the end-to-end provision of services required for the Visitors Centre Upgrade, including planning, physical installation, and production activities. All work must be performed on eThekwini Municipality premises under the contractor's full responsibility. The service provider is expected to manage all aspects of workforce safety, equipment operation, and procedural compliance throughout the contract duration, adhering to municipal site rules and safety directives communicated prior to and during execution.

Technical Requirements

• Compile and submit a comprehensive health and safety file for formal approval by the Moses Mabhida Safety Department.
• Develop detailed, activity-specific risk assessments and safe working procedures for all project phases.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and attendance registers for all employed personnel.
• Ensure all transport vehicles are mechanically sound, roadworthy, and operated in strict compliance with on-site traffic signs and speed limits.
• Enforce mandatory use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all personnel at all times.
• Verify that every employee holds a valid medical certificate of fitness prior to deployment.
• Display standardized safety symbolic signage in all active work zones.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the municipal emergency evacuation plan and establish protocols for immediate notification if performance capabilities are compromised.

Skills Requirements

• Proven competency in occupational health and safety management and statutory compliance.
• Ability to conduct systematic workplace risk assessments and translate findings into actionable safety procedures.
• Experience in staff training delivery, supervision, and documentation management.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance standards and site traffic safety regulations.
• Familiarity with emergency response coordination and evacuation protocol implementation.
• Administrative proficiency in maintaining compliance documentation and liaising with municipal safety authorities.
• Mandatory registration and verified good standing with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Commissioner (COIDA).

Explanation of Key Terms

OHS Act 37.2 Agreement: A mandatory legal declaration under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993). It formally binds contractors to acknowledge their statutory duties as employers, ensuring they assume full legal responsibility for workplace safety, employee protection, and compliance with client-specific site rules.

COIDA Registration: Refers to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Municipalities require proof of registration and good standing to ensure that workers injured or contracting illnesses on-site receive statutory compensation, thereby limiting municipal liability and guaranteeing worker welfare.

Health and Safety File: A centralized project repository containing all safety-related documentation, including risk assessments, training logs, incident reports, equipment certifications, and compliance certificates. It serves as the official audit trail for safety management and is subject to municipal review and approval.