Objectives

The primary objective is to construct accessible flushing toilets at the Underberg Cemetery within Ward 3 of the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality. The project aims to deliver high-quality infrastructure efficiently while prioritizing socio-economic development through the Expanded Public Works programme, specifically by maximizing local labour employment and providing practical skills training.

Scope of Work

• Construction of four ablution facilities: one male toilet, one female toilet, one male paraplegic-accessible toilet, and one female paraplegic-accessible toilet.
• Complete site clearance, earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, floor slabs, structural blockwork, internal and external plastering, and painting.
• Erection of timber and steel roof trusses, IBR roof sheeting, sloped ceilings, and aluminium gutters/downpipes.
• Installation of electrical wiring, lighting, plugs, distribution boards, and earthing systems by a registered contractor.
• Comprehensive plumbing and drainage, including a three-chamber septic tank, French drain, water reticulation, and fixed furniture/fittings.
• Implementation of labour-intensive construction methods, requiring the training of nominated community members in bricklaying, plumbing, and general construction.
• Adherence to environmental management protocols, spoil disposal, and final site landscaping.

Technical Requirements

• Full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations 2003, National Building Regulations, and applicable SANS standards.
• Use of approved materials: M150/M100 structural blocks, Portland cement, Ref 193 welded mesh reinforcement, 0.5mm Aluminium-Zinc coated IBR sheeting, uPVC drainage pipes, copper water lines, and specified paint systems.
• All structural, roofing, and electrical designs must be certified by qualified specialists and engineers.
• Strict implementation of an Environmental Management Programme (EMP) covering dust control, erosion prevention, waste management, wastewater handling, and hazardous material storage.
• Maintenance of a comprehensive OH&S file, appointment of a full-time safety officer, submission of monthly programmes/cash flows, and participation in regular site meetings.
• Adherence to local procurement targets: minimum five local labourers and 60% of materials sourced from the district municipality, with financial penalties for non-compliance.
• Stipulated completion period of eight months, inclusive of industry holidays and allowance for normal rainfall delays.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Hold a valid CIDB contractor grading designation of 1GB or higher.
• Demonstrate financial and administrative compliance, including tax clearance status, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and valid B-BBEE documentation.
• Provide evidence of successfully completed similar building projects.
• Possess adequate plant, equipment, and skilled personnel to execute labour-intensive works safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate capacity to manage and coordinate specialist subcontractors for roofing, electrical, and plumbing installations.
• Joint ventures are permitted provided the lead partner meets the required CIDB classification and assumes full contractual liability.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading (1GB): A South African Construction Industry Development Board classification that certifies a contractor’s financial capacity, past performance, and resource availability to undertake medium-to-large building and civil engineering contracts.
• Expanded Public Works (EPW) Programme: A government initiative that utilizes public infrastructure projects to create temporary employment and provide practical skills training for unemployed community members.
• Three-Chamber Septic Tank: A standard on-site wastewater treatment system where solid waste settles and partially decomposes across three sequential compartments before treated effluent drains into a leach field or French drain.
• French Drain: A subsurface drainage system consisting of a gravel-filled trench containing a perforated pipe, designed to redirect groundwater and prevent waterlogging around the facility.