Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage a qualified contractor to perform specialized repair and maintenance works on the C Reclaimer Slew Gearbox X1 located on the tanker side. The project aims to restore mechanical integrity, ensure uninterrupted operational performance, and maintain strict compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout the execution phase.

Scope of Work

The scope encompasses the complete dismantling, inspection, repair, reassembly, testing, and commissioning of the specified slew gearbox assembly. Contractors are responsible for all site establishment activities, hazard control, implementation of safe work procedures, waste and spillage management, and final handover upon successful verification. All work must be executed in accordance with Transnet’s Contractor Management Procedure and applicable construction standards.

Technical Requirements

• Submission of a fully compliant contractor compliance file, including approved Health, Safety, Quality, Security, and Environmental Management Plans.
• Detailed Risk Assessments, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) matrices, Method Statements, and Safe Work Procedures for every task, particularly for high-risk activities.
• Implementation of control measures for working at heights, confined spaces, excavations, lifting operations, and vehicle/equipment movement.
• Maintenance of comprehensive inspection registers for all tools, machinery, scaffolding, ladders, first aid kits, fire-fighting equipment, and portable electrical devices.
• Execution of site-specific emergency response protocols, environmental impact mitigation strategies, and daily inspection checklists.
• Provision of valid statutory certifications, proof of relevant insurances, and letters of good standing for all personnel and equipment.

Skills Requirements

The contractor must deploy a multidisciplinary team with verified competencies, accredited training, and documented appointment letters. Required roles and qualifications include:

• Appointed Construction Manager, Supervisor, and Assistant Supervisor in accordance with statutory construction regulations.
• Dedicated Construction Safety Officer, Risk Assessor, Fall Prevention Planner, and Incident Investigator.
• Certified artisans and technicians experienced in heavy mechanical repair and gearbox overhaul.
• Qualified operators for vehicles, cranes, compressors, and pneumatic tools, supported by valid inspection records.
• Trained personnel for elevated work rescue, rope access, scaffolding erection, and demolition where applicable.
• Designated First Aiders, Fire Fighters, and an Environmental Officer with documented CVs and job profiles.
• All staff must undergo site-specific induction, hold valid medical fitness certificates, and possess up-to-date competency proofs.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• OHS Act No. 85 of 1993 & Construction Regulations (CR): South African legislation governing workplace health and safety, with specific regulations dictating planning, execution, supervision, and reporting of construction-related activities.
• COIDA: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, requiring employers to register and contribute to a government fund covering work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
• HIRA: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, a systematic process used to identify workplace hazards, evaluate associated risks, and implement control measures before task execution.
• FEM/WCA: Fleet Engineering Maintenance / Workshop Control Agreement, referring to Transnet’s internal procurement, service delivery, and vendor compliance frameworks.
• SETA: Sector Education and Training Authority, responsible for skills development, learnership accreditation, and workforce transformation within specific industry sectors.
• GSR: General Safety Regulations, outlining baseline safety obligations, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment standards for all workplaces under South African law.