Opportunities in the Renewables Energy Sector 24 February 2015

Introduction

Project statistics

Local content

SMME development

Skills development

Sub-contractor opportunities

Enterprise Development

Content

PV Solar technology in Round 1 of the REIPPP programme

20 year operating license - PPA

Implementation Agreement (IA)

Economic Development targets

18 month construction programme o Recruited all unskilled labour from the local communities

o SMME subcontractors via the EPC

o Tool hire and construction material supplied by local SMMEs

20 year operating license o SMME’s short/medium term contracts

o General and skilled services

Introduction

Employment Stats

Construction Operations

Period 18 Months 21 months

Total employed 1914 34

Average 480 -

Peak 790 -

Woman 302 (16%) 12 (35%)

Local Community 64% 74%

Procurement Stats

Supplier Category Construction Operations

Local content 30% 68%BEE compliant 81% 34Woman owned contractors 4% 3%QSE/EME 25% 37%Black owned Co 7 4

Procurement – Local content

Steel supply

Cable supply

Transformer supply

Small equipment supply and hire

Installation of civil, mechanical and electrical works

Construction of buildings

Legal, financial, and HR

Other value adding services

SMME development

Challenges Track record Competency level Compliance – regulatory requirements viz SHEQ Capacity – manpower and equipment Financial strength Business management

Developed small woman owned electrical contractor Supplied equipment Provided training Financial support with upfront payment Mentorship and management support 6 month contract – 111 employees, 39 female (35%)

Woman owned SMME at work

Skills development

Skills development through formal programme

Training - specific to the solar renewables market

Mechanical structural steel assembly

Electrical installation

Civil construction and buildings

Operating construction plant/equipment

Maintenance activities

SHEQ

Combination of classroom and on-the-job training SAQA accredited programme with engagement of SETAs Students graduated with NQF level. Majority of the 200 trainees were youth, 30% being females. 6 youth learners now permanently employed by the Operator

Skills development

Sub-contractor opportunities

CONSTRUCTION OPERATION

Steel fixing Electrical field technician

General civil construction Module cleaning services

Electrical installation Vegetation control

Building Catering

Security installation Torqing of modules

Supervision Transport

Transport Civil infrastructure maintenance

Subcontracted services

Subcontracted services

Enterprise Development (ED)

Selection of ED beneficiaries are informed by needs analyses

process

Programme aims to: Capacitate existing businesses Promote sustainability Launch new business

Supported 25 black owned SMMEs in various markets

9 are Women owned enterprises

19 new jobs created as a result the sponsorship

Ongoing support include: Business management Mentorship and training interventions

Power plant in operation