Engineering

OVERVIEW Engineering

Investments in railways and infrastructure are on the rise.

The Boksburg site where DCD Rolling Stock used to make rail wagons and fix locomotives is up and running again, courtesy of TMH Africa, a part of the TMH Group, which has head offices in Switzerland.

Lucchini South Africa recently received tax and training allowances from the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) which helped it decide to invest R200-million in a new forged wheel-making facility. Blank railway wheels imported from Italy are completed at the Germiston plant. Lucchini previously sold their wheels in South Africa through DCD Ringrollers, themselves a maker of forged steel tyre products. Lucchini has committed to increasing the amount of local content used in the manufacturing process.

A R134-million project to expand the capacity of Elmcast Engineering’s foundry is underway. The Springs facility supplies casted components for the mining, automotive, electric motor and agricultural sectors.

Spending on infrastructure in Gauteng Province represents a major opportunity for companies in the engineering sector. The Provincial Government of Gauteng spent R30-billion on infrastructure between 2013 and 2016. A further R46-billion has been pledged for the years to 2019. In addition, Gauteng municipalities will spend R94-billion over the next five years using their city budgets. Some 31 major housing developments have been approved for the various development

ONLINE RESOURCES

Consulting Engineers South Africa: www.cesa.co.za Engineering Council of South Africa: www.ecsa.co.za Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development: www.gauteng.gov.za South African Consulting Engineering Firms: www.consultsa.co.za

SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

A Swiss company has revived a rolling stock manufacturing site.

corridors around Johannesburg. These projects will attract public and private money. A study carried out by KMPG for the province found that spending on infrastructure resulted in additional economic activity worth R26-billion and created 92 000 direct jobs.

The University of Pretoria’s Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) offers a range of degrees and short courses in engineering-related fields, including a Master’s in Engineering Management.

Transnet Engineering (TE) is in the process of changing its focus from only providing engineering services to other companies in the Transnet group to becoming a multi-faceted business. The company is exploring opportunities in Africa to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO). As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with the ability to manufacture locomotives, rail wagons and coaches, TE is opening up a wide range of markets not only in South Africa but in Africa and the rest of the world. The TransAfrica Locomotive is the first locally designed locomotive produced by TE in its Koedoespoort factory where there are seven business units, including a foundry.

Getting the job done, and getting it done right.

Maziya General Services is a fully black-owned and proudly South African construction company with a diverse portfolio of projects undertaken in both the public and private sectors on a national level. The company provides professional client-focused construction solutions. Maziya was established in 1999. Maziya General Services strives to go above and beyond on every project and deliver on promises with integrity, combining innovative construction methods and accountable project management to get the job done and get it done right.

Vision

To become a trusted brand in the infrastructure development ecosystem that delivers meaningful value to all stakeholders.

Mission

To consistently deliver best-in-class solutions on projects by leveraging off the skills of the staff, the relationships with clients and constantly re-inventing the business.

Values

People: strive to become an employer of choice by attracting and retaining skilled talent. Integrity: ensure that actions resonate with accepted best practice governance standards and ethics.

Client focus: solutions are tailor-made to satisfy the needs of clients. Learning and innovation: lifelong learning and the continuous improvement. Accountability: take responsibility for actions and strive to build win-win relationships.

Safety Statement

The company places a premium on the safety and well-being of staff by ensuring that they have the required tools, skills, competencies and attributes to conduct their work safely.

Markets

An aggressive diversification strategy has made Maziya General Services a stand-out company. Multiple projects have been successfully completed in the following disciplines:

municipal service installation and maintenance (bulk water and sewer reticulation) building infrastructure construction telecommunication infrastructure installation and maintenance electrical infrastructure installation and maintenance rail construction and maintenance

Status

Level 2 BBBEE company ISO 9001:2015 certified Grade 9 GB PE: General building works Grade 9 CE PE: Civil engineering works Various grade 8 PE for mechanical engineering works, fencing, demolition of buildings and engineering infrastructure, electrical engineering works (building and infrastructure) and wet services and plumbing.

Contact: Motheo Nong, Compliance Manager: +27 82 810 7103 • Tony Slabbert, Business Development Manager: +27 76 522 7527 National Contact Centre, Africa • Tel: +27 11 766 1751/4 Head office, Africa, 56 3rd Street, Booysen Reserve, Johannesburg Western Cape office, Unit 10, Reactor Road, Triangle Farm, Bellville

PROFILE Power Factor Engineering Services

Providing reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Power Factor Engineering Services is a dynamic and experienced electrical Services Gallery…FOSKOR 132KV CB REPLACEMENT… engineering consultancy and electrical • Engineering, including load flow studies and contractor based in Midrand (Gauteng) electrical protection grading (E tap software) with regional office in Phalaborwa (Limpopo). and earthing system design

Power Factor Engineering Services has proven • Electrical consulting including electrical to be reliable with a reputation for providing plant audits, demand side management and viable, durable and cost-effective solutions to electrical draughting meet challenging project requirements throughout • Installations including low- and medium- Africa. The company plans to grow by tapping voltage switchgear retrofits, high-voltage into strategic business partnerships with well- switchgears and transformers, industrial and established key role-players. process plant E&I, mining and beneficiation Sectors • testing Workshops and manufacturing including, Our dedicated team of experts specialises in motor control centre panels, power mining, FMCG, fabrications, control automation and distribution boards, PLCs and RIO panels and industrial markets. medium-voltage primary switchgear panels • System integration and products including

Vision To provide engineering service solutions to all strategic African markets and globally. To provide engineering services of exceptional excellence through diversified operations, integrated systems, infrastructure development and digital innovation. To stand out as a capable, experienced and innovative leader within the electrical engineering field. plants E&I and on-site maintenance and

project integration and management, automation • Switchgear commissioning and testing (525V) of plants and processes, complete MV and LV • Circuit breaker upgrade and maintenance reticulation systems, industrial instrumentation • Switchgear upgrade (LV) system and renewable energy solutions • Switchgear maintenance (11kV) • Electrical products supply Completed projects TRANSNET ,FOSKOR, MARULA PLATINUM & SEPHAKU CEMENT CIRCUIT BREAKER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE… Clients Foskor Mine, Eskom, Esso Petroleum (Chad), Transnet Recent completed projects indicate the wide scope Richards Bay, Lothlorien Waste Paper, Marula of work undertaken: Platinum Mine. • Re-draughting of motor control centre • electrical schematics Power flow analysis studies Current projects • • Protection relays replacement and upgrades Outdoor circuit breaker replacement and refurbishment (132kV) • Outdoor circuit breaker refurbishment for Foskor Mine (132kV) • Outdoor Dog Box refurbishment (11kV) FOSKOR 11KV DEAD TANK DESIGN,MANUFACTURING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISIONINGService Offering…… Engineering

Load flow studies-E tap software Electrical Protection Grading-E tap Software Earthing system design Power factor Correction Electrical, instrumentation & Control systems System Design & Commissioning Shutdown ,LV&MV switchgear maintenance

Electrical Consulting Electrical Plant audits Demand side Management Electrical Draughting Documentation Control system Designs Load flow studies Power factor Corrections

CONTACT DETAILS

Installations

Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear retrofits High voltage switchgears and transformers Industrial and Process plant E&I Mining & beneficiation plants E&I Onsite Maintenance & Testing

Head Office: Unit 8, Bronze Micro Park, Brons Crescent, Gauteng Business Park, Olifantsfontein 0166 Office: +27 12 754 6792 Mobile: +27 62 973 6997 Fax: 086 558 2375 Email: info@powerfactoreng.com Website: www.powerfactoreng.com Limpopo office: 1234 Main Rd, Lulekani Section, Phalaborwa Telephone: +27 72 644 5087 Email: andrew@powerfactoreng.com