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BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 4 BIGEN AFRICA s smarter business approach creates value for clients and supports South Africa s national priorities The BIGEN AFRICA Group is a leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a significant presence in the Southern African engineering landscape. Our unique approach to infrastructure development adds validity and creative value to the services we provide. It sets us apart from the herd and ahead of current thinking in business solutions it is the Bigen way. Management of urban and rural developments, including all internal municipal and link water, sanitation, road and stormwater infrastructure. Master-plan development. Rural water-supply construction management. Environmental management. Land reform process management. Labour and business management. Municipal financial management and institutional development. Programme and project management. Infrastructure and asset management. Value proposition We think smarter about infrastructure development. We interlock world-class, best-practice project finance, engineering and management consulting expertise to customise innovative, value-driven solutions for clients in the public and private sector.» Services Project preparation, including financial and project modelling, project sponsorship facilitation, project structuring and transaction advisory services, risk management solutions and viability, feasibility and bankability studies. Structural engineering. Building technology. Bulk electrical, water, waste-water and road engineering.
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 5 Areas of Specification Engineering Management Consulting Project Finance Infrastructure Development» Engineering Services Our reputation in bulk engineering rests on smart thinking and decisive action from a team of talented experts who plan, design, cost and develop implementation process, supervise construction, manage existing infrastructure growth and identify key intervention processes to ensure public funding for new infrastructure. Our specialist services include:» The key to our success South Africa needs infrastructure to achieve socioeconomic growth. Capacity, expertise and the right partners are crucial to making this happen. So is delivery on time, on brief and within budget. Bigen Africa s track record of more than 30 years in the delivery of infrastructure speaks for itself. The key to our success is a smarter business approach. We integrate our best of breed expertise to customise value-added business solutions for our clients it is the Bigen way. 1. Structural engineering and building technology Our 20-year track record in building and civil structures underpins our capacity in structural engineering and building technology. We customise practical, efficient and cost-effective solutions to deal with any and all civil structural challenges, water treatment works, reservoirs and commercial buildings. 2. Electrical transmission, distribution and reticulation We design, develop, upgrade and implement processdriven electrical systems across the entire infrastructure development spectrum. 3. Water resource development and bulk water supply, distribution and purification Our extensive experience and expertise in water distribution and infrastructure services is the result of our involvement over many years in projects across South Africa and abroad. Many of these projects have contributed to job recreation and social upliftment in urban and rural communities. We also participate in inter-basin and water resource development projects to help mitigate the demands on South Africa s scarce water resources and its deteriorating raw-water quality.» A footprint in Africa Remarkable growth since our establishment in 1971. 30% shareholding sold to Pan Africa Capital Holdings (Pty) Ltd in 2006. A network of 14 offices across South Africa. Representation in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria and Namibia. More than 450 permanent staff and contracted services providers, including engineers, project managers, environmentalists, town planners, accountants, lawyers, process and information system analysts, technicians, technologists, quantity surveyors, engineering draughts people, project finance and development experts and site and administrative staff. BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) compliant and BBBEE (Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment) Level Three accreditation. 4. Waste-water treatment, a significant core competence We design, develop, manage and deliver waste-water treatment solutions. Our bulk-water team has access to wide network of professionals and experts and has participated in some of the largest and most challenging waste-water
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 6 treatment projects in South Africa. The team has also delivered more than 40 treatment plants country-wide. Care is taken to develop appropriate and sustainable schemes that include training and capacity building in rural areas to create jobs and improve quality of life. 5. National, provincial and municipal roads We design, document, administer and commission roadworks and transportation systems through specialised services in: Strategic and master-planning of rural, urban and metropolitan road systems; Traffic and transportation studies and feasibility studies for road systems; Bridge design and technical input for township layout planning; Total cost analyses of proposals, including capital, operation and maintenance costs and the cost impact on users; Facilitating project finance, cost recovery and policy issues; and Institutional support and stakeholder relationship. 6. Residential, Industrial and Township services Our involvement in the land engineering started 25 years ago and today our services are compared to the best in the world. Our expertise in residential, commercial and industrial township developments include the development of more than 200 000 erven in townships across Southern Africa. Core competencies include: Internal municipal infrastructure; Link water and sanitation infrastructure; Link roads and storm-water infrastructure; and Construction supervision and monitoring. We work with subsidiaries and business associates to provide municipalities with a full range of planning, design, administration and management services for their urban and rural developments.» Achievements, the Bigen Way Numerous awards over the years attest to our achievements in sustained growth, business excellence and professional management and recognise our commitment to empowerment and being a bestmanaged company. Our pursuit of excellent continues. Awards include: 2010 SA Top 500 Best Managed Companies 2009 Top Ten Best Company to Work For 2008 Top Ten Best Company to Work For Red Dot World Architect Day Award for a Good Building 2007 Architectural Award from the Pretoria Institute for Architects SA Top 500 Best Managed Companies SA Top 300 Companies 2006 SA Top 500 Best Managed Companies SA Top Empowerment Company (Impumelelo Award) SA Top 300 Companies We were also nominated in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for contribution to economic growth and job creation.
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 7 We focus on: Project management, procurement, commissioning and hand-over; Feasibility studies and engineering investigations; Planning, design and documentation; Municipal and/or provincial submission approval; and Claim mitigation and financial control.» Management Consultancy Services The expertise and best-practice methodologies of our management consultancy team are integral to our smarter business approach. We assist clients with target-setting to achieve business objectives by focusing on: Asset management, where we have a proven track record to effectively manage assets and maintain infrastructure. Environmental services, to identify relevant legislation, respond to legal requirements and implement compliance measures. Institutional management, including collaboration and joint development (through joint Development Forums) to implement sustainable structures and systems and forge strategic relationships with public and private sector decisionmakers and relevant stakeholders. Land reform, as a strategic partner to the Department of Land Affairs, to help fast-track the delivery of sustainable land reform through our 14 offices across South Africa. Programme and project management in the implementation of a portfolio of projects within large, cross-cutting programmes, to support government s strategic targets of eradicating backlogs in the delivery of clean water, sanitation and housing. Revenue enhancement, to guide the implementation of credit control and debt collection strategies, apply data integrity and clean-up processes and use road-maps to ensure financial stability and capacity building.» Project Finance Services Infrastructure backlogs and limited financial resources create significant service delivery challenges at municipal level. Our project finance expertise adds an extra dimension to the conventional role of consulting engineers by providing our clients with: Project preparation and structuring; Feasibility studies to ensure bankability ; Risk mitigation and project sponsorship (risk finance); Finance facilitation and financial and project models; and Transaction advisory services.» Infrastructure Development Services Bigen Africa s smarter business approach to infrastructure development interlocks our engineering, management consulting and project finance services to support clients involved in large property and infrastructure development projects with creative and customised solutions to prepare and develop projects and mitigate risks. Our multi-talented team consists of a merchant banker and property development and institutional management experts who apply their knowledge and experience to addressing developmental challenges, such as resolving conflict legislation, creating institutional capacity and dealing with development risks. Clients also derive benefit from alerts to development opportunities and joint solutions, and tapping into our expertise in institutional modeling, project scoping and design, funding strategies, asset management planning and the development of cost-recovery frameworks.
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 8» It is the Bigen Way a commitment to socio-economic transformation. BIGEN AFRICA believes in an empowered approach to socio-economic development We conform to the Codes of Good Practice on Broad-based Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and are accredited for achieving BBBEE Level Three. 3. Procurement We support affirmative procurement to improve the representation of previously disadvantaged/disenfranchised individual and business. We implement a user-friendly system, with three-year targets, to increase discretionary spending with and procurement from SMMEs owned and managed by blacks and women. Our socio-economic and human capital initiatives support our five-pillar Empowerment and Socio-economic Development Programme: 1. Ownership and control Our leadership vests in competent business people who participate in management decisions and are accountable for risk management. We are BEE compliant, with 31,48% black ownership and 1,8% black women ownership. 2. Employment equity and skills development We comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act. We implement mentoring and training, succession planning and developmental programmes. Our workforce profile is continually aligned in terms of race, gender and disability.
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 9 4. Enterprise development We build project-based and long-term working relationships with organisations owned and managed by previously disadvantaged/disenfranchised individuals to increase the sustainability of developing enterprises and black ownership in the infrastructure development sector. We transfer skills and expertise and, where appropriate, invest directly in skills transfer, capacity building and sustainability. 5. Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Bigen Africa is sensitive to the needs and concerns of employees, clients, communities and stakeholders who contribute to commercial success and society in general. Human capital development is the key focus of our CSI programme. Our CSI initiatives include ABET education for staff, bursaries for engineering students from disadvantaged backgrounds, Adopt-a-school to support students, teachers and governing bodies in disadvantaged areas and sponsoring partnerships for viable community education projects. We are involved in POPUP (Support to the People Upliftment Project) and national CSI campaigns.» Our Credentials The veracity of our adherence and compliance with legislation supports the delivery of quality services from credible professionals committed to socio-economic transformation it is the Bigen way. Quality Internal Standard ISO 900 1:2008 accreditation. Quality assurance to clients. Assurance that client and public interests are valued and taken into account in managing projects. Aligns infrastructure, equipment, software and systems with quality assurance standards. Professional credibility Exceptional service delivery supported by staff being affiliated to professional organisations. These include the Engineers Council of SA, Institution of Municipal Engineers of Southern Africa, Institute of Waste Management of SA, National Home Builders Registration Council, Project Management Institute (SA and USA), Consulting Engineers SA, SA Institution of Civil Engineering, SA Institute of Electrical Engineers, Southern African Institute for Steel Construction, Water Institute of SA and Green Building Council of SA. Transformation Our vision is based on the conviction that all stakeholders want to contribute to South Africa s process of transformation. We set self-driven transformation targets to ensure a controlled implementation process. Our sustainable and competitive business model aims to protect the financial security of stakeholders.
BIGEN AFRICA CORPORATE PROFILE >> Page 10 >> Contact Details Tel: +27 (0)12 842 8700 Fax: +27 (0)12 8 43 9000/01 Email: Website: pretoria@bigenafrica.com www.bigenafrica.com Physical Address: Allan Cormack Street at The Innovation Hub, (off Hotel Street Cnr Meiring Naudé Road), Pretoria, 0087 Postal Address: PO Box 29, Innovation Hub, Pretoria, 0087 or contact the Bigen Africa office most convenient to you: >> Bloemfontein Tel: (051) 430 1423 / Email: bloemfontein@bigenafrica.com >> Cape Town Tel: (021) 919 6976 / Email: capetown@bigenafrica.com >> Durban Tel: (031) 717 2571 / Email: durban@bigenafrica.com >> East London Tel: (043) 726 0860 / Email: eastlondon@bigenafrica.com >> Gabarone Email: gaborone@bigenafrica.com >> Johannesburg Tel: (011) 802 0560 / Email: johannesburg@bigenafrica.com >> Kuruman Tel: (053) 712 2882 / Email: kuruman@bigenafrica.com >> Mafikeng Tel: (018) 386 2111 / Email: mafikeng@bigenafrica.com >> Mthatha Tel: (047) 532 5234 / Email: mthatha@bigenafrica.com >> Nelspruit Tel: (013) 755 1421 / Email: nelspruit@bigenafrica.com >> Polokwane Tel: (015) 297 4055/ Email: polokwane@bigenafrica.com >> Pretoria Tel: (012) 842 8700 / Email: pretoria@bigenafrica.com >> Richard s Bay Tel: (035) 753 1235 / Email: richardsbay@bigenafrica.com >> Rustenburg Tel: (014) 597 3655 / Email: rustenburg@bigenafrica.com
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