Information Analysis Provides project context; identifies empowerment needs On site visit Identifies skills levels Research skills / educational levels Provides assessment of local resource capacity (labour, plant & materials) Local supplier databases, on site assessment Identifies potential for use of locally appropriate technology On site visit Assesses extent of supplier capacity supplier databases, on site assessment Identifies potential for BBEEE business development Local supplier databases, on site assessment Identifies potential exit strategy opportunities Research future initiatives Project Analysis Identifies construction tasks & activities Assess project schedule and statement of works Categorises skills requirements to complete tasks Assess project schedule and statement of Identifies L.I.C opportunities Alignment with CIDB best practice Implementation EmpIA Targets Sets targets for local labour work opportunities, local supplier development & training Ring-fence appropriate tasks & determine costing Monitoring & Evaluation Assess achievement of set targets On-site assessment Post-project survey - extent of degree of employment, extent of business development 4.2 Project Identification Project Identification refers to the identification of projects which will meet the Department’s mandate of providing appropriate infrastructure while also serving empowerment objectives. Although the EmpIA practitioner does not identify the appropriate project, it is nonetheless important for the practitioner to assess the following aspects when first encountering the project: The extent of Strategic Alignment with Departmental mandates Will the project provide appropriate infrastructure that promotes sustainable economic development? Will the project generate economic growth and facilitate empowerment and opportunity?
Languages spoken What languages are spoken in the community? English, Afrikaans Infrastructure Types of road (Indicate condition & state of completion) Access road tarred, minor roads gravelled Types of housing (what types of housing are present - informal / formal? Mostly formal, some backyard dwellings Water /Sanitation Sanitation is present, future upgrades planned Community facilities What facilities exist for community use? (Halls, library etc). Unused hostel outside the town close to N2. Community hall & library, medical clinic Educational / Training institutions List the institutions and extent of attendance and accreditation 1 Junior school, not fully used Recreational facilities Limited 4) Please indicate the extent of businesses operating in the area No. sector Provide brief details Informal (shebeens, cafes) Businesses are largely informal- shops & shebeens Formal 1 Financial Nearest bank is in Retail 1 supermarket Construction Unknown in community, business in Laingsburg Engineering Agriculture Other 5) Please indicate the extent of construction-related businesses in the area Type Business/ Trader name & contact details Formally registered? Category BBBEE Certified Building / masonry Yes No Sole trader CC Pty Yes No Plumbing CIDB NHBRC Painting Flooring Carpentry Roofing Fencing Electrical Practitioner Name Signature Date Following completion of the form, the information can then be collated in narrative form as follows: Working Example 3: information
Working Example 11: Labour Enhanced Task opportunities and costs DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & PUBLIC EMPOWERMENT IMPACT TARGETS Project Name / Description Project Location (Town / suburb) Estimated project cost District Local Municipality Work Category Site Establishment Total time for completion Beneficiary category Labour Resources Task Description Task Duration Local Labour Involvement (# Target persons required per category) Total # Target beneficiaries required Total # work days Total beneficiary cost Commentary Site Clearing Unskilled Daily Wage Rate Sub-total beneficiary cost Semi-skilled labour Daily Wage Rate Sub-total beneficiary cost Fencing Site offices & services Other TOTAL SUMMARY Labour Breakdown (Regarded as an indicator only) Local Labour # Unskilled # (A) number targeted beneficiaries (B) Total # number work days (C) Total Labour Cost CPG % Breakdown Comments HDI Women Disabled TOTALS % in relation to Overall Contract % % CPG: % A= % # Beneficiaries required for the Contract B = % of Total Contract Duration C = CPG (% Total Labour Cost in relation to the Overall Contract Value)
Youth 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0! Disabled #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0! Total 0 0 0 Category Overall Costs Labour 0 #DIV/0! % of total labour cost Targeted Enterprises 0 #DIV/0! % of project cost Local Resource Availability 0 #DIV/0! % of total project cost Training Requirements #DIV/0! % of total labour cost Total
9. Conclusion This document originated from a review of the current EmpIA process – although the EmpIA has to some extent been entrenched in Departmental practice, it may be said that the role and practice of empowerment is still misunderstood to some extent. Implementing agents are often not aware of how to incorporate empowerment principles and practice into projects. The initial empowerment guideline provided a template for practitioners to put empowerment into practice. This document has drawn extensively from that document where necessary. Having said that, the review indicated that there was a need for a greater socio-economic emphasis in relation to empowerment practice. A focus on quantitative elements only, ignores the need to also assess the impact that interventions may have on individual or community well-being. Consequently, the document has made reference to a number of socio-economic indicators that can be used during the research as well as the evaluation phase. This document has advocated for a greater emphasis on socio-economic aspects; firstly through more in-depth initial research and then in relation to an improved, deeper monitoring and evaluation process that will consider socio-economic aspects. Focusing on better research and more sustained monitoring and evaluation are seen as the keys to a more integrated process that will consider empowerment in a broader sense. The role of the BBBEE framework can also not be ignored. The proposed and impending alignment between the Procurement Regulations and the BBBEE framework means that the manner in which contracts were assessed and allocated will change. The Department will consequently need to consider this in its contract allocation procedures. Moreover, when contractors make provision for empowerment targets they will also need to consider the BBBEE status of the contractors that are brought on board as this will have a bearing on their own BBBEE status. Internally, the Department will also have to consider how it will monitor the implementation of the EmpIA across all client and implementing Departments. The EmpIA unit is not able to assess each and every empowerment-related contract and individual Departments will need to take responsibility for ensuring that the principles of empowerment are adhered to. Each empowerment-related intervention is unique – different criteria and challenges will apply in each case. It is hoped however, that this document, together with the experience of past EmpIA practice will provide some guidelines for practitioners and other related stakeholders in the formulation and implementation of empowerment related strategies and interventions.
Population breakdown What is the race, gender and disability profile of the community? Languages spoken What languages are spoken in the community? Infrastructure of road (Indicate condition & state of completion) Types of housing (what types of housing are present - informal / formal? Water /Sanitation Community facilities What facilities for community use? Halls, library etc). Unused hostel outside the town close to N2. Educational / Training institutions List the institutions and extent of attendance and accreditation Recreational facilities 4) Please indicate the extent of businesses operating in the area No. sector Informal (shebeens, cafes) Formal Financial Retail Construction Engineering Agriculture Other 5) Please indicate the extent of construction-related businesses in the area Type Business/ Trader name & contact details Formally registered? Category BBBEE Certified Building / masonry Yes No Sole trader CC Pty Yes No Plumbing CIDB NHBRC Painting Flooring Carpentry Roofing Fencing Electrical Practitioner Name Signature Date
Appendix 2: Consolidated EmpIA Targets EMPOWERMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT EMPOWERMENT IMPACT TARGETS Project Name / Description Project Location (Town / suburb) Estimated project cost Estimated total labour cost Estimated total project time allocation Note: Complete each individual worksheet first. SUMMARY Local Labour Breakdown (Regarded as an indicator only) Local Labour # # Semi-Skilled (A) Total number targeted beneficiaries (B) Total # number work days (C) Labour Cost CPG % Breakdown Comments HDI Women Disabled TOTALS % in relation to Overall Contract % % CPG: % A= % Total # Beneficiaries required for the Contract B = % of Total Contract Duration C = CPG (% Total Labour Cost in relation to the Overall Contract Value) SUMMARY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Skills Development programmes No. of beneficiaries Cost Comment National Youth Service Learnership Other (refer to annexure for details of training TOTAL
Beneficiary category LOCAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (identify opportunities for participation of appropriate local enterprises / Refer to Annexures Task Description Task Duration (Days) # Teams / Enterprises Required Required Supervision Level # Skilled Total # Skilled persons Total # Work days Estimated Component Cost Site Establishment Earthworks, Demolition & Building Setout Substructure: Foundations & Surface bed Superstructure: Masonry / Wetworks Roofs, Ceilings & Drywalls Carpentry & Joinery Finishes Services External Works Site Handover TOTAL Targeted Skilled beneficiaries: (Equivalent to …… % of overall workforce) * Depending on capacity, may refer to multiple Enterprises / multiples teams per Enterprise LOCAL PLANT AND MATERIAL RESOURCES (depending on project requirements) Tick No. of suppliers Is a toilet hiring company? Availability of hiring companies (trucks / machinery) Availability of tool hiring companies (smaller compactors, vibrating machines etc) Availability of raw materials (suppliers, quarries, brick-making plant etc) Availability of hardware stores (general building, electrical & plumbing) Specialist suppliers (finishes – tiles, sanitaryware, shower screens etc) % of Total Project Cost OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY Labour # Unskilled # Total # Target Beneficiaries Total # Work days Total Labour Cost CPG % Breakdown HDI 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Disabled #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0! Total 0 0 0 Category Overall Costs Local Labour 0 #DIV/0! % of total labour cost Targeted Enterprises 0 #DIV/0! % of project cost Local Resource Availability 0 #DIV/0! % of total project cost Training Requirements #DIV/0! % of total labour cost Total
TOTAL Appendix 10: Individual Phase Targets (Finishes) EMPOWERMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT EMPOWERMENT IMPACT TARGETS Project Name / Description Project Location (Town / suburb) Estimated project cost District Municipality Work category Finishes Municipality Estimated total labour cost Estimated total project time allocation Note: Complete each individual worksheet SUMMARY Labour Breakdown (Regarded as an indicator only) Local Labour # Unskilled # Semi-Skilled (A) Total number targeted beneficiaries (B) Total # number work days (C) Total Labour Cost CPG % Breakdown Comments HDI Women Youth Disabled TOTALS Beneficiary category LOCAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (identify opportunities for participation of appropriate local enterprises / Refer to Annexures Task Description Task Duration (Days) # Teams / Enterprises Required Required Supervision Level # Skilled Total # work days Estimated Component Cost CPG (% Total Contract Value) Commentary
External Appendix 13: Individual Phase Targets (Site handover) EMPOWERMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT EMPOWERMENT IMPACT TARGETS Project Name / Description Project Location (Town / suburb) Estimated project cost District Municipality Work category Site Handover Local Municipality Estimated total labour cost Estimated total project time allocation Note: Complete each individual worksheet first. SUMMARY Local Labour Breakdown (Regarded as an indicator only) Local Labour # Unskilled # Semi-Skilled (A) number targeted beneficiaries (B) # number work days (C) Total Labour Cost CPG % Breakdown Comments HDI Women Youth Disabled TOTALS Beneficiary category LOCAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (identify opportunities for participation of appropriate local enterprises / Refer to Annexures Task Description Task Duration (Days) # / Enterprises Required Required Supervision Level # Skilled # work days Estimated Component Cost CPG (% Total Contract Value) Commentary