C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E Physical Address: 06 Staffordshire Place 117 Marine Drive Shelly Beach Postal Address: P. O. Box 939 Shelly Beach 4265 Tel: 039 315 7751 Cel: 073 400 4178 Fax: 039 315 6737 email:silindile@nzingwe.co.za nzingwe@gmail.co.za
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nzingwe Consultancy CC is a black owned company based in Port Shepstone that seeks to take advantage of the opportunities in the environmental consultation business. The corporation is 100% owned by Silindile Nqoko a successful entrepreneur who continues to demonstrate promise in the business industry. Nzingwe consultancy was founded by a young female. The company was founded in 2007 but was fully functional in early 2008. O U R C O M P A N Y VISION To give our clients solutions that add value to their operations and giving them a competitive edge. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to assist in protecting and conserving the surrounding environment for future generations by working close with our clients. We intend to provide the best possible service to our clients while encouraging environmental solutions in all aspects and maintaining a sound relationship based on mutual respect. VALUES Integrity Honesty Respect OUR FACTOR We strive for excellence through the application of our extensive knowledge and experience in environmental management. These all aim to deliver high returns on our clients investments. We aim to minimise the turnaround period for obtaining environmental authorisation. Our company is managed and structured to achieve trustworthy and effective results, even to the most challenging client requirements. This, we believe, forms the foundation for mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships and will ensure that we reach our goal of adding value to our client s processes. We endeavour to exceed our clients expectations with the solutions we provide.
WHAT DO WE SPECIALISE IN O U R S E R V I C E S Our services involve identifying environmental impacts that a particular project might have and advise the client on mitigation measures. We also recognize the social impacts and participate in community meeting where independently facilitate the views of the affected community. Whilst development is of great need in the growing South Africa, it is however imperative that both growth and development are sustainable both socially and economically. The social part of it includes environmental sustainability. The above services are included when compiling the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Basic Assessment Report (BAR), attaining of Waste license and Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for environmental authorization through the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development for listed activities under. As a duty of care during construction we provide environmental control services which entails monitoring of compliance and environmental auditing as per the approved environmental authorisation of that project. We compile and monitor Environmental Management Programs for projects that do not fall under the listed activities requirement of Section 24 of NEMA 108 of 1998. In the past three (3) years we have successfully continued to secure through the KZN Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development, environmental authorisation for vast number of projects with a list of some of them in Annexure A. We also conduct Health and Safety Audits and consultation which entail compiling safety files and management during construction phase with experienced Health and Safety Consultants who continue to prune their skills by undergoing constant training so as to up to date with the latest developments in the field. This allows us to provide top quality services to our clients at all times. Msikazi Access Bridge: Basic Assessment and EMP
MANAGEMENT TEAM Miss Nqoko is involved in management and day-to-day running of the business. She is responsible for the vision and strategic decisions of the business and all the activities of the business. With a Bsc Environmental Science and as a qualified Safety Representative she also compiles safety reports and manages the safety aspects during construction phase. O U R T E A M TEAM MEMBERS Nzingwe Consultancy has two other employees: Lungelo Ncwane holds a BSc Engineering (Mechanical) joined the company in February 2009 as an Environmental Consultant. He undertakes compilation of Basic Assessment Reports (BAR) as well as Environmental Management Programme Reports (EMPr). As a senior consultant is the project manager for all the projects that Nzingwe Consultancy is currently engaged in. Andile Dube holds a BSc Environmental Management and Development and joined the company in July 2011 as an Environmental and Safety Assessment Practitioner with two years experience in environmental and safety consulting. He undertakes both environmental and safety audits for vast number of projects that the company is involved in. Andile has also been exposed into drafting and compilation of BAR s and EMPr s prior to them being finalised by the senior consultants. ATTACHEMENTS Silindile Nqoko CV Lungelo Ncwane CV Andile Dube CV
PROSPECTIVE CLIENT Nzingwe Consultancy has identified the need in the market as the economy grows so does the need for infrastructural growth. It is this growth that we seek to capitalize on. We cover large client base which includes: O U R Municipalities Government Departments Non - Government Organisations Consulting Civil Engineers Construction Companies Property Developers Project Managers Private Companies C L I E N T S Eden Wilds Waste Water Treatment Plant: Waste License and EMP
COMMERCIAL REFERENCES Nzingwe Consultancy has worked with a number of organizations and private companies below are a list of some of our references. ANNEXURE A is a list of projects that have been undertaken by Nzingwe Consultancy and those that are current. In most of the projects the principle client has been identified as the client but the work is usually done through Project Managers/Engineers. O U R R E F F E N C E S Project Name Client Contact Mr. M. Ugu District Municipality 039 688 5700 Pawandiwa Mr. T. Zuma Mafahleni Engineers 039 684 0028 Mr. L. Moyo KaMawewe Development 082 937 2922 Consultants Mr. B. Makhanya Abaziyo Consulting 039 315 1229 Engineers Mr. S. Hansraj VNA Consulting 083 251 4828 Mr. N. Ngcobo umzumbe Local Municipality 039 972 0005 Mr. S. Cele umlalazi Local Municipality 076 537 0639 Mr. B. Rubuluza Brava Engineers 033 345 0502 Mr. S. Mgutshini Ziyanda Consulting 039 3155 409
COMPANY RESUME Company Name Nzingwe Consultancy cc Member Ms. C.S. Nqoko (100 % shareholder) No. Company Registration 2006/158061/23 O U R Company Type Environmental and Safety Planners VAT registration No. 4240245037 Income Tax No. 9046322187 R E S U M E BANKING DETAILS Bank Name First National Bank Account Number 62162770872 Branch Name and Code Margate / 220128 Type of Account Current
ANNEXURE A LIST OF SOME PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY NZINGWE CONSULTANCY
LIST OF SOME PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY NZINGWE CONSULTANCY PROJECT DESCRIPTION CLIENT NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT STATUS PROCESS Mombeni Low Level Causeway umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment January 2008 Rehabilitation of Isigodo Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment May 2008 Ward 4 Pedestrian Bridge umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment May 2008 umlalazi Taxi Rank umlalazi Local Municipality Environmental Management Programme and December 2008 Ntontonto Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment March 2009 Ethondo Causeway umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment 2009 Nkanini Community Hall umlalazi Local Municipality Environmental Management Programme and November 2009 Nhlababo Causeway and Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment 2009 Emnengweni to Etsheni Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Environmental May 2010 Ohhahheni Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment February 2011 Ntenjane Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment February 2011 Nhlanzanyoni Causeway umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment and 2009 -Current
Mbongolwane Road and IBhandi umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment and 2009 Causeway -Current Matshamhlophe Access Road umlalazi Local Municipality Basic Assessment Current Kangela Street umlalazi Local Municipality Environmental Current and Thoyi Access Bridge umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment July 2008 Msikazi Access Bridge umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment October 2008 Dumuka Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Environmental April 2008 Ward 13 Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 (Umzumbe of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Disaster Project) April 2009 Nkambeni Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 April 2009 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Makhaye Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 April 2009 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Khuzimpi Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Tate Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Nkonxe Access Road umzumbe Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) February 2010 February 2010 May 2010
Ntengele Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment and Manoka Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment and Manoka Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment and Bhekumesiya Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Environmental St Williams Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Environmental Gospel Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment and Zakhe Access Road and Bridge umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment Current Malukhathe Access Road and Bridge umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment Current Ncazolo Access Road umzumbe Local Municipality Basic Assessment Current October 2009 - February 2011 (October 2009) - February 2011 September 2010 September 2010 September 2010 March 2011 -Current Phungashe Access Road Ugu District Municipality Basic Assessment May 2009 Roseville and Alexander Crescent Water Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 2009 Pipe Refurbishment of 1998 (Emergency (Disaster Project) Incident Report) Umtavuna Water Pipe Ugu District Municipality Environmental Complete August 2009 Esparanza Water Pipe Refurbishment Water Pipe Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) 2009 (Disaster Project)
Umzinto Access Road Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency April 2010 Incident Report). Environmental Management Programme and. Umzinto Waste Water Treatment Plant Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency April 2010 Incident Report). Environmental Management Programme and. KwaFodo Water Scheme Supply Phase 2A Ugu District Municipality Environmental Management Programme April 2010 Kadiva Heights Sewer Reticulation Ugu District Municipality Environmental 2010 Management Programme and Umzinto Mainline Bank Protection Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency 2010 (Disaster Project) Incident Report) Port Edward Rising Main Ugu District Municipality Basic Assessment 2010 Ramsgate X Sewage Rising Main Ugu District Municipality Section 30 of NEMA 107 of 1998 (Emergency Incident Report) Complete March 2010 Margate Rising Main Ugu District Municipality EMP August 2010 Pretorius Drive Pipe Replacement Ugu District Municipality Environmental and September 2010 Gamalakhe Rising Main Ugu District Municipality Environmental
and Palm Beach Pipe Replacement Ugu District Municipality Environmental South Coast Gravity to Scottburgh Ugu District Municipality Environmental Central Reservoir Melville Water Pipe Replacement Ugu District Municipality Environmental Mthwalume Water Scheme Ugu District Municipality Environmental Mfume - Smahla Water Reticulation Ugu District Municipality Basic Assessment and Phase 4&7. Health and Safety Officer Dududu Water Project Ugu District Municipality Environmental and Thoyane Water Scheme Supply Phase 3 Ugu District Municipality Environmental and. Health and Safety Officer Nhlanhlinhlu Water Supply Ugu District Municipality Basic Assessment Current Isonti Farm Sanitation (EIA) Ugu District Municipality EIA Current September 2010 September 2010 September 2010 October 2010 October 2010 October 2010 -Current October 2010 -Current October 2010 -Current Isonti Farm Phase 1 Ugu District Municipality Waste License/Basic Assessment March 2011 Mtentweni Sewer Reticulation (EIA) Ugu District Municipality EIA Current Nomakhanzana Water Supply Ugu District Municipality Basic Assessment Current Eden Wilds WWTW Ugu District Municipality Waste License and December 2010
-Pending Manothoza Flats Hibiscus Coast Municipality Environmental Audit 2008 Margate Taxi Rank Hibiscus Coast Municipality Environmental and Environmental Planning Report Environmental Environmental May 2009 Nyenyezi Communal Property Hibiscus Coast Local Association (SEA) Municipality July 2010 Garden Road and Halsterd Street Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality October 2010 Margate Tidal Pool Hibiscus Coast Local Current Municipality Obhokwe Causeway MKZ Engineers Basic Assessment September 2008 Khakhama to Ntontonto Access Road Vulamehlo Local Municipality Basic Assessment February 2009 ERF 1033 SAMCO EMP May 2009 Elim / Mbumbazi Nature Reserve Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Environmental and January 2009 -current P749 Department of Transport Basic Assessment October 2010 P601 Department of Transport Basic Assessment Current P602 Department of Transport Basic Assessment October 2010
ANNEXURE B SILINDILE NQOKO CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE: CONFIDENCE SILINDILE NQOKO Name of Firm: Present Position: Profession: Nzingwe Consultancy (Environmental and Safety Planners) Managing Director (Member) Environmental Assessment Practitioner and Safety Consultant Years experience: 4 Nationality: South African EDUCATION: Currently undergoing an Honours Degree in Environmental Science 2011 University of Pretoria (Wetland Rehabilitation) 2010 Nosa Safety Health Environnent Representative Skills 2008 Nosa Preliminary investigation 2008 Nosa Basic SHE Inspections Course 2008 Bachelors Degree, Environmental and Development, University of KwaZulu Natal 2005 KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND PROJECTS: In the 2006, Miss Nqoko worked for the Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife as a community liaison officer, Mbumbazi Nature Reserve. She acquired project management skills as well as conflict, negotiation skills management through independent training institutes. She was responsible for overseeing community project that the organization was involved with. She did community participation assisted with project identification and compiling Basic Assessment Report for the following: EKZN-Wildlife Poverty Alleviation Project - negotiating with 7 surrounding communities about the project. KwaXolo Poultry Project - compiled an Environmental Basic Assessment KwaMavundla Poultry Project- compiled an Environmental Basic Assessment Assisted in the Ugu Environmental Task Team Miss Nqoko has worked with varies municipality in all parts of KwaZulu Natal as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner where she managed and compiled Environmental Basic Assessment Report/ Environmental Management Programme for project in the following fields: Landfill sites Waste Water Treatment Works Roads and bridges Reservoirs, Dams and pipelines Lodges within nature reserves
Each individual project requires a technical element in which Miss C.S. Nqoko has ensured that all technicalities are understood and interpreted to the competent authority for the project to acquire positive environmental authorisation. Presently is a managing member of Nzingwe Consultancy where she is involved with the marketing and compiling Environmental Assessment Report for various municipalities. She is constantly equipping her skills by attending related trainings in Environment. She is member of the International Association for Impact Assessment (South Africa) IAIAsa and in currently pursuing her Honours degree in environmental science with goal of registering as professional scientist in the near future.
ANNEXURE C CONSULTANT CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE: Lungelo Ncwane Name of Firm: Present Position: Profession: Nzingwe Consultancy (Environmental and Safety Planners) Environmental Consultant- Project Manager Environmental Assessment Practitioner Years experience: 2 Nationality: South African EDUCATION GIS Course (Quantum GIS) 2011 BSc Engineering (Mechanical) 2009 KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND PROJECTS: Since joining Nzingwe Consultancy in June 2009 Lungelo Ncwane has worked on a number of projects giving sound environmental engineering expertise to the project engineers. Lungelo Ncwane has also developed into a Public Participation specialist for all the projects undertaken by Nzingwe Consultancy in the past year and a half. Presently is an environmental consultant involved with the compilation of Basic Assessment Reports (BAR) as well as Environmental Management Programme Reports (EMPr) as well as undertaking research relating to environmental impact assessments, assisting with site visits and collation of data and capturing such data, analyzing data and translating information into environmental reports, conducting stakeholder engagements, conducting any other duties which will enhance his understanding of the environmental management and equip him with necessary skills. As part of his technical input Lungelo Ncwane has also been given a task of produce all the required environmental maps and layouts to be included in reports. As a senior consultant is the project manager for all the projects that Nzingwe Consultancy is currently engaged in.
CURRICULUM VITAE: ANDILE NJABULO DUBE Present Position: Environmental & Safety Consultant Profession: Environmental Assessment Practitioner Year s experience: 3 Nationality: South African EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Environmental Management and Development 2008 Introduction to SAMTRAAC Applying SHE Principles and Procedures Health and Safety Representatives Course Currently undergoing an Honours Degree in Environmental Management KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND PROJECTS: In the year 2009, Mr. A. Dube worked for Prorisk Consulting as an Safety, Health and Environmental Officer where he was responsible for, conducting Site Inspections/Site Audits conducting risk assessments and Hazard Identification within landfill sites, conducting Induction Training and Toolbox Talks compiling Inspection/Audit Reports, organizing competency Training for Employees, attending and Reporting in Monthly Progress Meetings as well as SHE Committee Meetings, checking for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its Regulations, checking for compliance with the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998. He has audited a number of landfill sites within the ethekwini Municipality to establish compliance with National Environmental Waste Act 718 of 2009 Presently is an environmental and safety consultant involved with the compilation of Environmental s, Basic Assessment Reports as well as the associated Public Participation Process for various municipalities which requires undertaking research relating to environmental impact assessments, assisting with site visits and collation of data and capturing such data, analyzing data and translating information into environmental reports, conducting stakeholder engagements, conducting any other duties which will enhance his understanding of the environmental management and equip him with necessary skills. Andile also conducts safety audits and compiles subsequent reports for the various safety audits conducted. As a safety consultant Andile also compiles safety files to be utilised during construction phase.