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Easter has not been kind to us - too many holidays and too much work to do. </p>
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A highlight though was a <strong><i>visit by FIDIC President, Jorge Diaz Padilla</i></strong>, who gave a presentation to the Chief Executive Officers of some of our member firms at the DBSA Monday before last. The presentation basically was a replication of that given at the GAMA Convention in Bagamoya in Tanzania. It was interesting though during the questions and answers session that FIDIC did not support the notion of fee scales and that most countries worldwide did not have fee scales. Our local debate continues, however, where we hope to formulate a position on guideline fee scales and tendering for professional services shortly with a view to taking up the matter, together with our BEP colleagues, with National Treasury. We have planned a caucus meeting to share our views with SAIA, ASAQS, IMESA and the CIDB. We do believe that the procurement system at present is adding a lot of friction to the procurement process especially insofar as local authorities are concerned. This needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. We will give you detailed feedback following our meetings. <br><br>
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We are also planning for the <strong><i>Associations Strategic Planning Session</i></strong> on the 9<SUP>th</SUP> May. The recent Perception Survey carried out by Pulse Research has now been received and will serve as input into this process so as to ensure that we remain in touch with views from our members, both large and small firms. Thank you to those who responded to the survey, the results are currently being analysed and will prove invaluable to the Association in its endeavour to remain relevant in the market place. We will in due course make a summarised version of the results known to all so that, as a collective, we can all play our part in making our organisation responsive to the needs of both members and clients alike. <br><br>
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Some feedback on the <strong><i>DPLG initiative</i></strong> � we have now succeeded in allocating Implementation Agents in 3 of the 5 Local Authorities designated to form part of a pilot scheme. MVD Kalahari in association with C & V are assisting Tsantsabane (Postmasburg), Mzansi are to assist J S Maroka and Africon, Makhudutamaga. We are still to finalise Greater Kokstad and Cederberg and have been informed that the next local municipality to be added to the list is Mafikeng. The change to the current thinking is that instead of setting up a SPV Section 21 company to oversee the process, we are rather going to constitute a Committee of Council and hopefully our Council at their meeting on the 10<SUP>th</SUP> May will so resolve. We will also be using the CIDB standard Professional Services contract as a basis for the appointment between the local authority and the member firm designated to assist. We will keep you posted. <br><br>
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The <strong><i>KZN Presidential visit</i></strong> took place on 20<SUP>th</SUP> April where our President, Webster Ndodana and I addressed members and their clients. <br><br>
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Finally a belated <strong><i>HAPPY EASTER</i></strong> wish to all of you and for those of you who are, or who were able to go away, I hope you had a well deserved break. </li></ul>
<strong><i>Graham Pirie </i></strong></p>
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<strong><i>Municipal Entity requires SAACE member firm to use a specific sub-consultant<br></i></strong><strong><i>Facts</i></strong> - A certain municipal entity required a SAACE member firm to use a specific consultant as a sub-consultant. Even though the member firm tried to convince the client not to do so, the client would not be swayed. The member firm approached the Association asking for information on the legal position in this regard.</li>
<strong><i>Action taken by the Association</i></strong> - The member firm stated that they would negotiate further with the client once they were informed of the legal position. The following legal position was communicated to them and this was used to liaise with client.</p>
<strong><i>Outcome</i></strong> - The municipal entity revised its Terms of Reference, but asked the member firm to take its previous reasons for requiring the use of the specific sub-consultant into account, when it drafted its proposal.</p>
<strong><i>Legal position</i></strong> - The municipal entity is a company (Pty) Ltd, with the parent municipality as the sole shareholder.</p>
National Treasury has released a guideline for Accounting Officers of Municipalities and Municipal entities pertaining to Supply Chain Management. This document states:</p>
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<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;"><i>Clause 6 �Associations between Consultants� ��Accounting officers/authorities should not compel consultants to form associations with any specific firm or group of firms, but may encourage associations with the aim to enhance transfer of skills�.</i></p>
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<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;">MFMA Regulations for Supply Chain Management (SCM): reg35(1) Any Treasury regulations must be taken into account when procuring Professional Service Providers (PSP). Therefore, the Treasury guideline above must be taken into account.</p>
MFMA Regulations (SCM): reg11(1)(e) An SCM policy must provide for an effective system of acquisition management to ensure that Treasury�s guidelines are properly taken into account.</p>
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The advisory notes on the SAACE website cover a wide field of topics, ranging from business practice to risk management. They can be found at <a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.saace.co.za">www.saace.co.za</a> Under site menu, go to advisory notes / to members, and do a search or view the whole list of topics. <strong><i>Advisory note for the week �</i> A Comparison Between Professional Indemnity Insurance And Performance Bonds (search code 01/9)</strong></li></ul>
Contact Quentin Koen at (011) 463-2022 or email: <a style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:quentinkoen@saace.co.za">quentinkoen@saace.co.za</a></p>
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<a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"><strong><i>ECSA</i></strong></a><strong></strong><i>- </i><a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.ecsa.co.za/"><strong><i>Identification of Engineering Work, (IDoEW)</i></strong></a><strong> - </strong>(This link will take you to the latest developments under the identification of engineering work).<br><br>
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<strong><i><a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.llls.co.za/">Life</a> Long Learning Solutions �</i></strong><a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.llls.co.za/"></a></li>
<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;"><a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.llls.co.za/">Next Programme:</a> Sales - 03/05/06 at 20h30<br></p>
<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;"><i>Handling frequently asked questions -</i></p>
<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;"><i><strong>Question - </strong></i><strong><i>How much will it cost to obtain the DVD�s. Is it possible to share this</i></strong><strong><i> cost with people in our office -</i></strong> There is no charge for the DVD�s if you are a registered and subscribed e-learner. If you want to share the costs, you can certainly allow non-subscribed people to view your DVD, however, they will not be able to earn CPD points. Therefore, they are unlikely to pay to watch your DVD!</p>
<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;">Remember, you need to be registered in order to participate in the CPD service which LLLS is offering. Each registered e-learner can electronically manage his/her CPD portfolio on-line and it can be electronically submitted to ECSA! This is a lot better than having to maintain a CPD file and all the paperwork associated with that. This is why there is a fee to become a subscriber, non-subscribers should not be allowed to take advantage of the learning opportunities that others are paying for. </p>
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<a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.ceta.org.za/"><strong><i>Construction</i></strong></a><strong><i> Education and Training Authority </i></strong>- Messrs NK Moloto and I Homes were re-elected Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson respectively during the COUNCIL meeting on 5<SUP>th</SUP> April 2006.<br><br>
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<strong><i>Young Professionals Forum</i></strong><strong> </strong>- Suggestions on the upgrade of the YPF website are more than welcome, please e-mail your suggestions to <a style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a>.<br><br>
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<strong><i>HR Forum</i></strong><strong> </strong>- The next HR meeting is scheduled for the 19<SUP>th</SUP> May at 10h00 (SAACE).<br><br>
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<strong><i>Hot site for the week</i></strong><strong> </strong>- Need a helping hand with PI insurance then go to: <a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.glenrand.co.za">www.glenrand.co.za</a><br><br>
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<strong><i>QMS</i></strong><i> </i>- The outcomes of the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> workshop on the SMME document will be presented to COUNCIL, on the 9<SUP>th</SUP> May, for approval. Comments are welcome when the document/flowchart is released.<br><br>
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<strong><i><a target="_blank" style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.saace.co.za/school/calendar.php4">SCE CPD Programme for 2006</a></i></strong><strong>May Events:</strong> Project Management, Quality Management and Risk Management all in BLOEMFONTEIN. </li></ul>
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Send your suggestions, seminars issues, requests and advice to Johan van Schalkwyk on (011) 463-2022 or email: <i><a style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:johanv@saace.co.za">johanv@saace.co.za</a></i>.</p>
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The main items occupying the attention of the International Business Development Section have been the following:-</p>
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Executing a mandate from Exco to find out what is required to transform the IBDS into an Export Council. The reason for this is twofold; the DTI has waived the requirement that Councils must become self funding, and will continue its financial support. The IBDS can then access the funding from the DTI which will obviously directly benefit members of the DTI. The second reason is that being an Export Council will secure better access to other funds and decision makers in Government. While access is already very good, the experience with the Ma�aden project in Saudi Arabia has shown that it would be to the advantage of members.<br><br>
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I have been participating in a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) led Conference on NEPAD in my capacity as an active member of the NEPAD Business Foundation. The purpose of the conference was to develop a more coherent South African response/strategy to NEPAD and its various projects. I was absolutely stunned to learn that the DFA has a R100 million (African Renaissance Fund) that could be accessed for NEPAD projects. One of my main recommendations was that South Africans have to fund (perhaps through the ARF) a selection of important NEPAD projects if it wants to secure involvement from Contractors and Consulting Engineers.<br><br>
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The Ma�aden project is progressing well and we are currently preparing a list of firms in South Africa and Saudi Arabian decision makers that will be invited by the Minister of Trade and Industry to attend a Workshop in South Africa.</li></ul>
In conclusion I would like to warn members that the SAACE (SCE and the IBDS) is busy engaging the organizers of the 2007 GAMA Conference (Botswana) to ensure a high quality programme.</p>
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<P>The 3<SUP>rd</SUP> IRF/SARF Regional Conference for Africa takes place at the ICC Durban, South Africa from the 11<SUP>th</SUP> � 13<SUP>th</SUP> September 2006. For more information contact Cilla Taylor at (012) 667-3681 or <a style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:confplan@iafrica.com">confplan@iafrica.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;">SWECO (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) is exploring possibilities for their company to assist in the development of skills currently ongoing in South Africa. Should you be interested kindly contact Eric Zinn on (041) 506-5631, 083-4050359 or at <a style="color:#01577D;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:ezinn@mandelametro.gov.za">ezinn@mandelametro.gov.za</a>. </p>
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