Mkhulu

Mkhulu e.d.p.

INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDMkhulu Electro Distribution Projects started as a CC in the year 2000 and as a result of its growth changed its registration to a (Pty) Ltd in 2009. It was established by two main founding members who saw fit to establish an entity that would include long serving employees as shareholders in the company. This was meant to recognise their commitment and loyalty to the company.

The company has gone through various transformations in ownership, capacity and demographics but it has not strayed from its basic creed. Despite its size and scale of operation, it still operates like a family entity. Some of the traits that could be associated with its family orientated ethos include the fact that shareholders and senior management prioritise employee well-being, retention of employees even when there is no income generated, growth of internal resources and general ‘looking-out-for-each-other’ world view.

Mkhulu E.D.P. is currently owned by four members (refer to Organization Chart) and a BWO company, Siyazama Professional Management Services.

The company started out with a staff complement of 30 permanent employees and 80 temporary employees during project execution and increased steadily to 250 permanent employees and 650 temporary employees.

LAMPERIINI CONSTRUCTION cc.Mr. G. Lamperini who is the sole proprietor and Director founded Lampeco in 1990 in South Africa.Being the original starting point of the entire Group, Lampeco initially operated in the OHTL Construction field as a subcontractor solely for ABB South Africa, through its initial success; this company was able to strengthen its vehicular fleet considerably to its present capacity. After the birth of the other sister Companies, apart from a few minor projects, Lampeco has successfully specialized in providing the logistical/vehicular support for the rest of the group.Lampeco operates from its offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa and has its Depot in Nigel, South Africa.

EAGLE POWER TRANSMISSION cc.Mr. G. Lamperini & Mr. M. Buonomano, founded Eagle Power Transmission (E.P.T) in 1993 after successfully working together in major companies. Initially E.P.T., operated in the OHTL Construction as Sub Contractors to ABB Power lines, then progressed and became a key partner/ subcontractor for all the major players building OHTL in the Southern Africa Region (ABB, ALSTOM, SIEMENS, NORELEC, CEGELEC, TRANSDECO, RGF, NAMIBIAN TRANSMISSION LINE, etc.). From 1993 to 2000 they subcontracted in the construction (Foundation and/or Erection and/or Stringing) of over 700km of OHTL, ranging from 33kV to 400kV on all types of foundation (Pad & Chimney, drilled, etc.), Towers (Wooden towers to lattice Self Supporting, V-Guyed Towers, Single Mast Guyed Towers) and a range of conductors (1-2-3-4 conductors, Bull, Bear, Mink, Tern, Dinosaur etc). In particular in 1996-1997 E.P.T. was responsible for the Erection & Stringing of over 250 km of 400 kV OHTL (Triple tern, and approx. 500 Compact Cross Rope Guyed Towers). E.P.T. and all its resources were bought over by Mkhulu EDP in 2009.

Hereunder is a brief description of the historical Companies

FIELD OF OPERATIONMkhulu E.D.P. is active in the Construction of Over Head Transmission Lines ranging from 11kV to 765kV in the Sub-Sahara region.

Because of the company’s experience that covers a 360° spectrum of activities and responsibilities from operational activities on Site through to Project Management, it is able to provide a full range of manpower and expertise to tackle any OHTL line construction as a Turn Key project.

Mkhulu E.D.P. is presently recognized as a major industry player in Southern Africa, successfully tendering as a Principal Contractor and at an equal level of opportunity to all the other key contenders. There are no limitations as to the size, particular complexity, equipment or plant requirements of the Project for which Mkhulu can tender. From 2006 to 2014, Mkhulu has successfully completed over 470 kilometres of 765kV and 200 kilometres of 400kV, the latter of which was done as a Principal Contractor.

400 kV32-275kV 765kV11-66kV

STRINGING, REGULATION AND SAGGING CONTINUED:• 300+ Self gripping clamps

• 5 Hydraulic Presses (12mm-38mm Conductor)• 12 x Cradle reel elevators CVC002

• 3 x Detachable steel reels BOC050

GENERAL PLANT, MACHINERY & VEHICLES:• 3 x 2 axle towing drum carrier trailer 8 metre

• 6 x Diesel Bowser Towing Trailers 1.000 CTR• 30 x Chemical Toilet Carrying Trailers

• 3 x 3 Axle Trailers 13 and 15 metre•7 x Low bed Trailers 30 Tons • 1 x Low bed Trailer 40 Tons

• 3 x Interlink Trailers• 1 x Superlink Trailer• 20 x 1.5 Ton Trailers

• 6 x Komatsu bulldozers• 10 x 7.5kV Generator Petrol

• 2 x 75kV Generators Cummins Diesel• 4 x (4x4) Tractors for pilot cable

• 8 x Horse Tractor Iveco- Freightliner • International Long Distance Transport

Trucks• A large number of Single and Double

Cab Pick-up Trucks• 1 x 3 Ton All Terrain Volvo

Front Loader and Forklift• 1 x Volvo Front Loader 3 • 3 x 7 Ton Hyster Forklift

OTHER:• 100+ Barracks• 14 x Caravans

• Washing Bay and Oil Separator for Workshops

• Water recycling units• 70 - 80 Mobile toilets

• Dismountable Ablution blocks and Showers

MKHULU E. D. P.FOUNDATIONS:• Theodolite• Dumpy Levels• Air Drive Water Pumps• Atlas Copco Jack Hammers• Atlas Copco Paving Breakers• Earth Compactors/ Rammers• 3 x 21-Ton Doosan Excavator• 7 x Komatsu; JCB and CAT TLB’s• 2 x Crawler Rock-Drill Furukawa PCR 200• Ingersol Rand Compressor 9-235 (portable)• 6 x XA186 and XA97 Atlas-Copco Compressors (portable)

CONCRETE CASTING:• Wide range of Arco shutters for towers 132kV to 765kV towers• Vibrator Units Air and Mechanical Drive• Concrete Mixer 1/8 m3 and 0.5 m3• Air-Drive Pumps for Grout Casting• 2 x Batching Plants (Karoo)• 4 x Mercedes concrete mixer trucks 6x2• 2 x Self Loading Dieci Concrete Mixers 4x4

ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION:• 1 x Tadano 220 Ton All Terrain Crane• 1 x Tadano 45 Ton Rough Terrain Crane• 32 (4x4) 5-8 Ton Trucks with 7-10 Ton Cranes• 5 (6x6) Trucks with 15 - 30 Ton Crane• 3 (8x8) Trucks with 32 - 44 Ton Crane

STRINGING, REGULATION AND SAGGING:• 3 x 1-Ton Winch• 2 x 18-Ton Hydraulic Puller• 1 x 2.5-Ton Hydraulic Puller• 2 x 2.5-Ton Hydraulic Tensioners• 1, 3, 5 and 7 Sheave Pulley Blocks• Running Boards for 1, 3, 4 and 6 Conductors• 2 x 16-Ton Hydraulic Tensioner for up to 6 conductors • Hydraulic Steelwire and OPGW Drum Stands with mechanical brake• 60+ km of Pilot Wire (12mm-24mm)• Hydraulic Conductor Drum Stands

RESOURCES - PLANT, MACHINERY & VEHICLES

AREA OF OPERATION

MOÇAMBIQUE:

1999 To 2000: 132 kV Maputo-Mozalsubstation OHTL33 kV Quelimane OHTL

2014: 533kV Cahora Bassa Restoration

SOUTH AFRICA:

2014 to present: 400kV Duvha Kusile765kV Kappa Sterrekus Sect. A

Duvha Kendal Line Lift2011 To 2013: 400kV Ferrum –Mookodi A+B

2011 To 2012: 275kV Ferrum deviation/ 765kv Gamma-Kappa A2009 To 2010 : 765kV Hydra Perseus B

2008: 765 kV Hydra Gamma 1 & 22007: 765 kV Mercury-Perseus/ 400 kV Beta-Delphi 2

2006: OCGT –Atlantis -400kV double circuit loop-ins2005: 400Kv Hendrina Vulcan #2 line deviations/ 275kv Atlas Snowdon 1&2 to Atlas-Scafel & Everest line/ 400kV

Apollo substation (bay changes)/ 765kv Alpha-Beta guy anchor refurbishment line/ 275kV Vantech double circuit loop-ins into xstrata/ 400kv Matimba-Witkop OHTL

2004: 400kV Bighorn-Marang OHTL/ 400kV Merensky –Witkop turn-in Lesedi substation2003: 400kV Athene-Pegasus OHTL

2002: 400kV Arnot-Vulcan OHTL/ 275kV Sasolburg deviation OHTL2000 To 2001: tower erection at Eskom testing station

BOTSWANA (Eagle Power Transmission):

2003: 132Kv OHTL Thamaga-Kanye1999: 132Kv OHTL Thamaga-Jwaneng1994 To 1995: 132 and 220kV OHTL deviation- Serule switching station

NAMIBIA:

2001 To 2002: Van Eck Walvis bay2001: 400kV Kokerbom Orib-Vulcan OHTL1993: 330 kV Omburu Ruakana OHTL refurbishment

RECOGNITION AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Exceeding targets for Financial Year 2008 on the 765kV Mercury-Perseus Powerline

Corporate Social Investments - • For the development of multiple soccer fields, provision of related equipment and regalia

for sports in Bothaville and ButfonteinFREE STATE

• For the refurbishment of hostels in Nelspoort

WESTERN CAPE

• Refurbishment of Boiketong, Dithakwaneng and Bothetheletsa

Preschools; Bothetheletsa Primary andMiddle Schools

NORTH WEST PROVINCE

• Building of Ga Mothibi Community HallNORTHERN CAPE

Mkhulu E.D.P has been recognised by its client for the following:

2009 Outstanding Commitment to and Performance in Health and Safety

2011 Safety Health and Environmental Award for InnovationIndividual Health and Safety Achievement

COMPANY STRUCTUREMkhulu is structured such that it can handle Turnkey Projects with requirements for all aspects of design through to actual construction.

It is this ability that has given Mkhulu E.D.P. the reputation of being reliable and able to meet customer requirements in all aspects of its work.

In order to ensure good governance, Mkhulu has sub structures that fulfill different roles. The highest level being the board of directors (executive and non) who fulfill the legal responsibilities of the board. Furthermore there is the executive board which includes the Managing Director who oversee the operational aspects of the company. A steering commitee is in place and is made up of Supervisors who are operationally involved in the company.

Executive

Mr. M. Lamperini

Mr. G. Lamperini Mrs. M. Francois RobinsonMr. A. Lamperini

Mr. M. Buonomano Ms. Z. Hlatshwayo

Mkhulu Electro-Distribution Projects

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Non- executive

EXPERTISE AND HUMAN RESOURCESMkhulu E.D.P. has a global experience of over 500 years of OHTL Construction/ Installation (11kV-765kV).Mkhulu E.D.P. has employed an average of 450 employees with peaks of 650 over the years, approximately 250 employees (including machinery operators; highly skilled climbers, etcetera) form the core work force with an average work experience of 15 years in OHTL. Its supervisors have up to 46 years experience in OHTL construction.

Managing DirectorMr. M Lamperini

Organisational EfficiencyMs. Z Hlatshwayo

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality ManagementMr. L. Malete

Human Resource ManagementMr. C. Morudu

Plant, Maintanance & Design ManagementMr. J. A. C. Pinto

Site ManagementMr. G. Di Stefano

Operations ManagementMr. M. Buonomano

Assistant Site ManagementMr. J. Koppie Mr. A. D’Alonzo

Site Materials ManagementMr. D. Dikgale

Site Workshop ManagementMr. J. Pudumo

Depot Workshop ManagementMr G. Van Tonder

Project ManagementMr. R. Van Coller

Financial and Administrative ManagementMrs M. Du Plessis

Depot Workshop ManagementMr G. Van Tonder 20

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400kV Matimba-Witkop OHTL

275kV Vantech Double Circuit Loop-ins into X-Strata

765kV Alpha-Beta Guy Anchor Refurbishment Line

275kV Atlas Snowdon 1 & 2 to Atlas-Scaffel and Everest Line

OCGT Atlantis - 400kV Double Circuit Loop-ins

400kV Beta-Delphi 2

765kV Hydra Perseus B

765kV Gamma-Kappa A

275kV Ferrum Deviation

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400kV Ferrum Mookodi A & B

FINANCIAL CAPABILITIESMkhulu E.D.P.’s financial strength has grown consistently and considerably over the period of 2008 to 2014, reaching and surpassing the 300 Million Rand mark in 2013. The asset base of the group has also increased to an estimated 60 Million Rand over the 2012 - 2014 period.

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765kV Mercury Perseus

400kV Hendrina Vulcan 2 Line Deviations

400kV Apollo Substation (Bay changes)

765kV Hydra-Gamma 1 & 2

2005400 kV Matimba-Witkop

Client: EskomEngineer: Trans-Africa ProjectsMain Contractor: TransdecoSub-Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R2 500 000 ~ Euro 430 000Scope of Works: Erection of 69 towers (515; 518; 524 as well as 528 series) and Stringing of 42 kilometres of line.

2006400 kV Apollo Substation (Bay changes)

Client: EskomEngineer: Trans-Africa Projects

Main Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R1 000 000 ~ Euro 120 000

Scope of Works: Two bay changes requiring installation of 1, 518 D type tower, triple dinosaur and bull.

2006OCGT –Atlantis - 400kV Double Circuit Loop-Ins

Client: EskomEngineer: Trans Africa ProjectsMain Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R27 899 000 ~ Euro 3 800 000Scope of Works: Tie Ins - requiring installation of 30 towers of 513 DC and 515 Type series. Activities including stringing of approximately 6 kilometres of twin circuit – triple tern and twin dinosaur line.

2006400kV Hendrina Vulcan #2 Line Deviations

Client: EskomEngineer: Trans Africa ProjectsMain Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R6 472 000 ~ Euro 900 000Scope of Works: Line deviation requiring installation of 21 towers of 515 Type series, activities including stringing of approximately 8.1 kilometres of twin dinosaur line.

2006275kV Atlas Snowdon 1 and 2 to Atlas-Scafel and Everest Line

Client: EskomEngineer: Trans Africa Projects

Main Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R2 083 394 ~ Euro 280 000

Scope of Works: Atlas sub-stations decommissioning requiring installation of 434 type series towers of approximately two kilometres of twin goat line.

2007765 kV Mercury-Perseus

Client: Eskom Engineer: PDPMain Contractor: Viscas CorporationSub-Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution ccApproximate contract value: R93 000 000 ~ Euro 9 647 302Scope of Works: Installation of 340, 703B and 701 type series and stringing of approximately 160 kilometres of single circuit – six Tern line.

2009-2010765 kV Hydra Gamma 1 & 2

Client: Eskom Engineer: PDPMain Contractor: Viscas CorporationSub-Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects ccApproximate contract value: R96 000 000 ~ Euro 8 275 862Scope of Works: Installation of 275 towers (703B and 701 Type series) and Stringing of approximately 130 kilometres of Single Circuit – Six Tern line in close proximity to heritage sites thus more resrictions and regulations.

2009-2010765kV Hydra Perseus B

Client: Eskom Engineer: PDPMain Contractor: Viscas CorporationSub-Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects (Pty) LtdApproximate contract value: R46 000 000 ~ Euro 4 791 666Scope of Works: Installation of 165 towers of 703B and 701 Type series and Stringing of 80 kilometres of Single Circuit – Six Tern line.

2011-2012765kV Gamma Kappa A

Client: Eskom Engineer: PDPMain Contractor: Viscas CorporationSub-Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects (Pty) LtdApproximate contract value: R78 000 000 ~ Euro 7 587 548Scope of Works: Installation of 224 towers of 703B and 701 Type series including stringing of 100 kilometres of single circuit – six tern line.

2011-2012275kV Ferrum Deviation

Client: EskomEngineer: PDPMain Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects (Pty) LtdApproximate contract value: R18 583 826 ~ Euro 1 426 148Scope of Works: Upgrade Ferrum sub-station from a 2751132/ GGkV to a 400/2751132/ GGkV sub-station by deviating existing 275kV lines.

2011 - 2013400kV Ferrum -Mookodi A and B

Client: Eskom Engineer: PDPMain Contractor: Mkhulu Electro Distribution Projects (Pty) LtdApproximate contract value: R300 000 000 ~ Euro 29 182 879Scope of Works: Installation of 529C, 520B, 517 and 518 type series. Activities including stringing of approximately 200 kilometres of Single circuit, triple tern conductor with 19/2.7 earth wire and OPGW (48 core ).

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