Purchase, collection and removal of scrap/used oil (turbine, transformer, lube) at various ESKOM sites in mpumalanga – 36-Month agreement

Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 08:00

Returnable documents:

• Annexure A.1 (Acknowledgement Form for Reverse E-auctioning Training): must be completed and signed, confirming either attendance at the clarification meeting training or self-training via the provided video links.

Bidders must complete and sign the Acknowledgement Form for Reverse E-auctioning Training (Annexure A.1), confirming either attendance at the clarification meeting training or self-training via the provided video links.

The tender is for an agreement to purchase, collect and remove various scrapped/used oils (e.g. turbine oil, transformer oil, lube oil) as and when required, for a period of 36 months, at various project sites.

Eskom requires an agreement to purchase, collect and remove various scrapped or used oils, including turbine oil, transformer oil, and lube oil, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months, at various project sites in Mpumalanga. The tender is a Request for Proposal.

Eskom enforces five Life-Saving Rules with zero tolerance for violations. The rules apply to all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, contractors, and visitors on Eskom sites. Violations are treated as serious misconduct and lead to disciplinary action under the Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Contractors must remove any employee who violates a rule from site immediately, investigate within five working days, and provide Eskom with a copy of the sanction. Eskom may suspend a contractor's activities if a manager or supervisor allows a violation. The five rules are: (1) open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touching electrical equipment; (2) hook up when working at heights; (3) buckle up in vehicles; (4) be sober on site; and (5) ensure a valid permit to work is in place where required. Work at height requires medical fitness, pre-task risk assessment, appropriate training, securing during ascent and descent, and use of an Eskom-approved fall arrest system. No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may enter or remain on an Eskom site or operate vehicles or equipment.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements): must be completed, signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director), dated, and witnessed by two witnesses. Signing confirms the bidder has obtained and understands the listed OHS documents and accepts the consequences of non-compliance.

Bidders must complete and sign Annexure B as part of the bid. The form confirms understanding and acceptance of Eskom's OHS requirements and the consequences of non-compliance.

The tender is for an agreement to purchase, collect and remove various scrapped/used oils (turbine oil, transformer oil, lube oil, etc.) as and when required, for a period of 36 months, at various project sites.

OHS compliance:

• Comply with Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136.
• Comply with the OHS specification/requirements provided.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Comply with the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act.
• After contract award, align company processes with Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements.
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction.
• The main supplier must demonstrate the process and selection criteria for appointing contractors/suppliers, notify Eskom before appointing them, ensure they have adequate resources and competencies, manage their compliance, monitor them through audits, and deal with non-conformances through performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom may request testimonials/references and contact details of clients for similar work.

Contractor management obligations:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria for appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom before appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for managing contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier through performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom may verify compliance and request copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients for similar work.

General description:

• The tender is for an agreement to purchase, collect and remove various scrapped/used oil, including turbine oil, transformer oil and lube oil, on an as-and-when-required basis.
• The contract period is 36 months.
• The work is located at various project sites.

Contact: Eskom Representative (as identified in the Invitation to Tender).

• All communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative only, in writing, in English.
• Submission address: as stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).
• Service/delivery address: various project sites (locations not specified in this document).

Submission method: paper or e-tender as specified in the Tender Data.

• Paper: submit one original and one complete copy, each in separate sealed envelopes marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". If an electronic copy is required, package separately and mark "ELECTRONIC COPY".
• Outer envelope must be marked "Confidential" and show the Eskom address, Invitation to Tender number, tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number.
• E-tender: upload and finalise via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page before closing. No paper deposit allowed.
• All documents must be in English, completed in ink (not pencil), and signed by an authorised signatory.
• Late tenders are not accepted; proof of posting or courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• Returnable forms: complete and submit all mandatory tender returnables by closing date and time. Missing mandatory documents disqualify the bid.
• Acknowledgement Form: complete and submit with the tender, stating whether the bid covers the whole or part of the scope.
• Proof of authority: if an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority must be included.
• SDL&I Undertaking: complete and submit by contract award; failure to do so means the tender will not be considered for award.
• No alterations to tender documents except to correct errors; corrections must be initialled by all signatories and not made with correction fluid or tape.
• Alternative tenders are allowed only if a main tender is also submitted and only if permitted by the Invitation to Tender.

Evaluation stages:

• Basic compliance: tender must meet all basic compliance requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender; failure renders the tender non-responsive.
• Mandatory returnables: missing mandatory documents at closing time leads to disqualification.
• Pre-qualification criteria: if stipulated, bidders must comply; a criterion is not measured twice (no double dipping).
• Functionality: if a criterion, bidders must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses financial risk; if risk is too high or mitigating factors are insufficient, the tenderer will not be considered for award.
• Price evaluation: price is evaluated per Tender Data, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing rates.
• B-BBEE scoring: B-BBEE level is scored from the CSD report or certificate/affidavit. If B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof must be submitted at closing; otherwise, missing or expired proof results in zero points under PPPFA (not disqualification).
• Specific Goals: scored with supporting documentation; failure to meet or provide proof results in zero points within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
• Ranking: price score plus Specific Goals score are added and suppliers ranked highest to lowest.
• Objective criteria: may be applied only per Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA, and must be stipulated in the Invitation to Tender; functionality and B-BBEE elements cannot be used as objective criteria.
• Reverse e-auction: if used, bidders submit a complete tender without prices; including prices means they will not be considered.

Scope: purchase, collect and remove various scrapped/used oil, including turbine oil, transformer oil and lube oil, on an as-and-when-required basis.

• Contract period: 36 months.
• Locations: various project sites (specific sites not listed in this document).
• Bidders must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work; such tenders are deemed ineligible.
• Bidders must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities at closing date and/or contract award; all SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory instruments, including National Treasury instructions, CIDB regulations (if applicable), PPPFA regulations, B-BBEE codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.

Quality requirements:

• Bidders must have safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities in place, and provide proof to Eskom's satisfaction.
• All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be included in the tender.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory instruments, including Eskom's SHEQ requirements.

Pricing schedule:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing.
• Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom's rules; the amount in words prevails over figures.
• Bidders must provide names of at least two financial institutions for performance security if required.
• No specific pricing schedule format is provided in this document.

Pricing format:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing.
• Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration, with no price adjustment except as provided in the Invitation to Tender.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom's rules; the amount in words prevails over figures.
• Bidders must provide names of at least two financial institutions they may approach for performance security, if required.
• Eskom may conduct a financial analysis of the tenderer's statements; failure to mitigate financial risk may exclude the bidder from award.
• No compensation for tender preparation costs.

Eligibility:

• Must comply with eligibility criteria in the Tender Data and not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not sub-contract 100% of the scope.
• Must not be involved in collusion, bid rigging, or fraudulent activity; such involvement leads to rejection.
• Misrepresentation or falsification of information leads to disqualification, suspension from doing business with State-Owned Companies for up to 10 years, and possible criminal liability.
• B-BBEE: proof of B-BBEE level (certificate/affidavit/CSD report) required if it is a pre-qualification criterion; otherwise, missing or expired proof results in zero points under PPPFA.
• CIDB: if stipulated, must be registered with CIDB at closing or be capable of registration within 21 working days; proof of registration is mandatory at closing, or proof of application plus actual registration by contract award.
• SHEQ: proof of safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities required.
• SDL&I Undertaking: must be completed and submitted by contract award.
• Designated materials and thresholds: information must be submitted no later than contract award; failure to do so means the tender will not be considered for award.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply if the contract meets certain thresholds (e.g., duration 12+ months, value R5 million or more, or CIDB grade 7+).

Health and safety:

• Bidders must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities.
• Compliance with the OHS Act and other applicable legislation is required.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

Contract terms:

• Tender validity: bidders must hold tenders valid for acceptance within the validity period stated in the Tender Data; may be asked to extend; refusal to extend excludes the bidder.
• Confidentiality: all procurement matters are confidential; documents provided by Eskom may only be used for preparing the tender.
• Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion, with written reasons on request.
• Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, and may accept the whole or part of a tender.
• Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers.
• Eskom is not liable for any losses or damages arising from participation in the tender process.
• The successful tenderer must sign the Form of Agreement and comply with contract documents.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) may apply as per CIDB standards.

Additional evaluation criteria:

• Functionality: if a criterion, bidders must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses financial risk; if risk is too high or mitigating factors insufficient, the tenderer is not considered for award.
• Price evaluation: considers CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing rates.
• B-BBEE scoring: as per CSD report or certificate/affidavit.
• Specific Goals: scored with supporting documentation; failure results in zero points within 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
• Ranking: price plus Specific Goals scores are added and ranked highest to lowest.
• Objective criteria: may be applied only per Section 2(1)(f) of PPPFA, and must be stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.
• Reverse e-auction: if used, bidders submit a complete tender without prices; including prices means they will not be considered.

Eskom is the owner of various scrap/used oil (turbine oil, transformer oil, lube oil, etc.) located at various project sites in Mpumalanga, mainly Eskompark, Eskom RDCs, Eskom substations, and Eskom CNCs.

The purchaser must purchase, collect, and remove the scrap/used oil as and when required for a 36-month contract period.

The purchaser is responsible for safe collection, handling, removal, and transportation, and must ensure the site is clean after completion.

The purchaser must be fully familiar with the condition of the scrap before tendering; disputes after closing are not accepted.

Payment to Eskom within 5 working days after sale.

Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 10:00

No viewing or clarification meeting will be held.

Enquiries (commercial):

• Contact: Ntsako Machebe
• Role: Investment Recovery, Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +27 13 693 2872

Submission:

• Email: [email protected]

Service/delivery locations: Various Eskom project sites in Mpumalanga, mainly Eskompark, Eskom RDCs, Eskom substations, and Eskom CNCs.

Submission method: email only, to [email protected]. Tenders sent to any other address (except clarifications) are disqualified.

Email subject line: must contain only the enquiry number OLT2128248, with no extra text and no space between prefix and number.

File format: all attachments must be in PDF.

Attachment size: maximum 10MB per email; split into multiple emails if needed, each with the enquiry number in the subject.

Confirmation: bidders must receive an automated confirmation email after submission; if not received, follow up immediately with the asset disposal officer.

Late submissions: any tender received after the closing time will not be evaluated.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted with the tender; missing any disqualifies the bid):

• Offer to purchase form, with the price schedule attached and any comments to the price schedule.
• Valid SARS tax clearance certificate.
• B-BBEE affidavit on the DTI template confirming the entity's B-BBEE contribution level, or a B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited verification agency.
• Secondhand goods certificate from SAPS or a licensee.
• Hazardous transporting certificate.
• Waste transporter licence or environmental licence, or proof of membership of the Rose Foundation.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): discloses any relationship between the bidder and state or Eskom employees, and any interest in other enterprises.
• Integrity Pact declaration form: declares no collusion, no abuse of the procurement process, and discloses any restrictions or convictions.
• E-auction training acknowledgement form.
• CIPRO registration documents.
• Copies of directors' identity documents.
• Proof of registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD), with the CSD number quoted; foreign suppliers excepted.
• Valid letter of good standing with the Compensation Fund (COID).
• Technical requirements: technical inventory list and method statement based on the scope of work.

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form omitted or incomplete.
• Submission to the wrong email address.
• Email subject line not exactly as specified.
• Non-PDF attachments or attachments exceeding 10MB per email.
• Tender received after the closing time.
• A bidder with an existing or expired Eskom contract on which it has defaulted is disqualified.
• A bidder with an open non-conformance is disqualified.

Evaluation stages: mandatory returnables first (missing any disqualifies the bid), then technical evaluation, then financial and B-BBEE evaluation.

Technical evaluation (100%):

• Approach and methodology (100%):
• Whether the contractor has the technical and mechanical ability and acumen to manage and process the project quantities.
• Whether the contractor has industry experience and an ethical track record in line with the Second-Hand Goods Act.
• Confidence that the contractor can perform effectively, efficiently, timeously, and economically.

Financial evaluation (80%):

• Best price, determined via e-auction.

B-bbee (20%):

• Preference points claimed based on the bidder's B-BBEE contribution level.

Total: 100%.

Pricing is conducted via e-auction; the rand rate per item is determined after evaluation using the e-auction pricing tool.

Offers are deemed valid for 90 days from the closing date.

Eskom reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender, or to withdraw any item it wishes to retain.

Scope: Purchase, collect, and remove various scrap/used oil (turbine oil, transformer oil, lube oil, etc.) from various Eskom project sites in Mpumalanga, mainly Eskompark, Eskom RDCs, Eskom substations, and Eskom CNCs.

Quantity: As and when required for the contract duration.

Contract period: 36 months.

The purchaser must ensure the Eskom site is clean upon completion of collection and removal.

The purchaser is responsible for safe collection, handling, removal, and transportation of the scrap, using qualified labour and suitable certified plant, machinery, equipment, and transport.

The purchaser must be fully familiar with the condition of the scrap before tendering; disputes about condition after closing are not accepted.

Site access: adhere to conditions set by the Eskom site agent; an Eskom permit is required before starting work.

After completion, notify the Eskom site agent for sign-off.

No accommodation allowed on site.

Littering prohibited; no rubble left on site.

Portable firefighting equipment must be available on site during all stages of the work programme.

All work must comply with the OHSA Act; safety requirements and documentation must be available on site.

Eskom is not responsible for damages or losses during removal (theft, damage, personal injury).

Technical evaluation requires a method statement based on the scope of work.

The method statement must demonstrate the contractor's technical and mechanical ability to manage and process the project quantities.

It must also show experience in the industry and an ethical track record in line with the Second-Hand Goods Act.

The contractor must display confidence in performing effectively, efficiently, timeously, and economically.

Method statements must address activities with significant environmental impacts, illustrating how environmental impacts and risks are managed, and how compliance with environmental obligations is ensured.

Pricing is conducted via e-auction; the rand rate per item (per litre, excluding VAT) is determined by the final bid price in the e-auction.

The offer to purchase form must include the price schedule and any comments to the price schedule.

Payment to Eskom within 5 working days after sale, by bank cheque or electronic bank transfer only.

VAT invoices will be issued on request.

Pricing: via e-auction; the rand rate per item (per litre, excluding VAT) is determined by the final bid price in the e-auction.

Payment: the total offer price (excluding VAT) is payable to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited within 5 working days after the sale, by bank cheque or electronic bank transfer only.

VAT: VAT invoices will be issued on request, in line with the Value Added Tax Act.

Tax compliance: the successful tenderer's taxes must be in order, or a suitable arrangement made with the Receiver of Revenue; a tax clearance certificate must be submitted with the tender.

No guarantee or warranty is given; all equipment is sold "voetstoots" (as is).

CSD registration: proof of registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required, with the CSD number quoted; foreign suppliers excepted.

Tax clearance: valid SARS tax clearance certificate (in respect of tenders) must be submitted.

B-BBEE: affidavit on the DTI template confirming the entity's B-BBEE contribution level, or a B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited verification agency.

Secondhand goods: certificate from SAPS or a licensee.

Hazardous transport: hazardous transporting certificate.

Waste transport: waste transporter licence or environmental licence, or membership of the Rose Foundation.

COID: valid letter of good standing with the Compensation Fund.

CIPRO: registration documents.

Directors' ID copies.

SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): discloses any relationship with state or Eskom employees, and any interest in other enterprises.

Integrity Pact declaration form: declares no collusion, no abuse of procurement process, and discloses any restrictions or convictions.

E-auction training acknowledgement form.

Technical requirements: technical inventory list and method statement.

Environmental: compliance with the National Environmental Management Act, section 28, to prevent pollution or degradation.

Health and safety: compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; a Section 37(2) agreement with Eskom is required, acknowledging the contractor's duties as an employer and adherence to SHE specifications.

All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

A Section 37(2) agreement with Eskom is required, acknowledging the contractor's duties as an employer and adherence to SHE specifications.

Safety requirements and documentation must be available on site.

Portable firefighting equipment must be available on site during all stages of the work programme.

An Eskom permit is required before starting work; the site agent must be notified after completion for sign-off.

No accommodation allowed on site.

Compliance with the National Environmental Management Act, section 28: the purchaser must take reasonable measures to prevent pollution or degradation of the environment.

The purchaser must ensure the site is clean after collection and removal; no rubble or litter left on site.

Waste transporter licence or environmental licence, or membership of the Rose Foundation, is required.

Mandatory returnables must be included by the tender deadline; missing any disqualifies the bid.

Technical evaluation (100%): approach and methodology, including technical ability, industry experience, and confidence in performance.

Financial evaluation (80%): best price via e-auction.

B-bbee (20%).

Total: 100%.

Eskom requires contractors to manage health, safety and environmental risks so that no harm comes to people, the public or the environment during contracted work.

• The standard sets minimum SHE requirements for all contractors across Eskom Holdings and its subsidiaries.
• Contractors must comply with the OHS Act, NEMA, the Waste Act and all other applicable legislation, as well as Eskom's policies, procedures and standards.
• Each project may impose additional requirements beyond this standard; contractors must address specialised hazards in their own SHE plans and work instructions.
• Contractors are responsible for their own employees and for every subcontractor they appoint.
• The standard does not replace legislative requirements.

The successful bidder will purchase, collect and remove scrapped or used oil (including turbine oil, transformer oil and lubricating oil) from various Eskom project sites as and when required, over a 36-month period.

Collection and removal must be carried out in line with Eskom's Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (document 32-136, Revision 4), which sets minimum SHE obligations for all contractors.

Bidders must be able to demonstrate a SHE management system appropriate to the service, and must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.

Where the work involves specialised hazards, the contractor must develop its own safety, health and environmental plans, procedures or work instructions to address them.

Contractors must secure work areas to prevent unauthorised access to dangerous or operating equipment, using substantial barriers, fencing or covers.

Appointees must be competent persons with the knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the work, registered with the relevant body where required.

• Construction project managers, construction managers and construction health and safety officers must be registered with the SACPCMP in the appropriate category.
• Construction supervisors must be appointed in writing and have extensive knowledge of the type of work they supervise.

Eskom requires contractors to maintain a SHE management system appropriate to the service and compliant with legal requirements.

• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) is a normative reference.
• Occupational hygiene assessments must be performed by a SANAS-accredited and Department of Labour-approved inspection authority.
• Thermal conditions must be managed so that core body temperature does not exceed a WBGT index of 30 for heat and the dry bulb limit set in the OHS Act Environmental Regulations for Workplaces.
• Regular audits and inspections must be conducted to verify SHE compliance and drive continual improvement.

Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (32-136, Revision 4)

• Applies to all contractors, suppliers, vendors, service providers and consultants working for Eskom.
• Requires compliance with the OHS Act, NEMA, the Waste Act and all applicable national, provincial and municipal legislation.
• A Section 37(2) agreement under the OHS Act is mandatory; in a joint venture, every partner must sign it.
• Construction project managers, construction managers and construction health and safety officers must be registered with the SACPCMP in the appropriate category.
• Appointees must be competent persons with the knowledge, training, experience and qualifications for the task.
• Contractors remain accountable for their appointed subcontractors, who must meet the same requirements.
• A SHE file must be maintained on site for the duration of the project and handed to Eskom for archiving on completion.
• Life-Saving Rules apply, including: open, isolate, test, earth, bond and/or insulate before touch; hook up at heights; buckle up; be sober; and hold a permit to work.
• Risk assessments must be conducted before work starts and updated when processes change or new hazards emerge.
• High-risk tasks require written safe work procedures.
• Where noise exposure reaches an 8-hour rating level of 85 dBA, a hearing conservation programme is required.

Contractors must comply with Eskom's Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (32-136, Revision 4), which sets minimum SHE obligations.

Key obligations:

• Conduct risk assessments before work starts and update them when processes change or new hazards arise.
• Keep a SHE file on site for the duration of the project and hand it to Eskom for archiving on completion.
• Apply the Life-Saving Rules: open, isolate, test, earth, bond and/or insulate before touch; hook up at heights; buckle up; be sober; and hold a permit to work.
• Provide written safe work procedures for high-risk tasks.
• Appoint competent construction health and safety officers registered with the SACPCMP where required.
• Maintain a hearing conservation programme where noise exposure reaches an 8-hour rating level of 85 dBA.
• Manage hazardous materials, including asbestos, strictly in terms of the Asbestos Regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Comply with the OHS Act, NEMA, the Waste Act and all applicable legislation.

Contractors must prevent pollution and degradation of the environment and must comply with NEMA and the Waste Act.

• Handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials must follow the Asbestos Regulations under the OHS Act.
• Where noise exposure reaches an 8-hour rating level of 85 dBA, a hearing conservation programme is required.
• Regular environmental audits must be conducted to maintain statutory compliance.

Eskom's Group Chief Executive holds overall responsibility for health and safety under the OHS Act and may delegate duties to section 16(2) appointees and divisional managers.

• Contractors remain employers in their own right and must comply with Eskom's SHE requirements and all relevant legislation.
• Managers appointed by Eskom are accountable for health, safety and environment on sites under their control.
• Contractors must carry out the duties in sections 8 and 9 of the OHS Act and regulation 7 of the Construction Regulations.
• Construction supervisors must be appointed in writing for the duration of the project; assistant supervisors may be appointed but do not relieve supervisors of accountability.
• In a joint venture, each partner is liable for its own contraventions and must sign the Section 37(2) agreement.