Construction of a Top Structure for the Walk of Life Food Processors Juice Plant – Phase 1
Job Details
- Project Title: Construction of a Top Structure for the Walk of Life/Drankesberg Food Processors Juice Plant – Phase 1
- Tender Number: MAPSEZ 001/2026 (T)
- Employer: Free State Development Corporation
- Project: Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAPSEZ)
- Tender Category: Construction and Building Services
- Project Location: Harrismith
- Required CIDB Grading: 7 GB or higher
- Compulsory Briefing Meeting: 06 July 2026 at 11:00
- Tender Closing Date: 15 July 2026 at 11:00
- Project Objective: To appoint a suitably qualified and registered contractor to construct the Phase 1 top structure for the Walk of Life/Drankesberg Food Processors Juice Plant within the Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAPSEZ).
Job Description
The appointed contractor will be responsible for the construction of the top structure for the Walk of Life/Drankesberg Food Processors Juice Plant as part of Phase 1 of the Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone development.
The contractor will provide all labour, construction materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and project management services required to complete the building structure in accordance with approved drawings, engineering specifications, building regulations, health and safety legislation, and quality standards.
The contractor will ensure that the project is completed safely, within budget, and within the agreed construction programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct the top structure for the Walk of Life/Drankesberg Food Processors Juice Plant.
- Establish and prepare the construction site.
- Supply all labour, construction materials, plant, and equipment required for the project.
- Execute all building and structural construction works in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
- Supervise construction personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Coordinate daily site operations and construction activities.
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and Construction Regulations.
- Maintain a safe and secure construction site.
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to the construction schedule.
- Manage construction resources efficiently.
- Conduct inspections to ensure workmanship meets required quality standards.
- Identify and resolve construction-related issues and risks.
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and project documentation.
- Liaise with the employer, project consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure proper storage and management of construction materials and equipment.
- Conduct final inspections and rectify defects before project completion.
- Complete site clean-up and prepare the facility for practical completion and handover.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 7 GB registration or higher.
- Proven experience in general building construction projects.
- Ability to undertake structural building construction works.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
- Submission of the tender using the official tender documentation only.
- Compliance with all tender specifications and contractual requirements.
- Ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.
Technical Requirements
- General building construction expertise.
- Structural concrete and reinforced concrete construction.
- Masonry and brickwork.
- Structural steel installation (where applicable).
- Roof structure construction.
- Building finishes and external works (where applicable).
- Interpretation of architectural and structural drawings.
- Site establishment and construction planning.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Compliance with National Building Regulations and Standards.
- Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
- Construction programme planning and scheduling.
- Site inspections and quality reporting.
- Risk management throughout the construction process.
Skills and Competencies
- Building construction management.
- Project management.
- Site supervision.
- Construction planning and scheduling.
- Team leadership.
- Contract administration.
- Structural construction expertise.
- Quality management.
- Occupational health and safety management.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Resource planning and allocation.
- Cost control and budget management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Industrial building construction.
- Food processing facility construction.
- Factory or manufacturing plant construction.
- Commercial building projects.
- Structural building works.
- Public sector infrastructure projects.
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developments.
- Medium- to large-scale construction projects.
- Managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Delivering projects within strict quality, budget, and time requirements.
Compliance Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 7 GB registration.
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
- Compliance with National Building Regulations and project specifications.
- Compliance with municipal and statutory building requirements.
- Compliance with all tender conditions and submission requirements.
- Submission of tenders using the prescribed tender documentation.
- Adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards.
- Compliance with environmental and site safety requirements.
- Ability to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.