Featured Project: Parliamentary Village Infrastructure, Phase 2

Description: Construction of internal bulk infrastructure and services, internal roads and intersections for the proposed Provincial Parliamentary Village, phase 2 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga CIDB 8CE

Status: Tender

Industry: Residential

Region: Nelspruit

Sector: Public

Value: R61 Million – R100 Million 

Timing: 2018 onwards.

If you are a valued Projects subscriber, you can find more details click here

 

About Debbie Wessels

I started at Leads 2 Business in April 2008 in the tenders Department and transferred to the Projects Department during the same year. I was appointed Head of Department for Projects from February 2011 to March 2022. April 2022 I started a new adventure as Content Regulator.

Did you Know #DYK: Specifying Trade Mapping / What is Trade Mapping?

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Imagine this scenario….
You eventually receive your BOQ from the long-awaited site meeting, you (very enthusiastically) rush back to your office so you can start working on your bill, as you sit down to upload the bill on to Leads 2 Quotes, you are stopped dead in your tracks. As you browse through your bill you come to the realization that you want a certain trade listed under another or listed as a trade on its own. You then remember that, “Hey L2Q has Trade Mapping” and a feeling of relief comes over you.

 

So….what is Trade Mapping? First and Foremost, Trade mapping is a Leads 2 Quotes function that allows Buyers to tell us where they want their trades and how they want it to be split up or traded with one another, for example, the buyer indicates where they would like a certain trade like Rock Blasting to be traded with Earthworks and not added as a trade on its own.

 

So how does trade mapping work?
Once you log in as a Leads 2 Quotes subscriber, you select RFQ’s sent under the red block on your Dashboard, which will open up a whole new tab.

 

L2B Dashboard

The second page allows you to create a new bill request, as indicated below:

L2B Dashboard Actions

Once you have selected to “Create a New Bill Request”, it will take you to the next page where “Trade Mapping” can be added in the 2nd step, as indicated below:

Create New Bill Request

 

Buyers can also edit their “Trade Profile” in the drop-down box under “Actions” on the top right-hand side:

Actions

This will take the buyer to the following page where they can amend their Trade mapping:

Create New Bill Request

Once all relevant trades have been selected, they will be taken to the “files” page, where they can upload any drawings, images or files relevant to the bill, this gives the Vendor a better indication as to what specifications there might be.

Create New Bill Request

 

Once all relevant information has been selected, added and uploaded, buyers need to confirm if all information regarding their Bill is correct, to prevent any errors appearing on site.

Create New Bill Request

Once you have confirmed that all your information is correct, Leads 2 Business will get an L2Q Request. The Leads 2 Quotes department will then process, trade and upload your Bill onto the site.

Buyers will then be able to search for Vendors with those selected trades, in the region where the project or tender might take place, and send that portion of the bill through to be priced by Vendors. Once relevant vendors have been selected Buyers can send Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) through to relevant or preferred vendors to price via the Leads 2 Business system. Buyers also have the option to add the bill onto “Open Quotes”, which allows all Vendors to price on the BOQ that match their trades, which in other words exposes the buyer to a lot of different suppliers that use the Leads 2 Business system. If you are unsure about what “Open Quotes” is, you are welcome to go to the L2B blog that explains what “Open Quotes” is and the functionality thereof.

 

Trade Mapping forms as an integral part of our system, which allows buyers to express their preference regarding where they want specific trades to be listed, and this in part enables them to streamline the process of pricing effortlessly.

If you are unsure how/if your BOQ is uploaded onto the system, you can contact our dedicated L2Q Department by sending an e-mail to BOQ@L2B.co.za

 

Enjoy trying our Trade Mapping Function!!!

Trade Mapping Celebration

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About Bianca Otto

I joined the Leads 2 Business team in June 2017. I was appointed as an Account Executive based at the Johannesburg Branch. I believe that I have the necessary attributes to realize and understand responsibilities and fulfill my duties with diligence and professionalism.

Industry Events: MTE Richards Bay Mining and Industrial Exhibition

1. Event:

MTE Richards Bay Mining and Industrial Exhibition

 

Date and Time:

16 November 2017

13:00 – 17:00

 

Event location:

John Ross College

 

Event Description:

Focused mining and industrial expo covering all of the mining , processing, industrial sectors and ports. Over 35 suppliers showcasing their products and/or services to the top and middle management of the following operations and industries (RBM, RBCT ,Transnet, Mpact, Mondi, South 32, Foskor, Tronox Fairbreeze, Municipalities,Isizinda Aluminum  and local industry, ) If you want to be part of this exhibition the establishments  are interested in any innovative technology and any ways to improve their operations through efficient products and innovation.

 

Contact Person:

Andrew Macnamara

Tel: +27(0)82 720 0083

E-mail: andrew@interactmedia.co.za

 

Event Website:

MTE Richards Bay Expo 2017

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

L2B Blog: Job Profile: Facilities Manager

So you have decided to become a Facilities Manager….now how much should you be earning, and what skills would you need to become one?

I have done some extensive research and have sourced the following key information to help you on your way to becoming an amazing Facilities Manager. Just remember not to do it longer than 20 years!

How much can you expect to earn?

Facilities Managers should earn an average salary of R357 994.00 per annum. The salary for being a Facilities Manager rises steadily for more experienced workers but goes down significantly for the few employees with more than 20 years’ experience.

Most people with this type of employment go on to other positions after 20 years in this career.

 

Pay by Experience Level for Facilities Manager

Mid-Career (5-10 yrs)
R395,000

Pay by Experience for a Facilities Manager has a positive trend. An entry-level Facilities Manager with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of R287 000 based on 56 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Facilities Manager with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of R395 000 based on 70 salaries. An experienced Facilities Manager which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of R479 000 based on 39 salaries. A Facilities Manager with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of R379 000 based on 12 salaries.

 

Pay Difference by Location

Pay Difference by Location
Pretoria
▲16%

Johannesburg
▲11%

Cape Town
▼-25%

National Average: R376 955

 

Oooookay…so now you have the pay scale figures running around in your mind…what kind of skills do you need to become a Facilities Manager, and of course, do you have some of them already?

 

Key skills for facilities managers

  • Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Decision-making
  • The ability to lead, manage teams and projects
  • Teamworking
  • Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
  • Commercial awareness
  • Customer service
  • Organisation, time management, prioritizing and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
  • A good knowledge of IT packages

 

If you have read the above and said yes, yes, tick tick, of course, I can influence people, etc, and you are thrilled with the potential salary you could get, sign up for a course in Facilities Management and qualify.

 

And don’t forget, should you be searching for any Facility Management Tender Leads, to contact me at MelanieM@L2B.co.za to subscribe and receive Daily Tender Leads directly to your inbox.

 

Sources:

https://www.payscale.com/research/ZA/Job=Facilities_Manager/Salary

https://www.payscale.com/research/ZA/Job=Facilities_Manager/Salary/ae63c3c3/Johannesburg

https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/279519-facilities-manager-job-description

About Melanie Miles

One girl who would rather wear boots than high heels...

Featured Project: Transnet Pipelines – Kroonstad Depot

Description: Construction of the fire protection system upgrade, inclusive of demolition, civil, structural, building, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control system supply, installation and commissioning at the Kroonstad Depot in Free State. CIDB8ME

Status: Tender

Industry: Industrial

Region: Kroonstad

Sector: Public

Value: R61 Million – R100 Million 

Timing: 2018 onwards

If you are a valued Projects subscriber, you can find more details click here

About Bianca Warwick

I had the privilege of joining the Leads 2 Business content team in January 2012. I work in the exciting Projects department, following the progress of construction developments in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.

Featured Tender: Construction Works

Contract Number: Lot/060 (Prequalification) – Rakai Health Sciences Program – Entebbe

Description: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is in the process of pre-qualifying competent companies and individuals who will be called upon from time to time, to quote/tender for the supply/provision of Supplies, Works and Services during the Financial Years 2018, 2019 and 2020. Rakai Health Sciences Program now invites suitably qualified firms and individuals to submit sealed pre-qualification bids for Supplies, Works and Services. Construction Works

Category: Building

Industries: Institutional

Region: Uganda

Site Inspection: No Details

Closing Date: 16 November 2017 at 09:30 (Local Time)

Restrictions: The pre-qualification will be conducted in accordance with RHSP Procurement Policies and Procedures. Each Applicant is required to submit a complete set of pre-qualification document for each lot applied. The Prequalification applications will be opened at 10:00 (Local Time) for Category A (Supplies) on 16 November 2017 and 10:00 (Local Time) for Category B (Services) and C (Works) on 17 November 2017 at RHSP’s Kalisizo Main Station and interested applicants are encouraged to attend the opening exercise.

If you are a valued Tender subscriber, Click to here for more information.

About Natasha Lubbe

My name is Natasha Lubbe and I am a very Bubbly and Happy 30-year-old Mother to the Sweetest 6-year-old Little Girl. I have worked for Leads 2 Business since 04 October 2016. I really enjoy a Challenge and Love Learning new things. Feel free to call me at any time, I'd gladly assist. Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.

Did you Know #DYK: What a Facilities Manager does and the Facility Manager’s responsibilities

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Facility Manager
A Facility Manager is responsible for managing the building and making sure that it is managed and
maintained by the owners and their tenants. There are two types of Facility Manager: a Hard and soft
Management and in some instances the same manager can facilitate both jobs depending on the size of the
development

 

Hard Facility Manager is in charge of the planning and construction side of the building, this
generally includes everything to do with the construction of the building e.g building budgets, labour as
well as maintenance of the machinery that is used during the construction phase. The Hard Facilitates
manager also manages all the contractors making sure that they perform the duties that they have been
paid for. I would like to say that this type of manager is known in the industry as a “Project Manager”

 

A Soft Manager is also known as a Property Manager and is responsible for maintaining the already
constructed building on a day to day basis. This includes managing all cleaning and security contractors.
The responsibilities of a Property manager are as follows:

 

Security – Making sure that the security company that has been appointed is carrying out the service that
they are being paid for and the building is a safe environment for the staff and clients to make use of.

 

Cleaning – Making sure that building is cleaned and presentable at all times, this includes making
sure that hygiene contacts are in place and ablutions are clean.

 

Gardening – Making sure that the gardens are maintained and are kept neat and tidy, this creates an impression of the building and it’s value especially when looking to lease out offices.

 

Staff – If there are staff employed to clean the grounds and gardeners for the gardens, they would need to be managed and given daily tasks to perform.

 

Health and Safety – Making sure that any contractors working on site follow proper Health and Safety procedures. This also includes making sure that all fire equipment is regularly serviced.

 

Sources:

Facilities Manager image

https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-property-manager-2124842

 

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To view notes with screenshots on how to use our website, please visit our Wiki site.

To view more articles, please visit our blog.

 

About Cindy Hartley

My name is Cindy Hartley I have been working with Leads 2 Business managing the property portfolio since February 2017, I am very passionate about property and enjoy every aspect of facilities management.

Industry Events: MTE Beatrix Expo 2017 + MTE Welkom Expo 2017 + Moneyweb

1. Event:

MTE Beatrix Expo 2017

 

Date:

07 November 2017

13:00 to 17:00

 

Event location:

Security Soccer Field

 

Event Description:

Located in the Free State province of South Africa, Beatrix Mine is a gold mining operation owned by Sibanye Gold. Although nominal surface reserves represented by surface rock dumps (SRDs) that accumulated during the operating history of the mine have been found at the mine, Beatrix is predominantly an underground operation.

Beatrix, a shallow to intermediate-depth operation, mining at depths of between 700m and 2 200m below surface, exploits the Beatrix Reef at shafts 1 and 3, and the Kalkoenkrans Reef at Shaft 4. Situated near regional urban centres where it can routinely obtain supplies, the mine has access to the national electricity grid and to water, road and rail infrastructure. The mine also has two processing plants, where carbon-in-leach and carbon-in-pulp are used.

Exhibitors we would like to see at the expo include those involved in new technology for gold mining, automation, efficiency, conveyer technology, in-stope lighting, dust filtration, water management, net tensioners in stope and new technology for PPE.

 

Contact Person:

Andrew Macnamara

E-mail: andrew@interactmedia.co.za

Tel: +27(0)82 720 0083

 

Event Website:

MTE Beatrix Expo 2017

 

 

2. Event:

MTE Welkom Expo 2017

 

Date:

09 November 2017

13:00 – 17:00

 

Event location:

Welkom Tegniese Hoërskool

 

Event Description:

Whether you’re interested in gold, uranium or diamonds, Welkom’s reputation in mining shines. Located in the Free State, some 140km north-east of Bloemfontein, Welkom is an ideal location for MTE, thanks to its renowned mining culture. Welkom is also well known for its agricultural and manufacturing sectors, not to mention its impressive sporting culture that covers motorsport, soccer and rugby.

Exhibitors we would like to see include those involved with dust control, noise reduction, new technology for ventilation, underground sanitation, PPE for woman, in-stope for support drilling, pumps, tramming technology, lubrication, LED lighting, blast barricades, underground mining machines, lock outs, mud vacuum machines, derailing devices and fall of ground support.

 

Contact Person:

Andrew Macnamara

E-mail: andrew@interactmedia.co.za

Tel: +27(0)82 720 0083

 

Event Website:

MTE Welkom Expo 2017

 

 

3. Event:

Moneyweb

 

 

Date:

09 November 2017

07:00 – 07:30

 

Event location:

54 on Bath, Rosebank, Johannesburg

 

Event Description:

Many South African businesses have found expansion across the African continent challenging.

An economic slowdown, infrastructure capacity challenges, illiquid capital markets and a lack of skills have hampered expansion plans. This changing landscape has resulted in a more collaborative approach between businesses, suppliers and their finance partners.

If Africa expansion is on your agenda, diarise November 9, 2017 when Moneyweb and Standard Bank bring together industry experts to share their thoughts and strategies for developing business across the continent.

 

 

Contact Person:

E-mail: carolyn@moneyweb.co.za

 

Event Website:

Moneyweb

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

L2B Blog: What is SAFMA?

When I hear the term facilities management I think of companies like Servest, Bidvest, Broll etc. It is a question often asked by building owners and occupiers as well as professionals in the property industry.

So… What exactly does facilities management entail? Here are a few definitions from various websites:

 

What is Facility Management?

  • All services required for the management of buildings and real estate to maintain and increase their value.
  • The means of providing maintenance support, project management and user management during the building life cycle.
  • The integration of multi-disciplinary activities within the built environment and the management of their impact upon people and the workplace.

 

Simply put, it is the management of buildings and services.

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) defines FM as a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.

FM can be split into two areas of hard and soft services. What is the difference between the two?

Hard Services – are ones which relate to the physical fabric of the building and cannot be removed. They ensure the safety and welfare of employees and generally are required by law. These include:

  1. Building fabric maintenance                                                                 5. Air conditioning maintenance
  2. Decoration and refurbishment                                                              6. Lift and escalator maintenance
  3. M & E plant maintenance                                                                     7. Fire safety system maintenance
  4. Plumbing and drainage                                                                        8. Minor project management

 

Soft Services – are ones which make the workplace more pleasant or secure to work in. They are not compulsory and can be added and removed as necessary.

Carrying out a Facilities Needs Assessment will help you to identify which services are actually needed by the company and which are unnecessary. These include:

  1. Cleaning                                                                                                5. Recycling
  2. Security                                                                                                 6. Pest control
  3. Handyman services                                                                              7. Grounds maintenance
  4. Waste disposal                                                                                      8. Internal plants

 

How important is Facility Management?

Facilities management has gained importance over the last few years as businesses have identified that well-managed buildings and utilities help companies function effectively and efficiently. Facilities management team consists of professionals involved in the day-to-day analysis, maintenance and repair of the company utilities. The facilities management team should also actively be involved in strategic planning activities that help in cutting costs and increasing employee productivity.

According to a Deloitte report on the “Strategic Role of Facilities Management”; almost 75% of facilities professionals agreed that facilities management has a significant strategic impact. However; only around 20% of a facility manager’s time is spent in strategy and planning activities while a whopping 53% is spent on the regular day-to-day operations.

 

About SAFMA (South African Facilities Management Association) – www.safma.co.za

“The South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) is a self-sustaining body recognised locally and internationally for its meaningful role in the South African Facilities Management Community. SAFMA defines Facilities Management as an enabler of sustainable enterprise performance through the whole life management of productive workplaces and effective business support services.

 

SAFMA offers its members many benefits, including sharing expertise with other facilities management professionals in South Africa and internationally, access to an advisory service, networking events, establishing contacts overseas, keeping up-to-date on local and international facilities management trends.

 

The primary objectives of SAFMA are to facilitate, promote and support skills development for Facilities Managers through working with the Quality Assurance Councils and with Endorsed Training Providers – thereby enhancing skills supply. SAFMA aims to promote and encourage networking between Facilities Management Professionals to ensure an exchange of information and best practice. Click here to read more”.

 

The end goal for any business is to cut costs, improve staff productivity and increase ROI. An effective facilities management process is vital to an organisation as it covers almost all the business aspects and their role in strategic planning helps a company achieve their business objectives.

 

Sources:

How Important is Facilities Management? | Empower CS

South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA)

Facility management – Wikipedia

https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/soft-hard-facilities-management-difference/

About Candice Van Aswegen

I started working for Leads 2 Business in May 2012 as an Account Co ordinator and more recently the Deputy Head of Department for the Telesales team. I schedule appointments for the Account Executives with potential clients.

Featured Project: Nongoma Water Supply

Description: Construction of pipelines for the water supply to Nongoma Wards 5, 10, 11, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Estimated project value: R170 million (Incl. VAT). 

Status: Tender

Industry: Water

Region: Nongoma

Sector: Public

Value: R 100 million+ 

Timing: 2017 / 2018

If you are a valued Projects subscriber, you can find more details click here

About Bianca Warwick

I had the privilege of joining the Leads 2 Business content team in January 2012. I work in the exciting Projects department, following the progress of construction developments in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.

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