2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

SEDAcontractorincubatorBlack emergingcontractorsR 1.5M(internalandfunding)The Construction incubatorwas piloted in 2009 in orderto redress imbalances in asector which had a history ofbeing dominated by malesand the historicallyadvantaged. The aim of theinitiative is to capacitate theemerging contractors throughtraining in soft skills (businessmanagement) and providementorship in the successfulexecution of projects.The 30 femalecontractors from theoriginal intake are dueto exit the programme atthe end of March 2013.The contractors willcontinue to receivetechnical support andmentorship from theincubator.The Municipality hasdiscussed with SCI onproceeding. The plan isfor the Municipality tofund operations for oneyear whilst applying forfunding from the dti’sincubation programmefund for the succeedingyears.Activity Description1 Graduation (first group)2 Extension of scope of work(SCI)3 Advertisement for new intake4 Enrolment of contractors5 Implementation6 Development of applications forfundingZicole Sheepfarming projectYouth CooperativeatZicoleTBDR 6.4 million(UDMallocation –R 1.4M,balance tobe sourcedexternally)Nquthu area of jurisdiction isgenerally known for itssuitability in sheep farming;hence the youth cooperativeshave identified thisopportunity and seek toTheprojectimplementation wasslowed by budgetlimitations in the2012/13 financial year,however construction ofthe sheep pens hascommenced.Activity Description1 Infrastructure development2 Formalization of agreementsbetween project and NationalWool Growers Association (DAEARD to facilitate)create opportunities foreconomic prosperity and jobsfor local needy young people.The total cost of theproject was estimated atR 6 million. TheMunicipality allocated3 Approval of additional funding(Nquthu LM)4 Procurement of livestockDraft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 273Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municiplity22 March 2013