Annual Report2012

SCI OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
• Software resources are:
• AutoSpec (specification of materials and manufacturers’
contact details).
• Merkels industry standard e-book on construction pricing
and production.
• JBCC electronic guide to the JBCC Contract – Public &
Private usage.
• Web environment (Internet access).
• GANTT Project – Free Open Source Project Management
Software.
• MS Word and MS Excel .
• Included within the system are:
• Off-site backup facility
• Permanent internet connectivity.
• Further development projects still envisaged are:
• VPN and Web environment deployed to offices (Internet
sites, extranet, and intranet).
• Customer Relationship Management software (CRM).
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Document Management System.
• Office space furnished and with internet access (approx. 16 to
20sqm).
• Boardroom facilities.
• Training Room/Resource Centre.
• Computers for general use.
THE FOOTPRINT
There has been political will and administrative support for the
SCI’s Contractor Development Progarmme. This is demonstrated
by the fact that all incubator centres are implemented in partnership
with a municipality. Administrative support from DTI and the municipalities
ensures the continuous support of the programme over a period
of time. The funding model is based on the MTF of three years
but the incubation programme is long term.
Political and administrative support breakdown:
1) Durban branch: Ethekwini Municipality provided a building
at a discounted rental and SEDA provides operational
funding.
2) Kwamashu branch: Ethekwini Municipality provides capital
and operational funding.
3) Dundee branch: Umzinyathi District municipality provides
operational and capital funding.
4) Nelson Mandela Bay branch: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
provides operational funding and SEDA provides
top-up operational funding.
5) Mthatha branch: SEDA provides operational funding.
In short, the incubator functions as a comprehensive Resource Centre
for associated contractors. The resources available range from skills
provided by staff and consultants, to administration back-up, and legal
and technical information. This vision of the incubator as a one
stop resource centre is one which needs to be pursued at all times.
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2011/2012 ANNUAL REPORT