Govan Mbeki Municipality
Project
Secunda Operations Offset Project Phase 2 RDP Houses (Electrical Reinstatement Scope)
Location
Leandra
Compilation Date in Client Scope
November 2022
Client Project Objective
Procurement & installation of insulation materials and ceiling works to RDP houses (pilot phase).
Godercy Role
Subcontractor / Electrical works package (reinstatement after ceiling/insulation activities)
Background / Problem Statement
The insulation and ceiling installation scope required temporary disturbance of existing electrical routing (lowering/loosening cables) to enable safe installation of insulation materials. Electrical services then needed to be reinstated to a safe, compliant condition using approved materials and qualified personnel.
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Godercy Scope Executed
- Electrical reinstatement after insulation/ceiling installation activities
- Installation of conduit routing on walls and ceiling
- Use of SABS approved electrical equipment and qualified electrician(s)
- Site level safety compliance aligned to OHS requirements and client procedures
- Support to project close-out packs / QC sign-offs (as required by the main contractor/client QA process)
Technical Solution Implemented
- Ensured neat, standardised routing compatible with new ceiling installation
- Electrical workmanship aligned to safety and quality expectations for an occupied residential environment (minimising disruption + ensuring safe reinstatement)
- Re established electrical cable management using conduit to reduce exposure and mechanical damage risk
Impact / Improvement
- Reduced electrical safety risk after ceiling/insulation work
- Improved durability of electrical installation through protected routing (conduit)
- Supported quality assurance handover process via structured close-out documentation
- Improved household readiness for the broader offset intervention outcomes (comfort/well-being improvements enabled by insulation and ceiling completion)
- Emergency Repairs
- Smoke Detectors
- Electrical Switches & outlets
- Indoor lighting installations
- Outdoor lighting installations
- Smart home service
- Emergency Repairs
- Smoke Detectors
- Electrical Switches & outlets
- Indoor lighting installations
- Outdoor lighting installations
- Smart home service
- Emergency Repairs
- Smoke Detectors
- Electrical Switches & outlets
- Indoor lighting installations
- Outdoor lighting installations
- Smart home service
