Black Balance has facilitated the formation of the KZN ship and boat building
strategy
TRANSFORMING SOCIETY
Black Balance seeks to contribute to the economic transformation of our society, so that ultimately the economy better reflects the reality...and that we achieve the "balance" that is needed to sustain our economy, our people and our environment.
The company brings a wealth of experience and expertise in project management work in both the public and private sectors and in both urban and rural environments as regards the delivery of responsible infrastructural development.
Mr Malcolm Biggar is a civil engineer and a professionally qualified project manager with experience in engineering, construction and property development. He has the ability to strategically utilise labour-intensive methodologies - should project leaders so require - in all built environment projects. He is also a specialist on programmes which focus on the use and development of small, medium and micro enterprises.
Mr Mel Clark has more than ten years experience in top management within economic development and investment finance institutions in KwaZulu-Natal. He was instrumental in driving a host of government-supportedeconomic initiatives in the province, having been chief executive officer of the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Council, head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and the first CEO of KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. He has been a full-time executive director of Black Balance since 2007.
SERVICES ECONOMIC CONSULTING
Research and consulting on spatial economic development strategies and LED plans
Industrial development strategies for specific sectors
Project design and scoping
Project feasibility studies
Project management, including the provision of project managers to plan andmanage projects and programmes
Project and programme management training
The set-up and implementation of project offices as a core competency of project management, insuring effective and efficient monitoring and reporting
Project enhancement and support by way of business development and planning, development and facilitation of small, medium and micro enterprise contractors, labour intensive and/or labour-based documentation and construction, and civil engineering-based workshops for the development for such contractors
Social Facilitation for economic and infrastructural projects
ENGINEERING CONSULTING
Township Services - bulk reticulation, network design and insitu upgrades
Structural and Building Services - earthworks and platform design, reticulation networks for services, retaining walls, reinforced concrete design and piling design
Water and Waste Engineering - Water resources planning, design of pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, water loss management and landfills
Roads -New road design, rehabilitation of existing roads, pavements and geometric design
Project Management - Multi-disciplinary projects, financial control and project programming:
Black Balance undertakes the design and management of new road projects
CREDENTIALS BEE
Our company is 100% Black-owned and managed, and makes significant contributions to BEE in terms of preferential procurement, skills development and community development, with more than R1 million in work value presented to charity.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Black Balance is:
Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa
A member of the South African Institute for Civil Engineering
Member of theWater Institute of SA (MWISA)
A member of the Progressive Business Forum
A member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
EXPERIENCE
Black Balance has extensive experience in a wide range of sectors & projects. A few which demonstrate this include:
Retail : design & project management of R130m shopping centre in Manzini
Housing : design of R180m middle-income housing complex in Durban
Stormwater : design and project management of culverts in various parts of Durban
Water Reticulation : design of bulk water provision scheme in Ilembe District
Roads : design & project management of rural road in Ogunjini and in Umlazi
Feasibilities : study for Sasol's Nkandla Energy Centre
Full Name of Company: Black Balance Projects (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Economic Development and Project Management Consulting, and Property Developers Date Established: 2005 No. of Employees: 27 B-BBEE Status: Level 3 Auditors / Accountants: Bridge Chartered Accountants Bankers: ABSA Corporate Bank
VISION
To be a dynamic partner and service provider, striking the perfect balance between the advancement of transformation and empowerment, and the delivery of engineering, project management and consulting solutions in the business sector.
MISSION
To provide all-encompassing professional and constructive solutions in the spheres of engineering, project management and consulting, based - fundamentally - on the practical need for accelerated and affordable service delivery, development and transformation, so promoting sustainable
social change for the benefit of both South Africa's people and its environment.
KEY PERSONNEL Executive Director: Mel Clark Executive Director: Malcolm Biggar
CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: Unit 1, 16 Ridge Road, Musgrave, Durban, 4001 Postal Address: P.O. Box 1142, Hyper by the Sea, 4053 Tel: +27 (0)31 201 2910 Fax: +27 (0)31 202 3403 Email: info@blackbalance.co.za Website:http://www.blackbalance.co.za
Black Balance is a company which specialises in a wide range of professional services on behalf of its clients, providing a comprehensive project management and consulting service in the business environment, while taking cognisance of the country's social development needs.
Specification, selection and systems development principles are all incorporated into the company's methodologies.
Black Balance undertakes the following developmental activities:
• Research and consulting on economic development and general initiatives and projects;
• Project design and scoping;
• Project feasibility studies;
• Project management, including the provision of project managers to plan and manage projects and programmes;
• Project and programme management training;
• The set-up and implementation of project offices as a core competency of project management, ensuring effective and efficient monitoring and reporting; and
• Project enhancement and support by way of business development and planning, development and facilitation of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise contractors, labour-intensive and/or labour-based documentation and construction, and civil engineering-based workshops for the development for such contractors.
With regard to the company's technical support services, Black Balance offers professional services in the following engineering disciplines:
• Project Management - Multi-disciplinary projects, financial control and project programming;
• Architectural
• Engineering: civil, structural, mechanical, electrical
• Quantity Surveying
• Geotechnical
• Surveying
• Township Services - bulk reticulation, network design and in-situ upgrades;
• Structural and Building Services - earthworks and platform design, reticulation networks for services, retaining walls, reinforced concrete design and piling design;
• Water and Waste Engineering - Water resources, pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, water loss management and landfills;
• Roads and Highways - New road design, rehabilitation of existing roads, pavements and geometric design;
• Petro-chemical Industry and Mechanical - Pipelines, storage facilities, pollution control and pump stations; and
• Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) - Business development planning, development and facilitation of SMME contractors, labour-intensive/labour-based documentation and construction and civil engineering-based workshops for the development of SMME contractors.
